Tag Archives: Bumbershoot Music Lounge

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: 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: 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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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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Live at Bumbershoot, Day 2: The Helio Sequence

By Ian Robinson | Published: September 2, 2012

With time, Portland’s The Helio Sequence have only gotten better. In the earlier days of their 16 year career, their balance of complicated drum and electronic textures and strong vocal and guitar lines made for a danceable but complex experience. But with Keep Your Eyes Ahead and the forthcoming Negotiations, due out September 11 viaRead more...

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Live at Bumbershoot, Day 2: M.Ward

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: September 2, 2012

M. Ward has gained hero status within the Northwest folk and indie scene over the past few years, and no single paragraph introduction can really do him justice. But for newcomers and old fans alike, M. Ward’s songs speak to the heart with a power that few possess. With new album A Wasteland Companion, heRead more...

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Live at Bumbershoot, Day 1: JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound

By Ian Robinson | Published: September 1, 2012

After their fantastic cover of Wilco’s “I Am Trying To Break Your Heart” went viral in 2010, JC Brooks rose to the top of the indie soul scene with a fresh vibe than channeled the classic Chicago bluesmen of old. His vintage soul arrangements balance old-school complexity and bluesy builds with some professional showmanship toRead more...

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Bumbershoot Music Lounge 2011, Saturday: Shabazz Palaces

By KEXP | Published: September 3, 2011

Shabazz Palaces is fronted by a real poet in his 40s. That in itself is a contrarian blast to the mundane whims of regular pop, rock, or rap music. The fact that Ishmael “Butterfly” Butler chops and drifts out rhymes you will never forget -- even something as bitter bone-home as “We believe in ourRead more...

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Bumbershoot Music Lounge: The English Beat

By KEXP | Published: September 6, 2010

In reductivist short-hand, The English Beat are the Rolling Stones of second wave ska. Whereas colleagues The Specials could blend truly personal and compelling B&W movie lyrical vignettes with noir post-punk, the (English) Beat dug deeper into the bag of soul and funk for their seminal pre-reggae homages. Early on, they were just as toughRead more...

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