Cameron Deuel – By now, it’s obvious how Bumbershoot’s lineup depth can make it possible to see acts you otherwise wouldn’t. Sometimes you drop in to headlining sets for artists you don’t know well to test your cursory knowledge of their music.
Aaron Semer – The main stage of Bumbershoot has always been a challenge for me. I’ve seen a lot of great bands there over the years – including Sonic Youth performing shortly after all of their instruments were stolen and having to completely reinvent themselves (1999) – but man, is it a mixed bag.
Cameron Deuel – Look, I get it. The name Macklemore & Ryan Lewis means something much different today than it did just three years ago, when the duo were gaining regional notoriety for merging heartfelt love letters to the Pacific Northwest with their version of socially aware hip-hop.
Matt Brown – New Zealand experimental pop songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Liam Finn is playing at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard this Friday night and there’s no doubt in my mind that I’ll have a great time at his show.
Cameron Deuel – Many are unaware that, beneath the tantalizing music lineup crust of Bumbershoot is a warm, gooey, artsy center, focused on short films, local theater and amazing comedy. The care with which OneReel books up-and-coming talent alongside household names is nothing short of magic.
