By KEXP | Published:
August 11, 2009
Many talented photographers captured memorable moments at the KEXP BBQ on Saturday and you’ll see a few of them featured here. Among them was Brittney Bush Bollay, whose dynamic shots you’ll find frequently on the KEXP Blog. Check out her shots of all six bands at the BBQ:
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Last Saturday, we hosted the 7th Annual KEXP BBQ with six great bands, each bringing something different: Champagne Champagne brought the grungy party rap, Born Anchors the straight up indie rock, Japandroids a double punch of guitar/drum punk fury, Cymbals Eat Guitars sprawlingly epic rock, Viva Voce the Portland-bred indie pop, and Dinosaur Jr. more [...]
Japandroids rocking the crowd at the KEXP BBQ.
It may look crowded but there’s still plenty of room (and time) for you to come down to the Mural Ampitheatre at the Seattle Center and enjoy the barbeque. Next up, Cymbals Eat Guitars… Viva Voce… and Dinosaur Jr.
Born Anchors rock steady at the BBQ…
Coming up, Japandroids at 4:20, Cymbals Eat Guitars at 5:25… Viva Voce and Dinosaur Jr. later. Head on over to the Mural Ampitheatre at the Seattle Center now!
Champagne Champagne kicking it to the crowd…
Born Anchors coming up next! Come on down!
The 7th Annual KEXP BBQ is set up, ready and waiting… for you! Come on down to the Mural Ampitheatre at Seattle Center for a great free show. The beer garden opens at 2, the music starts at 2:30 with Champagne Champagne, and the food vendors are serving now.
As you may have heard, KEXP has combined forces with the Seattle Center this summer to present the 2009 Concerts at the Mural series. Things got off to a grand start at last Friday’s opener, with some memorable performances from the mighty Blitzen Trapper and native sons Throw Me The Statue. The free and all-ages [...]
Also posted in Coming Up, Concerts at the Mural, Event Spotlight, KEXP Presents, KEXP Suggests, Live Performances | Tagged born anchors, Champagne Champagne, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Dinosaur Jr., Japandroids, Viva Voce |
Need a little spice in your Friday evenings? Ticketmaster service fees got you down? Well, my friend, KEXP has got just the prescription for you.
Starting this weekend, KEXP is teaming up with the good people behind Seattle Center to present a weekly series of free, all-ages concerts on the lawn of the Mural Amphitheater. [...]
Also posted in Coming Up, Concerts at the Mural, Event Spotlight, KEXP Presents, Live Performances, Local Music | Tagged Army Navy, Blitzen Trapper, Champagne Champagne, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Dinosaur Jr., Dyme Def, Fresh Espresso, Fruit Bats, Japandroids, Johnny and The Moon, KEXP BBQ, The Dodo's, The Moondoggies, Throw Me The Statue, Viva Voce |
By KEXP | Published:
August 13, 2008
In order to ask the questions that no one wants to hear, DJ Sharlese lurked backstage at the 6th Annual KEXP BBQ, accosting hapless musicians, staff, and assorted industry types. Watch as she tries to find out what makes for the perfect summer barbecue:
Also posted in KEXP, Live Video |
by Greg Vandy, host of The Roadhouse
What’s a Summer BBQ without some jug band music? The Dexter Street Stompers obliged like that crazy drunk uncle who shows up early and leaves late at family functions. Ya wanna like ‘em, but who exactly are these guys? They show up in rope belts, overalls, and straw hats [...]