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Posted on September 30, 2009 By: genestout

A sign of the times for Paramount Theatre

Beginning Oct. 6, the venerable Paramount Theatre will shed its iconic blue and gold, nearly 80-year-old sign for a new, energy-efficient replica. The photo above…

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Posted on September 25, 2009September 25, 2009 By: genestout

CONCERT REVIEW: Alice in Chains at the Moore Theatre

On a busy week of homecoming shows by big Seattle bands — Pearl Jam, Heart and Alice in Chains — it was Alice that had…

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Posted on September 24, 2009 By: genestout

CONCERT REVIEW: Heart at the Puyallup Fair

For tireless troupers Ann and Nancy Wilson, the Puyallup Fair was close enough to call home. The Wilsons, of Seattle-based rock band Heart, have been…

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Posted on September 22, 2009September 23, 2009 By: genestout

CONCERT REVIEW: Pearl Jam and Ben Harper and Relentless7 at KeyArena

Though Pearl Jam can now call itself an indie band after releasing a new album on its own label, the Seattle group is still playing…

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Posted on September 21, 2009 By: genestout

PREVIEW: Dead Confederate and Meat Puppets at Chop Suey

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a guest post by music writer Mikel Toombs: It’s not hard to spot the Northwest Connection here: Meat Puppets and…

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Posted on September 16, 2009 By: genestout

Rolling Stone reviews Pearl Jam’s ‘Backspacer’; tour opens Monday

Rolling Stone has posted one of the first national reviews of Pearl Jam’s ninth studio album, “Backspacer,” due Sunday from the band’s own MonkeyWrench Records.…

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Posted on September 15, 2009September 15, 2009 By: genestout

Miley Cyrus tour is bound for Tacoma

Miley Cyrus opened her current tour with a dazzling show Monday night at Portland’s Rose Garden. Here’s a review from On Portland. The Cyrus tour,…

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Posted on September 15, 2009September 15, 2009 By: genestout

Back to the ’50s with Sha Na Na

It’s time to dust off the poodle skirt and rock around the clock. Seattle Symphony kicks off its 2009-2010 Pops Season with a “back to…

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Posted on September 12, 2009 By: genestout

REVIEW: Jason Aldean at the Puyallup Fair

After two-and-a-half hours of PRCA rodeo competition, country star Jason Aldean opened the Puyallup Fair with a brawny, boisterous concert that was big on hits…

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Posted on September 9, 2009September 9, 2009 By: genestout

REVIEW: ‘Sweet Dreams’ of Patsy Cline

What began last winter as a heartfelt tribute to country icon Patsy Cline has grown into something that could one day play the Paramount Theatre.…

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Posted on September 8, 2009September 8, 2009 By: genestout

PREVIEW: Tractor man Jason Aldean kicks off Puyallup Fair

Even if you don’t usually listen to country radio, you’ve probably heard such Jason Aldean hits as “She’s Country,” “Hicktown,” “Why” and the current “Big…

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Posted on September 8, 2009 By: genestout

‘Sweet Dreams’: the music of Patsy Cline returns

“Sweet Dreams,” the amazing Patsy Cline tribute that made its debut last March, returns on what would have been Cline’s 77th birthday. At 7 and…

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Posted on September 8, 2009 By: genestout

Bumbershoot is a wrap: the photographic evidence

The 2009 Bumbershoot festival came to a close with the last wailing guitar riffs from Modest Mouse Monday night at the Bumbershoot Mainstage. It may…

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Posted on September 7, 2009September 8, 2009 By: genestout

REVIEW: Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal at Chateau Ste. Michelle

Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal gave ’em something to talk about Sunday night at Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville. The two blues veterans, who this…

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