Youngershoot

The Youngershoot Kids Zone is once again curated by the Seattle Children’s Museum and will be open to kids 10 and under and their families from 11am to 6pm. It will feature activity tables and performances throughout the day.

Kids can create with homemade playdough, make newspaper hats, learn about a plant’s life cycle, sing karaoke with the Radio Disney 1250 AM Road Crew, or conduct a science experiment with the Pacific Science Center. All in addition to the scheduled activities/performances in the Kids Zone throughout the weekend.

Providing interactive Youngershoot Kids Zone programming all day Saturday, STG is dedicated to making diverse performing arts and education an integral part of our region’s rich cultural identity while keeping the historic Paramount, Moore and Neptune Theatres alive and vibrant. Based in Seattle, Washington, STG is a 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization.

Join the Radio Disney AM 1250 Road Crew in the Youngershoot Kids Zone for a special performance! Catch the live entertainment as the Road Crew host games and activities, dances, and gives away cool prizes. You will not want to miss your chance to be the star! Put your Disney knowledge to the test, and expect to walk away with some awesome prizes.

Brian Vogan & His Good Buddies play foot-stomping music the whole family can enjoy! As an early childhood music educator, Vogan writes songs directly inspired by the interests of the children he works with. Backed by his fabulous nine-piece band the Good Buddies, this live performance can be described as a celebration of creativity and inclusiveness.

Seattle Children’s Museum’s “Music and Movement with Nathan” visits the Youngershoot Kids Zone. Come celebrate your family through music and movement!

Back for their third year performing at the Youngershoot Kids Zone, join Ocheami for African arts and storytelling! See this group of performers explore the rich culture of West Africa through song, dance, drumming, and story telling.

Evergreen City Ballet brings ballerinas, costumes, and more! Watch a demo performance, learn some ballet basics and see what it’s really like to be a dancer. Children will have the chance to see costumes and props up close and ask questions about dance and performing.

fun. has not stopped living up to its name since its 2009 debut, Aim & Ignite. Formed by Nate Ruess, previously of The Format, this New York indie pop band became a national sensation with their latest release, Some Nights. Last year, the TV series Glee featured their ubiquitous single “We Are Young”—a tune that earned the band six Grammy nominations including nods in the “Big Four” categories, making fun. the first indie rock act to achieve such a feat.

Allen Stone’s soulful and socially conscious music has earned him legitimate comparisons to Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers, but the 25-year-old singer-songwriter just sees himself as “a hippie with soul.” Spending his adolescence steeped in gospel music and shielded from secular songs, Allen discovered classic soul music as a teenager. His 2010 debut reached the Top 10 of the Billboard Heatseekers chart and his first appearance on Conan soon followed, with Esquire and CNN naming Stone as an artist to watch.

Maceo Parker has played with each and every leader of funk, from his start with James Brown—which Parker describes as “like being at a university”—to jumping aboard the mothership with George Clinton. He is the living, breathing pulse that connects the history of funk in one golden thread. His diverse collaborations over the years—with artists such as Ray Charles, Ani Difranco, James Taylor, De La Soul, Dave Matthews Band, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers—have formed alliances that have enabled him to bring his talent to new, widespread audiences.

Trampled by Turtles started as a lark—a chance for its members to take a break from their rock bands and form a side project using only acoustic instruments. Since then, the band has taken on a life of its own, appearing on Billboard’s Bluegrass charts, major festivals, and—last year—The Late Show with David Letterman.

Growing like wildfire under the canopy of live electronica and experimental world fusion music, the acclaimed musical trio Beats Antique masterfully merges modern technology, live instrumentation, brass bands, string quartets, glitch, and dubstep. Enchanting audiences around the country, Beats Antique’s live performances blend electro-coustic breakbeats set to a Bollywood bass-circus stage show. Their ability to blur the line between artist and audience even before the curtain rises leaves both critics and fans reeling with glee.

The project of Atlanta-based songwriter and producer Ernest Greene, Washed Out artfully matches the glossy melody of ’80s synth pop, the widescreen scope of early ’90s Balearic dance music and the slowed, heavy bounce of Southern hip hop production to gorgeously wistful vocals. The results—which can be heard on Washed Out’s debut LP Within and Without—are as undeniably idiosyncratic and original as they are deeply accessible.

Robert Glasper Experiment’s Black Radio took home the 2013 Grammy for Best R&B Album. The innovative album led Rolling Stone to remark “pianist Robert Glasper heads down the fraught path of hip hop jazz and gets it right… with music this smart and inviting, the implied ids of mainstream doesn’t feel like sour grapes; it feels like a blueprint forward.”

In 2010, vocalist Ty Taylor and guitarist Nalle Colt teamed up with drummer Richard Danielson and bassist Rick Bario Dill to create Vintage Trouble. Immediately clicking as a group, the band recorded an album’s worth of material in three days. These recordings, The Bomb Shelter Sessions, combined with their electric live show, catapulted the Los Angeles-based band into the limelight and earned them an opening slot on The Who’s recent tour along with critical praise from NPR, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times.

With gorgeous melodies, breathy vocals, choral back-up harmonies, and a jazzy influence, The Zombies ruled the ’60s with hit singles like “She’s Not There” and “Tell Her No.” The group dissolved in 1968, just prior to achieving their greatest success with the chart-topping single “Time of the Season.” Over 30 years later, founding members Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone have resurrected The Zombies. The group is marking its half-century in existence with a new album and tour, performing a dazzling retrospective of the cherished Zombies catalogue and favorites from their post-Zombies careers, alongside new material.

After spending high school honing her talents and playing farmer’s markets in Tacoma, Vicci Martinez began independently releasing music and touring the country. After her decade of experience in the music industry, it was NBC’s music competition The Voice that opened doors for the next phase of her career in 2011. After landing among the top four Voice finalists due to her riveting, roaring performances, Martinez made her major label debut via Universal Republic in 2012.

Eric Burdon’s distinctive howl is as head-turning today as it was in the late ‘60s, when he caught worldwide attention with The Animals and War. Back with a well-received solo album, Til Your Water Runs Dry, the blues-rock veteran—one of Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Singers”—proves that he’s still got plenty to say, and the voice to deliver it.

Once brothers Ian and Eric Holljes decided to pursue their music career, they recruited their younger sister, Brittany, and three other like-minded souls to form Delta Rae. Their debut record, Carry the Fire, displays a strong and robust sound, as well as tenderness and even, at times, vulnerability. Mixing the richness of Americana, gospel, bluegrass, blues, and pop, Delta Rae’s sound also includes a well-oaked, deep-rooted tradition of storytelling, folklore, and mythology. The combo successfully blends together the tensions, the joys, and the fierce bright hope of America’s great cultural and musical journey.

What do Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, John Hammond, the late Jimmy Witherspoon, and Dr. John all have in common? Answer: Duke Robillard. As a guitarist, bandleader, songwriter, singer, producer, and session musician, Robillard essentially functions as a one-man cheering section for the blues in all its forms and permutations. Hailed by BB King as “one of the great players,” he is also a committed road warrior, typically playing as many as 250 live dates each year.

A collective of eight composers, singers and artists from Argentina and Uruguay, Bajofondo has helped bring world music into the current millennium. The band’s “electrotango”—a seductive blend of Latin Alternative, trip-hop and tango—has turned them into an international sensation.

Husband and wife duo Mates of States are beloved by fans, critics and their peers for their charmingly lo-fi indie pop. Smart, catchy and filled with the couple’s warm harmonies, their songs are infused with a wide-eyed sense of innocence and joy. Mates of State appear at Bumbershoot as part of Barsuk’s 15th Anniversary celebration.

Since the release of her first EP in 2007, singer-songwriter Lissie has racked up an impressive and eclectic list of accolades—she was personally selected to open for Lenny Kravitz in 2008, had a song co-written with Morgan Page and remixed by Deadmau5 nominated for a Grammy, was Paste‘s “Best New Solo Artist” in 2010 and had her track “When I’m Alone” chosen by iTunes UK as their 2010 song of the year. Sharp, soulful and hardly predictable, she continues to win over audiences and critics alike.

Ivan & Alyosha—the Seattle combo which borrows its name from a pair of characters from Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov—delivers its songs of struggle, perseverance and spirituality with a resilient, upbeat attitude that’s reflected in its bubbly brew of stirringly strummed folk-rock guitars, surging instrumental interaction and a bright, buoyant blend of voices that reflects the band members’ family-style camaraderie. The result is a timeless pop ideal that’s as emotionally affecting as it is pleasing to the ear.

Before the beards, the musical brawn, and a contest-winning spot on the cover of Rolling Stone, Canadian rockers The Sheepdogs built their name on hard work and determination. The band’s momentum began to build exponentially with the release of the 2010 album, Learn & Burn, which earned them three JUNO awards. Last year, The Sheepdogs released their self-titled album, produced by Austin Scaggs and The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney, which firmly introduced them to both national and international music scenes.

The Mowgli’s are a quintessential California band made up of three Midwestern transplants and five childhood friends from LA’s San Fernando Valley. Inspired by the magnetism of San Francisco, the grind of Los Angeles, and the serenity of Big Sur, the band’s songs are a joyous revival of rock and roll, twisting indie-folk dance, and heartfelt protest ballads.

Transplanted Southerners playing “Brooklyn country music,” The Lone Bellow released their debut album earlier this year and have already amassed support and acclaim from esteemed outlets like NPR and The New York Times. The project was initially born out of a near-tragedy and the band’s songs often tackle that theme in addition to hope, betrayal, and redemption—but there’s an undeniable exuberance that underpins the proceedings, particularly in their live shows.

The Maldives have grown from the personal project of lead singer and songwriter Jason Dodson to a small musical army with a rotating cast of contributors that occasionally swells to twelve members. A staple of the Northwest folk rock revival, the band seamlessly blends acoustic and electric features into their finely-crafted songs. The Maldives’ music builds on a heritage of cinematic American rock and roll that is at turns chivalrous and fist-pumping-steeped in tradition but unbound by expectations.

The Kopecky Family Band is a family connected not by blood or heritage, but by circumstance. Intimately interwoven musical tones, warm and welcoming melodies, bright and epic symphonic layering, boy-girl vocal harmonies and thousands of miles of touring have gained this Nashville-based five-piece a growing and devoted fanbase and critical acclaim. Not country, not pop, not folk, not rock, but something much more complex—call it Brave New Nashville.

Pulling in familiar elements and irreverently scrambling and recombining them, Lake Street Dive are at once jazz-schooled, DIY-motivated, and pop-obsessed. Beginning with catchy songs that are open-hearted and wryly inquisitive, this northeastern quartet proceeds to inject their tunes with an irresistible blend of abandon and precision. The resultant music is vivid and largely acoustic indie pop that encompasses solid, evocative songcraft, propulsive grooves, and disarming, forthright vocals.

Vocalist and folk songwriter Kris Orlowski writes from an unguarded place with an accessibility that is delightfully tangible on stage and off. His uncanny flair for crafting emotionally rich songs will have you tapping your toes even as your heartstrings are being tugged. Orlowski’s recently released five-song EP features a 17-piece orchestra and showcases his backing band’s evolution while retaining a core of tightly crafted songwriting.

Born in the tiny coastal hamlet of Plaplaya on Honduras’ Caribbean coast, Aurelio may be one of the last generations to grow up steeped in Garifuna tradition, a rich legacy that encompasses the African and Caribbean Indian roots of his ancestors. A protege of Afropop legend Youssou N’Dour and a masterful performer and global music ambassador, Aurelio released his latest album stateside through the Sub Pop imprint Next Ambience.

Hailing from Durham, North Carolina, Nikki comes by her Deep South soul honestly. Her musical career is rooted in the church gospel choirs where she sang as a child. A subsequent stint living in nearby college town Chapel Hill with its thriving alternative music scene, introduced her to many more diverse styles of music. After pairing up with her guitar-playing husband Matt Hill, the duo promptly relocated to St. Louis, Missouri, where they have established themselves as roots rock and roll powerhouses.

After nearly a decade as Matt Pond PA, this year the singer-songwriter Matt Pond has removed the “PA” from his name, to coincide with the release of his first solo album. That record, The Lives Inside The Lines In Your Hand, is a collection of melodic, catchy gems that wouldn’t sound out of place on a John Hughes movie soundtrack. Even if Pond’s name doesn’t ring a bell, you’ve probably heard his work on the small and big screens, possibly in a Starbucks holiday commercial, in the film Lebanon, PA (for which he wrote the score), or on the television program The OC.

Warm synthesizers, immediate hooks, big rhythms, and sparkling guitars make up the chemistry that crystalizes within BellaMaine, an indie rock band from Anacortes, WA. On their new EP, An Anxious Mind, produced by John Goodmanson (Nada Surf, Blonde Redhead, Death Cab for Cutie), the quartet comes out swinging with graceful force, pulling dreamy tones and pop-rock sensibility into the same room. A natural energy binds the guy-girl lead vocals with the guitars and keyboards, as the two handling these duties (Nick and Julianne Thompson) are, in fact, married.

After playing with artists like the Rolling Stones, Marvin Gaye, Charlie Haden and Doc Severinson, Grammy-winning sax player Ernie Watts has plenty of stories to tell. As part of the 15th Anniversary celebration of local label Origin Records, the jazz and R&B legend will be appearing with his friends and collaborators New Stories—Seattle’s veteran, Grammy-nominated jazz trio.

Only four months after their formation in 2011, St. Paul de Vence gathered in a studio to record their self-titled debut. The album proved a success, with seven straight weeks in the Top 10 of KEXP’s Americana and Pacific Northwest charts. With an acoustic-oriented sound that includes guitars, accordion, ukulele, banjo and mandolin, the band continues to evolve its sound by adapting to various performance configurations. From sidewalks to restaurants, living rooms or rock clubs, no matter how you experience St. Paul de Vence it is clear they love the music they are making.

Seattle troubadour Mark Pickerel’s rich baritone is as distinctive as his trademark pompadour, and both exude a sense of timeless style and composure. Call it tumbleweed noir or barroom balladry—Pickerel and his Praying Hands turn dusty backroads, empty bottles and bedroom battlegrounds into vintage romance novellas with an effortless, twang-infused flair.

Electrifying Seattle quartet The Redwood Plan conquered hearts, ears, and dancing feet with its 2010 full-length, Racing Towards the Heartbreak. Propelled by succinct, melodic hooks, their songs leap from the speakers. The music from their most recent record, Green Light Go, further evolves, revealing a denser, dynamic, and more eclectic sound—one that more fully reflects the aesthetics of the musicians behind it. The Redwood Plan synthesizes punk rock energy and bristling electronic sounds, accommodating both guitarist Sydney Stolfus’s background in metal bands and singer and multi-instrumentalist Lesli Wood’s Riot Grrrl roots.

Country rock/folk duo Gus + Scout (Gus Wenner and Scout Willis) were childhood friends who lived on the same street in Hailey, Idaho but lost touch until they both wound up at Brown University in Rhode Island and rekindled their friendship through music. Their self-titled debut EP was released last year, with the single “Gone, Gone, Gone” quickly gaining attention and acclaim.

Formed in Seattle just over three years ago, Ayron Jones and the Way blend alternative rock, punk, blues, hip hop, and soul, punching out an emotional body of work with a memorable twist. Self-described as “Stevie Ray Vaughan meets Nirvana,” the trio is currently recording their debut album with Sir Mix-A-Lot.

Each month, The Round gathers together three singer-songwriters, a slam poet and visual artists for a truly unique, collaborative, and creative experience of art. The Round’s 100th installment (and third Bumbershoot appearance) features critically acclaimed local artists Le Wrens and Shelby Earl, with others to be announced.

Seattle Weekly described singer/songwriter Hart Kingsbery’s “raspy croon” as “a cross between Bruce Springsteen and Jeff Tweedy.” Over the past several years, he and his band have become the toast of Ballard Avenue, delivering gutsy, honest, honky tonk and a full-length album on neighborhood indie Fin Records, produced by Martin Feveyear (Mark Lanegan, Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter, The Presidents of the United States of America).

Founded in 1973 by Pastor Patrinell “Pat” Wright, the Total Experience Gospel Choir has sung in at least 38 states and 22 countries, performed for President Bill Clinton and appeared on fellow Seattleite Dave Matthews’s song “Save Me.” With choir members from all ages and backgrounds, this soulful ensemble bursts with love, joy, and enthusiasm—and audiences respond in kind.

KEXP calls local band Red Jacket Mine’s latest album Someone Else’s Cake “a warm, soulful, expertly crafted set of ‘70s-inspired pop-rock combining elements of early New Wave, Steely Dan, glam-rock, soul, roots-rock and more into vibrant pop gems with clever lyrics and sharp song hooks.” The band has shared the stage with the likes of Chuck Prophet, Liam Finn, and Jason Faulkner.

Cascadia ’10 is the echo of Afrobeat in the Pacific Northwest—a seductive, sinuous sound resonating from Nigeria to the Emerald City. This stylish nine-piece army brings crowds to dancefloors everywhere with their original brand of hypnotic Afro-funk. Wisely steeped in both old and new styles of the genre and lovingly reminiscent of Fela Kuti and The Budos band, Cascadia ’10 also brims with eloquent soloists on horns and guitar.

River Giant’s dynamic brand of ’70s-influenced countrified folk-rock and head-turning live shows have made them a KEXP favorite. Sound on the Sound describes the Everett band as “menacingly emotive rock’n'roll, leering and lurching, tumultuous and touching,” making this local outfit a buzz-worthy band to watch.

As you can tell by his resume and recorded output, Origin Records co-founder and lauded jazz drummer Matt Jorgensen enjoys performing with a variety of musicians. At Bumbershoot, the Ballard Jazz Festival originator is appearing both with Human Spirit and 451, a combo he describes as an amalgam of rock and free-jazz. They are performing as part of Origin Records’ 15th Anniversary celebration.

Physical, funny, punny and a great chance for audience participation of all ages, Owl & Pussycat continues in the Theater Simple tradition of serving up the sharp, snappy humor parents hope for and the goofy fun kids like.

A sampling of this Brooklyn-based sculptor’s large-scale kinetic artworks, his work has centered on the crossroads where biology, engineering, psychology, and art meet. He has concentrated on large-scale, engineered, technology-based artworks that find their inspiration at the foundations of function and recognition. His work is often focused on entropy and decay, work that becomes most alive just before it ends. Many of his ideas are derived from media but the work is physical, live, and irreproducible. For Bumbershoot, he is creating new piece that will be an artificial and continuously changing environment based on trash, salt, human will, and hot water bathing.

Can a machine make art? What happens when an artist builds a sculpture that is a machine, then leaves the machine to its own devices? Or leaves the machine for the public to interact with? The Enigma Machine asks these questions by sharing experimental and experiential works that produce art or ask for participation in the process.

Through the creation of workroom style vignettes, this exhibition presents three galleries of tear sheets, visual materials, and video that will interpret, through documentation, emerging trends in Illustration and African and Asian style. Hung salon-style, attendees will be able to comprehensively experience the latest in fashion drawing, photography, and textile/surface design.

Found and Unbound is a group exhibit of artworks that explores the use of found and repurposed objects. The relationship of mass-produced objects to our natural world and landscape is explored through this collection of sculptures, collages, and videos. Participating artists include: Sayaka Ganz, Shaun Kardinal, Guy Laramee.

Magic Sync is an interactive installation of music, light, and sculpture. By manipulating a control panel, the viewer animates both sculptural and audio elements—in effect, producing a unique re-mix of the piece.