Bumbershoot 2010 (Seattle, WA)

[TomServo]

Alright, on the heels of the Sasquatch and Wanderlust releases, here's a thread to another West Coast festival.... Bumbershoot!

September 4-7, 2010... presumably at the Seattle Center. Only one band seems to be confirmed.... Neon Indian! I plan on attending, so I'll update here as bands/comedians/artists/etc. are confirmed.

Since Neon Indian didn't make the Coachella cut, (but tore it up on Fallon) this (or Sasquatch) might be an opportunity to see 'em.

I'll also update when early tickets are available...

[shoegazer76]

Always wanted to go to tha Bumbershoot! NEON REVERB in the works here in Vegas! Possible Wolf Parade as headliners. Setting Fremont Street!

[Sleepingrock]

I might be able to make this one work as well before I enter first year of school.... lets hope

[TallGuyCM]

Since Neon Indian didn't make the Coachella cut, (but tore it up on Fallon)

I was watching that the other night, I felt like I was watching a really gay School of Rock. But at the same time, it was kinda great.

[superfiction]

bumpershoot = boring shoot. its not a destination festival at all its just....an event here in seattle. nothing to get excited about

[TomServo]

bumpershoot = boring shoot. its not a destination festival at all its just....an event here in seattle. nothing to get excited about

Well, for me, the CITY is the destination, the festival is the bonus. I love Seattle, and my wife has never been (Los Angeles lifer, except grad school). So, it'll be nice to show off the town and enjoy the music, comedy, so forth.

Plus, if the headliners have value (Soundgarden alone would make it worth my while), it's not bad. If they go the route of last year (Sheryl Crow, Jason Mraz) and pull DMB or Jack Johnson.... fuck that. But if they go with a Beck/Stone Temple Pilots* type year, I'd be down for that. Maybe a Soundgarden/Flaming Lips or Faith No More/Wilco or some craziness. If it's two acousta-rockers, I'm out.

*Although I thought STP sucked at Voodoo, so I'm glad they won't be going back to THAT well in 2010.

[superfiction]

yeah i must confess i went to all 3 days on the beck/deathcab/stp year but i alos didnt go the 2 years before and didnt go last year. so really its hit and miss

[rskapcat]

Same weekend as ATP NY. ATP wins.

[TomServo]

Same weekend as ATP NY. ATP wins.

I dunno - when I go to NYC, I don't wanna hang out with a bunch of hippies, I want to hit Broadway and dine in style!

No offense to hippies intended.

NYC is also most definitely not drive-able. Seattle... maybe.

[dorkfish]

I dunno - when I go to NYC, I don't wanna hang out with a bunch of hippies, I want to hit Broadway and dine in style!

No offense to hippies intended.

NYC is also most definitely not drive-able. Seattle... maybe.

ATP NY isn't very close to NYC.

[TomServo]

ATP NY isn't very close to NYC.

It's closer to NYC than Coachella is to LA! If I'm flying into NYC, I'm staying in NYC, that's all I'm saying. Too much to do in that city to blow it off for a festival (for my tastes).

[rskapcat]

It's 2 hours away from NYC. In upstate NY.

[TomServo]

Quick update - if you're potentially interested in Bumbershoot, go to their website and sign up as a "Bumberfan" - apparently the early tickets (much cheaper) might be going on sale to Bumberfans THIS WEEK. And register with an e-mail you actually check!

I will update here when they go on sale, of course.

[wmgaretjax]

Bumbershoot is the worst festival I have ever been to. And I've been multiple times. Why multiple times? It used to be free. It was worth stopping by when it was free. It was worth stopping by when it was 10-15 bucks and someone neat was playing. It is no longer worth stopping by. Even when someone neat is playing.

[TomServo]

Bumbershoot is the worst festival I have ever been to. And I've been multiple times. Why multiple times? It used to be free. It was worth stopping by when it was free. It was worth stopping by when it was 10-15 bucks and someone neat was playing. It is no longer worth stopping by. Even when someone neat is playing.

Guess you're not going then.

There are a hundred thousand folks who still think it's worth going to, this thread is for those people who happen to also be Coachella fans.

For other opposite opinions, search "bumbershoot" on Twitter and you'll find countless people talking about how great the festival is. For $100 and a trip to Seattle, I'm willing to make up my own mind.

[wmgaretjax]

I'm willing to make up my own mind.

Stop the presses.

[flowbee]

It was $60 last year (presale) for a 3-day pass and certainly a good deal.

I'll be there again come rain or shine.

[suprefan]

For $100 and a trip to Seattle, I'm willing to make up my own mind.

Well, have fun at Bumbershit, we wont miss you. And I doubt Seattle is a better destination city than say, oh, Chicago (Pitchfork Festival) or Barcelona (Primavera Sound)

[superfiction]

is pitchfork really the same weekend as bumbershoot? i wish pitchfork fest was here. that lineup is incredible

[wmgaretjax]

Well, have fun at Bumbershit, we wont miss you. And I doubt Seattle is a better destination city than say, oh, Chicago (Pitchfork Festival) or Barcelona (Primavera Sound)

Nah, Seattle is a better destination than Chicago for sure... Barcelona... probably not (but flights are way cheaper).

[frankl]

[superdeluxe]

bumpershoot = boring shoot. its not a destination festival at all its just....an event here in seattle. nothing to get excited about

Eh, people going to bumbershoot think it is a top music festival is in for a big disappointment. You take it for what it is..a music and arts festival. One of the few places where you can listen to a lecture from Dian Fossey in one hour..and then walk about 10 minutes and hear Beck on the main stage..then go to the comedy tent for some comedy..then maybe to the film pavilion to watch a first showing movie.

[superdeluxe]

Bumbershoot is the worst festival I have ever been to. And I've been multiple times. Why multiple times? It used to be free. .

Why go (even if it was free) if you didn't enjoy yourself?

[wmgaretjax]

I worked for a non profit that showed there a couple years... A couple times I was strung along with friends... And because I'm a sap.

[TomServo]

Well, have fun at Bumbershit, we wont miss you. And I doubt Seattle is a better destination city than say, oh, Chicago (Pitchfork Festival) or Barcelona (Primavera Sound)

Who the fuck said Seattle was a better destination than Chicago (Where I'm going for Lollapalooza again this year) or Barcelona? Seattle is a beautiful, modern town, just like Chicago, and I don't make my festival decisions based on comparing towns - they all have something to offer. Except Indio.

[fikus222]

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I went to all three days last year and I found it to be an enjoyable experience. Granted, I wouldn't consider it a destination festival either, nonetheless it really isn't as bad as others here have purported it to be.

[TomServo]

Well, I bought my passes, and I'll go unless the acts are terrible... which they might well be. A weekend in Seattle is a great experience, and if there's some solid comedy and music acts, it's worth the trip.

However, if DMB is on the marquee, I'm not gonna be there.

[guest-1185]

You're safe on that. Dave always does a three day residency at the Gorge right around then. Chances of his playing Bumbershoot are virtually zero.

[superdeluxe]

Well, I bought my passes, and I'll go unless the acts are terrible... which they might well be. A weekend in Seattle is a great experience, and if there's some solid comedy and music acts, it's worth the trip.

However, if DMB is on the marquee, I'm not gonna be there.

DMB usually finishes off his tour at the Gorge doesn't he?

[rage patton]

Pavement are playing in Vancouver on September 7.

Consider Pavement a lock to headline Monday night.