By GENE STOUT Though John Fogerty grew up in El Cerrito, Calif., his music has always had a Southern flair. His early success with Creedence Clearwater Revival left many listeners…
Read Full ArticleKeyArena renovation could include Pearl Jam partnership and residency
The group working on a KeyArena renovation is considering a partnership with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Pearl Jam, possibly allowing the Seattle band an…
Read Full ArticleNorthwest violinist Geoffrey Castle celebrates the season with spirited ‘Noel’
By GENE STOUT During the holidays, while I was growing up, my mom used to pull out her timeworn LP of Bach and Handel favorites…
Read Full ArticlePatsy Cline Museum to Open in Nashville
Bill Miller, founder of the Johnny Cash Museum, and his wife, Shannon, have announced plans to open a museum honoring the country legend Patsy Cline,…
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By GENE STOUT The news of David Bowie’s death brought an outpouring of reminiscences from fellow artists, fans and music writers. Below is the complete…
Read Full ArticleKEXP receives hefty 4Culture grant
Congratulations to Friends of KEXP, which has received an award of $1 million for a new facility at Seattle Center, thanks to King County and…
Read Full ArticleLegendary Seattle radio DJ Marco Collins hosts a MusicCares benefit
By GENE STOUT Seattle DJ Marco Collins, who was the subject of the SIFF film “The Glamour and the Squalor,” is putting his energy and…
Read Full Article18-year-old L.A. singer-songwriter Soren Bryce brings her EP tour to Seattle
Currently on a short West Coast tour in support of her new EP, 18-year-old Los Angeles singer-songwriter Soren Bryce performs Wednesday at The Crocodile in…
Read Full ArticleDuran Duran, Chic offer a blue-ribbon concert at the Washington State Fair
By GENE STOUT If ’80s New Wave band Duran Duran had any misgivings about adding a state fair date to their current tour, they must…
Read Full Article‘I’m Glad I’m Not Me’: Born Cages performs its new album at Barboza
By GENE STOUT Born Cages whips up a potent brew of EDM and 1980s-style synth rock on its debut full-length album, “I’m Glad I’m Not…
Read Full ArticleLynn Anderson RIP: ’95 interview revealed down-to-earth country star
By GENE STOUT Lynn Anderson, who died Thursday, July 30, in Nashville, was a down-to-earth country star with a great sense of humor and many…
Read Full ArticleChris Cornell announces solo album and tour for ‘Higher Truth’
Grammy Award-winning, Golden Globe-nominated singer songwriter Chris Cornell of Soundgarden fame has announced plans to release a new solo studio album, “Higher Truth.” Due Sept.…
Read Full ArticleSea-Tac Airport and EMP Museum unveil Pearl Jam poster exhibit
As part of the Experience the City of Music program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the Port of Seattle, EMP Museum, Pearl Jam, and poster artists…
Read Full ArticleFormer Pipettes singer Gwenno Saunders debuts ‘political concept album’
By MIKEL TOOMBS Gwenno Saunders, once lead singer of British girl-band Pipettes (the delightful if slight 2007 “We Are the Pipettes”), soon will be debuting…
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