July 2011
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June 2011
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WatchWe forgot to mention that YACHT’s “Dystopia (The World Is On Fire)” was KEXP’s Song of the Day yesterday, but luckily you can still download today it from our friends at the KEXP Blog, right after you watch a video of the song being played on a record player. How meta.
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“Watching David Lee Roth scissor kick in fluorescent yellow karate...”
– Rachel Flotard, Visqueen
Thanks for this great Bumbershoot memory Rachel! Share your story and you could win Platinum Passes to Bumbershoot or have your story performed live by the Peoples Republic of Komedy. Check out BumberDiaries and find out how.
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WatchThis year’s Bumbershoot Visual Arts Exhibits will move from their former home in the Northwest Rooms to the Seattle Center Pavillion, just south of KeyArena. Expect to find the same engaging exhibits you’ve come to expect at Bumbershoot, along with some Magic! The Magic Show, curated by Kathy Lindenmayer will feature video, photography, and sculptural art works that defy explanation...
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WatchBlending his aesthetic and sonic sensibilities, Tycho’s Scott Hansen has created a collection of organic and atmospheric electronic compositions. With a new album on the cusp of completion, Tycho is putting the finishing touches on some of the live visuals that accompany his set. Get a sneak peek of the test footage here.
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WatchTrey McIntyre is one of the most sought-after choreographers working today. Focusing primarily on his Boise-based Trey McIntyre Project, he spends his time creating works that explore the human experience in transformative and captivating ways by fashioning a unique culture for audience members. Performances at Bumbershoot will include The Sweeter End, the second collaboration between Preservation...
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BumberDiaries - Kris Orlowski
Check out this great BumberDiaries entry from Northwest artist Kris Orlowski.
In 1986 I witnessed my first Bumbershoot. I was very young then and remember the excitement and awe at all of the spectacles I saw at such a young, vulnerable age. I was pretty animated and my parents recounted how enamored I was by the circus-inspired woman on stilts, dressed like a willowy fairy, or how I stood...
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Motopony KCRW Session →
One of this week’s Bumbershoot lineup additions, Seattle/Tacoma quartet Motopony recently visited KCRW to perform a lengthy set that included the unreleased “Get Down” and a cover of Stairsailor’s “Alcoholic”. Stream the audio below or watch the entire session at NPR Music.
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WatchEpisode 2 - Amy Hoops
Check out the entire film here http://vimeo.com/21785067 and come see the MarchFourth Marching Band live at Bumbershoot 2011!
WatchCheck out these excerpts, from Filmmaker and MarchFourth Marching Band member Kevin Balmer’s short tour documentary. Episode 1 - John Talks Family
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WatchWatch Yuni in Taxco’s recently released video for “Neutral Currents” off of their album Sanpaku, then visit the band here to download all twelve tracks for free.
Enjoy Yuni in Taxco’s tropical escape on Saturday, September 3rd at Bumbershoot 2011!
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Interview with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
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deptofsound:
On the last day of the Sasquatch! Music Festival, I had to opportunity to sit down with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, a hip-hop duo originating from Seattle. The following is an excerpt form our conversation. Neil: So a lot of what you guys do is really centralized on the Northwest. Could you just speak a little bit about what it’s been like cultivating a fan base really...
