Outkast Generates The Buzz For Jam-Packed 2014 Sasquatch Music Festival

The annual Sasquatch Music Festival kicks off on Friday at the Gorge Amphitheater, and there is plenty to get excited about this year. With more than 100 artists across five stages in three days, there is a little something for everyone.

The act buzziest this year, sits right on top of the bill with the newly re- formed Atlanta rap duo Outkast. Big Boi and Andre 3000 were two of the most ubiquitous figures in the music business following the release of his double Speakerboxxx / The Love Below 2003 registration monster. Three years later, it was over.




Andre 3000 of Outkast hits in Counterpoint 2014 in Rome, Georgia The newly reunited duo will perform at the Sasquatch Music Festival this weekend.

Well, the hiatus is over, and Outkast is back. When you take the stage Friday night, will be the fifth time since officially re- formed.

The rest of that first day is stacked with eclectic bands and artists from a wide range of genres, but hip -hop is where it's at. It begins with the first performance at the Bigfoot Stage for Seattle stalwart’s local physics, and offering rap acts throughout the day is so impressive with Raz Simone, De La Soul and rapper Chance all grooving.

Saturday brings a list of indie and rock acts, bringing the day headliners The National his third appearance at the festival. And take note: Earlier in the day, Neko Case Sasquatch appearance extended his record eight festivals. Other acts should not - miss Saturday include alt -rockers the Violent Femmes and Band of Skulls, rappers MIA and the owner of Sol Seattle Animal Collective and Panda Bear and founder of rock duo Hobosexual.

The last day of the festival could be their most diverse. Starting at the top, there is gut -busting rock courtesy of Queens Band Josh Homme of the Stone Age. From thence His forefront Kid Cudi rap, cool indie -pop and Tuneyards Haim, and some great events Legacy as 60 re - discovered folk -rock artist Rodriguez and Hüsker Dü frontman Bob Mould.

Earlier this year, Sasquatch tried to add a second festival weekend Fourth of July, but abandoned the plan when fans did not respond. While the second weekend could not have cast a little shadow over the festivities this weekend, the lineup of talent has the potential to become one of the best festivals yet.

And time seems to be cooperative, with highs in the 70s and little rain in the forecast.