Here's my lowdown on Monday at Bumbershoot~ * BOTCH * Holy fuck, you gotta give props to a band that creates a sweaty, screaming mosh pit at high noon on a Monday. I am thoroughly investigating this band ASAP. The lead singer served his tonsils on a platter and the audience ate them up. * JUNO * Bless Arlie's heart, he made this sweeping speech regarding the Teen Dance Ordinance, which Seattle finally fixed up, and Mayor Paul Schell vetoed. He had the whole audience yell "Fuck You Paul Schell" for the Real Player broadcast. They were phenomenal as usual. He says they have a show coming up (Nov. 2?) in Belllingham and also a Seattle show with Dismemberment Plan (with whom they did a 7"). They played a few new songs again - I look forward to the release this winter! * RUSTON MIRE * I got their demo last year - it's cute. Since then, they have become a bona fide pop band. Their set was tight, they were amped, they looked good, and the crowd was happy. Must pay more attention to Ruston Mire. * DEATH CAB * Somewhere last year, these guys got BIG. We walked out of the building and a line was wrapped ALL THE WAY AROUND. We never got back in (shoulda never walked out!!) Bumbershoot was NOT prepared for their success. They needed a bigger venue. Speaking of which.... * MODEST MOUSE * The fucking line, three people wide, wrapped around the entire Key Arena and across the front of the goddamn food vendors. Turns out the upper level of Key Arena was closed off - again, Bumbershoot had no idea how HUGE an audience MM could bring for both 21- and 21+ at one show. Sure enough, thousands were turned away - "Sorry, it's full." If only Seattle could see the benefit (read: $$$) of having TRUE "All Ages" shows. * PETE KREBS * Great guy, very funny, very talented, in the folk area, I wanted Modest Mouse, so it's not fair for me to comment.... I was grumpy. I'm sure Pete Krebs fans were happy. * JOAN JETT * is tighter than my ass. She wore a rubber red bra and black vinyl low cut pants and a CLEAN BALD head. And she was fuckin' HOT. She was also quite a bitch a few times, but shes 40+ and an OG Riot Grrl so we let it slide. Again, the Key Arena (sans upper level) was full. She played an HOUR AND A HALF. During the song "Fetish" she yanked out her rubber shirt and flashed a tit. All hail Joan Jett. This concludes this Monday. Stay tuned for Tuesday: 764-Hero and Quasi. Chicken Lady Loves Life~ Stace
