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09.01.2008 The Stranger Wraps up Day 2
Read The Stranger’s highlights from Bumbershoot’s second day, including reviews of Brother Ali, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Orgone, and Howlin’ Rain.
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08.14.2008 Evan's Guide To Bumbershoot: Sunday
After my extremely busy Saturday, you might think I’d be through. Burned out, frazzled, a shivering husk. Not so! Here’s my comprehensive schedule for Sunday, using our sweet new scheduling system (sign up and see for yourself!):
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08.01.2008 Brother Ali interview and MP3s
Head to Brooklyn Vegan to read his extensive interview with Brother Ali.
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07.14.2008 Download: "Uncle Sam Goddamn" by Brother Ali
This song is a serious paradox. It combines incredibly smooth relaxed delivery, with a scathing indictment of the US government. So smooth, it might be hard for me to politically mobilize when I’m so chilled out by the laid-back rapping. The beat is southern fried with its harmonica hooks (not a standard hip-hop device, but if this song is any indication, it should be).
RIYL: Snoop Dogg, Jurassic 5
Brother Ali – “Uncle Sam Goddamn”
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04.22.2008 New artists just added to lineup!
Xavier Rudd, Anti-Flag, Ian Moore, Scary Kids Scaring Kids and Brother Ali have just been added to the 2008 Bumbershoot lineup. These artists join the initial acts we revealed last week… The full lineup won’t be revealed until July, but your Bumbershoot Weekend (August 30-September 1 at Seattle Center) is already shaping up to be a hot one!
