Texas native Kelly Clarkson is among the most successful “American Idol” winners. And, of course, she was the first, taking the prize in 2002. Despite…
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Dave Grohl, who became a member of rock’s royalty as the drummer for Nirvana, brings his latest band — Them Crooked Vultures — to Seattle…
Read Full ArticleSinger Bobby Long rides the ‘Twilight’ wave to fame
Since nearly everything associated with the blockbuster vampire movie “Twilight” is insanely popular, British singer-songwriter Bobby Long is getting a rock-star welcome in the U.S.…
Read Full ArticleKISS concert lights up KeyArena
Seattle rock photographer “Iron Mike” Savoia, an event photographer for KISW 99.9 FM, captured these photos of the KISS concert Sunday night (Nov. 15) at…
Read Full ArticleQueensryche’s Geoff Tate goes “Insania” with new white wine
Queensryche frontman Geoff Tate is launching another wine on his “Insania” label, a collaboration with Walla Walla’s Three Rivers Winery. Tate will roll out the…
Read Full ArticleMOVIE REVIEW: ‘Pirate Radio’ awash in frat-boy humor
“Pirate Radio” is a lightweight comedy about a boatload of radio renegades broadcasting offshore in the North Sea of England in the mid-’60s — from…
Read Full ArticleKenny G plays homecoming show Tuesday; is he suddenly hip?
Saxophonist Kenny G, who performs a concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 17) at the Paramount Theatre, has endured a lot of abuse from music…
Read Full ArticleRick Estrin & the Nightcats get ‘Twisted’
Is Seattle’s gloomy weather getting you down? Kick your autumn blues with Rick Estrin & the Nightcats. Estrin, a formidable blues harpist Muddy Waters once…
Read Full ArticleSoul survivor Steve Cropper grooves to his Founders Award
All four Beatles once bowed from the waist in the presence of the man honored Thursday night with a Founders Award at the Experience Music…
Read Full ArticleMudhoney plays ‘Grunge’ release party
What better way to celebrate the release of Michael Lavine’s new book, “Grunge,” than with a show by seminal grunge band Mudhoney? The Seattle band…
Read Full ArticleCD REVIEW: J. Tillman’s ‘Year in the Kingdom’
Though he joined Seattle’s celebrated Fleet Foxes only last year as drummer and vocalist, singer-songwriter J. (Josh) Tillman has had a prolific solo career. He…
Read Full ArticleKISS ‘Alive 35’ tour hits Seattle Sunday
The KISS “Alive 35” tour rolls into Seattle for a show at 7:30 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 15) at KeyArena. For ticket information, following this link.…
Read Full ArticleUPDATE: War Room closing; fire sprinkler law among factors
The state’s law requiring nightclubs to install expensive fire-suppression systems is a factor in the demise of hip Capitol Hill nightclub The War Room, which…
Read Full ArticleTradition-bending Po’Girl cycles its rootsy music through Seattle
BY MIKEL TOOMBS The members of Po’Girl might like to bike to their two Seattle shows, Thursday (Nov. 12) at the Crocodile Cafe and Friday…
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