Sasquatch 2012 is coming

Sasquatch 2012 is on the horizon and I am buzzing with excitement. To think that in less than a week I will be in my element, among music fanatics, trees, sunshine, and some of my favourite bands.:) Sasquatch Music Festival takes place at the Gorge Amphitheatre near the Columbia River in George, Washington. A perfect 5 hour road trip with three great friends. It is also a nine time winner of Best Outdoor Music Festival by Pollstar. As a Bonnaroo girl tried and true, we will see how Sasquatch measures up. Here is a preview of the artists I am most excited to see:

Deer Tick: No surprise there. My small, innocent obsession from Providence Rhode Island will be partaking in the event, and ofcourse, they are number one on my list. Can't wait to jump around in the open field to all of my favourite tracks, and witness John's outlandish stage antics, ie) wearing a sundress at Coachella, and rolling around on the stage.

Alabama Shakes: They're album Boys & Girls has been blasting daily in my apartment for weeks now. They're lead singer Brittany Howard has a kickass soulful voice that I can't wait to hear live.

BEN HOWARD: I just, just, just realized that he's playing Sasquatch!! His latest album, Every Kingdom, is insane. I'm so excited I may blow up before I see him.

Kurt Vile: I love love love his album, Smoke Ring for my Halo, and love love love his long hair. 

SantiGold: I've seen her at Bonnaroo live, and her shows are sure to make the whole crowd on their feet dancing like mad people. The energy she shares is AMAZEBALLS!

The Shins: I first fell in love with this band when I purchased the soundtrack to Garden State (one of the best soundtracks I have EVER heard), hello "NEW SLANG". Their music just makes me so happy and will be perfect at a festival to sway to in the sunshine!


Gary Clark Jr.: Holy shit this guy is going to rock our socks off. Such an amazing voice with the craziest guitar skills. He's got a sound reminiscent of Black Keys, but has been around longer.

 


More top artists:
Feist, Jack White, Beck, Bon Iver, Beirut, Silverspun Pickups, Metric, Sheepdogs, M.Ward, Little Dragon, Girl Talk (because I know the dance party is going to be insane for that. I saw them at Squamish Live Festival last summer and it was such a good time), Explosions in the Sky (put on an awesome show at Bonnaroo last year), Of Monsters and Men.

Okay, I should probably stop myself, but you get the hint. I'm about to have an epic weekend at Sasquatch :) Stay Tuned....