Ben Howard moves through his performance, playing an untitled song. Ben Howard closes out the summer with a chilling performance at the Edgefield in Troutdale, Ore. on Sept. 22, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

The last McMenamins Edgefield Concert on the Lawn for the year welcomed not only indie-folk Ben Howard, but the autumn season as well. The Portland-area venue was a dreamscape with the sky full of clouds threatening rain, but the sight gifted a golden horizon peeking through the willow and aspen trees around the edge of the lawn. 

Concert-goers shed their summer clothes for fall fashion, dawning boots and bringing extra blankets for their seats.

The sun set with the dreamy sounds of the North Carolina band Wye Oak, who is touring alongside Ben Howard for the next month.  

During the change-over between Wye Oak and Ben Howard, a small group of people sat around a fire pit and others wandered under twinkling lights strung along the trees covering the beer garden and food tents. The change from Wye Oak’s simple stage design to Ben Howard’s more harshly lit and abstract indicated the mood change to come. Howard’s set began with a single beam of light shining on him from the side stage. Behind him, fog rolled over the silhouettes of his band, their back light pulsing slowly like a heartbeat.

Despite the creeping autumn chill, the goosebumps came in waves following Howard’s inherently emotional vocals.

Howard’s second song is untitled and not listed on his 2018 album, “Noonday Dream.” As he sang, “I bet you think everything’s in its rightful place,” a strong breeze rushed through the aspen tree leaves. The sudden chill drew the attention from a few concert-goers at the back of the lawn, but punctuated the lyrics that followed: “Unknowing am I of the wind that took my eye / Unknowing am I of the wind.”

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The rest of the set followed suit with moody themes and dramatic lighting as Howard performed much of “Noonday Dream.” The visuals playing on the screen behind him seemed purposely distorted and reminiscent of a Rorschach Test. Intermittently, the projection of dream-like scenes and landscapes, featuring an indiscernible figure walking through them, would glitch and start again. With these dystopian dreamscapes, the instrumental melodies and interludes were drawn out and “romantic,” as Howard put it playfully.

While some people seemed to get more cozy on the damp hill, many left before the encore, presumably to beat the bad traffic that comes with the venue parking. When Howard left the stage, the audience was alarmingly quiet despite a quality performance and impressive turnout to the third night of Howard’s first tour in North America in four years.

When the possibility of an encore seemed to fade, Howard and his band entered the dark stage. He played an elaborate set consisting of two songs from the 2014 album “I Forget Where We Were,” and the recently released single “Hot Heavy Summer”.

Howard ended with “Murmurations” from “Noonday Dream.” The lyrics, “It’s so peaceful here / No one to fuck it up / I could lay here for hours and hours” bid goodbye to those who stayed until the end.

The show’s setlist. Ben Howard closes out the summer with a chilling performance at the Edgefield in Troutdale, Ore. on Sept. 22, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

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Lovelytheband singer and lead guitarist Mitchie Collins sings to the crowd. Day three of 2018 Bumbershoot closes out the festival weekend on Sept. 2, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Bumbershoot day three was a slow day in comparison to Saturday’s busy frenzy, featuring dreamy performers like SZA, Bahamas and Sasha Sloan.

Lovelytheband drew a noticeably larger crowd to the Fisher Green stage than the afternoon sets of the days before, opening with a few upbeat yet mellow tunes. During “coachella,” lead singer Mitchy Collins said he wrote the song after attending the Indio, California music festival, but changed the words of the chorus to “Bumbershoot” to make the song more fitting for the occasion. Lovelytheband played on, covering club hit “Pony” by Ginuwine and ending the set with their popular alt-radio single, “broken.”  Stay tuned for a Q&A with lovelytheband.

Sasha Sloan was slightly late to her set at the Mural Amphitheatre. She appeared to have issues with her microphone as she began singing her opening song “Here,” before the mic suddenly began working properly. Sloan introduced herself and told the audience that her Sad Girl album prefaced a break-up: “It’s about leaving my ex boyfriend. My whole EP became a roast of this poor guys life.” As the sad pop continued, more and more people settled around the stage where Sloan sang into the late afternoon sun. MORE: Q&A with Sasha Sloan on “sad girl” and collaborating with ODESZA.

Self-described “sad-pop” singer Sasha Sloan sings on the Mural Amphitheater stage. Day three of 2018 Bumbershoot closes out the festival weekend on Sept. 2, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Bahamas, aka Afie Jurvanen, followed Black Pistol Fire at the Mural Amphitheatre wearing an all beige track outfit. Jurvanen remarked that he began the day in Aspen, Colorado after having played at a jazz festival, a rare occasion he said, but was glad to be at Bumbershoot.

What had been the tight cluster of EDM artist Fisher’s performance the day before in the Ex Hall became a steamy and crowded underground dance party featuring London on tha Track. Before even stepping inside the hall to descend down the stairs, a blast of hot, wet air rushed through the door as if carried out by the blaring bass from inside. The floor was thick with glitter shaken off from all the dancing bodies moving through the strobes and rainbow lights. At the end of London on tha Track’s set, confetti blasted from the stage and rained down on the festival-goers.

Confetti explodes from the Ex Hall Stage as DJ London on Da Track drops the last song of his set. Day three of 2018 Bumbershoot closes out the festival weekend on Sept. 2, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

The slow, distorted strumming of SZA’s “Supermodel,” from her 2017 album “Ctrl,” played as she made her entrance to the Main Stage in a ruffled, white crop top and striped Nike running pants. Like Sasha Sloan’s performance earlier in the day, she seemed to have technical difficulties. The mic was quiet and distorted until halfway through the song, when her voice exploded through the stadium loud and clear, triggering a happy response from the crowd.

SZA explained to the festival-goers that she had woken up that Sunday morning feeling sad, but the crowd had made her feel better in no time. This reflected in her body language; she began center-stage and relatively stationary, but as her performance unfolded, SZA exuded confidence. Her long, curly hair billowed behind her, bringing her “Pretty Little Bird” lyrics to mind: “I wanna take all of my hair down and let you lay in it,” her black underwear slightly exposed as the mic receiver shook heavily on her hip with her dancing. Each song that she played was from “Ctrl,” but her live performance delivered heavier R&B vibes through more sustained bass, guitar and drum.

SZA tastefully wove personal experiences and revealed song inspirations throughout her set. Before “Drew Barrymore,” SZA explained that she wrote the song after going to a party that she really didn’t want to go to, and how her attempts to make it better by bringing a lot of weed didn’t work. She then encouraged the crowd to not do anything they don’t want to. Eventually, her banter led the festival-goers to her last song “20 Something.”

SZA was the only headliner to have an encore at the 2018 Bumbershoot music festival. After the lights went down with “20 Something,” an elaborate firework show launched from behind the main stage. SZA then came back out and performed her single she produced with Kendrick Lamar, “All the Stars,” from the Black Panther soundtrack. Her long hair whipped around the corner as she headed off stage for the last time, concluding her performance with a “Goodnight, Seattle!”

SZA performs on the Memorial Stadium Main Stage and was the only headliner of the weekend to perform an encore. Day three of 2018 Bumbershoot closes out the festival weekend on Sept. 2, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

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The whimsy of day one was just a warm up for the fun and games of Bumbershoot day two, featuring performances from J. Cole, T-Pain, Young Thug and others.

The day started off with “Yogashoot,” an open yoga session at the Mural Amphitheatre Stage. Demonstrations of glass blowing, pottery wheel lessons and bandana screen printing unfolded behind the Sub Pop pop-up shop.

The craft fair included glass blowing as well as pottery and screenprinting. Day two of 2018 Bumbershoot fills Seattle Center with color and excitement on Sept. 1, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

AJR played at the Memorial Stadium Main Stage for a notably young crowd. The band seemed to have quit their set early and unexpectedly, with nearly 20 minutes left on the schedule, leaving many confused. Some festival-goers remarked how “unprofessional” it was to have finished so abruptly. As the stadium quickly emptied, AJR re-emerged to perform two more songs on a visually plain and unlit stage, an apparent effort to work with the technical difficulties.

After AJR, Young Thug took the Main Stage 20 minutes later than scheduled, but it wasn’t clear as to whether or not that was related to the technical difficulties that AJR had experienced earlier on. Even still, Young Thug had to stop in the beginning of his performance due to what seemed like stage malfunctions, bringing some confusion to the festival-goers. Past the somewhat rocky beginning, Young Thug hyped up the audience, inspiring dance circles and mosh pits to erupt throughout the crowd.

Young Thug fans fill the stadium despite continuing technical difficulties and drawn out pauses between songs. Day two of 2018 Bumbershoot fills Seattle Center with color and excitement on Sept. 1, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Superorganism performed on the Fisher Green stage in the afternoon. The eight-piece indie rock band consists of members Orono Nuguchi, Harry, Emily, Tucan, Robert Strange, Ruby, B and Soul. The London-based group walked on sporting colorful raincoats and glitter-coated cheekbones. With triangles in hand, the band paced around stage at first and the ringing of the tiny percussion instruments caught the attention of an amused — and confused crowd.

Superorganism lead singer Orono Noguchi sings to the crowd. Day two of 2018 Bumbershoot fills Seattle Center with color and excitement on Sept. 1, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Cherry Glazerr performed an indie-punk set at the Mural Amphitheater, which was decorated with anthropomorphic paper-mache cherry women on each side. Lead singer and guitarist Clementine Creevy thrashed her hair around stage, squinting out into the sun. At the end of the eight song set, Creevy announced where she was headed next. “We’re going to play a few more songs then go smoke a joint that someone gave us in the green room.”

Electropop duo Marian Hill vocalist Samantha Gongol dances to the music. Day two of 2018 Bumbershoot fills Seattle Center with color and excitement on Sept. 1, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Canadian electropop duo Marian Hill played at the Fisher Green Stage just as the day cooled down. Vocalist Samantha Gongol began with the twosome’s popular song “Down,” a sultry hit equipped with slow, textured vocals and booming bass. Gongol danced to the beats created by her musical co-pilot Jeremy Lloyd, her blonde ponytail catching the purple stage lights as it whipped through the air.

T-Pain made it to his performance despite talk of the artist potentially missing it entirely. The rapper was reportedly stopped by airport officials for carrying a firearm at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta. Though when he emerged on stage, he was greeted by an impressive crowd spilling out of the lawn in front of the Fisher Green stage.

EDM artist Fisher had a small but lively crowd in the Exhibition Hall, where much of the EDM artists are performing. The hall descends underground and has the look of an empty “CVS store” where the lights don’t touch, as described by security personnel. Yet, the feeling almost lends itself to an underground rave. Fisher closed with “Crowd Control,” then came to the barrier to greet his fans and sign autographs.

After his set, Fisher came down to greet fans and give his autograph. Day two of 2018 Bumbershoot fills Seattle Center with color and excitement on Sept. 1, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

J. Cole closed out the night at the Main Stage with a personal performance. He opened with “Window Pain (Outro),” and also played favorites like “Power Trip” and “No Role Modelz”. At one point during the show, J. Cole talked about how history repeats itself while the screen behind him portrayed side-by-side images of Hitler and President Trump. Clouds of smoke billowed up from the audience and festival personnel walked up and down the catwalk stretching from the front of the stage to fan the audience and spray water. The night with J. Cole ended rather abruptly, but just as the crowd realized it was over, fireworks launched from behind the main stage, signaling the end of 2018 Bumbershoot day two.

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For the first time visitor at Seattle Center, 2018 Bumbershoot music and arts festival offered a unique introduction to the city under the iconic Space Needle, complete with a giant unicorn, laser dome and fireworks.

Hobo Johnson turns red and his brow furls with emotion during his performance. Day one of 2018 Bumbershoot kicks off Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center on Aug. 31, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Hobo Johnson and the Lovemakers took the Fisher Green stage early in the day. They played an incredibly energetic set featuring songs mainly from their 2017 album, “The Rise of Hobo Johnson.” Hobo Johnson ran around the stage barefoot with his pants rolled up throughout the performance, his face changing color as the emotion rose and fell in his eyes and forehead. He circled back to banter about not knowing how to banter, based on a seemingly imaginary conversation Hobo said he had with Mick Jagger. Notably, he yelled out, “Kelly Clarkson please don’t fucking sue us,” as he jumped into a cover of her popular hit “Since You’ve Been Gone.” They closed with their well known single “Peach Scone”. 

After a performance by Bhad Bhabie, the iconic “Cash me outside” girl from Doctor Phil, on the Memorial Stadium Main Stage, RL Grime brought the heat. Literally. Swarms of people trickled in the small entryways as the DJ’s set sent flames into the air. The vibrations of the bass from his set could be felt shaking the bleachers all throughout the stadium.

Just outside the stadium, the impressive bass faded and the rest of what Bumbershoot day one had to offer continued. A full, permanent food court roared with people rushing in and out of the Armory, the Laser Dome at the Pacific Science Center played music from artists like Daft Punk and Odesza and festival-goers played in the International Fountain waters.

Moses Sumney performed a stunning baroque pop set on the Fisher Green stage as RL Grime played faintly in the distance. The sky had become more overcast at this point, seemingly appropriate for Sumney’s ethereal wails and his comment, “I hope it rains.” At times, it was difficult to tell if Sumney was actually creating many of the sounds with his voice, only to be confirmed by a subtle movement of his lips or jaw and the prominence of his jugular vein. Sumney took a seat on the edge of the stage before slowly hopping down and coming to the barricade to sing closer to his fans before disappearing to the left side. Shortly after, he finished his set and said, “See you guys at Ludacris.”

Moses Sumney performs on the Fisher Green stage. Day one of 2018 Bumbershoot kicks off Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center on Aug. 31, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Canadian rock band Arkells performed on the Mural Amphitheater Stage with an inviting and refreshingly energizing stage presence. Unlike many of the days acts of EDM artists who stayed mostly in one place, lead singer Max Kerman energetically moved about the stage, punching the air and engaging the crowd hands-on. After a technical difficulty causing Kerman’s microphone to cut out, the vocalist swiftly picked up another, continuing the set without missing a beat. Those too involved in dancing along to the band’s alt-rock tunes may not have even noticed. At one point, the band — which already consists of bass, drums, keyboard and three guitars — asked if anyone in the audience knew how to play guitar. A crowd member named Julian gave a cheer and was soon after invited on stage to play along to a song taught to him by Kerman and guitarist Mike DeAngelis on the spot.

Canadian rock band Arkells perform at the Mural Amphitheater. Day one of 2018 Bumbershoot kicks off Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center on Aug. 31, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Lil Wayne took the Main Stage around sunset. As the sun dipped lower, more festival-goers poured through the small entryways into the stadium yet again. Lil Wayne appeared in a big, cheetah print coat with heavy chain necklaces layered over a plain white tee. The pinky fingers wrapped around his mic showed a massive, glimmering ring. Further into the show, he reminded the audience that he’s been doing this for 20 years and that he “isn’t shit without them.” He lit a blunt and dove into his popular hits, notably from his albums Tha Carter III and Tha Carter IV.

The Chainsmokers closed out the night at the Memorial Stadium Main Stage. The electronic music producer duo played live versions of many of their catchy hits like “Closer” and “Roses.” The nearly 90-minute set offered a seamless mix of The Chainsmokers’ electronic dance music, which felt much more intense in the festival setting, including bone-rattling bass and a gratuitous display of pyrotechnics with each drop.

The Chainsmokers’ set involves a vivid display of pyrotechnics. Day one of 2018 Bumbershoot kicks off Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center on Aug. 31, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

While the Chainsmokers played in the background, Ludacris commanded a large audience at the Fisher Green Stage despite being late to his own show. The set started with audio clips of newscasters talking about past Ludacris scandals before he began working the stage in a high energy performance with fan favorites like “What’s Your Fantasy”, “Move Bitch” and “My Chick Bad.” Throughout the night, he asked if anyone out there was an alcoholic like he is, though adding that he could get away with it since he’s a rapper. He also gave a shout out to “all the Asians repping in Seattle” before moving on to more general praises and interactions with the crowd.

Even though Ludacris and The Chainsmokers were brimming in attendance, there were festival-goers that wandered around the grounds of the Seattle Center in the colorful lights cast by the performances, artwork and the Space Needle. In between the shows, people curled up quietly in the grassy areas to watch as Bumbershoot day one came to a close.

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The fountain that hosted fun and games in the day serves a different purpose at night. Projections from different parts of the festival play on the water. Day one of 2018 Bumbershoot kicks off Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center on Aug. 31, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

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People filter in through the front gates of the amphitheater. Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Zion I begins the night in the setting sun. Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Zion I is the first of three openers before Rebelution. Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Hip hop duo Zion I is the opening act of the night. Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

An audience member smiles during Stephen Marley’s performance. Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Common Kings are the second opener of the night with DJ Mackle appearing between sets. Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Common Kings set the stage after the first opener Zion I. Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

In between Common Kings and Stephen Marley, white spot lights illuminate unsuspecting audience members. Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Stephen Marley follows after Common Kings bringing in a mix of his own music as well as some from his father, Bob Marley. Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

One of Stephen Marley’s dreadlocks swings and lands on his guitar, resting there as Marley addresses the Eugene audience. Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Stephen Marley is the final performer to take the stage before Rebelution. Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Stephen Marley playing before Rebelution takes the stage. Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The white lights that had show brightly on the audience between sets shines again, only this time, it’s during Stephen Marley’s performance. Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Many young audiences members could be found getting a boost up on shoulders and arms while some were fast asleep on the grass lawns. Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Rebelution lead singer Eric Rachmany finally takes the stage as the night cools down and darkens. Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Rebelution lead singer Eric Rachmany and the audience nearing the end of the show. Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

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Drag Queens Daphne and Diva of the Glamazons lead the schedule of events. The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Honorable Mayors of Springfield and Eugene, Christine Lundberg and Lucy Vinis, recite a speech together, announcing August 11th the official Pride Day in the two cities. The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The center of the pin spins to indicate the wearer’s preferred pronouns. The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Todd Lawver shows off his rainbow glitter beard for Pride. The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Guests of the Pride Festival leave encouraging notes for the next person. The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Not only were there lots of people, but also lots of dogs celebrating Pride in the park. The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The Farce Family on the main stage at the Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival. The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

A member of the Farce Family performers. The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

A member of the Farce Family performers. The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The scepter of the future Emerald Empire Empress and other regalia behind it sit just beyond the voting booths as people nominate their favorite drag royalty. The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Two pride balloons drift up, up and away from the Walmart vendor stall. The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Two “out-of-towners” sharing an umbrella in the Saturday heat. The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

A little one dances to the music in a rainbow twirler. The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The Pride Festival boasts a large and colorful crowd of friends, families, vendors and performers in Alton Baker Park August 11, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

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Giant, mysterious beings decorated with plant imagery wandered down the paths, dancing to music and even running into trees. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The main entrance of the 49th annual Oregon Country Fair is where tens to thousands attendees from multiple states can immerse themselves in a hippie experience. For most, the Oregon Country Fair is a summer and family tradition. (Austin Willhoft/Emerald)

A young girl periodically stretches her wings in excitement as her friends, hidden in front of her, play a game. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

A man performs difficult feats of strength as his friends play a tune behind him. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

A man plays the didgeridoo in a drum circle as people wander in and out to the sounds. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

A man jumps over a set of seven people chosen randomly from the audience. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Fair attendees quietly watch as a man balances and transfers a soft, polished plastic ball from one hand to the other. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Austin Willhoft/Emerald)

Moving with different fair-goers, the two costumed people in the center and right, stop to flirt in a French accent and tickle. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Throughout the fair, people talked about personal and professional experiences, ranging from politics to spirituality. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Above many of the stalls were hangouts with limited access. On the left, a man aims an air gun at the passersby below. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

A woman dances with her hula hoop in the mist during one of the many performances. The weather was reportedly in the mid-90s. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

A group of fair attendees sport head costumes on a day where the peak temperature reached 94 degrees. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Austin Willhoft/Emerald)

Two people press their palms together before bowing and saying, “Namaste,” after dancing together. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Everywhere you look, people in attendance were making more ways to enjoy more than what was officially planned by embracing the open nature of the fair. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The fair is home to nudity and lavish costumes alike. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Much of the costumes at the fair were whimsical and forest fantasy-driven. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Since the fair opener in 1969, the Oregon Country Fair tradition of no dress code and a diverse array of entertainment has fostered an immersive experience reflective of an hippiesque era in the U.S. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Austin Willhoft/Emerald)

Body paint is a popular way to decorate oneself at the fair, but this couple used it to show off a baby bump. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Open spaces in the fair offer not just a place to rest, but to also entertain. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The craft corner in the fair housed activities like basket weaving and fire starting. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Since the fair opener in 1969, the Oregon Country Fair tradition of no dress code and a diverse array of entertainment has fostered an immersive experience reflective of an hippiesque era in the U.S. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Austin Willhoft/Emerald)

Do you suppose she’s a wildflower?: The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Make yourself at om: The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Close to the entrance is a space for meditation despite heavy traffic parading by. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Mckenna Rayburn stops to try on hats, only to find a small pile where people are told to give and take what they’d like. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The University of Oregon Physics Department booth, Science of Energy, brought small physics demonstrations and interaction. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Maracas shake in rhythm with the bodies dancing in a drum circle. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

People clammered on top of the drum tower to dance to the sounds of a huge drum circle below. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

People dance in the sun and mist during the second day of the fair. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Since the fair opener in 1969, the Oregon Country Fair tradition of no dress code and a diverse array of entertainment has fostered an immersive experience reflective of an hippiesque era in the U.S. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Austin Willhoft/Emerald)

All Star Opera performs at the 49th annual Oregon Country Fair on Saturday July 14th, 2018. (Austin Willhoft/Emerald)

LTD provides a free bus shuttle to and from the fair from Eugene. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’s hippie roots for a weekend. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

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Tents are packed. The stages are likely coming down and soon, week nine of spring term will be in full swing. But that doesn’t mean you can’t relive the last day of this year’s Sasquatch! Music Festival. Softer indie-rock acts like Phoebe Bridgers and Big Thief joined high-energy bands Tune-Yards and Anderson.Paak and the Free Nationals for a busy third day. Read the Emerald’s recap here:

• Phoebe Bridgers appeared on the Yeti Stage earlier than anticipated, leaving time to interact with the crowd and joke around. Her bandmates wore simple white button up t-shirts and black ties while Bridgers wore a thin, shimmery black dress, two simple necklaces and sunglasses in which the crowd could see themselves reflected back. Magenta lights streamed through her blonde hair during the first song, “Smoke Signals,” and eventually turned blue as she went into “Funeral,” both songs from her debut album “Stranger in the Alps.” There appeared to be technical difficulties during the first few songs that drew worried looks from the guitarist toward the sound operator. Despite the issues adding shrill feedback among the otherwise sweet, melancholy sounds, Bridgers continued on, unbothered.
  
  

  Phoebe Bridgers playing “Funeral” from her album “Stranger in the Alps”. A weekend to remember, the Sasquatch! Music Festival wraps up on May 27, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

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  Leo Pellegrino of Too Many Zooz pelvic thrusts his saxophone. A weekend to remember, the Sasquatch! Music Festival wraps up on May 27, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

  Too Many Zooz played the Bigfoot Stage. The self-described “brass-house” band got its start as a busking band in New York City and gained popularity after a video of the group went viral on YouTube. Frontman Leo Pellegrino captivated the Bigfoot audience with his footwork and dance moves, which involved sensually pelvic-thrusting his baritone saxophone.

• Alex Lahey, also on the Yeti Stage, came all the way from Melbourne, Australia, to play songs from her 2017 album “I Love You Like a Brother.” She played in the high, afternoon sun, bouncing in and out of the harsh light and into the shadowy stage as she played guitar and sang. Lahey talked about being far away from home and sharing a photo of the gorge with her mom before her set, expecting her mom to say how proud she was of Lahey only to receive mom-wisdom: don’t forget sunscreen.
• tUnE-yArDs was on the main stage in an oversized, black-and-rainbow striped dress with a white, cord-like scarf. She switched between playing a ukulele and banging a drum pad with gusto for songs from “I Can Feel You Creep into My Private Life”. Switching between several instruments and vocals, she produced a wide array of sound, delivering softer tunes to sway to and then heavy, electronic beats from the experimental indie-pop band.
  

  tUnE-yArDs on the main stage playing “ABC 123”. A weekend to remember, the Sasquatch! Music Festival wraps up on May 27, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

• Noname was as sweet as her voice was smooth. She asked the audience to help her out by singing the “adlibs”, but the audience kept coming in a little too early making Noname laugh. She performed songs off her album “Telefone.”
  

  Rapper Noname appeared on the Bigfoot Stage on day three. A weekend to remember, the Sasquatch! Music Festival wraps up on May 27, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

• While Japanese Breakfast is a Philadelphia band, the lead singer Michelle Zauner is from Eugene, referring to herself as a “Pacific Northwest girl”. Zauner noted that she’s been waiting for this day all year long. She covered “Dreams” by The Cranberries before ending with “Everyone Wants to Love You” from the “Psychopomp” album.
  

  Japanese Breakfast performs on the Yeti Stage. A weekend to remember, the Sasquatch! Music Festival wraps up on May 27, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

• The four-piece band, Big Thief, pulled songs from its sophomore album “Capacity,” released last year, and another one shortly before, “Masterpiece.” Lead singer and guitarist Adrianne Lenker’s hair has grown out significantly since appearing with a shaved head in the music video for “Mythological Beauty.” The crowd swayed slowly with Big Thief playing into the setting sun. Small plumes of smoke and mist rose from the audience under the droning, alt-rock sounds of Lenker’s beautiful heartache. During one of her opening guitar solos, even her bandmates closed their eyes, seemingly lending themselves to the music too.
  

  Adrianne Lenker, lead singer and songwriter of Big Thief, plays into the late afternoon sun. A weekend to remember, the Sasquatch! Music Festival wraps up on May 27, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

• TOKiMONSTA’s Jennifer Lee captivated the audience with her most recent album “Lune Rouge.” The album was created amid her recovery from a life-threatening brain disease called Moyamoya disease that took away her ability to interpret and create music, as well as walking and talking. Despite the challenging health circumstances she has faced, she looked radiant and brought only good vibes to the El Chupacabra stage.
• Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals took to the Bigfoot Stage shortly after EDM artist What So Not started at the El Chupacabra Stage nearby. Many people stayed after TOKiMONSTA to see What So Not. While the DJ drew in additional people to those remaining, it didn’t last long. Within the first few songs of his set, people sought out Anderson.Paak’s voice, leaving What So Not at the El Chupacabra Stage with seemingly half the audience he had minutes before. Anderson.Paak looked out over the crowd, wearing a denim jacket and beanie, with lights twinkling behind him like the night sky and said, “I have a feeling I’m never going to forget this night.”

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This year’s Sasqautch! Music Festival has had a promising start with high energy performances and beautiful weather at the Gorge Amphitheatre. The Memorial Day Weekend festival has been criticized for its measly lineups in recent years, but 2018’s has seemed more robust — featuring soaring indie-rock acts like Japandroids and Alex Lahey to EDM to art-rock veteran and former Talking Heads’ frontman David Byrne.

Here are the Emerald’s highlights from day one of Sasquatch! Music Festival 2018. Check out photos by Sarah Northrop and Dana Sparks below.

• Gang of Youths, an Australian indie rock band, opened on the Yeti Stage in the late afternoon heat with a high energy set drawing from their sophomore album “Go Farther in Lightness.” Lead singer David Le’aupepe lead the crowd through “The Heart is a Muscle” with a fist beating on his chest and intermittent humble thanks.
  
  

  David Le’aupepe, lead singer and guitarist of Gang of Youths. Day one of Sasquatch! Music Festival kicks off on May 25, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

• Wolf Parade came to a passionate close right at the end of their set with the band members clustered closely together, despite being on the massive main Sasquatch Stage.
  

  Wolf Parade gathers together on the Sasquatch! main stage to close their set. Day one of Sasquatch! Music Festival kicks off on May 25, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

• Vince Staples filled the hillside overlooking the Sasquatch Stage with his opening song, “Get the F*ck Off My Dick,” from his 2017 album “Big Fish Theory.” Shortly into his set, he told the crowd to sing along “if they felt comfortable”. The N-word woven in and out of the chorus proved for a silent crowd, which Staples then commented on: “See how quiet you all were?”
  

  Vince Staples opens his set with ‘Get the F*ck off my Dick’. Day one of Sasquatch! Music Festival kicks off on May 25, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

• Lemaitre on El Chupacabra Stage hyped up the crowd with their new release “Rocket Girl”. This performance drew in costumed-folk and gave off the air of a rave.
  

  Norwegian indie electronic duo Lemaitre excites the crowd at the El Chupacabra stage. Day one of Sasquatch! Music Festival kicks off on May 25, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

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  Seattle-based female rockers Thunderpussy take the El Chupacabra stage. Day one of Sasquatch! Music Festival kicks off on May 25, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

  Thunderpussy, a four-piece femme-fatale rock band, came out in retro, rainbow-colored sequined costumes. The group is from the Seattle area and at Sasquatch! in support of their newly released self-titled album.

• Former Talking Heads’ frontman David Byrne took to the Sasquatch Stage barefoot with a bead-like curtain falling like rain around him as the sun set in the gorge. He and his band all wore simple gray suits — musicians’ eyeshadow and the colored stage lights filtering through Byrne’s white hair were the only colors. Byrne performed “Who”, a song that he wrote with St. Vincent in 2012. He also took advantage of his platform on the main stage to announce Head Count’s presence at the festival and talked about the power of turning out to local elections. He said it’s a way to more effectively evoke change rather than waiting for “the fools at the top.” In addition to a few covers and his newer music, he played Talking Heads classics like ‘This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)” and “Burning Down the House.” Byrne closed with “Hell You Talmbout,” a protest song written by Janelle Monae in 2015, but amended it with more names of Black people lost to police brutality.
  

  David Byrne looks out from the Sasquatch! main stage during a cover of Janelle Monae’s 2015 ‘Hell You Talmbout’. Day one of Sasquatch! Music Festival kicks off on May 25, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

• Walking down to the Sasquatch Stage toward Bon Iver felt as if the festival was ending. But upon arriving, concertgoers packed around the main stage as Justin Vernon dove into “22, A Million,” the band’s third album released in 2016. Even the audience’s dancing and light shows slowed their tempos to match the slow, moody vocals. Vernon stopped to talk about what a blessing this place, the gorge, is and what a blessing music and all of the musicians here are. The chaos of Sasquatch! Music Festival day one settled on the hillside for Bon Iver.
  

  Day one of Sasquatch! Music Festival kicks off on May 25, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

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As Alice Cooper told the Emerald in a recent interview, it may be impossible to shock audiences today, but that hasn’t prevented the godfather of shock rock from touring with a plethora of deadly props, gimmicks and hit songs. During the show, Cooper was decapitated by guillotine, put to death by electric chair and Frankenstein even stopped by to sing a verse or two.

Graduation ceremonies officially kicked off on Saturday night as Cooper led the crowd in a singalong version of “School’s Out” with an interlude of Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick In The Wall.”

Check out the Emerald’s photos from the the July 17 concert below:

Alice Cooper opens his performance with a wall of sparks behind him at the Cuthbert Amphitheater in Eugene, Ore., June 17, 2017. (Dana Sparks/Daily Emerald)

Chuck Garric, bassist, Alice Cooper and Tommy Henricksen, guitarist, stand center stage at the Cuthbert Amphitheater in Eugene, Ore., on June 17, 2017. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Nita Strauss, guitarist for Alice Cooper, whips her hair during a concert at the Cuthbert Amphitheater in Eugene, Ore., on June 17, 2017. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Alice Cooper strikes a grisly pose during his performance at the Cuthbert Amphitheater in Eugene, Ore., on June 17, 2017. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Alice Cooper opens his performance at the Cuthbert Amphitheater in Eugene, Ore., on June 17, 2017 with a wall of sparks behind him. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Ryan Roxie, left, and Nita Strauss solo during Alice Cooper’s performance at the Cuthbert Amphitheater in Eugene, Ore., on June 17, 2017. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Alice Cooper with his iconic boa constrictor wrapped around him at the Cuthbert Amphitheater in Eugene, Ore., on June 17, 2017. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Guitarist Nita Strauss solos during Alice Cooper’s concert at the Cuthbert Amphitheater in Eugene, Ore., on June 17, 2017. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Alice Cooper, back to the crowd, dons a leather vest that says “No More Mr. Nice Guy” at the Cuthbert Amphitheater in Eugene, Ore., on June 17, 2017. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Alice Cooper stares down the audience during his performance at the Cuthbert Amphitheater in Eugene, Ore., on June 17, 2017. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

Alice Cooper stands wrapped in a black cloak during his performance at the Cuthbert Amphitheater in Eugene, Ore., on June 17, 2017. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

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