One of Seattle University’s biggest events is on its way and after much anticipation; SEAC (Student Events and Activities Council) released this year’s Quadstock 2014 lineup.
Quadstock is an all-day music festival that SU has held annually, hosting big names such as Macklemore and Ivan & Alyosha in the past. This year in particular is a special milestone because it is Quadstock’s 25th anniversary. SEAC launched this year’s lineup on Monday, April 21st, and it looks like it will not disappoint! To prepare you for Quadstock, we have prepared a list of the lineup along with some information on these great artists and songs to jam to before you see them live.
1) COHO
COHO is a local indie alternative-folk band, they has a very loyal following here at Seattle University. This band is composed of Christopher Schaberg (vocals/guitar), Shane Haworth (vocals/guitar), Bradley Haworth (vocals/piano), Laura Germano (vocals/banjo), Zach Myers (vocals/bass), and Danny Giroux (percussion). They describe themselves as “a collective of six far-flung multi-instrumentalist focused on creating the most emotionally expressive music possible.” As the winners of this years Battle of the Bands, COHO has gained a respectful spot on Quadstock’s lineup.
COHO – Open (Rhye cover)
Recommended Jams:
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cohomusic) Music (http://coho.bandcamp.com/)
2) Shelton Harris and Tyler Dopps
Shelton Harris (rapper) and Tyler Dopps (producer) are a musical duo with a distinct sound, which comes from incorporating different elements of music into their style of hip-hop. Shelton Harris went on tour with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis and is featured in their Same Love music video. He has also toured with many artists including Hoodie Allen and G-Eazy. In an interview with We Out Here Magazine, he said, “Every song I make is just 100% me being me, and I hope that’s something people can relate to.” He is now collaborating with Tyler Dopps, and Harris says that without Dopps’ talent, he would not be where is his right now.
Shelton Harris & Tyler Dopps – Crossroads
Recommended Jams:
“Can’t Hold Us (Macklemore and Ryan Lewis cover)”
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SheltonHarrisMusic) • Music (http://sheltonraps.bandcamp.com/)
3) Sea Wolf
Alex Brown Church is a singer/songwriter from Los Angeles, California who goes by the name Sea Wolf. As an indie folk/rock musician, his sound is similar to those of Iron & Wine and The Head And The Heart. In 2013, the album, Old World Romance ranked 9th on the Billboard Top Heatseekers Chart.
Sea Wolf – Old Friend
Recommended Jams:
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/seawolf) Music (https://soundcloud.com/seawolf)
4) Best Coast
The headliner for Quadstock will be the one and only Best Coast! Together, Bethany Cosentino (vocals/guitar) and Bobb Bruno (multi-instrumentalist) are an indie pop/rock duo from Los Angeles, California. In 2012, their album, The Only Place, ranked 24 on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart.
Best Coast – I Don’t Know How
Recommended Jams:
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bestcoast) • Music (http://www.bestcoast.us/media)
We are very excited about this year’s lineup and we hope you are, too! Tickets for Quadstock are on sale at the CAC for $20. Quadstock will be on May 17th.