Gabe’s Picks – February 24th

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Here at the bus we like to pride ourselves as matchmakers between the worlds of politics and popular culture.  This weeks “Gabe’s Picks” highlights two Parliament: Green Edition performers who have collaborated on a new song.  We’re not saying that this song came into being because of us, but it most definitely did.  Kung Foo Grip and Brothers From Another have collaborated on “Kids In The Mall,” and I’m proud to say that the song bumps. The beats got a mid-90’s West Coast feel and Fish, Greg Cypher, Goonstar and Breez all kill the track.  Download “Kids In The Mall”.

Parliament. Wow. Parliament.

Holy crap. Parliament was epic last night. E. P. I. C. We think that’s how you spell it at least… A huge gigantic massive thanks to everyone involved in making the magic happen – whether you performed on stage, volunteered, recorded video testimony, ate cupcakes, or simply came through and enjoyed the music – thank you! None of what the Bus does is possible without you!

A special thanks to Nicole Fallat from Washington Conservation Voters and Susannah Zeveloff from Cascade Bicycle Club for repping the environmental community and getting all the attendees up to speed on the Environmental Priorites Coalition bills that are winding their way through Olympia! Nicole rocked the stage, and we appreciate it!

And finally, huge, unbelievably massive, giant and in every other way superlative thanks and admiration to the folks who actually made the day happen: the Bus’s hard-hitting squad of interns. Sonny, Gabe, Kaya, Addis and Cedar decided how the event was going to be run, who should be there, and how it was all going to come together. Needless to say they did an amazing job, and we are over the top proud of them. YOU GUYS RULE.

And now, without further ado – the pictures you’ve all been waiting for! Parliament 3 – coming soon!

10th & Commerce on their sound check grizzly

The stage awaits.

Table o' swag

Brothers from Another bring the ruckus

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