August 28, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Release your festival freak at these sideshows off Bumbershoot’s beaten path.

Man Man
What: Anchored by honky-tonk keyboards, these Philly boys light up the stage with toys, Feathers, and any instrument they can get their hands on.
Freak: Like them, sans war paint.
When: Sat., 7:30-8:45 p.m.
Where: Rockstar Stage.

Arthur & Yu
What: Come to View this Seattle duo play lo-fi, mellifluous ballads with dreamy folk acoustics.
Freak: Like a flower child.
When: Mon., 6:45-7:45 p.m.
Where: Wells Fargo Stage.

Estelle
What: London enchantress blends a mix of soul, R&B, reggae, and hip-hop with luscious vocals that’ll make you wanna Dance Bitch.
Freak: Like you’ve got undulating undies.
When: Sat., 5:45-6:45 p.m.
Where: Fisher Green Stage.

Two Gallants
What: Blues-punk power duo with Americana undercurrents (thrashing drums, prodigious guitar, narrative lyrics) inspire some Steady Rollin’.
Freak: To an impassioned sing-along.
When: Mon., 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Where: Rockstar Stage.

PWRFL Power
What: It’s Okay to listen: Sly Kazutaka Nomura gets loud with humorous lyrics and energetic guitar chords.
Freak: ’Cause you’re doing it wrong.
When: Sat., 5-6 p.m.
Where: Sky Church.

Tapes ’n Tapes
What: To be Blunt, it’s been a while since indie sounded as pure as this Minnesota quartet’s guitar strumming, drumming, and lilting vocals.
Freak: While bouncing self-consciously.
When: Sun., 9:30-10:45 p.m.
Where: Rockstar Stage.