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  1. WATCH THIS: Robert Raimon Roy – “Little Egypt Wavy”

    October 14, 2011 by Steph

    This is funkier than Jazz from Fresh Prince doing the running man. Holy Shit! This video, directed by Peter J. Brant, is the first look into Roy’s third album Le Tigre Blanc.

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  2. Sasquatch: Head Like a Kite

    June 23, 2011 by Hilary

    Head Like a Kite by David Endicott

    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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  3. Sasquatch: Wheedle’s Grove

    June 22, 2011 by Ross

     

    Wheedle's Grove from fuelfriendsblog.com

    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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