Nothing tops off summer in Seattle quite like the Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival, which is held once a year (this time from Sept. 3 to Sept. 5) at the Seattle Center: it’s the ultimate musical smörgåsbord, feeding an array of artists to desperately hungry eyes and ears.

From dancing hippies and George Washington impersonators to break dancing monkeys—Bumbershoot had it all. Ultimately, though, we went to see the awesome lineup of artists put on an amazing show. Our appetites were sated, especially by two Dunlop artists on the bill.

Crybaby master Dennis Coffey, famous for his studio work on countless soul and R&B classics, wah’d the crowd into a body-swaying frenzy with his soulful licks and upbeat rhythms.

Dunlop Strings artist the Reverend Horton Heat got the stage cooking with his smokin’ fast guitar licks as the crowd boogied and jived to the Reverend’s deft blending of rockabilly and punk.

The Experience Music Project Museum, also located at the Seattle Center, featured exclusive Tortex picks provided by Dunlop.

The EMP Museum “is dedicated to the exploration of creativity and innovation in popular music. By blending interpretative, interactive exhibitions with cutting-edge technology, EMP captures and reflects the essence of rock ‘n’ roll, its roots in jazz, soul, gospel, country and the blues, as well as rock’s influence on hip-hop, punk and other recent genres. Visitors can view rare artifacts and memorabilia and experience the creative process by listening to musicians tell their own stories.”

Dunlop is proud to sponsor the EMP Museum’s Sound Lab, an interactive exploration of rock ‘n’ roll.

Submitted by Guest Contributor Liana Hirosaki