Backed by swaying chains of light that were only made to look more grandeur by the high winds that accosted Sasquatch! Music Festival throughout Sunday, Purity Ring captivated the Bigfoot stage from start to finish. Generating the largest crowd (at Bigfoot) of the weekend, the duo did not disappoint, complimenting their outstanding lights with equally compelling music. The group gave fans an insight into the mindset of their genre bending music with their dazzling lights and props, as Megan James weaved through chains of light, Corin Roddick plucked away on lighted crystal midi pads. It was a surreal experience to say the least, and as the lights drifted and rose with James’ swaying melodies, Corin’s beats could be felt as well as heard. The group did well to re-mix songs that usually housed guest rappers, instead of just playing the verses, they put new bass heavy twists on the songs offering a unique live experience. It takes a lot to compete with the draw of a Cure set, but Purity Ring proved throughout the night they were more than worthy of demanding your Sunday night.
The Cure celebrate their fortieth anniversary this year. Let that soak in for a second. Then consider that the English quintet are playing three-plus hour sets with multiple encores night after night. Needless to say, Robert Smith and the current Cure lineup are doing right their legacy night after…
"It's on, baby!" Those three words signaled the end of the day's nine-hour freeze on main stage acts due to heavy winds, but as the sun set, Alabama Shakes brought back music to the Gorge Amphitheatre for Sasquatch! Music Festival, and to say there was palpable relief both on stage and in the audie…
