Standard Tickets for Saturday admission to see Bob Dylan, Neko Case, and the Decemberists are now SOLD OUT. This is the first time that Bumbershoot has ever had a sold out show before the Festival, so thank you everyone. We couldn’t think of a better way to kick of our 40th Festival.
This is also another great reminder to pick up your Standard Tickets for Sunday and Monday before the Festival gates. Not only will you be taking advantage of advance pricing, but you’ll be guaranteeing your admission to see Weezer, Hole, and Rise Against or Mary J. Blige, Drake, and J. Cole—or both! These shows are going fast, too, so don’t get caught without yours in hand.
Still shocked that you missed your chance at Standard Tickets to see Bob Dylan performing on Bumbershoot’s Mainstage? There are still an extremely limited number of Platinum Passes available with guaranteed Mainstage access in addition to VIP entry at seven of Bumbershoot’s indoor venues. It’s a true VIP experience.
Bumbershoot Platinum Passes, Standard Tickets for Sunday and Monday, and Economy Tickets are available online at bumbershoot.org until 11:59 PM tonight (September 1). Standard Tickets for Sunday and Monday, and Economy Tickets at the advance price will still be available through Ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster outlets until 11:59 PM Friday, September 3.
Fresh Links
In today’s edition of Fresh Links: a review of Jenny & Johnny’s new album, an audio clip of a live cover from Weezer, and an article about Wheedle’s Groove.
Check out what The Seattle Times thinks of Jenny & Johnny’s new album, I’m Having Fun Now.
Weezer recently performed at the Reading and Leeds Festivals, and they covered Wheatus’ “Teenage Dirtbag” – listen to it here via Stereogum.
Head to Seattlest to read all about Wheedle’s Groove before their set at Bumbershoot on Saturday, September 4 – now officially “Wheedle’s Groove Day” thanks to Mayor McGinn.
Even fans of multi-instrumentalist Booker T. may not fully grasp his impact on the soul and R&B genres. In 1962, he started playing as the frontman for Booker T. & the M.G.’s, the house band for Stax Records. The group first rose to fame later that year with “Green Onions,” a hit track that has been featured in movies and television shows including American Graffiti, Get Shorty, The Sandlot, and Memphis Beat.
Booker T. & the M.G.’s went on to release over ten albums, and that number doesn’t even include the 600+ recordings that feature them as the backing band. They’ve supported everyone from Otis Redding to Wilson Pickett to Sam & Dave, appearing on tracks as well known as “Soul Man,” “Hold On, I’m Comin,’” and “Try a Little Tenderness.”
While Booker T. & the M.G.’s still work together from time to time, Booker T. himself has also found success as a solo artist. For his newest album, 2009’s Potato Hole, he enlisted the Drive-By Truckers as his backing band, with additional accompaniment from none other than Neil Young on guitar. Check out the video below to see Booker T. in action during rehearsals.
Potato Hole won Best Pop Instrumental Album at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, but that win was far from his first taste of Grammy gold. In 2007, Booker T. & the M.G.’s were given the Lifetime Achievement Award, and the group also won Best Pop Instrumental Performance for “Cruisin’” in 1994. Plus, the group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1992, showing that all different types of music fans have embraced the band’s instrumental hybrid of R&B, rock, and soul.
Get your Economy Ticket now to see Booker T.’s legendary talent in person at Bumbershoot on Monday, September 6 at 8:30pm on the Starbucks Stage.
No matter how prepared you are for Bumbershoot, you still may have questions during the three days of the Festival. This year, stop by our “Virtual Information Booth” located on Twitter. Whether you want to know where to refill your water bottles or how to upgrade your Economy Ticket to get into the Mainstage, you no longer have to wait in a line when you should be rocking out at a great show instead.
Tweet your questions @bumbershoot, and you’ll get @replies with all the answers (in 140 characters or less) as soon as possible.
If you’re still wary of Twitter, Bumbershoot has three information booths at the Festival to serve you. Info booths will be located at:
- Across from the northwest corner of the International Fountain Lawn
- Inside Center House, across from the Center House Bistro
- On the south end of the Fun Forest Pavilion, across from the IMAX Dome
Check out our printable map online now.
Bumbershoot and ASL
At Bumbershoot, we do our best to accommodate every music fan. Every year, American Sign Language interpreters will be signing at select shows. They do a tremendous job as evidenced by the video above from the Black Eyed Peas’ performance of “My Humps” at Bumbershoot 2009.
American Sign Language interpreters will be on hand at the following shows during this year’s Festival:
SATURDAY:
- Neko Case, at the Mainstage from 7:15 - 8:30pm
- Bob Dylan, at the Mainstage from 9:00 - 10:30pm
MONDAY:
- Brian Vogan, at the Northwest Court Stage from 1:00 - 2:00pm
- Chris Pureka, at the Northwest Court Stage from 2:45 - 3:45pm
- Bring the Rock with Greg Behrendt, at Comedy Stage South from 6:15 - 7:15pm
- Patton Oswalt & Friends, at Comedy Stage South from 8:00 - 9:00pm
Ways to Celebrate Bumbershoot, #4
Outlet: SeattlestYou've got one final week to see the free Bumbershoot poster and art exhibit. It's a fine way to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Bumbershoot. Here's why. In honor of its 40th anniversary, Bumbershoot rolled out a list of 40 ways you can join in …
