A conversation with Seattle
I was a little nervous to meet singer/guitarist Ryan Granger and drummer Whitney Petty of The Grizzled Mighty. Their approach to rock music is abrasive. Ryan’s chafing riffs rub you raw and Whitney’s thrashing on the drums is terror-inducing. Two people that you’d definitely want on your side in a bar fight. Continue reading 20 Questions: The Grizzled Mighty, Bumbershoot 2013
Pound for pound, Sunday September 1–Day 2 of Bumbershoot 2013–was a model of consistency for me, replete with so many … Continue reading Bumbershoot 2013 Music Rundown, Day 2 (Photo Gallery)
I swore I’d gorge on something besides music at Bumbershoot 2013. Really, I did. But the lineup for all three … Continue reading Bumbershoot 2013 Music Rundown, Day 1
Kelsey sat down with Gus Wenner and Scout Willis after their Saturday Bumbershoot performance to discuss what’s next for the duo. Continue reading An Interview with Gus + Scout, Bumbershoot 2013
We have this immediate gratification thing going on where we’re always on our phones: Facebooking, Tweeting, texting. Life is still happening as all of this instant gratification is also going on. I feel like I get caught up so much in my day-to-day – and not just the social stuff – but “What am I doing today? What’s happening tomorrow?” Pretty soon I’m so locked in to what I’m doing tomorrow, that I’m forgetting what’s happening around me. Continue reading An Interview with Kris Orlowski, Bumbershoot 2013
At Bumbershoot 2013, some wily musical vets have stolen the show. Who knew that Gary Numan had other songs and an awesome set still in him, up to and including “Cars”? Or that Eric Burdon would turn in a hoodie-clad performance with The Animals? Continue reading Bumbershoot 2013 Day 2: Music and Comedy
Or if you can’t resist your cattle inclinations, walk down towards the stage and then over to the left. Whatever you do, DO NOT suddenly stop walking and hold up the entire line behind you or change seats four times. The selection of seats at Bumbershoot comedy shows is not like being gay–it doesn’t get any better. So just sit down. Continue reading Day 1 Comedy: Bumbershoot 2013