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11.06.2009 Holy F**k live in the Bumbershoot Music Lounge
Knob twiddlers Holy F**k are at the forefront of a new kind of synchronicity between rock and electronic music. Fusing live drums and bass with atmospheric samples and keyboards, the quartet creates a sound all its own.
Watch "Latin America" below and see what all the fuss is about.
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11.05.2009 Vieux Farka Toure live in the Bumbershoot Music Lounge
Expanding upon the legacy of his father, Vieux Farka Touré brings his Malian rhythms to a new generation of African rock fans. Touré dropped in for a special Bumbershoot Music Lounge performance and we've got video below of "Nha Maimouna Poussaniamba," "Paradise" and "Walaidu."
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11.04.2009 Raphael Saadiq live from the Bumbershoot Music Lounge
The dapper Raphael Saadiq takes it back to the classic days of soul on his most recent record, the stellar The Way I See It. At Bumbershoot's exclusive Music Lounge, Raphael brought his vintage style and sound with great verve—and a full backing band.
You can see the complete show below, featuring the following cuts: "Let's Take a Walk," "Love That Girl," "100 Yard Dash," "Sure Hope You Mean It," "Stayin' In Love" and "Big Easy."
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11.03.2009 Sera Cahoone live at the Bumbershoot Music Lounge
Following in the footsteps of the likes of Emmylou Harris and Lucinda Williams, Sera Cahoone takes an understated approach to her countrified pop songs. Watch Sera perform "Baker Lake" and the somber title track from her 2008 solo debut Only as the Day Is Long.
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11.02.2009 The Cave Singers live from the Bumbershoot Music Lounge
The Cave Singers are at the forefront of the current renaissance in Seattle's folk/country scene. On their impressive debut Invitation Songs and their newest release, Welcome Joy, The Cave Singers mix heartfelt ballads with stomping swamp rock.
Watch and listen below as the band pulls out all the stops for three numbers: "Summer Light," "At the Cut," and the now-classic "Dancing On Our Graves."
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10.30.2009 Akron/Family live from the Bumbershoot Music Lounge
Psych-folk trio Akron/Family specializes in wild divergence from hypnotic romps all the way back to pensive ballads and everywhere in between. Taking cues from campfire spirituals, tribal rhythms and more, the band always excites live. Their trip to the Bumbershoot Music Lounge was no exception.
Check out video below of two of the more raucous numbers in the band's catalog: "The River" from this year's Set 'em Wild, Set 'em Free and "Ed Is a Portal" from Love Is Simple.
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10.29.2009 Metric live from the Bumbershoot Music Lounge
Contrasting their festival-closing performance on the Broad Street stage, Metric's Emily Haines and James Shaw went acoustic for their Music Lounge performance.
Featuring songs largely from their excellent 2009 album Fantasies, the duo unplugged for a compelling mini set. Check out videos below of "Gold Guns Girls," "Help I'm Alive," "Gimme Sympathy," and "Live it Out."
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10.28.2009 Vivian Girls Live in the Bumbershoot Music Lounge
Brooklyn trio Vivian Girls are riding high on blog buzz thanks to their fuzzy guitars and dreamy, sun-drenched vocals. Watch the ladies perform three songs, including two from their newest release Everything Goes Wrong.
For more Vivian Girls, check out KEXP's Song of the Day podcast, today featuring the studio version of "The End."
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10.27.2009 Elvis Perkins in Dearland live in the Music Lounge
The gothic Americana of Elvis Perkins in Dearland is captivating enough on the big stage, but when you get the band into the intimate Bumbershoot Music Lounge, you're in a for a treat.
Check out video below of Elvis and the gang performing "Doomsday" and "Gypsy Davy" from the band's new Doomsday EP.
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09.14.2009 KEXP Bumbershoot Photo Journal
KEXP shares their view of Bumbershoot 2009 through the lens of their photographer Jim Bennett.
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09.07.2009 KEXP Bumbershoot Review: Sera Cahoone
KEXP shares photos and stories from Sera Cahoone’s intimate performance at Bumbershoot.
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09.04.2009 KEXP Bumbershoot Preview: Head Like A Kite
KEXP highlights the fun and funk of electronic-rock band Head Like A Kite and shares their in-studio performance at the radio station.
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09.03.2009 KEXP Bumbershoot Preview: Os Mutantes
KEXP feels the 35-year-old psychedelic sounds of Os Mutantes and are eagerly awaiting the Bumbershoot performance and upcoming album Haih.
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09.03.2009 KEXP Bumbershoot Preview: The Long Winters
KEXP prods the past work by The Long Winters as they head toward this year’s Bumbershoot.
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09.03.2009 KEXP Bumbershoot Preview: Comedy
KEXP finds the hilarity of some of Bumbershoot’s fantastic comedians including Eugene Mirman!
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09.03.2009 KEXP Bumbershoot Preview: The Minus 5
KEXP find the Minus 5 aren’t missing anything from their rock album Killingworth.
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09.03.2009 KEXP Bumbershoot Preview: D.Black
KEXP focuses on the music of socially-conscious hip-hop artist D.Black.
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09.03.2009 KEXP Bumbershoot Preview: Common Market
KEXP highlights the hip-hop styling of Seattle’s Common Market.
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09.02.2009 KEXP Bumbershoot Preview: Parenthetical Girls
KEXP highlight aspects of the DIY pop band Parenthetical Girls as part of their Bumbershoot preview.
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09.01.2009 KEXP Sees Rock Prophecies in your Bumbershoot Future!
KEXP follows the creation and plot of Rock Prophecies, the documentary about Robert Knight, also featuring the Sick Puppies and Tyler Bryant. See it at Bumbershoot!
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08.29.2009 Emerald City Search Clue #4 - August 29
The Emerald City Search is ON! Win this music-themed, city-wide treasure hunt, and you can take home a pair of Bumbershoot Platinum Passes and an entire YEAR OF MUSIC… the grand prize has simply exploded, with even more stuff added today! What are you waiting for? Get today’s clue and read more about the fabulous spoils the victor will claim…
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08.28.2009 Emerald City Search Clue #3 - August 28
The Emerald City Search is ON! Win this music-themed, city-wide treasure hunt, and you can take home a pair of Bumbershoot Platinum Passes and an entire YEAR OF MUSIC… the grand prize has simply exploded! What are you waiting for? Get today’s clue and read more about the fabulous spoils the victor will claim…
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08.27.2009 Emerald City Search Clue #2 - August 27
The Emerald City Search is ON! Win this music-themed, city-wide scavenger hunt, and you can take home a pair of Bumbershoot Platinum Passes and other prizes that comprise A Year Of Music! What are you waiting for? Get today’s clue…
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08.19.2009 KEXP's Mural Concert Series comes to a close
KEXP and the Seattle Center present the Concerts at the Mural, and the final show is Friday. The Bumbershoot Street Team will be there, loving the Fruit Bats, The Moondoggies, and Johnny and the Moon!
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08.14.2009 KEXP launches Bumbershoot 2009 Preview Podcast!
Overwhelmed by the enormous list of bands playing Bumbershoot? Not sure who’s who? Listen to KEXP’s Bumbershoot 2009 podcast, and let the planning begin!
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08.07.2009 Ty Blue's Insider Look at Bumbershoot: Aug. 2 - 8
Ty Blue loves film shorts, the Bumbershoot parties and Dyme Def at the Mural amphitheater!
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08.07.2009 Hit Up the KEXP BBQ!
Tomorrow will be the mother of all BBQs. If you haven’t heard: Dinosaur Jr. is headlining the KEXP BBQ, it’s free, and they have their very own hot dog. If there is anything we Bumbershooters can stand united behind, it’s music and hot dogs.
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07.30.2009 The Seattle Times on the Bumbershoot Music Lounge
The Seattle Times spreads the word about the Bumbershoot Music Lounge. Check out the article for more information about who will be playing and how to get yourself into the Lounge!
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07.29.2009 Bumbershoot Music Lounge Lineup Announced!
It’s back! The super exclusive and totally awesome Bumbershoot Music Lounge… find out who is playing, and how you can get in!
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10.09.2008 Joshua Morrison interviewed at Bumbershoot
Singer-songwriter and US Soldier Joshua Morrison was scheduled to perform at Bumbershoot, but a sudden redeployment meant he had to cancel his show on the Wells Fargo Stage. Fortunately, Joshua was able to make his special appearance for KEXP in the Bumbershoot Music Lounge (scheduled one day before his public performance). Current TV captured an interview with the soft spoken soldier, posted on their site this week.
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10.03.2008 Nada Surf podcast (acoustic in the Music Lounge!)
Our friends at KEXP are featuring the entire Nada Surf performance, recorded live in the Bumbershoot Music Lounge, as part of their “Live Performances” podcast series this week. Subscribe now to get all KEXP’s great podcasts, or listen just to Nada Surf here.
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10.01.2008 Two Gallants Live in the Music Lounge
Our friends at KEXP recently released a fabulous Two Gallants performance, recorded live in the Bumbershoot Music Lounge, as part of their “Live Performances” podcast series. Subscribe now to get all KEXP’s great podcasts, or listen just to the Two Gallants here!
To SEE the performance, watch the videos on the KEXP blog!
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09.26.2008 BENT in the Bumbershoot Music Lounge
Another great entry on the KEXP Blog, featuring four loud and rawkin’ videos from Black Eyes & Neckties in the Bumbershoot Music Lounge.
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09.17.2008 Nada Surf in the Bumbershoot Music Lounge
Another great entry on the KEXP Blog, featuring two videos of Nada Surf in the Bumbershoot Music Lounge.
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09.17.2008 KEXP covers Bumbershoot
Check out all KEXP’s live music reviews, video interviews, photos, and comedy coverage on KEXP’s blog.
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09.16.2008 Forro In The Dark interview at Bumbershoot
KEXP’s Jon Kertzer interviews Forro in the Dark after their performance at the Bumbershoot Music Lounge.
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09.16.2008 KEXP Video Interviews at Bumbershoot
KEXP’s Sharlese Metcalfe shares the mic and camera at Bumbershoot with the Old 97’s, !!!, The Shackeltons and Pwrfl Power in part 1, and in part 2 with Trent Moorman of Head Like a Kite. Good stuff.
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09.10.2008 BENT Is Better Than Food
Monday was a day of decisions, for me. Should I walk across the entire Festival grounds to see two Jon Vanderslice songs? Should I postpone work to watch Death Cab For Cutie, and probably end up working until about 3 AM as a result? Should I ask Sondre Lerche to autograph my lower back, and then have it made into a tattoo? (The answers to those questions are Yes, Yes, and I should have but didnât).
So, I was ready to make one more executive decision on Monday, around 5 PM: should I go get free, delicious Indian food on my dinner break, or should I go to the Bumbershoot Music Lounge (and KEXP live broadcast from a top secret venue) and enjoy the frenetic punk-rock of Black Eyes And Neckties? The other decisions were easy enough to make (I had a tattoo artist all picked out and everything!) but this one concerned one of the more important aspects of my existence: eating. And not just eating, but eating Indian food, that was free (that took it to a whole ânother level). I read the book Sophieâs Choice in high school, and this reminded me of that. Like, it made my head hurt. (I only got about 40 pages into it. Was it good?)
Iâve seen Black Eyes And Neckties before. Iâve had Indian food before. I made my choice accordingly. I snuck into the Music Lounge just before the show started, hungry and hoping for my choice to be validated. I could not have gotten a better show if I tried, in exchange for my dinner. Bradley Horror, confined to a wheelchair after a recent spill at Totalfest, was in top form, ringed by his wildly thrashing band-mates, more than making up for his lack of mobility with his frantic vocals. In case you werenât there, hereâs a little taste. You can tell me whether or not thatâs worth going hungry (YES, IT WAS).
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09.09.2008 Beck Interview At Bumbershoot
KEXP’s Jim Beckmann interviewed our buddy at the Festival.
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09.01.2008 KEXP Blogs The Listener Lounge Shows
KEXP brings us coverage of all their listener lounge acts, including Nada Surf, Two Gallants, Mono In VCF, Old 97’s, and John Vanderslice.
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08.27.2008 Evan's Top 10 Tips For Bumbershoot
Weâre down to the final stretch here, readers. Bumbershoot is this weekend, so I thought it would be appropriate to put together the definitive top 10 list of Bumbershoot tips (just for you, lucky people). These helpful hints are designed to let you maximize your awesome times at the âShoot, courtesy of your very own Bumbershoot Insider. So pay attention, take notes if you need, because Iâm about to drop some knowledge on all yâall.
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08.16.2008 KEXP launches another great Bumbershoot Podcast!
In this Bumbershoot-themed Music That Matters podcast, Kevin Cole reminisces about the Bumbershoot Music Lounge with highlights from last year’s KEXP live broadcast, and looks ahead to this year’s great lineup. In a secret venue in the heart of the Festival grounds, we’ll present another great Music Lounge lineup featuring bands like !!!, Sons and Daughters, Thao with the Get Down Stay Down, and the Old 97’s. On this podcast, you’ll hear some of those bands and a whole lot more.
Tracklist:
1. Fleet Foxes – Oliver James (live on KEXP)
2. Andrew Bird – Plasticities (live on KEXP)
3. Band of Horses – Ode To LRC (Live on KEXP)
4. The Walkmen – Postcards From Tiny Islands
5. The Weakerthans – Tournament of Hearts
6. Art Brut – Emily Kane (live on KEXP)
7. Iceage Cobra – Weapon of Mass Seduction (live on KEXP)
8. Sons and Daughters – Split Lips
9. The Gourds – I’m Troubled (live on KEXP)
10. Bert Jansch – Trouble In Mind (live on KEXP)
11. Thao with the Get Down Stay Down – Swimming Pools
12. Mocean Worker – Shake Ya Boogie (live on KEXP)
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08.03.2008 Chillin' and Grillin'
The Bumberbooth never misses a chance to chill, and the KEXP BBQ is the perfect place to be on a hot August afternoon (Saturday, August 9).
The Dandy Warhols, Saturday Knights, Helio Sequence, Common Market and Joseph Arthur are on the bill. The prize wheel will be spinning. It all happens on the SLU Discovery Center Lawn starting at 3:00 PM (gates at 2:00).
Want to get involved with Bumbershoot? Go here to find out more!
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07.30.2008 The 2008 Bumbershoot Music Lounge artists revealed!!
The Bumbershoot Music Lounge returns with a series of intimate performances by some of the Festival’s brightest stars, all of which will be broadcast live on 90.3 KEXP/KEXP.org during Bumbershoot weekend. The only way to get access to this secret venue is to reserve your spot at kexp.org, or be a BumberFan and enter to win passes.
This 2008 Bumbershoot Music Lounge schedule:
Saturday, August 30
Asylum Street Spankers, Mono in VCF, Thao with the Get Down Stay Down, Nada Surf and !!!.
Sunday, August 31
Forro in the Dark, Orgone, The Whigs, Sons and Daughters, and Joshua Morrison
Monday, September 1
Langhorne Slim & The War Eagles, Two Gallants, John Vanderslice, Old 97’s, and Black Eyes and Neckties
Want to sit-in on one of the Music Lounge performances? Reserve a spot for any performance online at KEXP.org. Seating is limited and reservations are available on a first come, first served basis. You can also enter here to win a pair of day-specific Festival tickets and passes to all the Music Lounge performances that day.
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07.14.2008 KEXP launches Bumbershoot Podcast!
Our buddies over at KEXP put together a sweet little podcast to get you all prepped for this year’s Bumbershoot. Take a listen!
Tracklist:
- Superchunk – Misfits and Mistakes
- !!! – All My Heroes Are Weirdos
- Del Tha Funky Homosapien – Bubble Pop
- Dan Deacon – Okie Dokie
- Throw Me the Statue – Lolita
- Nada Surf – See These Bones
- New Faces – Impulse
- Howlin Rain – Dancers at the End of Time
- Neko Case – Needle Has Landed
- PWRFL Power – Coffe Girl Song
- Mark Pickerel and His Praying Hands – Cody’s Dream
- Star Anna – Restless Water (Live @ KEXP)
- The Hands – I Don’t Want to Turn You On
- Kinski – Punching Goodbye Out Front
- Black Eyes and Neckties – Broken Teeth
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06.19.2008 Sons and Daughters Live on KEXP
KEXP featured Bumbershoot-bound Sons and Daughters in a recent VIP performance live at the Triple Door. Watch a clip below or download the entire performance from KEXP’s live performances podcast.
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02.05.2008 Relive Jeremy Enigk in the Music Lounge
KEXP has posted the full performance of Jeremy Enigk in the 2006 Bumbershoot Music Lounge as part of their Live Performance Podcast series. Listen now!
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02.04.2008 Relive Dengue Fever in the Music Lounge
KEXP’s Song of the Day podcast today features Dengue Fever’s performance of “Mr. Orange” live from the 2006 Bumbershoot Music Lounge.
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12.18.2007 Andrew Bird in the 2007 Music Lounge
KEXP’s Kevin Cole reviews the Andrew Bird performance in the Bumbershoot Music Lounge for NPR’s Pop Session. Hear the entire set online!
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09.29.2007 Bumbershoot on KEXP's Flickr
Check out KEXP’s photos from Bumbershoot 2007 here and here.
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09.29.2007 Bumbershoot Music Lounge on KEXP's Flickr
Check out KEXP’S photos from the 2007 Bumbershoot Music Lounge.
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09.26.2007 Gogol Bordello Podcast
This week we bring you a special Music That Matters podcast featuring a live performance of New York-based gypsy punks, Gogol Bordello. Broadcast live from a secret location on the 2007 Bumbershoot festival grounds, this energetic performance was one of 17 live exclusive in-studios presented by KEXP. You can listen to more of these and other live in-studios by also subscribing to the Live Performances podcast.
1. Avenue B
2. Bible
3. Alcohol
4. American Wedding
5. I was Born Under Soviet Star
6. Wonderlust King
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09.26.2007 Mocean Worker Podcast
Shake ya boogie with this exclusive live set from Mocean Worker. A great mix of live funky jazz and modern electronics recorded at the
Bumbershoot Music Lounge and broadcast on KEXP.
1. Chick A Boom Boom Boom
2. Changes
3. Only The Shadow Knows
4. Shake Ya Boogie
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09.12.2007 Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on NPR
KEXP’s Cheryl Waters reviews the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club performance in the Bumbershoot Music Lounge for NPR’s Pop Session. Hear the entire set online!
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09.04.2007 Bumbershoot: Andrew Bird live from the KEXP Music Lounge
all photos by Allie Pasquier
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09.03.2007 Bumbershoot: Fleet Foxes
photo by Allie Pasquier
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09.03.2007 Bumbershoot: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
photo by Chona Kasinger
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09.03.2007 Bumbershoot: Interview with Menomena
photo by Allie Pasquier
Before their show on air today, Menomena agreed to answer a few questions with KEXP correspondent Travis Baer:
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09.03.2007 Bumbershoot: Interview with Iceage Cobra
photo by Allie Pasquier
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09.02.2007 Bumbershoot: Interview with The Watson Twins
Chandra and Leigh Watson
photo by Allie Pasquier
After their performance on KEXP this afternoon, I had a chance to talk to Leigh Watson of The Watson Twins:
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09.02.2007 Bumbershoot: The Watson Twins
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09.01.2007 Bumbershoot: Gogol Bordello
photo by Allie Pasquier
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09.01.2007 Music Lounge Update
Thanks to everyone whoâs shown up for our exclusive performances here at the Bumbershoot Music Lounge. Weâve had fantastic first day with St Vincent, Yungchen Lhamo, The Gourds, and Bert Jansch already. Check out our photos here by Allie Pasquier:
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09.01.2007 Bumbershoot: Saturday, the Day Begins
The crowd awaits entrance at the gate
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08.31.2007 Introducing the KEXP Blog
KEXP’s going to be blogging live from the Music Lounge this weekend. You can either catch it on their page, or read the posts we’ll be mirroring here at bumbershoot.org.
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08.23.2007 The Bumbershoot Music Lounge is back!
The Bumbershoot Music Lounge returns with a series of intimate
performances and interviews with some of the Festivalâs brightest stars, all of which will be broadcast live on 90.3 KEXP/KEXP.org during Bumbershoot weekend. The only way to get access to this secret stage is to listen to 90.3 KEXP/KEXP.org for details on how to reserve your spot in the audience, or be a Platinum Pass holder!
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08.14.2007 2007 Bumbershoot Music Lounge!
The Bumbershoot Music Lounge returns with a series of intimate performances and interviews with some of the Festival’s brightest stars, all of which will be broadcast live on 90.3 KEXP/KEXP.org during Bumbershoot weekend. The only way to get access to this secret stage is to listen to 90.3 KEXP/KEXP.org for details on how to reserve your spot in the audience, or be a BumberFan and enter to win passes!
This year’s Bumbershoot Music Lounge lineup includes:
Art Brut ⢠Black Rebel Motorcycle Club ⢠Andrew Bird ⢠Tokyo Police Club ⢠Gogol Bordello ⢠The Gourds ⢠St Vincent ⢠Yungchen Lhamo ⢠Bert Jansch ⢠The Watson Twins ⢠Step Cousins ⢠Dyme Def ⢠Fleet Foxes ⢠Lyrics Born ⢠Steve Earle ⢠Menomena ⢠Iceage Cobra!
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08.05.2007 Bumbershoot Music Lounge 2006 highlights
Music That Matters, Vol. 58 – Bumbershoot Music Lounge
We’re getting ready to announce the 2007 Bumbershoot Music Lounge lineup… can you feel the excitement? To tide you over, KEXP’s Kevin Cole takes a look back at highlights from the 2006 Bumbershoot Music Lounge.
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07.13.2007 KEXP does Bumbershoot 101
Music That Matters, Vol. 55 – Bumbershoot 101
To coincide with the announcement of this year’s Bumbershoot lineup, Kevin Cole presents Music That Matters Vol. 55, his second annual “Bumbershoot 101” podcast, featuring music from The Shins, Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, The Avett Brothers, DeVotchKa, Tokyo Police Club, and many others who will be performing.
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