The final set at Bumbershoot 2013 (at least for me - others may have chosen other stages) was the second set of the day for The Joy Formidable, this time on the large Fisher Pavilion stage. The set was marred by some sort of technical difficulty involving either the drums or the drummer - I couldn't tell which - that caused the band to stop the set for over 10 awkward minutes after the second song. But they finally resolved things and completed their set in fine form, including an epic version of Wolf's Law from their new album of the same name. This was the fourth time seeing the band, including this afternoon's performance and a set at MFNW 2011 at the Wonder Ballroom, Music Midtown 2011, and the rain-soaked Shaky Knees Festival last spring. Overall, I have to say that the afternoon Music Lounge set today was the best I've heard from them, but the awkward delay this evening may be the only thing keeping tonight's performance from taking first place.
So that's it for Bumbershoot 2013. The time will come to wax nostalgic about what was good and what could use improvement, etc., but for now I can unequivocally state that this year was the best Bumbershoot yet, at least for me.
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