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The final day of Bumbershoot (last Monday, September 4th) usually brings out the biggest crowd (well, at least it did last year with the Pixies headlining). This year’s main stage headliners, the reformed punk legends Iggy Pop and the Stooges headlined with local grunge kings Mudhoney warming up the... continue reading on Seattlest

Under an overcast sky we began the day with Iguales. These local boys have been slowly building a following over the past couple years. Each time we see them, they play in front of more energetic crowds. This former 3 piece, now 5 piece (though 1 piece was missing today)... continue reading on Seattlest

1) Mercir (EMP Sky Church) - We started the day with some electro indie rock. With moody vocals, usually more atmospheric than lyrical, this three piece uses guitars, keyboards and a latop computer to create a rich wall of sound. 2) Citizen Cope (Main Stage) - We keep hearing about... continue reading on Seattlest

Were you at Bumbershoot on Friday? We were. Here is what we saw… 1) The Perfect Sized Crowd - enough people to make people watching interesting, but not so crowded that we were fighting tides of people around the corners. There were hippy folks, beer bellied guys with big beards... continue reading on Seattlest

In talking to friends this year about Bumbershoot, we have found that a lot of people are opting out, or only going one day. Some complaints: “I spend all my time waiting in line.” “All of the things that I want to see are playing at the same time!” “There... continue reading on Seattlest