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Reykjavik Calling at Neumos

Sin Fang at Neumos

Sin Fang

Only a couple of weeks before Iceland Airwaves, Reykjavik Calling is a consolation prize for those of us who don’t have tickets to Reykjavik. The concert, hosted by KEXP and Iceland Naturally at Neumos, is part of the annual Taste of Iceland event. This collaboration between Icelandic and local musicians that exposes a local audience to emerging Icelandic artists. It generates new connections between some of the most promising musicians in both scenes. It was also the final item on my Reykjavik staycation itinerary. Read More

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Discovering the Secret of Life at Bumbershoot

Dave B.

Dave B.

I didn’t plan to drag two children under the age of 10 to all three days of Bumbershoot. But that is exactly what I did.

 

My festival preview lives here, and my survival guide is here. My compatriots over at Three Imaginary Girls and the KEXP blog (not my compatriots- just good coverage) have, I think, covered most of the shows. So I am free to talk about the secret of life.  Read More