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Posted on February 25, 2014March 5, 2014 By: genestout

REVIEW: ‘Odysseo’ offers a magical equine ballet

By GENE STOUT There is perhaps no better way to celebrate the Year of the Horse than by attending a performance of “Odysseo,” the $30…

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Posted on February 20, 2014 By: genestout

PHOTO GALLERY: The Pixies’ marathon show at the Paramount

By GENE STOUT Seattle photographer Alex Crick took the accompanying photos of The Pixies and opening duo Best Coast in concert Tuesday, Feb. 18, at…

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Posted on February 18, 2014 By: genestout

CONCERT PREVIEW: Radio Raheem plans ‘big old dance party’ at High Dive

By GENE STOUT If Seattle funk/rock/soul band Radio Raheem had a mission statement, it would likely be “to have fun, get the people dancing and…

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Posted on February 17, 2014 By: genestout

Singer-songwriter Suzy Bogguss gets ‘Lucky’ with Merle Haggard tribute

By MIKEL TOOMBS “Bogguss and an Ace Band Bring Haggard to West Coast,” the title of the press release declares. In fact, singer (Suzy) Bogguss…

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Posted on February 17, 2014 By: genestout

Imagine Dragons’ ‘Into the Night’ tour rolls on; photos from the Seattle show

By GENE STOUT The Imagine Dragons’ “Into the Night” juggernaut rolls on, stopping in Phoenix tonight, Feb. 17, for a show at US Airways Center…

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Posted on February 16, 2014February 17, 2014 By: genestout

CONCERT PREVIEW: Sharon Corr makes her solo North American debut

By MIKEL TOOMBS Sharon Corr is Ireland’s answer to Adam Levine. Well, OK, maybe that’s not entirely accurate. It’s true, though, that Corr, recently a…

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Posted on February 16, 2014February 16, 2014 By: genestout

CONCERT PREVIEW: Amos Lee brings ‘Mountains of Sorrow’ to Paramount

By GENE STOUT Singer-songwriter Amos Lee, who just began a 29-city tour, performs Monday, Feb. 17, at the Paramount Theatre. The show features songs from…

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Posted on February 14, 2014February 15, 2014 By: genestout

CONCERT PREVIEW: Dave Ellis, Hopeless Sinners and The Halyards at Royal Room

By GENE STOUT Seattle singer-songwriter Dave Ellis and his group, the Hopeless Sinners, join The Halyards for a double header of local bands with strong…

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Posted on February 14, 2014 By: genestout

CONCERT PREVIEW: Strong coffee a way of life for these diverse music duos

By MIKEL TOOMBS “Coffee.” It’s not just a way of life. It’s also the new single by Sylvan Esso, the folk/EDM (!) pairing of Mountain…

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Posted on February 13, 2014February 13, 2014 By: genestout

CONCERT PREVIEW: Marissa Nadler returns with ‘blackest-ever black’ album

By MIKEL TOOMBS How much more black can Marissa Nadler’s new album, “July,” be? It’s “Nadler’s blackest-ever black album,” NPR reports. “This is true that…

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Posted on February 12, 2014 By: genestout

CD REVIEW: Singer-songwriter Reagan Boggs sings about life’s ‘Quicksand’

By MIKEL TOOMBS Same trailer, different park? Reagan Boggs seems to have a life-on-the-edge connection with Kacey Musgraves, who just won (deserved) Grammys for her…

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Posted on February 7, 2014February 9, 2014 By: genestout

Ayron Jones and The Way lands opening slot for B.B. King at the Moore Theatre

By GENE STOUT Seattle’s fast-rising Ayron Jones and The Way will celebrate two “firsts” on March 3. The Seattle band will open its first show…

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Posted on February 3, 2014 By: genestout

Kongos launch U.S. tour with alternative-rock hit ‘Come With Me Now’

By GENE STOUT Kongos, a Phoenix, Arizona-based band of brothers (by way of London and South Africa), is making waves on the alternative-rock charts with…

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