Get shaken all night long! AC DC rocks the Palace of Auburn Hills this Thurs. Call (248)377-0100 for more info. Hell no, rock ain't dead. michigandaily.com/Arts ARTS MONDAY, JuLY 31, 2000 Bumpus goes worldwide for Digital Club Festiva By Amber Maheson 1hey came top-) at the Blind i(,d but their concert wjas sorldw ide. It was- n't your average HBO special, hosvrser. Chicago-based funk band Bumpus came in conjunction with the digital club festival, and performed for a carn- era as well as a crowd. Their show, along with those of over 200 eclectic ac mae nna cr- i v sem-liv vr teal party. The digital club netsvork (ssdi- talclubnetss'orh.Com) beestt its festival six years ago, and the time appears to i, te beet slell spent. The sit' islf has a svelcoming feel; the bands and renues speak for themselves in an environment that is simple and easy to navigate. The 2000 festival, which ran from July 22nd to the 25th, offered live shows almost around the clock, along with recast shows and a library of concerts avail- able for viewing at any time. The shows, bands, and clubs were profiled on a calendar within the site, and also through their own icon at the site's home page. By including everything - from the history of a club hosting the festival, to the food requests of a partic- ipating band, the festival's producers explored a new way of interacting with music fans. Bumpus began the night playing to a small crowd on Saturday, July 22nd. An hour later, their music had the dance floor of the Blind Pig packed. As the single female in a group of six, Rachael Yamagata's presence on stage was hyp- notic.The contrast between her sultry soice and the quick rhymes of fellow singers Brent Puls and James Johnston created an atmosphere ripe with creativ- itv. The music went in unexpected directions, while always maintaining a distinctively funky sound. Bumpus is Bumpus in action. For more info about the band, check out www.bumpusweb.com. capable of sinking low, into saxophones and heavy bass lines, and then coming back up in a deliberate frenzy of sound. Part of that flexibility lies in their capacity for moving in and out of the spotlight. Puls played alto sax as well as the flute, and in between found time to rap. Johnston handled much of the singing as well as playing guitar and piano. Rob Polacheck displayed a strong performance, both on guitar and on tenor sax alongside Puls. Combined with a solid beat by drummer David Presser and the talents of bassist Travis Chandler, Bumpus was a united force in an effort to get people on their feet. Songs like Bump Crew highlighted an upb'at sound that was a constant throughout the set. In their new song Stethoscope, Chandler and Polacheck showed the guitar handiwork of pros. Each song seemed to play host to a dif- ferent members talents. The end result was a sexy, complex 'yet smooth mix- ture of soul, hip-hop and funk. Bumpus is definitely worth checking out. Their passion for the music they produce is clearly evident, and their energy is infectious. Bumpus will be back in the area August 18 at The Fifth Avenue Ballroom in Royal Oak. Their self-titled first albtum is in stores, and a second should be available later this fall. The festival celebrated unity between all genres of artists, creating an atmos- phere intriguing for hesitant fans as well as hard-core concertgoers. But s 'Iile fiast-timners to the digital music scene ma has' enjoyed the multitude of concerts available at the click of a mouse, and regulars were probably impressed with the sound quality and background information, one thing was lacking. Upon clicking to a con- eert in progress, the video quality turned out to be blurred and slow at best. The sound was stellar, but 0 images left some things up to the imagination. The clothes the band members were wearing, for instance. And what their faces looked like. Despite these inconveniences, the digital club network deserves a second look. It's trying something few people have ever tried before, and doing it bet- ter than most of them. While the festi- val is over, the site still has tons of co certs ready and waiting for brave view- ers. A few computer plug-ins are required to experience the full effects of the show, but the den has accounted for that too, with links to RealPlayer (www.real.com/player) and Flash 4 (sde.shockwave.con'shockwave). After that, the only thing between you and the music you love is a computer screen. Which, of course, is better than being separated from it by the guy in the r ahead of you with the big head. agic Bag The fine and funky Rachel Yamagata. Jazz guitarist to bring innovative style to M By Cristia Hoard and musicality in equal measure. 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