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  1. 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”:


  2. 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”: