Photographer Carrie Robinson shot these pics at last weekend’s first No Depression Festival at Marymoor Park in Redmond, Wash. The lineup included Gillian Welch, Iron…
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Black Diamond, Wash., sound engineer Tom Pfaeffle, who has worked with Nirvana, Aerosmith, Heart, Queensryche and other huge bands, was killed Friday at a motel…
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Who gets the better deal at Bite of Seattle? Music fans or food lovers? Actually both. The annual eat-a-thon today through Sunday is packed with…
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo Elvis Presley surely would have loved Ladysmith Black Mambazo — and not because of the group’s habit of greeting applause with the words, “Thank…
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In support of its highly anticipated ninth studio album, “Backspacer,” Pearl Jam will perform a short North American tour opening Sept. 21 and 22 at…
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The fifth annual KISW “Rock Out Hunger” food drive to benefit Northwest Harvest is 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at Auburn Chevrolet,…
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In early June, Live Nation launched its “No Service Fee Wednesday” ticket program, selling tickets to its shows at a substantial discount in a recessionary…
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The Fourth of July weekend started early for fans of Green Day. The veteran punk-rock band from Berkeley, Calif., kicked off its national tour Friday…
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The Snoqualmie Casino doesn’t have a summer amphitheater, despite spectacular surroundings and a stunning view of Mt. Si. Tuesday night’s double bill featuring classic-rock bands…
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Known for their all-night dance marathons, Nigeria’s King Sunny Ade and His African Beats turned an hourlong set into what felt like an all-night party…
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum pays tribute to the life and legacy of two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee…
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Seattle is so awash in good bands that music will be as big a part of Seattle’s first Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon as the marathon…
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Seattle music journalist Gillian Gaar is celebrating the release of her latest book, “The Rough Guide to Nirvana,” roughly coinciding with the 20th anniversary of…
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Michael Jackson’s death today is truly a shocker that will resonate with generations of fans and remain in the news for weeks to come. The…
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