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Music
17 Jul 2018

Sasquatch Music Festival Ends Its Run

 

photo cred | Rad Season

This is the first of two posts that I’m writing today that will bum the both of us out! I first learned that Sasquatch Music Festival would be ceasing its operations at the end of June, but I couldn’t bring myself to write about it on Yow Yow! Every year, I continued to be impressed with the lineup and there was never a shortage of stories from my friends coming back from the festival. As much as I had loved the lineup, I wasn’t a big camper and most of the time opted out for other plans. If you’ve ever been to the Gorge though, then you know it’s an incredible venue with even more spectacular views. That’s why it makes it even more difficult to share the news that the festival is ending after 17 years.

In a June 28th email announcement, founder Adam Zacks shared that Sasquatch will not be returning in 2019, but thanking all that were involved with making it as memorable as it has been. It was rumored that Sasquatch had seen a decline in the last couple of years as have many other festivals in 2018. Earlier this year, FYF Fest had canceled their entire festival shortly after announcing their lineup due to low ticket sales.

Though I never attended the festival myself, Adam was someone that I looked up to when I had spent some time booking. I admired his work and he truly did great things for the music community in Seattle. It’s a shame to see Sasquatch go, but I hope this isn’t the end for Adam and I’m looking forward to hearing what he does next. For his full statement on wrapping up the festival, click [here.]

Uncategorized
30 Aug 2012

Song of the Day

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Of Monsters and Men – Mountain Sound

Bonus treat above: A live stripped version at Sasquatch Music Festival. These ones are always more fun, but in case you want the original – here it is below!

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People
19 Jul 2012

{Guest Post} By Lucas Ruiz

The Great Caravan: Sasquatch! 2012

I once heard it described perfectly by a man dressed in neon swim trunks and a Native American headdress – “it’s the one weekend of the year where I just don’t care.” I couldn’t have said it better myself, shirtless man in feathers. He was talking about Sasquatch! Music Festival, the event which takes place every Memorial Day Weekend in what is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places on the planet – the Gorge in George, Washington. People from all over the Pacific Northwest and beyond pack their Subaru Foresters with good friends and camping supplies. As 5-time festival-goer, it’s where I truly feel I can be myself – dance like no one’s watching (even though a lot are), belt out indie jams like I have the best voice in the world (even though I very much don’t), and make some lasting memories with people I love dearly.

The Gorge Amphitheatre aka Heaven on Earthphoto credit: Leanna Robb

The following is a play-by-play of Sasquatch 2012 from the eyes and ears of Lucas Ruiz. Here, ladies and gentlemen, are some moments I found particularly noteworthy:

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28 May 2012

Song of the Day

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Beat Connection – The Palace Garden, 4am

Beat Connection has always been a group that has been so-so to me. They’re great. Their music is awesome. They get buzz in Seattle press all the time, but I was waiting for some kind of “connection” (seriously, no pun intended) to happen. It wasn’t until I heard this song and had in on repeat for a whole evening that I finally reached that “aha!” moment. Okay. Beat Connection. I get you.

Congratulations to these guys who played Sasquatch for the first time this year!

Uncategorized
07 Feb 2012

Sasquatch Updates!

Sasquatch has added Santigold, Of Monsters and Men, and Graffiti6 to their lineup!

Who’s excited by this news?

More importantly, who’s going?!

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Culture
14 Jan 2012

In the News…

Fashion

-The Kids Are All Right actress Mia Wasikowska is the new face of Miu Miu and featured in their latest campaign. [Source]

– Paul & Joe’s new beauty campaign is all about cats! [Source]

– Whitney Port will have her first runway show at New York Fashion Week. [Source]

-Viva Model Management has signed Lykke Li. [Source]

– Kristen Stewart is the new face for Balenciaga Fragrance. [Source]

Music

-Lana Del Rey covers Billboard. Have you heard of her yet? Dis girl be blowing up! [Source]

-Tavi gets even more cooler; featured in a Wilco music video. [Source]

-Lil Wayne will publish a memoir about his days in prison. [Source]

– Katy Perry’s parents try to play matchmaker and want to set her up with Tim Tebow. [Source]

– WELP! Coachella sold out in three hours for both weekends. [Source]

– The Sasquatch lineup will be revealed Feb. 2nd and City Arts Fest 2012 will be Oct. 18-20th, 2012. [1 and 2]

Movies

– Emma Roberts has pulled out of Spring Breakers due to a conflict in creative differences. The movies stars Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez, and James Franco. [Source]

Television

– Kim Kardashian will host Live With Kelly! on Jan. 23rd. [Source]

– MTV’s Teen Mom 2 star Leah Messer is expecting twins again. [Source] Oh what’s up Kate Gosslin 2.0

– Zooey Deschanel and Channing Tatum will host Saturday Night Live. [Source]

-ABC’s “Work It” about two men cross dressing to find work was cancelled after two episodes. [Source]

Seattle

photo  cred. | Seattle Times

– Congratulations to former Coffee Haus performers Champagne Champagne! The hip-hop trio will open for Wu-Tang Clan on their Seattle date. [Source]

– Philadelphia is the most depressing city to live in, and unfortunately, Seattle is in the top 5. [Source]

– Homegrown’s Turkey + Bacon + Avocado Sandwich is their best selling sandwich for 33 months! [Source] This is actually my favorite and I can vouch for it. If you haven’t tried it yet, you must!

Other

– Michelle Obama is officially on Twitter. [Source]

– Nevermind Sinhead ‘O Connor ends marriage again. [Source]

– The dessert for the Golden Globes will have gold flakes dusted on top of it! [Source]

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09 Nov 2011

Parental Career Involvement

In the new cover story for SPIN, hip hop group member, Ashok “Dap” Kondabolu of Das Racist, recalls the story of how he brought along his two parents to this year’s Sasquatch Music Festival in Washington where he was performing. When Kondabolu realized that he would not be able to celebrate his father’s birthday because of this performance, he brought the party to him. So did the parents get down in George, Washington. You know it.

Read the rest of the cover story here.

Well, this story is kind of precious. I briefly skimmed it, but am loving the fact that these two artists were able to share this experience with their parents. This is something that I kind of love doing with my own parents even though I’m sure they don’t enjoy my concerts or the music I listen to – it’s still important to me that they understand what it is that I do or why I love doing it. Someday, they’ll be able to take advantage of those benefits, but for now I’ll just string them along like Das Racist does with theirs.