Sound OFF! at the EMP. Artist highlight: Pan Pan

Tomorrow, Saturday February 20th features the second semi-final round of the EMP Sound Off! This battle of the bands features three rounds of competition between bands whose members all must be 21 years old or younger. I'm stoked about tomorrow's lineup featuring, Hooves and Beak, The Cat from Hue, A Cozy Kitchen, and Pan Pan.

I like all of the bands, but i'm most excited to see Pan Pan perform. Pan Pan is Sarah Jerns. She's a primarily solo act who pounds the piano and blows out the trumpet while doing some electronic experimenting. She's like a high school jazz/cabaret band with way more electricity and holiday twinkle lights. Her demo is full of calculated, errie piano compositions and gives off a nights in Spain type vibe.

Looks like Pan Pan's had a good year:

In 2009 Pan Pan made a big impact in the local scene, releasing two limited run
albums “Live At The Underground Coffeehouse in April on Avocado Family Records
and “New Arms” in October (self released locally, Ditto/Sound Patrol Records
Digitally). They also played an eclectic mix of shows including support slots
for Canadian Folk-Rock band Rock Plaza Central and the electro-acoustic duo The
Books as well as headlining stages at both the Bellingham Electronic Arts
Festival (B.E.A.F 09) and Ladyfest Bellingham 2009.

This bio taken from her label's website

Pan Pan - Sarah resides up north in the Bellingham, WA. area and will be performing live with a band at the EMP as one of the four contestants battling for Sound Off! winner who'll recieve at slot on the Bumbershoot 2010 lineup. Definitely someone to watch.

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