news Bumbershoot 2009 Lineup Sneak Peek
The word is out! An early look at the 2009 Bumbershoot lineup has been unveiled including the artist roster below. If you haven’t picked up your ticket yet, what are you waiting for? An advance 3-day pass is only $80… Um, that’s $26.67 a day…and if you really wanted to boil it down, say you checked out 10 things a day (not tough to do!)… using our expert math skills, that comes out to just $2.67 per show. It’s a wonder you don’t spell “bargain,” B-U-M-B-E-R-S-H-O-O-T.
A teeny portion of the music lineup includes:
Sheryl Crow / Modest Mouse / Katy Perry / Michael Franti & Spearhead / De La Soul / Raphael Saadiq / Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan / The Long Winters / Sly & Robbie & the Taxi Gang / World Party / MSTRKRFT / Roy Ayers / Common Market / UH HUH HER / Dave Alvin and The Guilty Women / Eric Hutchinson / No Age / Matt & Kim / Dead Confederate / The Cave Singers / Swollen Members / Vieux Farka Touré / Lenka / Gang Gang Dance / Todd Snider / Holy F**k / DJ Spooky / Iglu & Hartly / Low vs Diamond / Sera Cahoone / Eleni Mandell / Carrie Rodriguez / The Honey Brothers / Natalie Portmanâs Shaved Head / Extra Golden / Cordero / Forgive Durden / Hey Marseilles / Adrian Xavier, and much, much more to be announced.
A small sampling of whatâs to come in the arts program includes:
A host of visual arts exhibits including an exploration of waste, regrowth and sustainability featuring work from Paul Miller (a/k/a DJ Spooky), among others; âDada Economicsâ from Vital 5 Productions; The Seattle-Moscow Poster Show; and an expanded Gage Drawing Jam. In addition to visual arts, the Festival will include a performance by the celebrated Pacific Northwest Ballet; the merge of high-energy tap dance and Japanese Taiko drumming from NYCâs COBU; âlike a magician, but cooler,â the magic stylings of Justin Kredible; a rare appearance by renowned Young Adult author S.E. Hinton; a poetry reading curated by Spencer Moody of the Murder City Devils; a theatrical extravaganza by Jason Webley; a literary food program hosted by acclaimed Seattle chef and restaurateur, Tom Douglas and much more. The Festivalâs complete arts lineup and much anticipated comedy program will be announced in the coming months.
posted April 01 '09 at 06:00PM by Aubbie in cobu, de la soul, dj spooky, isobel campbell and mark lanegan, jason webley, justin kredible, katy perry, michael franti, modest mouse, pacific northwest ballet, raphael saadiq, se hinton, sheryl crow, spearhead, spencer moody, tom douglas
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Brandon said…
De La Soul, Raphael Saadiq, Common Market, Swollen Members… Getting excited to see what else is added. Definitely need to make up for last year.
on Apr 2, 03:10 AM
jackson said…
katy perry? really? come on bumbershoot.
on Apr 2, 08:17 AM
freddie said…
why is katy perry on the list? probably wasting a good time slot where an actual musician w/ talent could be preforming.
de la soul should be off the hook!
on Apr 2, 08:53 AM
Bob said…
Modest Mouse, Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan, The Long Winters, No Age
I’m sold!
on Apr 2, 09:07 AM
robertlhughes said…
Huge props to the Bumbershoot organizers for bringing in De La Soul, Raphael Saadiq, Sly and Robbie, but most of all—Roy Ayers. The godfather of Acid Jazz will for certain put on a show that will be talked about for years.
on Apr 2, 10:14 AM
henry said…
And you can’t forget about dyno jams
on Apr 2, 10:49 AM
jenni said…
nice — i hope we get some female artists like ingrid michaelson, meiko, or brandi carlile
on Apr 2, 10:56 AM
Scooby Doo said…
I am really sad that a good slot is being wasted on Katy Perry. I will not go to that particular show. Bumbershoot, is it too late to reconsider? Low vs Diamond – AWESOME!
on Apr 2, 10:59 AM
rocker said…
please add some heavy music for the heshers
thank you
on Apr 2, 11:03 AM
geoff said…
Sheryl Crow?, Once again Bumbershoot sells out to appeal to the family friendly, soft rock crowd. I was hoping last year was a fluke but it looks like we’re in for an extremely disappointing lineup…. although its good to see gang gang dance on there.
on Apr 2, 11:16 AM
Berlin said…
Really? This line up is really bad. Add something good. Sheryl Crow? Katy Perry? Come on, Bumbershoot. Pick good bands for once.
on Apr 2, 11:18 AM
day job fan said…
Todd Snider?
YES!!!!!!!!
on Apr 2, 11:25 AM
Seattleite said…
My goodness look at the low cost ticket and ALL the music and art options people! There will always be “I-want-it-all-whiners” I guess. I heart Bumbershoot.
on Apr 2, 11:40 AM
Feeling the beat said…
Modest Mouse, Michael Franti,Mark Lanegan, Sly & Robbie Common Market
Bring it on Bumbershoot!
on Apr 2, 11:52 AM
josh said…
last year was depressing so it can only go up from there. i need to Tread Water and fill those Potholes In My Lawn
on Apr 2, 12:16 PM
Cornelius said…
Katy Perry was a cop out, but money needs to be made. Some decent unknowns, though. Better than the Wu Tang year…
on Apr 2, 12:35 PM
yolanda!! said…
Sheryl Crow, Modest Mouse, Katy Perry ?? YOU’LL SEE ME THERE!!
on Apr 2, 12:36 PM
loser said…
wow this really sucks. I wouldn’t go for free.
on Apr 2, 12:40 PM
Secret Spot said…
I hope all the haters stay home.
on Apr 2, 12:56 PM
Zach said…
REALLY?? Sheryl Crow is the headliner?? Is this bumbershoot for the 40+ crowd? How about some more indie rock and hip hop?
on Apr 2, 01:05 PM
Karen said…
wow. a bunch of crap.
maybe 3 decent things(de la soul, no age, mark lanegan).
Seriously, guys. Try harder!
on Apr 2, 02:01 PM
Gary said…
Remember when bumbershoot was about good music that reflects seattle? I hope that there is some way to take Katy perry off the line up
on Apr 2, 02:41 PM
Eric said…
I’m sure this will get better in time. Katy Perry goes against Seattle’s world known lesbian friendliness.
on Apr 2, 02:42 PM
Scott said…
Seattle, what is wrong with you?? Katy Perry should be lucky to headline southcenter mall, let alone the arts festival of a city that is usually so cutting edge.
on Apr 2, 02:46 PM
emcee mc said…
RIP Bumbershoot!
(longing for the good old days before pop music ruled)
on Apr 2, 02:48 PM
kevin said…
This is disappointing.
on Apr 2, 03:04 PM
Melissa said…
but… Katy Perry only has one song, right? How can she possibly perform during an entire time slot?
just makes no sense to me…
I miss the days of bands like Mudhoney, Soundgarden, or even Flight Of The Conchords… (sigh!)
on Apr 2, 03:51 PM
nessa said…
katy perry doesnt deserve bumbershoot!!!
on Apr 2, 04:24 PM
Michelle said…
Wishing people weren’t such downers!!! Just go for the atmosphere or shut up and don’t go! Let the ones who love it enjoy it! The point is to attract all sorts of people. You can’t have the exact same predictable lineup every year, and they havent finished the lineup yet! So Shhhhh and be calmmmmm ;)
on Apr 2, 04:42 PM
Homer217 said…
Remember the days of David Lee Roth, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Third Eye Blind…now we have bands that are has-beens Sheryl Crow overrated Perry and one hit wonders Modest Mouse. What about Alice and Chains, Queens of the Stoneage. The sad thing is even looking at the Coachella festival that lineup sucks too. You have to go to england to see any good festivals any more. Faith No More is reforming to play over there hopefully they have a us tour.
on Apr 2, 04:52 PM
Iloveyou said…
Loser and Emcee MC are correct. Homer217 Faith No More rules. Wait for Aug 10, depeche mode returns. I wouldn’t go if you gave me a free ticket either but give me one anyone so I can sell it to one of these suckers who wants to go
on Apr 2, 04:59 PM
Max said…
Katy Perry… That is sluffin it…
De la soul should be dope though
on Apr 2, 06:27 PM
Melissa said…
also, earlier someone said, “look at the cheap prices.. what a bargain.”
$26. a day is NOT a bargain.
I remember when Bumbershoot was a measly $5 a day, it was four days, for $15, you got the entire weekend, and each day had enough shows that whatever genre of music you were into you could still have a full day, AND you didn’t have to wait in line all day to see shows at smaller venues (I think waiting in line for 4 hours to attend a comedy stage is beyond ridiculous)…. Bumbershoot is losing it’s fun. I don’t even go for the music anymore, I just go for the art, because the music just isn’t worth it, and even the art isn’t what it used to be… I mean, am I the only one who misses the closing festivities? Those events (the parade, the bonfire) made Bumbershoot feel small, like a community, now it feels like a battle of the fittest.
on Apr 2, 06:37 PM
KelseyMariezie said…
I AM SO EXCITED!
Modest Mouse, Michael Franti & Spearhead, De La Soul, Raphael Saadiq, Common Market, and Swollen Members are going to be FANTASTIC. And there are a few musicians up there that I have heard good things about, like Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head and Dead Confederate, among others…so I will have to pick up some albums and get ready to GIG at all these shows.
No names necessary, but, to the guy who accused Modest Mouse of being a one hit wonder…Modest Mouse is not a one hit wonder, they are absolutely epic. You must be too busy wallowing over other people’s success to pay attention (everyone should be EXCITED that Bumbershoot and Seattle are becoming sought after destinations! Well, at least I’M proud of this amazing city)
So if you can’t find it in you to dig Modest Mouse, at least acknowledge them for their (semi)local roots and how tight that is going to make their show. I am sure they are about to kill it, just cause they know original fans will be there. But, if you still can’t do that, then maybe go to EndFest and keep your negativity to yourself.
on Apr 2, 07:34 PM
Joseph Anders said…
Rumor is LA band Lemonwilde might be playing there this year… is there any truth to that?
on Apr 2, 07:39 PM
Oly4616 said…
Michael Franti – YES!!!
on Apr 2, 07:54 PM
Sad said…
This makes me want to cry. At least last year they had Man Man.
on Apr 2, 08:02 PM
Eastsider said…
Bumbershoot is doin it big this year!
MSTRKRFT!
Modest Mouse!
Dead Confederate!
De La Soul!
on Apr 2, 08:57 PM
sfksfkaf said…
you people obvioulsy DONT know what good music is. katy perry is the shitttttttt; if she’s good enough to be at warped tour last year she’s good enough to be at bumbershoot this year. can we please get some better artists up there besides her though?! thanks.
on Apr 2, 09:00 PM
Donte said…
Michael Franti will not disappoint, Modest Mouse is excellent and local, De la Soul. Plenty of good music to go around and there will be some sleepers so skip Katy Perry and go listen to some good music and be thankful we have an event like BS.
on Apr 2, 10:01 PM
Katt said…
Katy Perry? seriously….is that some sort of belated bad April fools joke?
On the other hand, Common Market, Michael Franti, Modest Mouse, The Cave Singers = teh awesome
on Apr 2, 10:07 PM
mmk8007 said…
Todd Snider, about time!!! I’d love to see Ryan Bingham added to the line up
on Apr 2, 10:20 PM
Laura said…
Todd Snider will be amazing!
on Apr 2, 11:44 PM
ang said…
love the franti
on Apr 3, 12:06 AM
Oly trustafarian said…
can’t wait to re-educate myself with Franti’s extremely simplistic and contrived lyrics so I can adequately feel guilty for being middle-class and white
on Apr 3, 08:47 AM
rockla said…
last year’s lineup was good – this year it is looking kinda bleak… apart from Natalie Portman’s shaved head.
on Apr 3, 08:59 AM
Samsung said…
Samsung’s gunna be there? Whoa! I hope the Samsung Sisters, Samsung and Samsung, and the Samsung are there too.
Samsung!
on Apr 3, 10:33 AM
SeattleKid said…
Put Pearl Jam on the list! C’mon we need more real good music.
Good Job with Modest Mouse and Michael Franti.
But Katy Perry? NoNoNono!
on Apr 3, 10:47 AM
Sam said…
i wish people would stop complaining about them selling out. they want to attract as many people as possible, which means a wide array of music. just because you don’t like it doesn’t mean they should take it off the list. grow up. go see someone else. hella excited for modest mouse and uh huh her, though.
on Apr 3, 11:51 AM
Kirby said…
Modest Mouse and Mstrkrft…hell yes! I’m excited to see more of the lineup. It better be improved from last years lineup!
on Apr 3, 11:58 AM
Kopacetic said…
Look I’m not the biggest Katy Perry fan either but everyone that’s hating on her…SHUT UP…she’s good enough to have 3 hits..perform and get nominated at the Grammys and be classified as a decent music artist..
I understand there are better performers but I guarantee you that even with all your moaning and complaining her she will BRING in a crowd …so life’s too short, the economy sucks and there are people with bigger problems now than Katy Perry performing…GET OVER IT
on Apr 3, 01:06 PM
killa said…
Who cares if Katy Perry is a headliner — you don’t HAVE to watch her. That’s the beauty of a festival!! There will be 7-10 awesome things to see/hear while Katy is whining on the Main Stage in front of a swarm of silly, mindless conformers. Why should that bother you? The smaller shows are a more personal experience and usually better music anyway.
From my experiences in the last 2 years, the ticket price would be worth it even if I only got to see the bands at Bumbershoot I had never heard of! And I know that the OneReel organizers wouldn’t be able to get all those lesser-known gems together in the same place on the same weekend were it not for a few headliners bringing in the money from the masses.
on Apr 3, 01:27 PM
RJBthatsme said…
I know it must cost alot to put on Bumpershoot but I do miss the good old days when it was cheap (I remember the $5.oo days) and TONS of local bands played and you went all day/night long-not just to stand in line and see one band. How about not so many “Katy Perrys” and more local artists and charging less. Will go to Folk Life but not Bumpershoot this year…I miss ya old pal.
on Apr 3, 03:51 PM
Jack said…
Some interesting people coming…and some i don’t like but that’s bumbershoot..World Party, Sly and Robbie and todd snider alone for me make it wothwhile…too many losers and whiners…Crow is one of the headliners…that doesn’t make the whole festival one way or another…and the price..though like everything it keeps going up…still a bargin if you see enough bands…and if you want you can be right up front for most of the shows if you like….so all the whiners and people that don’t want anything they don’t like…bite me…bumbershoot is for all people of all ages…don’t like it don’t go…more room for me
on Apr 3, 04:19 PM
gemma said…
wow…katy perry? come on bumbershoot! common market, modest mouse, new age, the long winters yay… but katy perry? what is going on here?
on Apr 3, 05:17 PM
Langer said…
Man, 3 or 4 decent acts over 3 days…
Horrendous line-up
on Apr 3, 06:52 PM
FOO said…
I know this might be a little big but foofighters, is deathcab on tour when bumpershoot is on?
on Apr 3, 09:59 PM
and then... said…
whats up wit the hardcore tho b.s? Can you replenish our souls with the sounds of cheerful death!
on Apr 3, 10:41 PM
lany said…
come on people its bumbershoot…so katy perry is going to be their for ONE day out of the three. just go and be like yeah i saw her. thats what me and my friend did with fergie.
on Apr 4, 08:19 AM
Kevin said…
I might have to go just for Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head on whatever day. because the show at Bumbershoot two years ago, was like the best ever.
on Apr 4, 03:16 PM
Vicki said…
okay so Forgive Durden has me sold this year. Plus I get modest Mouse, the Long Winters, and Katy Perry? how nice :]
And stop complaining about Katy Perry. Don’t like her? Don’t see her. I don’t like Sheryl Crow but I’m not about to complain about her preforming. I just won’t see her. So stop complaining like 5 year olds. Besides, there’s always 5,000 other things to do than watch the headlining acts.
on Apr 4, 04:36 PM
I said…
yayy , NPSH<3
on Apr 4, 05:12 PM
Katie said…
Bumbershoot, pleeeease add the Blue Scholars to the line up!
on Apr 5, 10:09 AM
max said…
can we get some new hip-hop acts…common market and blue scholars are old…de la soul is good, but they have already been here…get new hip hop like k-os, or viktor vaughn….while you are at it, lets revisit some other genres that bumbershoot has forgotten in the past…classic rock (that steve milller concert was awesome)…electronic(kid koala, aphex twin)…some folk/jazz that isn’t amateur(fleck tones…can’t you guys get some big band or something like dave brubeck)…get some international stuff as well..(canada doesn’t count…Israel is putting out some hot stuff)
on Apr 5, 12:12 PM
Altunhaq said…
Not a lick of Blues. No more Zydeco. No New Orleans-style music of any kind. That’s what, three years in a row now?
We used to have a Blues Stage, remember? Now we don’t even have blues acts at all. This in a town that spawned the likes of Robert Cray, the Holdens, Little Bill, and Alice Stuart, and has placed bands in the International Blues Competition in Memphis several years in a row.
You tell potential sponsors that “57% of Bumbershoot fans are age 34 and younger.” Yeah, well, what do you expect when you don’t offer anything for people over 34? Who, btw, still constitute 43% of your fans! What’s the problem, we don’t drink enough Red Bull to make your sponsors happy? Why don’t you just hang out a sign that says “Nobody over 30 who doesn’t like pop drivel need apply”?
This festival was originally conceived to feature and promote LOCAL artists. It used to be affordable to darn near everyone. Now you charge Jazz Fest prices (and you sure ain’t no Jazz Fest!) for three days of mostly national junk, presented by a bunch of Bill Graham wannabes.
You need to go back and watch Paul Dorpat’s movie on the history of Bumbershoot. Maybe it will give you a clue how you’ve emasculated this festival. You sure don’t have one now.
on Apr 5, 01:35 PM
kid laughing said…
HAHAHA. You guys are so immature. Get over the whole Katy Perry is headlining thing already! Nobody’s forcing you to go watch her. If you really hate Bumbershoot this much, then don’t come because I’m sure there are plenty of people who will look forward to the festival. And it’s bumBershoot, not bumPershoot.
on Apr 5, 06:08 PM
rachael said…
this isnt even a quarter of the line up. im stoked to see what other artists will be announced these upcoming months.
on Apr 5, 10:04 PM
Lea said…
Honestly people, Sheryl Crow has won 9 Grammys. I am 16 and at least I have an open enough mind to appreciate good music even if I’m not the targeted demographic. Listen any of her songs and maybe you’ll learn to appreciate a talented artist when you are presented with one.
on Apr 5, 11:41 PM
[trevor] said…
I dont know what you guys are all talking about..
I mean, yeah, it COULD be better, but this is only the sneak peak. And so far, the line up is pretty sick XD
Natalie Portmanâs Shaved Head
Modest Mouse
MSTRKRFT
Long Winters
Matt and Kim
Gang Gang Dance
Holy F**k
Iglu and Hartly
SO excited =DDDD
on Apr 6, 09:41 AM
Mad Dog said…
You should have bought the three day pass for $60! Jeez, you get, what, 15 venues or more for twelve hours a day for three days? That is a huge bargain! You get hundreds of performers and lots of other stuff too for so cheap. You’ll probably see 8 or 10 or more acts each day which works out to a few bucks per act if you bought the pass or even 5-6 bucks per act if you just pay the $50 per day. I think it is very well-worth it. Quit whining! Sheesh, Disneyland costs that much and this is 1000 times better than that. And this is only a small fraction of the lineup.
on Apr 6, 09:50 AM
Arka said…
not sure why everybody seems to be hating on Katy Perry. The fact of the matter is that she had a #1, and her other two songs have done quite well too. Bumbershoot is going to add people like her to the line up to sell tickets. I can’t stand people that like to seem “cultured” and only listen to indie music that sounds like it was inspired by the dying sounds of cats. When it comes down to it, Katy Perry sells. And to response of the person claiming that Katy Perry is anti lesbian…where are your facts? Her song is fun, and if you are that uptight to take offense, then you need to get a life!
on Apr 6, 04:55 PM
andrew said…
i agree with arka
on Apr 6, 04:57 PM
Jessie said…
Bumbershoot, you should get Mute Math to play! They are so good!
on Apr 6, 08:52 PM
I said…
there should be a better lineup…i like modest mouse…better rp:simon says..i say MGMT, W#olf Parade, Dr. Dog and yeah people like that
on Apr 7, 08:34 AM
gretta said…
Thanks to KelseyMariezie for setting Homer217 straight…whether you like them or not, saying MM is a one hit wonder is quite assinine. Homer217, you should really listen to some of their earlier stuff. MM puts on a great show. Just saw them at the Mcdonald Theater in Eugene and they killed it.
on Apr 7, 01:48 PM
bumberbuddy said…
I’m dissapointed so far. Step up your game, Bumbershoot.
on Apr 7, 05:23 PM
pb said…
Came here to learn about local music…and whether or not to go to Bumbershoot after YEARS of not attending. Only learned a lot of locals don’t want to hear Katy Perry…who I have never heard of! So I’m old… Bring on Diane Schuur HA!
My baristas probably have a lot to say about the line-up…
on Apr 7, 07:11 PM
Kathryn said…
NPSHHHHH
I think I have to go, :D
on Apr 7, 07:34 PM
Jess said…
complainers don’t make for the kinda folk i want to share a great weekend of music with!!! keep your complaints at home and be thankful for what you are GIVEN!!! what a steal of a weekend! thanks bumbershoot.
on Apr 8, 11:38 AM
glenaypia said…
I dislike Sheryl Crow…
on Apr 8, 12:57 PM
T said…
Pretty sure that was Sheryl Crow kickin ass opening for the Stones a few years back and as far as Katy Perry goes… best act to play at the Grammy’s this year, pro and polished. That’s the beauty of Bumbershoot. Go dig around and find something that interests you. For all of you neophytes out there, your favs will be on their own tours this year and you can catch em then in a much more devoted setting. Nothing nice to say…don’t say it.
on Apr 8, 03:25 PM
Kristin said…
I think that kings of leon should come backk to the festival!
i would love to see them come! : DD
that would be awwwesome!
on Apr 8, 06:15 PM
redddy said…
wow. i’m traveling all the way from florida for this??!! hope the lineup gets more interesting. dig franti, lanegan, mmouse & world party tho.
on Apr 9, 08:30 AM
Dan said…
If you think this lineup is for the +40 crowd, think again. I’m 50 and have been a semi-regular at Bumbershoot for the last 20 years. I didn’t make it every year but at least 15 of the last 20 I made the trip from Bremerton all 4 days. The last couple of years have been a big disappointment and now I go one day if someone I like is playing. I used to spend a lot of money there also so I’m sure the vendors miss me. Itâs still a great festival but the music no longer appeals to me. I know that One Reel made some changes because they had been losing money for a while. I hope it works out for them.
on Apr 9, 12:39 PM
Jeff said…
What a bunch of whinners. I wish they only had the bands I like and I wish it was free and no one else would go except for me and a couple of my friend. <sarcasm>
I’m glad you bunch of losers don’t like the lineup. Just stay home on your computers crying and whining.
on Apr 9, 03:50 PM
Mad Dog said…
Jeff –
I couldn’t agree more. Bumbershoot is a fantastic deal for the price and always has a lot of good acts worth seeing, some even great. I’ve been the last eight yewars in a row and have never been disappointed and always felt like I got more than my money’s worth. I love it!
Some people want only their personal favorites. Open your minds, whiners. There’s a ton of great music and fun coming in September. And remember that lineup they announced is only a start. Sheesh! Three 12-hours days with 15 or so venues for that price? It’s a hell of a deal!!
on Apr 10, 10:04 AM
Michele said…
I’ve traveled to Bumbershoot from San Francisco seven times, and not for the headliners. The best part of Bumbershoot is hearing the undiscovered acts you’ve never heard before!
on Apr 10, 01:06 PM
Brooke said…
stop complaining about the lineup for gosh sakes! everyone knows that all the better bands are announced later.
People are such music snobs—you dont have to go for the headliners, go for the culture
on Apr 10, 06:10 PM
dylan Albrecht said…
please. for the love of god,
get rid of Kate Perry and Sheryl Crow, and put in people who can actually play an instrument.
I know there are plenty of other bands to see, and I accept there’s always going to be music I don’t like, but come on. Does everyone have to a fucking sellout these days? Break the trend Bumbershoot! Bring back the old days, and what this festival was founded on.
on Apr 10, 08:45 PM
slappymcballs said…
Can’t wait for Katy Perry!!! Best lineup ever!!! Oh, it would be nice if you asked THE SUPERSUCKERS to play.
on Apr 11, 07:41 AM
Matt said…
These are the “good old days”, dim bulbs….! Reminds me of all the young guys I work with that already sound like old farts..
on Apr 11, 08:01 AM
Stefan said…
I dont really understand the decision of Katy Perry and Sheryl Crow, but none the less, I am quite excited for this years festival
on Apr 11, 01:00 PM
Krissy! said…
Darnit, i really think kings of leon should come.
;D
on Apr 11, 04:17 PM
Zelly said…
Modest Mouse will be perfect and incredible. And Uh Huh Her should be great.
But Katy Perry? What the hell?
on Apr 11, 05:39 PM
Jameson said…
I’m super stoked to see Modest Mouse that show will be incredible and some of the other bands like Natali portman’s Shaved Head and The Long Winters will be really cool too. I cant wait to see the rest of the lineup please make it as amazing as last year where i couldn’t see all the bands i wanted to it was so packed with amazing artists!
on Apr 11, 06:43 PM
TheCanadian said…
are you kidding me there better be more than just modest mouse cause that means im only going for them
on Apr 12, 04:08 PM
SPASM said…
LADY GAGA! LADY GAGA! LADY GAGA! LADY GAGA!!! SHE IS AMAZING LIVE AND A MUST HAVE FOR BUMBERSHOOT!!!
on Apr 12, 08:42 PM
CriterionMind said…
To those of you complaining about last year… You’re kidding, right? Beck, Band of Horses, Langhorne Slim, Xavier Rudd, Stone Temple Pilots, Neko Case, just to name a few.
And for those of you scoffing at acts like Katy Perry, you obviously aren’t very open minded OR aren’t aware of Bumbershoot’s history. They need to book a few higher profile acts to attract more people so that they can continue having the festival every year. There was a point when Bumbershoot almost got shut down because they didn’t have enough money. So shut your traps and see the shows you want to see and stop crying about the one’s you don’t.
on Apr 13, 01:58 AM
You said…
so hopefully the further announced artists will actually be good. Really, wtf is this?
on Apr 13, 09:44 AM
lindsey looper pooper scooper said…
Yes! Modest Mouse!!!!!!
(Sheryl Crow???What?)
on Apr 13, 04:12 PM
maggie said…
UH HUH HER!!
yay!
i love them!
good job bumbershoot..
modest mouse too!!
yay..
im looking forward to the rest of the lineup!
on Apr 13, 05:39 PM
Marko said…
Lets see. Last year it was Beck “lets not talk about the authoritarian cult that is Scientology cause we like his music” Hanson, this year its Isaac “lets not talk about date rape cause we like his music” Brock.
Nice Bumbershoot, nice.
on Apr 13, 07:29 PM
Mel said…
Waiting to see Guy Forsyth on this list – he’s never been to Seattle and a show here is long over due! www.GuyForsyth.com
on Apr 13, 07:54 PM
Hayat said…
i think the ting tings should come and lady gaga
on Apr 14, 01:55 PM
quin said…
I think this was an april fools joke
on Apr 14, 02:29 PM
Mikey said…
Theres lots of great music here if you look at artists besides the headliners. Bumbershoot has always been about having something for anybody. I personally don’t prefer katy perry or sheryl crow, but I dont have to go to thier sets. instead I can see The Long winters
or
Dead Confederate
or
Low vs. Diamond
or
De La Soul
etc. etc.
on Apr 14, 02:35 PM
Taste in Music is Personal said…
Like or hate Katy Perry, Sheryl Crowe, Modest Mouse or whoever…this festival like many others appeals to a broad base of music fans.
It always cracks me up that some people think that the only “good” bands are the ones that don’t “sellout”, don’t appeal to the masses and don’t really have household names.
The reality is that what you love may suck to me or someone else, and what sucks to you may appeal to others. Does this make you better than someone else?
That’s what we need – a bunch of a-holes who think that they are better than others because they have different tastes in music.
Celebrate diversity.
on Apr 14, 05:01 PM
blondiedino said…
Everyone who has something to say about how bad it’s going to be, just SHUT UP!!!! This is supposed to reflect Seattle’s music scene, not just what some headbangers want. Seattle has a HUGE range of music, so there should be a HUGE range of bands. It doesn’t matter about what just one person wants. So can everyone just shut it and hear new types of music??
<3 uh huh her!!!
on Apr 14, 08:02 PM
poundingsurf said…
The days of a real celebration for free have ended. I’ll stick with the sound checks.
on Apr 15, 09:46 AM
sherreeeeeeeee said…
So far, so ok! But the line-up always gets better closer to the actual date you bunch of whiners!
…Oh and to Homer217 saying “Modest Mouse is a one hit wonder”…give your head a shake and quit listening to the radio! Sheesh…
on Apr 15, 04:57 PM
FOO said…
I saw natlie portmans shaved head before they were singnatured. about two three years ago at my freinds b-day party, James age: 12
they made a song just for him… idk if they kept it though…
it was a small house so they where playing all cramped.. lol i cant beleive they took off like this!
on Apr 15, 08:12 PM
Ethan said…
i’d LOVE to see Gogol Bordello on the line up!
on Apr 16, 12:41 AM
Oon foo foo said…
Sheryl Crow? The last good thing she did was suck Lance Armstrong’s ball
on Apr 16, 06:40 AM
Rob said…
Wow. This list is bad. Bad bad bad bad bad. I’ll definitely be doing something else over Labor day.
Bad.
on Apr 16, 08:24 AM
Katie said…
yes i’m looking to see if lemonwilde is playing this, too. i need to see just this ashtray live somewhere!
on Apr 16, 07:53 PM
redisamurai said…
What about pain the the grass? Candlebox? Ya know…good music? What’s the reason they can’t do bumbershoot?
on Apr 16, 08:52 PM
ashley said…
i agree, i think brandi carlile should be there. a local girl, and i love her music!
and katy perry…seriously? i would rather see two drunk men singing on stage. you can do better next year.
on Apr 17, 07:55 PM
nate said…
Seattle will always have a strong music scene, but check out the AMAZING lineup at this festival near Denver:
http://www.monolithfestival.com/pages/music-lineup
on Apr 17, 08:19 PM
Pete said…
does anyone know if mstrkrft is going to do a dj set or their live set?
on Apr 20, 11:06 AM
Ray Ray said…
I think it’s a good mix. Stop diggin on Katy Perry. She’s fun. Bumbershoot has it right bringing in music from all different genres. That’s how you get the fabulously eclectic mix of people there!
on Apr 20, 02:44 PM
Jones said…
The Decemberists and Fleet Foxes please
on Apr 21, 01:00 PM
Nameless said…
This lineup is disgusting… :(
on Apr 21, 03:10 PM
misfit said…
most people seem to be bitching about Katy Perry. i don’t know her stuff at all but they obviously made a good choice putting her on the bill to get people talking. people, no press is bad press. if you don’t like her, see a band you actually want to instead. don’t waste your time complaining about a show you’re not even going to.
on Apr 21, 03:24 PM
Frank said…
Has anyone seen the line up of San Francisco’s “outside lands” music fest? What the hell is going on in Seattle??? We can’t even get our own local bands to play in our festival, pearl jam, dave mathews band, beastie boys, incubus, black eyed peas, MIA, Jason Mraz, thievery corp, modest mouse, q tip, raphael saadiq,band of horses, tv on the radio, kinky, etc. As you might have already figure out, I’m leaving my beloved Seattle and headed to the bay area for some serious music fest. If Seattle wants to remains musically relevant, bring good musicians so the culture will continue to grow. Peace.
on Apr 21, 04:29 PM
Conman said…
Frank, MIA’s comming to sasquatch, pay attention. Modest Mouse is on this year’s bumbershoot lineup, and pearl jam played Portland for the nw date on their last tour, so dont hold your breath. Y are only the chicks actually any smart about this whole thing? except Stephan, ur my hero cuz ur so eloquent. this is gonna be my fifth year, and i’ve never read these before, i had no idea people obsessed over the one or two bands they didnt like so much. what if i go and say that all the rap ur so in love with is actually worse than katy perry? if you only go see bands you like and bitch about the ones you dont, why even go? at the same time as katy perry, or sheryl crow, or Modest Mouse (awsum) are at least 5 other bands, as well as food, art, vendors, and a frigin amusement park. its seattle center for godsake!
also, to the bumbershoot guys, i would like to apologize for the fact that you are forced to read this drivel that some nerd decided was worth his time to post just so he can go tell all his friends that he’s so cool cuz he complained about something stupid that he cant change just because the real root of the problem is that he just got laughed out of his girlfriend’s bedroom when his pants dropped.
i would actually be glad if only a couple more bands that i like show up on the final bill, it gives me more time to check out the bands that i havent heard before. also the awsum food, vendors, and art.
im 17 yrs old, and im smarter than you!
on Apr 21, 07:49 PM
MeNotYou said…
I think Conman just had an epiphany. Did you see a bright flash, or was that a light bulb burning out above your head?
on Apr 22, 11:17 PM
800meters said…
Katy Perry is a very bad decision. Franti is awesome live. Excited for De La Soul.
on Apr 23, 12:25 AM
Michael Cullen said…
Alright.
Michael Franti? There won’t be a Gorge in the background but that should still be hecka tight.
Forgive Durden playing a festival? That’ll be interesting! I look forward to it.
Good local stuff too, like a mini-sasquatch with a folk life vibe… Hence the BUMBERSHOOT part of this festival.
Long Winters, Common Market, Cave Singers, NATALIE PORTMAN’S SHAVED HEAD!! YESSS!
I’m excited, plus the price is unbeatable.
Katy & Sheryl can sing their hearts out while I am in a smaller venue that will be way less crowded due to more people being by the main stage… People like Katy Perry help the undercards ;).
on Apr 23, 11:18 AM
Anita said…
Good list overall. Modest Mouse, Sheryl Crowe, Common Market, and Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head… and Katy Perry isn’t bad, either.
It could really do with some extra spice, though.
on Apr 23, 08:35 PM
doesnt matter said…
katy perry. seriously, katy perry?? come on…deal breaker.
on Apr 24, 09:17 AM
hater #10000 said…
i’m loving the katy perry southcenter mall comment. i guess bad music is good for the economy eh. whatever, i’d rather have talent.
on Apr 24, 05:35 PM
M said…
I’ve been following Modest Mouse for four years, but have never seen them live.
I’m going to start crying and having convulsions.
I CANNOT wait.
on Apr 24, 10:45 PM
Megan said…
I agree with arka and jeff. You guys need to get over it and deal with the bands you don’t like. if you don’t like the bands don’t go to bumbershoot or don’t go see that particular band. it’s as simple as that.
on Apr 25, 07:20 PM
K said…
they should add:
of montreal
starfucker
MGMT
on Apr 25, 10:24 PM
beezys and neezys said…
people should stop btching about the few people they dont want to see and how its more expensive. guess what – now that music is pirated artists make money from live shows and merch and this is a better deal for the consumer than the artist. so shut yo mouf
on Apr 26, 01:10 PM
????? said…
i think we neeeeeeed asher roth and get rid of katy parry
on Apr 26, 02:39 PM
Samantha said…
I think you need to bring ingrid michealson or beck to bumbershoot again :] And the killers and deathcab for cutie would be awesome. your lineup is rocking though, i can’t wait.
on Apr 26, 04:10 PM
soph!a said…
I’m from New York City, and friends of mine have been coming from Seattle for the past 4 summers, (my Mom also grew up there) and always raving about Bumbershoot and I’ve ALWAYS wanted to come, but I’ve had school on the days of the shows so I was never able to, but this year school starts September 8th so I finally get to come! (And yes, I agree, Ingrid Michaelson!)
on Apr 26, 06:40 PM
Sarah said…
Forgive Durden!!! YES!
on Apr 26, 10:17 PM
Lauren said…
ROY AYERS, de la.. Raphael Saadiq…mayer hawthorne …this is going to be dope
on Apr 27, 10:52 AM
Keith said…
Hmm…there are some good bands playing. Modest Mouse is AWFUL in concert, Sheryl Crow does seem like a little bit of a weird pick, Michael Franti is amazing, De La Soul will be fun, Long Winters are sure to please, it’s enough to get me there for a day or two.
on Apr 27, 02:42 PM
That one guy. said…
blue scholars and common market would be amazing. but common market is satisfactory i guess. i want atmosphere. oh, grieves and sadistik! mac lethal!
on Apr 27, 08:21 PM
la di da said…
You should try and get some barcelona, keane, minus the bear, the killers or franz ferdinand….and for all you haters i will go see Katy Perry haha…
who cares! they need some big names bc honestly most ppl dont know all the bands on here…ive never heard of Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head… hah
on Apr 29, 01:23 AM
Michael Cullen said…
Minus The Bear, I’m From Barcelona, Mike Doughty, School of Seven Bells.
Smoosh?
DANIEL JOHNSTON
DANIEL JOHNSTON.
on Apr 29, 09:03 AM
Ptown Still Rocks said…
I saw Cheryl Crow at BS a few years ago in the afternoon while sitting on the astro-turf. Most of the crowd was doing other stuff like playing football, hacky-sack, talking. She is background noise for the elevator. Where is the heavy? Will there even be 1 distortion pedal stomped?
on Apr 29, 11:45 AM