Seattle photographer “Iron” Mike Savoia shot this gallery of photos from a concert by hard-rock guitarist and singer Ted Nugent Aug. 24 at the Clearwater…
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The title of Pink Martini’s current album, “Splendor in the Grass,” is the perfect phrase to describe the first of two recent shows at Chateau…
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Lady Gaga has come a long, long way since her first performance at the Tacoma Dome in 2008 as opening act for New Kids on…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Lady Gaga makes triumphant return to Tacoma Dome
Lady Gaga has come a long, long way since her first performance at the Tacoma Dome in 2008 as opening act for New Kids on…
Read Full ArticleSeattle artist Jesse Higman finds the ‘grille’ of his dreams in new Heart CD
Seattle artist Jesse Higman, recipient of a 2009 Mayor’s Arts Award, has designed the album cover for Heart’s new disc, “Red Velvet Car.” The band’s…
Read Full ArticleDoe Bay Fest brings indie-music crowds to idyllic Orcas Island resort
It was definitely a case of “three’s a charm” for the third annual Doe Bay Fest on Orcas Island. The mini music festival drew enthusiatic…
Read Full ArticleLayne Staley Tribute draws My Sister’s Machine, Shawn Smith and others
The 2010 Layne Staley Tribute and Benefit Concert features reunited Seattle grunge band My Sister’s Machine, as well as Shawn Smith (with All Hail the…
Read Full ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Rush brings its ‘Time Machine’ to White River Amphitheatre
Canadian band Rush brought its classic hard-rock sound to the White River Amphitheatre Saturday (Aug. 7) for a two-part performance plus encore. The band’s “Time…
Read Full ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: The Scorpions bid fans adieu at Clark County Amphitheater
As part of its “Get Your Sting and Blackout” farewell tour, powerhouse German rock band The Scorpions performed Saturday (Aug. 7) at the Sleep Country…
Read Full ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Veteran bad boy Billy Idol rocks the Tulalip Amphitheatre
Here are a few cool pics by “Iron” Mike Savoia of a concert by Billy Idol and his band, who played a sold-out show Aug.…
Read Full ArticleCD REVIEW: Laura Cash’s second solo album, ‘Awake But Dreaming’
Laura Cash had the good fortune to become the wife of John Carter Cash and daughter-in-law of the late Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash.…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: Joe Pug brings his inspired tunes to ZooTunes series
By MIKEL TOOMBS Singer-songwriter Joe Pug, who opens Wednesday (Aug. 11) for the remarkable Levon Helm Band at the Woodland Park Zoo, has earned quite…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: Randy Rogers Band brings ‘straight-up country’ to Ballard
By MIKEL TOOMBS It’s not often that the Tractor Tavern hosts an evening of “straight-up country.” The old-Ballard club leans to more off-center offerings, like…
Read Full ArticleBelle and Sebastian, Blue Scholars tapped for first City Arts Fest
The first Heineken City Arts Festival, created by City Arts magazine, should brighten those dreary autumn days with more than 30 events — most of…
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