Sasquatch Music Festival Launch Party 2013 - Neptune Theater- Seattle, WA

The Sasquatch Music Festival launch party was a sensory overload of diverse talent that represents the festival well. Kicking the show off with style, Cody ChesnuTT showed his love to everyone in his own charming way and ended by shaking every person's hand in the crowd that he could reach. 

After all the speculation and anticipation we finally found out who the secret guest was going to be. No one was disappointed  to find out that it was Macklemore and Ryan Lewis! Puting on one of the most energetic and crowd pleasing experiences I have ever seen. Playing in his home town, Seattle was second nature to Macklemore. Most musicians and artists "crowd surf", his followers turned their hands into clouds for him to walk on!

Built to Spill is a well oiled machine! That remains to be an institution to all that is music. They are a band that everyone knows and loves yet never phones in a performance. Thanks Built to spill for ending the launch on the right note and setting the standard for the Sasquatch music festival!

Photo and Video by Adam Richert

Cody ChesnuTT

 Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

macklemore and ryan lewis from Kitchen Sessions on Vimeo.

Built to Spill

Built to Spill from Kitchen Sessions on Vimeo.

The David Wax Museum - Sunset Tavern - Seattle, WA

The David Wax Museum is one of the hardest working bands on the road these days. They do not seem to slow down yet they could not be more consistent in their performances or their general level of charm. This band will not stop until they have shared their unique personable style with everyone.

by Adam Richert 

 

Will You Be Sleeping from Kitchen Sessions on Vimeo.

Ben Gibbard- Show Box Market - Seattle

Ben Gibbard is a staple on most people's play lists, his many projects are equally thoughtfull and emotionally driven. Ben's performance at the Show Box Market was one of nestalgia and an undisputed exhibition that he still has "it" and he is unwilling to give "it" up. This show was the homecoming any musician would hope for.

by Adam Richert (please excuse video quality)

 

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Jon Russell - The Head and the Heart

By Adam Richert

Head and the Heart’s Jon Russell at the All Pilgrims Church in Seattle left the audience fulfilled in the soul with his understated enthusiasm. Everyone that was sitting in a pew felt as if there was a secret being told and only we could hear it. Jon admitted during the show that this was the first time in a long time that he was actually nervous to perform even though it was normally second nature for him.

During the performance he sat down at his baby grand piano to play a song that he had not quite honed. With a piece of ripped paper set in front of him with the lyrics written in marker he began to sing…then began to sing again…and again until it was right. After the show I asked him the name of the song that he had played on the piano and he said that he had not thought about what he was going to call it yet. But after some time of thinking about it he decided to call it “Texas Swing.” I’ve decided to leave in the beginning of the video where he is trying the song out a couple of times because I think it shows a little bit of vulnerability and thoughtfulness that you rarely see from a musician of his caliber.

Kevin Murphy (Moondoggies) City Arts Music Festival - Seattle WA

By Adam Richert

 Kevin Murphy (Lead singer of the Moondoggies) captivated the diverse congregation at the All Pilgrims Church in the Capital Hill neighborhood of Seattle through his raw and heartfelt songs. The Moondoggies front man played a casual set which felt as if you were watching a friend in a jam session at your house. This warm and inviting show allowed fans to experience his music on a more personable level.

 

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