All posts in: Kris Orlowski

03 Dec 2014

Song of the Day

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Hollis & Kris Orlowski – Is This Christmas

This is getting me just a little bit excited to return home for the holidays!

10 Apr 2014

Song of the Day

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Kris Orlowski – Fighting the War

I’m feeling a little bit nostalgic for Seattle music today and featuring the latest video by Kris Orlowski that was also produced by Hollis Wong-Wear.

10 Nov 2013

Song of the Day

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Arkomo – Dirty Flag

Sam Anderson is no stranger to the Seattle music scene. Having performed with Kris Orlowski and being a band member in one of my favorites Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground, it was only a matter of time until Sam Anderson would venture out on his own to share his project. Arkomo is the latest to come from Anderson and Dirty Flag being the first track is enough to pull you in and leave you wanting more. We’re so excited for what is to come from Sam!

28 Aug 2013

Bumbershoot Weekend Preview

This post was written by Cameron Deuel

Hello Yow Yow readers!

Before I get to the acts, I want you to know that I love Bumbershoot. My apartment is lined with posters from past Flatstock events, I feel a type of way when high school students mansplain why it falls second other festivals, and I essentially moved to Queen Anne to ensure a good spot in the entrance line.

I’ve attended consecutively for the past eight years and I’ve made plenty of great decisions in how I’ve spent my time at the festival. I’ve also made terrible mistakes and missed some pretty great performances that still haunt me. To combat this, I’ve spent the last three months compiling The Bumbershoot Project, breaking down each artist performing at this year’s Bumbershoot. After meticulously searching through the lineup, I’ve found several artists that I’m proud to share with you.

With these acts in mind, know that I highly recommend the festival in general. While the machine-gun flow of Kendrick Lamar or the baby unicorn mysticism of seeing the entirety of Transatlanticism performed live are obvious choices for tons of fans, understand that part of the excitement of Bumbershoot is the chance for haphazard discovery. I accidentally saw Patton Oswalt during my first time at the festival, which may be why I still openly worship Labor Day weekend and view the festival as a holy event, complete with Shishkaberry communion.

Here are my picks for your consideration and have an incredible time at the festival!

Saturday

Dave B

Dave B

Saturday August 31, 2013 12:30pm – 1:15pm
Fountain Lawn Stage

You’re not wrong to be skeptical of a rapper simply named, Dave B. I was until I head his MCMXCII tape from last year packed with intelligent bars wrapped in quality production that shows a level of experience beyond his age. Dave B. won EMP’s Sound Off! 2013, a local competition for musicians under 21, which earned him a spot at this year’s Bumbershoot. Although, based on his confident delivery and impressive onstage presence, he would have been a likely candidate either way. Watch here.

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27 Apr 2013

Out on the Town: 4/29

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What I love about the Seattle music scene is that everyone is friends with each other and when one band or one artist is going through a tough time, the community comes together to make things right. Recently Kris Orlowski and his band were robbed of their equipment for the third time! I’m not sure if anyone ever realizes this (kind of like how most people don’t understand what a production a concert/music festival can be) but equipment is not cheap. A new music start-up named Ziibra (who we also have been working with!) is hosting a a “We Were Robbed” benefit show for Kris and his band on April 29th at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard with an all-star lineup. At this show, you’ll find sets by Kris Orlowski, Allen Stone, Meagan Grandall (Lemolo), Daniel Blue (Motopony) and quite a few others! Tickets for the show are $10.

Earlier this week a pawn shop was able to track down $80 of their stolen gear so any extra proceeds from the show will go straight towards the non-profit MusiCares.

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04 Dec 2012

A Folk Remix

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Kris Orlowski and Andrew Joslyn – All My People Go (Budo Remix)

I’ve got a bonus Song of the Day for you all this evening! Kris Orlowski really is one of Seattle’s current rising artist right now and I cannot wait to see what great things he’ll come up with next. For the first time ever, I heard his new track – what they’re calling a “folk remix” and enjoyed it! It’s refreshing to see an artist stay true to themselves while also at the same time sort of pushing the limits on their music and seeing what they can do with a new sound.

Orlowski is an artist  that we should all be watching in 2013 and this is just the beginning.

Thanks EJ for the heads up on this track!