Category Archives: Bumbershoot

Live Video: Passion Pit “acoustic” at Bumbershoot Music Lounge

By Jim Beckmann | Published: September 14, 2012

How does a mainly electronic band go acoustic? Short answer: they don’t. Well, not really, but when Passion Pit played live in afternoon during KEXP’s broadcast at Bumbershoot, they stripped it way back. On the third day of the festival, before their jam packed evening show on the Fisher Green stage, Passion Pit frontman MichaelRead more...

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Live at Bumbershoot 2012 Photos: Passion Pit

By Ian Robinson | Published: September 10, 2012

Closing out Bumbershoot 2012 at the packed Fisher Green stage, Boston’s electro-pop sensation Passion Pit put on an outstanding performance Monday night with lead singer Michael Angelakos proving beyond a doubt that he knows how to handle a festival stage. A complete reversal of their intimate Bumbershoot Music Lounge session earlier in the day, theRead more...

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Live at Bumbershoot, Day 3: Posse

By Ian Robinson | Published: September 3, 2012

Seattle newcomers Posse have actually been around for a couple years. Although their debut self-titled album came out earlier this year, the trio, which began as a quartet, formed in 2010 before the departure of their bassist. Instead of replacing him the group continued on sans-bass, resulting in a melody heavy, guitar focused rock groupRead more...

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Live at Bumbershoot, Day 3: Passion Pit

By Philip LaRose, KEXP | Published: September 3, 2012

Upon its arrival in May 2009, Passion Pit‘s Manners became one of the first indie albums to transcend the blogosphere into public consciousness, and by the end of 2010, what started as Michael Angelakos’ bedroom project had turned into an adrenaline rush of gold records and sold-out club shows. After spending nearly three years holedRead more...

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Live at Bumbershoot, Day 3: Low

By Ian Robinson | Published: September 3, 2012

Nine albums and 18 years into their career, Low knows what they’re good at, and are really good at doing it. Known for their infamously intimate performance where they often opt to turn the music down rather than up, Low is not one for elaborate stage antics and outwardly excited crowds. Instead, the trio focusesRead more...

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Bumbershoot Day 2 Photos

By KEXP | Published: September 3, 2012

Day two of the Bumbershoot music festival was another spectacular day of music and weather in Seattle. Featuring performances from Tony Bennet, Fruit Bats, Katie Kate, and Keane, there was a little something for everyone. Check out photos from the day below, and view the entire set here.

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Live At Bumbershoot, Day 3: The Young Evils

By Philip LaRose, KEXP | Published: September 3, 2012

Seattle’s The Young Evils excel at creating infectious and darkly-tinged pop music that balances the dichotomy of a singalong chorus with sinister lyrics. Led by singer Mackenzie Mercer and singer/guitarist Troy Nelson, the duo’s boy/girl harmonies contain equal amounts of sweetness and sting while the tight punch of the rhythm section propels the pair’s musicalRead more...

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Live at Bumbershoot, Day 3: Lee Fields & The Expressions

By Ian Robinson | Published: September 3, 2012

Lee Fields has been around for quite a while, but unlike most stars who’ve been shining for decades, instead of burning out, Fields shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Touting an impressive resume, playing and recording with countless legendary soul and funk bands over the past 40 years including Kool & The Gang,Read more...

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Live at Bumbershoot, Day 2: Niki & the Dove

By KEXP | Published: September 2, 2012

Sweden has a long tradition of producing excellent pop acts, so for any Swedish musicians looking to make a name for themselves in pop music, the bar is set pretty high. Stockholm duo Niki & The Dove have done a pretty good job of achieving that high standard though. Armed with singer (ostensibly “Niki”) MalinRead more...

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Live at Bumbershoot, Day 2: Debo Band

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: September 2, 2012

Debo Band are all over the place. They are a little bit Ethiopian pop (the band is fronted by Ethiopian-American saxophonist Danny Mekonnen), a little bit American soul, and the massive amount of brass and instrumentation is reminiscent of Eastern European music. But somehow, all of this works together quite nicely on and off theRead more...

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