Bumbershoot has always been a vibrant collection of arts and music that started originally in 1971 as a city-funded “Mayor’s Arts Festival”, but rebranded as Bumbershoot, 2 years later in 1973. I could ask myself how it took me so long to go to my first one, but the answer […]
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Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival returns Labor Day weekend at the Seattle Center, August 30-31st. The event is one of North America’s longest running and most beloved urban music and arts festivals, first launched in 1971. Since then, it has evolved into a vibrant showcase of international talent and Pacific […]
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The West England born singer/songwriter/rapper Jorja Smith graced The Paramount while on tour promoting her new album Falling or Flying. I have been a fan since her critically acclaimed debut Lost and Found, an album without features that attesting to her genuinely sourced artistry. Her performance, the culmination of years […]
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The Church of Jim James rolled through Woodinville last Saturday, converting weirdos and winos alike at Chateau Ste. Michelle. My Morning Jacket, the Kentucky-based psych rock jam band is known for their eclectic following, and this weekend’s crowd was no exception. Surrounded by sequins, glitter, and a whole lot of […]
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The moment I stepped into Climate Pledge Arena, I was immediately transported back to the passenger seat of my dad’s reasonably-sized truck driving through the streets in a small Midwest town as the sounds of Journey and other 80s and 90s songs played over the speakers as I waited for […]
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