Bumbershoot 2008

[rdemint]

http://bumbershoot.org/lineup.htm

August 30-September 1

Lots of great comedy this year at the festival. Human Giant, The Sound of Young America, Doug Benson, Zach Galifianakis, Greg Behrendt, Janeane Garofalo, and a lot more.

Last year was my first time going to this festival and I'm considering going again.

[Embiggen]

Arrrghghghgh!!! Who put Beck on at the same time as M. Ward and Nada Surf? Fuck. Also, am I getting old, or does Sunday have no musical acts of note? Is anybody *really* that psyched to see Stone Temple Pilots or Lee "Scratch" Perry?

I'm psyched for Zach, Doug, Tig, Human Giant, TSOYA live, and so much more, but the music this year definitely seems to be lacking.*

Also, don't forget to check out Portland's best at the Bridgetown showcase at 1:15 on Saturday.

* again, it's also possible that I'm just getting old.

[st.raw]

Come for the Bridgetown showcase, stay for the Entertainment Show.

I might have been excited about the music lineup in 1994.

[dougbenson]

i'm looking forward to seeing stp. (yeah, that's what i call 'em.) i'm not saying they are the best band of all time, like the bugaloos or bay city rollers, but if you see them live, you will be pretty impressed by how many hits they have in their repetoire.

as for my b-shoot appearances, i will be in the intaman theater with karen kilgariff and hannibal buress at 2:00 on saturday, 7:15 sunday night, and 3:45 on monday.

(plan your days accordingly!)

[pg13]

And I'm pleased to note that I'll be done with MY show at Bumbershoot ("The Best of the Comedy Underground" at the Vera stage, Monday from 3pm-4pm) in time to see the Old 97's...

Yes, I'm that old.

AND that white.

pg--And I'm not kidding about seeing the Old 97's...they're one of my favorite live bands.--bumbershootburgh

[Heather Christianson]

Arrrghghghgh!!! Who put Beck on at the same time as M. Ward and Nada Surf?

You can also sign up to see Nada Surf at 3:45 on Saturday as part of the KEXP sponsored Bumbershoot Music Lounge
here:
http://www.kexp.org/events/bshoot08_signup.asp

[Randy Liedtke]

Beck, M Ward, Nada Surf, and !!! (Chk Chk Chk) all at the same time, I will be at the !!! show for I will be into'ing them and hanging out back stage with them for 2 hours before their show. Yes I am totally bragging,

[pg13]

Will there be enough of an AST presence at this year's Bumbershoot to make some plans for a meet and greet somewhere?

I'm up for it--and will, obviously, be in the area... Anyone else?

pg--If anyone is on the fence about coming to this wonderful arts festival in one of the best cities of the world...OUCH. Get that fence out of your ass and make the trip!--seattle

[congolia]

I will be attending all three days. Come and meet the real deal or avoid the real deal. Your choice.

[ronfunc]

see you there congolia and pg. If anyone wants to see me ill be at Vera Project on Saturday at 1:15pm with them bridgetown boyz. My wife and I are looking forward to seeing Zach, Dougie B,Tig, Human Giant, and dancing the night away to Beck.

[dougbenson]

zach can't make it to b-shoot this year. don't know who's replacing him. plan accordingly.

[st.raw]

i can cover his spots

[Embiggen]

Don't forget to come by the Bumbershoot after-party (well, it's sort of a during party, as it's Sunday night) put on by the People's Republic of Komedy.

It'll be at the King Cobra, 916 E. Pike St. in the Capitol Hill district. From what I've been told, the doors are at 9pm and the festivities will kick off around 10. Sunday, August 31st. Hopefully many of the comics in town for the fest will come.

[dougbenson]

i heard that there may be some sort of special show/gathering at laughs in kirkland on saturday, august 30 around midnight.

(but you didn't hear it from me!)

[ronfunc]

i heard that there may be some sort of special show/gathering at laughs in kirkland on saturday, august 30 around midnight.

(but you didn't hear it from me!)

I didnt hear it from you I heard it from their website (after I didnt hear it from you)

I also heard it was 15 bucks a head.

way too much for a starving regional comedian

how do I put this politely

Hook a brotha up?

[pg13]

Bumbershoot begging aside... Next time you're in town on the weekend, Ron. I'll take you over to Laughs, introduce you to Dave. You'll like the club...and it would be a good place for you to get to work up here.

[DanielleR]

I guess this is as good a place as any... which P-Town comics are crashing with me?

[pg13]

All of them, Danielle...all of them.

[ronfunc]

Bumbershoot begging aside... Next time you're in town on the weekend, Ron. I'll take you over to Laughs, introduce you to Dave. You'll like the club...and it would be a good place for you to get to work up here.

Thanks PG I would like that very much.

[Heather Christianson]

If you're going to be in town early for bumbershoot and would like some stage time, you can try contacting Paul at:
ballardcomedy@gmail.com

Show details:
Lo-Ball! The Local Ballard Comedy Show
Every Friday Night!
All-ages / $5 / Doors open at 10:30pm
Live Girls! Theater
2220 Market Street (Lower Level)
Ballard
www.ballardcomedy.com