Fresh Features
04.25.2007 Amplified! The Avett Brothers
With bare-bones arrangements and stripped down production, the Avett Brothers are what The Strokes might sound like if they traded in their electric guitars for banjos and an upright bass.
04.16.2007 Amplified! Decadancetheatre
Inspired by the urban folk culture found in clubs and on the streets of contemporary cities, the women of Decadancetheatre incorporate elements of hip-hop into each piece to tell stories of the evolving hip-hop generation. The increased popularity of this underground movement has fostered a trend among youth worldwide that pushes the limits in artistic exploration and experimentation. In their eyes, hip-hop is more than just a genre, it's "an energy, a heartbeat, a philosophy, to make something out of nothing, until your voice is heard."
04.16.2007 So You Wanna... Direct
For the past 13 years. The 1 Reel Film Festival has been one of the nation's largest celebrations of "cinematic brevity." Each year the Festival attracts over 20,000 film-goers, filmmakers, and top industry members to screen some of the world's best short films. The 2006 event featured more than 100 films by directors representing 13 different countries. From stop-motion animation to documentaries to music videos, there's something for everyone at the 1 Reel Film Film Festival.
03.01.2007 So You Wanna... Rock Bumbershoot
The bright lights, the booming sound systems, the massive crowds chanting your name—for many musicians there is no greater thrill than performing live from the stage. Each year Bumbershoot receives over a thousand submissions directly from West Coast artists without representation hoping to play the Festival, yet only 30 to 45 of those bands make the final cut. So how do you make yourself stand out from the crowd? Keep it simple. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.
02.28.2007 For Years Blue Wins '07 Sound Off! Competition
On a night filled with choreographed dance moves, songs about facial hair, and a band dressed in ski outfits, one group rose to the top to be named winner of the 2007 SoundOff! Competition and claim a spot on Bumbershoot’s 2007 roster. This year’s winner is For Years Blue, a progressive septet featuring violins and an abundance of electronic flourishes.
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02.25.2007 Tell us who you want to see at Bumbershoot 2007
We’re sorry but the polling is now closed! Thanks for telling us who you want to see at Bumbershoot 2007. In the meantime, don’t forget to check out all the great artists we have already lined up for you at this year’s Festival.
02.21.2007 Finalists gear up for the '07 Sound Off! Competition
With the field sufficiently whittled down to just a trio of local bands, the stage has been set to crown the winner of the sixth annual SoundOff! Competition, the Pacific Northwest’s largest battle of the bands for musicians under 21. That’s right, they may be able to rattle off an awe-inspiring performance, but you still can’t buy them a drink after the show. The finals will take place Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Experience Music Project’s Sky Church venue, with three young bands vying for a coveted spot on the 2007 Bumbershoot lineup.
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02.16.2007 Great moments you may have missed in '06
With more than 250 scheduled events in 20 different venues, chances are you weren’t able see everything at North America’s largest music and arts festival. But fear not! We have compiled some of the most memorable moments you may have missed at Bumbershoot ’06.
So, before we start to get psyched about the 2007 Festival, let’s take one last trip down memory lane…
