‘Bumbershoot’ Archives
Bumbershoot 2011: Kaylee Cole’s Intimate Performance
On Saturday afternoon Kaylee Cole performed at the Toyota Free Yr Radio stage to a smaller crowd with just her voice and a keyboard, making her set a lot more personal and intimate. Cole is a rising singer/songwriter whose name seems to be grazing everyone's lips as of late, and with much reason to. Her vocals are sweet yet powerful, and while she is quite petite her sound resonated throughout [...]
Bumped Into At Bumbershoot: Campfire OK
After their amazing set on Saturday, Melodie Knight and Mychal Cohen of Campfire OK were seen strutting around Bumbershoot 2011 grounds basking in the sun by the International Fountain. They performed earlier on Saturday at the Fountain Lawn Stage to a packed crowd that was dancing and clapping along. Mychal later walked over to the Fountain and and started talking with Ishmael Butler of Shabazz [...]
Bumbershoot 2011: Toro Y Moi Earn an Encore
Despite dealing with some technical difficulties throughout the set, it's safe to say that Toro Y Moi's set at Bumbershoot's Fountain Lawn Stage was nothing short of magical. They started the performance off with a power pack trio showcasing the past, present, and future, with Causers Of This' "Talamak", Freaking Out's "All Alone", and Underneath The Pine's "How I Know". From my angle, mastermind [...]
Bumped Into At Bumbershoot: Allen Stone
During Kaylee Cole's intimate performance at the Toyota Free Yr Radio Stage I noticed a fella with long wavy blonde hair, retro glasses, and a beanie hanging in the back side of the tent. It was the one and only Allen Stone. The soulful singer had a performance at the Toyota Stage and EMP Level 3 Stage on Sunday at Bumbershoot 2011.
Bumbershoot 2011: Thee Oh Sees’ Energetic Show at Fountain Lawn Stage
Thee Oh Sees have been one of the most exciting, energetic, and crowd-pleasing shows of Bumbershoot 2011. They performed at the Fountain Lawn Stage where the quintet (although typically a quartet) blew every attendee away. Not only did Thee Oh Sees decide to have two drummers on stage but the lead singer John Dwyer was so fascinating and chaotic that you found yourself focused on him for half the [...]
Bumbershoot 2011: Tennis Charmed The Crowd At Fountain Lawn Stage
The minimalism of beach-wave sensation Tennis was the perfect break in the late afternoon that everyone needed. They put on an amazing show at the Bumbershoot 2011 Fountain Lawn stage while only consisting of three individuals using keys, guitar, and drums. Tennis started out as a husband and wife duo who ventured out sailing along the Atlantic Seaboard and decided to encapsulate their voyage [...]
Bumbershoot 2011: AgesandAges Makes You Clap Your Hands at EMP Level 3 Stage
AgesandAges performed at the EMP Level 3 Stage at Bumbershoot 2011. The seven-piece band not only filled up the entire stage, but also filled up the venue with a long line of people waiting to get into EMP to see them. This only backs up the reason why they are gaining momentum and fans left and right. The indie folk outfit uses a variety of instruments but mainly focuses on drums, guitars, keys, [...]
Bumbershoot 2011: The Pharmacy’s Exclusive Intimate Performance
Vashon Island's very own The Pharmacy played Bumbershoot 2011 at the Toyota Free Yr Radio Stage after dusk on Sunday and performed to a crowd of roughly 100 people. The intimate show was enough to really showcase the group's diverse talent between members. The quartet (although usually just a trio) consisted of a bassist, drums, keys, and guitar. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANvz4LAmbKE One [...]
Bumbershoot 2010: An Interview with Brian King of Japandroids
We published a mix of 40+ articles, photo sets, and interviews for the 40 year anniversary Bumbershoot Festival over the weekend, but I saved one of the best interviews for last. For your pleasure here is an up-close-and-personal look at Japandroids! Seattle has had a lions share of face time with the Canadian punk duo what with their recent appearance at Sasquatch! 2010 and another special [...]
Bumbershoot 2010 Photo Set: Baroness and Anvil
Monday at the Center Stage of Bumbershoot saw the festival's standout (if not only) two metal shows: one by Georgia-based metalheads Baroness, and the other by legendary Canadian metal band Anvil. Earplugs were a definite necessity for both shows, as the bands blew fans away with their loud, pounding music and onstage antics. Needless to say, the fans loved them for it. Photo sets of both [...]
