Category Archives: Bumbershoot

Bumbershoot Announces 2013 Music Lineup!

By KEXP | Published: May 2, 2013

Tonight, during the Prom Night with Allen Stone: The Official Bumbershoot 2013 Music Lineup Announcement at The Crocodile -- you guessed it -- the music acts of the Seattle summer festival were revealed. One of the most exciting acts? Local heroes Death Cab for Cutie performing Transatlanticism in its entirety. Other mainstage performers include MGMT,Read more...

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Live Video: Debo Band at Bumbershoot Music Lounge

By Ian Robinson | Published: October 11, 2012

Debo Band was without a doubt the largest band performing at the Bumbershoot Music Lounge last month, and it’s likely that their 11 members crowding the tiny stage made one of the biggest sounds of the entire weekend. Led by saxophonist Danny Mekonnen and vocalist Bruck Tesfaye, what started as a practice band in BostonRead more...

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Live Video: Alela Diane at Bumbershoot Music Lounge

By KEXP | Published: October 3, 2012

Portland based singer-songwriter Alela Diane stood in for Oberhofer at our Bumbershoot Music Lounge this year, adding a lovely dose of acoustic to calm festival goers. She performed four new songs from her album in progress, as well as played several old ones from Alela Diane and Wild Divine and The Pirate’s Gospel. Bumbershoot canRead more...

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Live Video: The Helio Sequence at Bumbershoot Music Lounge

By Ian Robinson | Published: September 28, 2012

For better or worse, a lot of musical duos eventually become somewhat of a one trick pony, falling victim to the limited nature of whatever two instruments and style they’ve adopted. The Helio Sequence is not one of those bands. Although the Portland duo has undoubtedly developed a signature style over the course of theirRead more...

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Live Video: JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound at Bumbershoot Music Lounge

By Katherine Humphreys | Published: September 27, 2012

Energetic Post-Punk group JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound and their bounce and beat shook up the Bumbershoot Music Lounge this year. Brooks - who trained as an actor - brought his best showmanship and soul, inviting the audience to Oo and Aah along with him. With his sweet croons and hilarious repertoire in “IRead more...

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Live Video: Niki & The Dove at Bumbershoot Music Lounge

By Katherine Humphreys | Published: September 26, 2012

The Swedish duo Niki & The Dove made the Bumbershoot Music Lounge stage look dreary compared to Niki’s outfit and voice. The set opened with bleeps and bloops echoing out of the darkness and slowly built up through “Mother Protect” before finally letting Niki’s voice out like a ray - “who can keep me down?”Read more...

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Live Video: Sera Cahoone at Bumbershoot Music Lounge

By Jim Beckmann | Published: September 25, 2012

If you were listening earlier today, you heard local singer-songwriter Sera Cahoone sharing songs from her brand new album, Deer Creek Canyon, live on the Morning Show with John. Today marks the day of her Sub Pop release, but even earlier this month, Sera performed a special stripped down preview of a few new songsRead more...

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Live Video: Posse at Bumbershoot Music Lounge

By Katherine Humphreys | Published: September 23, 2012

Seattle’s Posse have been building a large posse of fans of their own over the past year. Their catchy indie rock is loud when the opportunity comes, but just as frequently quiet and thoughtful. Posse’s set at Bumbershoot Music Lounge allowed them to be both: to get in the loud shouts of “Sarah” (also theRead more...

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Live Video: The Young Evils at Bumbershoot Music Lounge

By KEXP | Published: September 18, 2012

The Young Evils have a far from evil stage presence, even despite their not always so sunny lyrics. Known instead for their infectious melodies and nearly deadpan male/female vocals, via fronting duo Troy Nelson and Mackenzie Mercer, the Seattle band brought to the Bumbershoot Music Lounge a typically youthful energy to the Bumbershoot Music LoungeRead more...

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Live Video: King Khan & The Shrines at Bumbershoot Music Lounge

By Jim Beckmann | Published: September 17, 2012

Easily one of the highlights of the already stellar lineup during KEXP’s broadcast from the Bumbershoot Music Lounge over Labor Day weekend, King Khan & The Shrines, the nine member garage/blues band blew out the Eve Alvord Theater with a rip-roaring performance. Festooned in feathered headdress and lavender coat, King Khan let the group throughRead more...

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