Bumbershoot preview: Natalie Portman's Shaved Head
If you are looking to dance on Fischer Green during Bumbershoot, Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head will deliver the beat to get you moving your feet.…
Tonight at the Crocodile: Mad Rad's beardless era begins
Yesterday, I wrote about what I was sure would be an epic event: The Beard/Off at the Funhouse between Sir Thomas Gray of Champagne Champagne…
Bumbershoot preview: Raphael Saadiq
Raphael Saadiq's last show in Seattle was a sold out affair at the Showbox, but he had mostly traveled under my radar. I was curious…
Bumbershoot preview: Romance
Romance doesn't so much borrow from the great, goth-rock bands of the 1980s as they pay them proper tribute. When I listen to Romance, I…
Or, The Whale new album release at Tractor tonight
They've been on "Good Morning, America", toured everywhere in America with the Fleet Foxes and Two Gallants, selling out shows whilst promoting their first album,…
Bumbershoot preview: Dyno Jamz
Dyno Jamz most likely were the first band to be named to perform at Bumbershoot this year, as their set was part of their prize…
Mad Rad v. Champagne Champagne Beard/Off tonight at the Funhouse
I've written enough about beards and Seattle that a) a friend recently asked me if I feel the urge to shave more often than most…
Bumbershoot preview: Point Juncture, WA
On Point Juncture, WA's website, they helpfully point out that "it's a band, not a place." It's actually quite a relief that I don't have…
Bumbershoot preview: Past Lives
In the past lives of Past Lives, the geneology includes four former members of the notable post-hardcore band The Blood Brothers. What Past Lives does…
Bumbershoot preview: Scream your face off at The Scream Contest
In addition to all the fabulous bands at Bumbershoot this year, how about exploring the 100s of others things going on? The first thing that…