Bumbershoot is war, son. Protect ya neck. Three days, 19 stages,
more than 200 performers—one supreme festival. It’s a puzzle of
divine mathematics, a chessboard of cosmic proportions. To master the
game, you need knowledge and wisdom. You need strategy and skill. You
need a guide.

The pullout you hold in your hands is a complete biography and total
philosophy of the 2007 Bumbershoot Festival. Every important aspect of
the festival is touched on here, including profiles of performers, an
exhaustive schedule with recommended events, and funnel cake—but
to the true student, this guide is only a doorway to a fuller
understanding. Sample the knowledge, wisdom, and understanding—or
read the guide straight through. This is a path, not the
destination.

Do not overlook The Stranger‘s online Bumbershoot guide
(www.thestranger.com/bumbershoot),
where you’ll find constantly updated information and customizable
schedules.

For those who seek, Bumbershoot 2007 awaits. Let the saga begin.

The RZA is a member of the Wu-Tang Clan.