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Sasquatch: Sleigh Bells

June 24, 2011 by Ross

To be completely honest, I did not know what to expect from the Sleigh Bells. I was worried that picking Sleigh Bells over Death Cab for Cutie would haunt my memories of Sasquatch 2011 forever. The Banana Shack was full to capacity and after a thirty-minute wait because of technical difficulties, the lights turned off and Derek Miller began blasting guitar riffs of “Iron Man” that energized the youthful crowd. Lead singer Alexis Krauss would help Miller with her dynamic vocals and her ability to hypnotize the body and force it to dance. Within the first three songs of their set, I could not help but to dance and fall in love with this noise pop duo. The combination of Miller and Krauss with the light show and Sasquatch crowd was perfect. “Crown on the Ground” is still ringing in my head and I hope it never leaves.

Listen to “Crown on the Ground”:

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Sasquatch: The Antlers

June 24, 2011 by Ross

The Antlers by Ernest A. Jasmin (weeklyvolcano.com)

One performance I thought was one of the best-kept secrets at Sasquatch was The Antlers. While the majority people where at Iron & Wine, I stuck around the Bigfoot Stage to see what this Brooklyn indie rock group had to offer.

The Antlers brought the heat with incredible instrumentals especially from Darby Cicci on the keyboards. The organ-like sounds flowed perfectly with Peter Silberman’s vocals creating the perfect mood. The set was a great way to start the night performances. Performing their single “Two” for their final song was the cherry on top of the sundae for me. Overall, I loved every second of the Antlers’ set.

Listen to “Two”:

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Sasquatch: Flying Lotus

June 23, 2011 by Ross

Flying Lotus by David Endicott

At the start of the set, the Banana Shack was only halfway filled. By the time he finished, there was a crowd cheering outside of the tent. Flying Lotus was by far the most surprising performance of the weekend. Producer Steve Ellison smiled the entire set as he was breaking down experimental, downtempo beats heightening the crowd’s energy. Flying Lotus laid down the law by playing tracks off his albums Los Angeles and Cosmogramma, but got everyone dancing and singing when he playing Tyler, The Creator’s smash hit “Goblin” and Prodigy’s “Return of the Mack”. What I liked most about Fly Lo’s set was that it was not predictable and every song was transitioned perfectly. Flying Lotus’ sixty minute masterpiece exceeded my expectations and turned out to be one of if not the best set at Sasquatch.

Listen to “Carpet Carpet Carpet “07 Rough Loop mix2”:

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Sasquatch: Head Like a Kite

June 23, 2011 by Hilary

Head Like a Kite by David Endicott

When a performer walks onto a stage wearing a white flared jumpsuit and a red boa about their neck, you aren’t quite sure what to expect. However, the real intrigue began after the music started to play. Unable to pigeonhole Head Like a Kite into a genre, I will describe it as: Funk/Hip-Hop/Electronica/Indie/Rock/Pop. The leader of this curious small symphony of sounds, Seattle native Dave Einmo commanded the audience’s attention. Known for sampling his own instrumentals into layers of different harmonies, his performance is often described as magical. This was no exception. With special guests including Tilson and a dancing panda, the afternoon lull quickly turned into a dance party, fog machine and all.

Listen to “Wrong Side of a Sunrise”:

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Sasquatch: Flogging Molly

June 23, 2011 by Hilary

Flogging Molly by David Endicott

This particular show had been over ten years in the making for me, ever since the debut of Swagger in 2000. In the years since, for some reason or another, I have missed seeing Flogging Molly. Not that I haven’t had my chances, this band spends the majority of their time on tour amidst their fans. Throughout the years they have evolved from more than an old world Celtic/punk fusion; with their more recent album Float they finally have brought a sense of harmony as well as maturity to the music.

Speaking of peace in Ireland and the world, their political messages both in the music and displayed through the images on either side of the stage were poignant and powerful. I soaked in my view from the main floor of both the stage and Gorge below, shoulder to shoulder with throngs of excited fans; the air was electric. Irish flags waved proudly, and with happy determination this band proved how much they truly love the music and fans. Performing their recent single “Don’t Shut ‘Em Down”, they addressed the widespread unemployment, ever advocates of the working class. In the decade since their beginning, the force behind this enigmatic family of musicians has only increased. With a growing fan base and an ever-evolving sound, Flogging Molly continues to provoke thought and action through their music. Worth the wait, the time passed much too fast…. and in a blink of an eye I found myself anticipating future shows, hoping it wouldn’t be another ten years.

Listen to “Don’t Shut ‘Em Down”:

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Sasquatch: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

June 23, 2011 by Hilary

It is rare to find an artist who is able to both make a spectacle of themselves and deliver a genuine message. Somewhere between the David Bowie adorned jean jacket (he glued the fringe on himself), and speaking seriously about addiction… emerged Macklemore.

He managed to bring the crowd with him back to Seattle, back to the 80s, and most importantly back to life during the waning afternoon of day four. Mind you most of the mob had not seen a day in said illustrious era, but there they were in a sea of fanny packs and neon hats, hands in the air, moving in unison to the infectious rhythm and heartfelt lyrics. With a dynamic stage presence (made most evident during his ever popular song “And We Danced”), and a spirited performance by both he and Ryan Lewis, this was most decidedly one of my favorite shows at Sasquatch.

Listen to “The Town”:

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Sasquatch: Wheedle’s Grove

June 22, 2011 by Ross

Wheedle's Grove from fuelfriendsblog.com

I was going into Wheedle’s Groove with a blindfold on and heavy-duty ear plugs in; I had no idea who they were, what they looked like, what they played, etc. When twenty or so members band came on stage, I knew I was in for a treat.

They introduced themselves as Seattle’s oldest funk & soul band, but they played like they were still in their twenties. With trumpets, saxophones, tubas, trombones, guitars, and vocalists galore, the band played tunes by Pat Wright & The Total Experience Choir and hits played on Seattle’s KYAC Radio station that forced people to put on their dancing shoes. Since it was one of the opening acts on the Bigfoot Stage on Sunday, the crowd was small but left plenty of room for people young and old to get down to the rhythm and beat. I was very satisfied with the performance knowing that I will probably never be able to see them play live again.

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Sasquatch: Reggie Watts

June 22, 2011 by Hilary

Reggie Watts by David Endicott

With sounds the human mouth doesn’t normally emit, musical styling beyond his time, and a flurry of comedy came Reggie Watts. Watching this man perform was an event to say the least. This fusion of humor, beatboxing, and imaginative vocals created a unique experience for the packed audience. Not knowing what would come out of this man’s mouth next was the most glorious part of the performance. There was only one problem. Within 20 minutes this man seemed to draw nearly half of Sasquatch to the smallest stage area at the Gorge, and had people spilling out of the building across the way, peering eagerly through the masses just to catch a glimpse.

Listen to “Thus Far (Alternate)”

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Sasquatch: Foster the People

June 22, 2011 by Ross

Foster the People from GrimyGoods.com

With the recent release of Torches, I was really excited to see Foster The People live. Playing on the smallest stage at the festival, Foster the People drew a main-stage-sized crowd and made it impossible for people to get around. When the band came out on stage, screams of excitement came out of the mouths of thousands of people waiting to see if Foster The People was the real deal or not. And sure enough they were.

The mellow indie-pop sound echoed throughout the Gorge with the help of Mark Foster’s distinct voice. Overall, I really enjoyed Foster The People’s set. Each band member complimented one another and really used the stage and crowd to their advantage. I cannot wait to see where the world of music will take Foster the People in the future.

Listen to “Pumped Up Kicks”:

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