Jun 4, 2011 9:00 AM

Gallery: Photos From Sasquatch 2011: Great Bands, Amazing Venue

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foo fighters
*Dave Grohl rips it up, and the Foo Fighters leave fans reeling and excited about the rest of the weekend after finishing a forceful Friday set on the main stage.*
02
matt & kim 3
*Matt & Kim take the Bigfoot stage by storm Saturday, providing one of the most energetic and entertaining shows of the entire festival.*

03
Bright Eyes
*During a short Saturday set, Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst acts stranger than usual, spouting political rants and sporting a washable California tattoo on his face. He also kissed a member of the crowd after the band's last song.*
04
Death from Above 1979
*Punk/dance noise masters Sebastien Grainger belts out frenzied and powerful vocals in Death From Above 1979.*

05
Girls in Costumes
*Hannah Martinson and Lauren Young Smith dress up as pink robots Sunday in honor of the Flaming Lips.*
06
Jenny and Johnny 2
*Indie couple Jenny Lewis and Jonathan Rice tear through bittersweet love songs off of their album* I'm Having Fun Now *Saturday at the Bigfoot stage.*

07
City & Colour 2
*City & Colour play a short and sweet set at the Bigfoot stage Sunday, performing old favorites as well as new tracks off latest album,* Little Hell.
08
Deerhunter
*Deerhunter was the last band to take to the Bigfoot Stage as lightning and storm clouds rolled in Monday night, threatening to close down the festival early.*

09
Flogging Molly
*The Celtic punk vets in Flogging Molly give the security guards a run for their money, driving the crowd crazy at the main stage with their rowdy, pub-brawling style. Or maybe it's the accordion.*
10
wayne coyne
*Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips gets ready to sign autographs backstage after his band's performance of* The Soft Bulletin *Sunday night.*

11
sharon jones and the dap kings
*Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings spin soulful stories of multicultural dancing and bringing home men that your parents may not approve of, captivating an energetic crowd Monday afternoon.*
12
Death Cab for Cutie
*After opening with "I Will Possess Your Heart," Death Cab for Cutie played old and new favorites Sunday like "Cathedral" and "You Are a Tourist" as they ended another beautiful day at the main stage of the gorge.*

13
Local Natives
*Indie newcomers Local Natives play the main stage Saturday afternoon to hundreds of fans, reminiscing about their much smaller show at Sasquatch only a year before.*
14
GIVERS
*Givers open the last day of the festival at the Bigfoot stage, energizing the crowd with an upbeat, afro-pop sound.*

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