Sasquatch Music Festival 2016
The Gorge, George, WA
05.27.16 – 05.3016
Fourteen years in the making and known for its eclectic mix of artists, Sasquatch! Music Festival once again took over the majestic Gorge Amphitheatre in Central Washington for four days of music and mayhem. We set out to cover as much as possible, making it to 62 performances, albeit even if only for a few songs before scurrying off to the next.
From Vic Mensaâs army of cut-out skeleton soldiers, massive clouds of smoke, and provocative political statements; to Savagesâ Jehnny Beth slaughtering of the stage with fierocity, the festival featured something for everyone, and some seriously standout performances. We were blown away by Scottish post-punkers The Twilight Sad, who got gloriously loud and dynamically unhappy, and confused â in a good way â by Ty Segall and The Muggers as they arrived to accept their âcreeper of the yearâ award.
None of the headliners disappointed: Disclosure brought the beats, Major Lazer made everyone dance, The Cure made all the eyeliner run, and Florence and the Machine washed over the hill with magic. Day three saw wind delays and cancellations, but Leon Bridges gave an acoustic performance that everyone will remember, and Tacocat threw a few-beers-in party. Sir the Baptist took everyone to metaphorical chuch, complete with custom fans, a trampoline, a tuba, and the kind of energy one should bottle, and Sufjan Stevens wore wings and smashed a banjo.
Check out the photo recap for proof, and make sure to keep an eye out for next yearâs lineup, as itâs always a Memorial Day weekend to remember.
Review and photos by Stephanie Dore
Sasquatch Music Festival 2016
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- Lion Babe. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Lion Babe. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Grace Love and the True Loves. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Grace Love and the True Loves. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Gordi. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Gordi. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Telekinesis. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Telekinesis. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Telekinesis. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Oh Wonder. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Bayonne. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Bayonne. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Bayonne. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Andra Day. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Andra Day. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Lany. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Lany. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Lany. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Vince Staples. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Vince Staples. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Wolf Alice. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Wolf Alice. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Yeasayer. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Yeasayer. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Yeasayer. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Disclosure. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Disclosure. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Chet Faker. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Hibou. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Hibou. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Noah Gundersen. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Noah Gundersen. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Ryan Caraveo. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Ryan Caraveo. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- La Luz. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- La Luz. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- La Luz. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Ty Segall and The Muggers. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Ty Segall and The Muggers. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Ty Segall and The Muggers. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Ty Segall and The Muggers. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Lord Huron. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- M Ward. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- M Ward. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Digable Planets. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Digable Planets. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Shannon and the Clams. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Shannon and the Clams. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Shannon and the Clams. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Blind Pilot. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Blind Pilot. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Beat Connection. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Beat Connection. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Beat Connection. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Beat Connection. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- M83. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Vic Mensa. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Vic Mensa. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Vic Mensa. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Major Lazer. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Tycho. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Tycho. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Tycho. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Ruler. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Ruler. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Deep Sea Diver. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Deep Sea Diver. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Fauna Shade. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Fauna Shade. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- The Wimps. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- The Wimps. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- The Wimps. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- The Twilight Sad. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- The Twilight Sad. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Summer Cannibals. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Summer Cannibals. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Savages. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Savages. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Tacocat. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Tacocat. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Bully. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Mac DeMarco. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Mac DeMarco. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Leon Bridges. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Alabama Shakes. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Purity Ring. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Purity Ring. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Purity Ring. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Purity Ring. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Allen Stone. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Allen Stone. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- The Cure. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Big Grams. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Big Grams. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Big Grams. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Big Grams. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Thunderpussy. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Thunderpussy. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Thunderpussy. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Thunderpussy. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Thunderpussy. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Thunderpussy. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Thunderpussy. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Iska Dhaaf. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Childbirth. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Childbirth. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Childbirth. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Childbirth. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Son LIttle. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Son LIttle. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Sir the Baptist. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Sir the Baptist. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Sir the Baptist. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Sir the Baptist. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Sir the Baptist. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Sir the Baptist. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Sir the Baptist. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Sir the Baptist. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Sir the Baptist. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Sir the Baptist. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Sir the Baptist. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Joseph. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Joseph. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Joseph. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Joseph. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- BORNS. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- BORNS. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Thao & the Get Down Stay Down. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Thao & the Get Down Stay Down. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- X Ambassadors. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Wet. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Wet. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Baroness. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Baroness. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Sufjan Stevens. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Kurt Vile and the Violators. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Kurt Vile and the Violators. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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- Florence + the Machine. Photo by Stephanie Dore.
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