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Posted on August 1, 2015August 2, 2015 By: genestout

Lynn Anderson RIP: ’95 interview revealed down-to-earth country star

By GENE STOUT Lynn Anderson, who died Thursday, July 30, in Nashville, was a down-to-earth country star with a great sense of humor and many…

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Posted on March 17, 2015 By: genestout

PREVIEW: Singer Dana Fuchs brings her powerhouse show to the Northwest

By GENE STOUT Powerhouse blues-rock singer Dana Fuchs and her band bring their current tour to the Northwest, with shows March 17 and 18 at…

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Posted on January 19, 2015 By: genestout

Chateau Ste. Michelle launches its 2015 ‘Sessions’ concert series

‘Sessions’ — the intimate, wintertime version of Chateau Ste. Michelle winery’s popular summer concert series — kicks off with a sold-out show by Seattle’s Sunshine…

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Posted on January 13, 2015January 13, 2015 By: genestout

Gladys Knight, Martina McBride and Estelle grace inaugural ‘Skyville Live’

By GENE STOUT On Wednesday, Jan. 14, a new concept in Internet entertainment – “Skyville Live” – will make its debut at 5 p.m. PT…

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Posted on November 21, 2014November 21, 2014 By: genestout

Sunday’s American Music Awards will celebrate Taylor Swift’s rapid rise

By MIKEL TOOMBS F. Scott Fitzgerald, were he alive today (he’d be 118), no doubt would observe that Taylor Swift is different from you and…

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Posted on September 10, 2014 By: genestout

New Waterfront Festival features live music and synchronized light show

By GENE STOUT The New Waterfront Festival will bring live music back to Seattle’s waterfront in a big way. Performers during the six-hour festival from…

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Posted on August 11, 2014August 11, 2014 By: genestout

Get ready to groove on Motown legend Smokey Robinson’s new duets CD

By GENE STOUT The release date for “Smokey & Friends,” a new Verve Records album of duets by the Grammy-winning Detroit singer-songwriter and Motown icon…

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Posted on August 4, 2014August 4, 2014 By: genestout

Kellee Bradley rides life’s ups and downs with new ‘Milestones’ CD

By GENE STOUT It’s been nine years since Northwest singer-songwriter Kellee Bradley has released an album. Her new “Milestones” CD reflects the journeys she has…

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Posted on July 22, 2014 By: genestout

Former Seattle singer-songwriter Susan Ruth (Robkin) releases new album

By GENE STOUT Longtime fans will know Susan Ruth as Susan Robkin, a Seattle singer-songwriter with an unforgettable voice and open-hearted spirit. Her songs come…

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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 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 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 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 October 5, 2013 By: genestout

Singer John Legend’s upcoming tour is ‘Made to Love’

By GENE STOUT John Legend’s upcoming 20-date tour, named for the hit song “Made to Love,” opens Oct. 20 and includes a concert Nov. 25…

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