Matt Ashworth – We’re officially in the era of Bumbershoot 2.0, and one must approach things differently. Think of it as a yearly opportunity to sample the best of what the music industry wants you to spend your money on, check out that one band who’s song you liked on Tik Tok, and see what might sound good bumpin’ on a car stereo on Alki next summer.
Andy Bookwalter – In the beginning there was Sasquatch, which was awesome, in no small part because they let me in for free several years running. Then, in 2017, Sasquatch booked 21 Pilots to headline, enraging people who bought tickets before the lineup was announced. Maybe 21 Pilots roughed up the booker. I have no idea.
Kevin Nelson – The Hold Steady’s new album Thrashing Thru The Passion drops this Friday.The Hold Steady plays a three-night set at Seattle’s The Crocodile this weekend.While both of the preceding statements are worthy of an article in and of themselves, that they’re centered around this Friday means they’re getting a dual-purpose post explaining why both are so important and exciting.
Caroline Anne – On any given night, you can find this hard working 5-piece band performing at either Ballard’s Conor Byrne, the Tractor Tavern or on the other side of town at the famous Little Red Hen.
Preview: Lion Babe @ The Crocodile June 23, 2019 in Seattle By Maurice Harnsberry New York City based duo Lion Babe (comprised of Jillian Hervey and producer/instrumentalist Lucas Goodman aka…
