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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 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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Posted on January 28, 2014February 9, 2014 By: genestout

Tractor Tavern celebrates 20 years with The Maldives, Mudhoney

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This post has been updated with information about a Mudhoney show Feb. 15.) By GENE STOUT The Tractor Tavern, hub of Seattle’s alt-country…

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Posted on January 24, 2014January 25, 2014 By: genestout

CONCERT PREVIEW: A year of milestones leaves Shelby Earl ‘in the pink’

By GENE STOUT On Saturday night, Jan. 25, Seattle singer-songwriter Shelby Earl celebrates the vinyl release of her 2013 album, “Swift Arrows,” with a show…

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Posted on January 10, 2014 By: genestout

Seattle bands take flight with Speed of Sound concert series

The Museum of Flight Speed of Sound concert series continues Jan. 31 with a three-band lineup of Northwest artists — Mark Pickerel and His Praying…

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Posted on December 17, 2013December 17, 2013 By: genestout

CD REVIEW: ‘Build Me Up From Bones’ by Sarah Jarosz

By MIKEL TOOMBS Tuesday is the traditional day to release new CDs. However, the album dominating my player this Tuesday is not new, although it’s…

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Posted on November 5, 2013 By: genestout

Former R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck announces third Baja music festival

By GENE STOUT Former R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck, a longtime Seattle resident, has announced the dates and lineup for the third annual Todos Santos Music…

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Posted on November 5, 2013 By: genestout

Is This Love? Hawaii’s Kimie’ brings her sultry hybrid sound to Seattle

By GENE STOUT Hawaiian singer-songwriter Kimie’ blends acoustic soul, reggae, R&B and funk on her new album “To the Sea.” It’s intoxicating, romantic music that…

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Posted on October 21, 2013 By: genestout

Jack Johnson stops in Seattle before heading to Bridge School benefit

Singer-songwriter, surfer and filmmaker Jack Johnson has been added to the Oct. 26 Bridge School Benefit Concert, an annual event organized by Neil Young and…

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Posted on September 17, 2013 By: genestout

Vivacious Maneula Horn headlines Monroe’s Oktoberfest celebration

By GENE STOUT Manuela Horn, dubbed the “Austrian Amazon,” is the headliner of the 2013 Oktoberfest celebration Friday through Sunday, Sept. 20-22, at the Evergreen…

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Posted on August 21, 2013 By: genestout

Brandi Carlile sets her sights on hometown shows and a new album

By GENE STOUT In an interview last week, Northwest singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile revealed that she has left Columbia Records, her longtime label, to chart a…

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Posted on August 19, 2013 By: genestout

Show by ‘Twilight’ songwriter will be streamed live by Melodic Caring Project

By GENE STOUT As part of his summer tour in support of the new album “Wishbone,” British singer-songwriter Bobby Long will perform a show at…

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Posted on July 18, 2013July 18, 2013 By: genestout

‘Voice’ star featured at beach concert

By GENE STOUT Singer-songwriter Vicci Martinez, who competed on the NBC-TV talent show “The Voice” in 2011, will perform songs from her new album, “Vicci,”…

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Posted on July 9, 2013July 9, 2013 By: genestout

Star Anna launches new concert series at Salish Lodge & Spa

By GENE STOUT The Seattle area has no shortage of outdoor concerts. But here’s something a little different: The Salish Lodge & Spa at Snoqualmie…

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