The Budos Band Brings the Fire to Bumbershoot’s Groove
Heads up, Seattle — prepare for heat. On Saturday, August 30, the powerhouse instrumental soul-funk crew The Budos Band brings their heavy-hitting horns and cinematic stomp to Bumbershoot 2025 at Seattle Center. If you’ve never caught them live, think: 70s crime-film soundtrack meets Afrobeat grit meets deep, dirty funk.
Why This Matters
The Budos Band aren’t just playing music — they’re summoning something primal. All instrumental, no vocals, just groove and grit. Their 2023 release Frontier’s Edge kept the buzz alive, proving these Staten Island soul sorcerers haven’t lost a step.
You’ll feel every note in your ribs.
What to Expect
A horn section that could melt steel
Psych-funk rhythms that roll in like thunder
A live show that doesn’t need a frontman — because the sound leads
Get in the Mood
Stream The Budos Band on Spotify
Dive into their albums on Bandcamp
Catch videos and updates at their official website
Where to Catch Them
Seattle – Bumbershoot 2025 at Seattle Center on August 30
Portland – Revolution Hall on August 28
Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom on August 29
This run through the Pacific Northwest is a soul train you don’t want to miss. Whether you catch them outdoors at Bumbershoot or inside Revolution Hall’s wood-and-brick soul chamber, you're in for a show that will leave smoke on the stage.
