Bumbershoot 2008, Day 1 - Daronda, M Ward, !!! & other pics
photos by Chris Graham
Darondo–wiry and hyperkinetic in a flashy suit, gold sneakers, and white hat–hit the stage while Moschella and company backed him. The sexagenarian busted astonishing James Brown-cum-Michael Jackson moves, and belted out songs with a weathered tenor that suggested a cross between Al Green and The Spinners’ Bobby Smith. He flat-out commanded the stage, delivering everything from moral indignation on “Let My People Go” to deliciously libidinous boudoir funk on “Legs”. Dear God in a velour tuxedo, he was nothin’ short of a revelation. [Pop Culture Petri Dish]
The Bumbershoot Festival took place in Seattle over Labor Day weekend. Beck headlined the first of three days. Everyone in this post also played that day (Saturday). More pictures below…
Darondo…
Darondo – “Didn’t I”
David Cross…
Band of Horses…
“Seeing Band of Horses live was a great reminder that an engaging performance doesn’t have to be fast or high-energy. They sounded really, really on, like everything just seemed to fall into place, and the general crowd consensus seemed to be “Whoa… these guys are good.” And, even though I can’t quite say it’s my style, I have to mention the mid-set marriage proposal — she said yes!” [Seattle Weekly]
Man Man…
Nada Surf…
Nada Surf are playing a benefit in NYC on September 10th.
M Ward (him)…
M Ward is also playing ACL.
!!!…
Then came Beck.
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Neko Case, Lucinda Williams, Estelle, Saul Williams, The Walkmen, Anti-Flag, West Indian Girl, and Kinski also played on this day.