A few years ago, we had some friends playing at Seattle's Bumbershoot Festival. We went down to see them, but once we were on the grounds we spent time walking around, and what an amazing experience - there were bands playing everywhere, all throughout the day. In addition to the bands, there was art and a variety of exhibits around the former Seattle World's Fair Site, located at the base of the Space Needle. I was so impressed by the number, quality and variety of bands that I've always wanted to go back - but I've never made it back to Bumbershoot, for a number of reasons. Looking at the list of bands offered there this year, I think I'm going to make a concerted effort to go this year - after all, it is the 35th anniversary of the Festival.
A severely abridged list of bands appearing at Bumbershoot this year includes: Devo, New York Dolls, The Decemberists, The Donnas, Ted Leo & the Pharmacists, The Posies, Tegan and Sara, The Be Good Tanyas, Brazilian Girls, and Pretty Girls Make Graves (the complete list has over 60 bands). Also appearing is Daniel Handler (aka Lemony Snicket), the 1 Reel Film Festival, and The Art of Rock Poster Exhibit (to name but a few).
At only $18 a day, you can't go wrong. Go to http://www.bumbershoot.org for more details.
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