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 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 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 ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Mary Chapin Carpenter finds her ‘Calling’ at zoo
Mary Chapin Carpenter has returned to the road in an age of miracles. The singer-songwriter’s last concert tour, following release of her 2007 album “The…
Read Full ArticleMartina McBride brings her ‘country club’ to Chateau Ste. Michelle winery
As part of her summer tour, country star Martina McBride brought her current show to Chateau Ste. Michelle winery Thursday (July 29). The tour continues…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Jackson Browne, David Lindley electrifying on stage
No Jackson Browne concert would be complete without such signature songs as “Rock Me on the Water,” “Running on Empty,” “Doctor My Eyes” and “For…
Read Full ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Neil Young takes a ‘Twisted Road’ to Seattle
Neil Young brought his solo, “Twisted Road” tour to Seattle this week, performing Tuesday (July 20) at the Paramount Theatre. (Bert Jansch opened the concert.)…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: Mary Gauthier finds ’emotional center’ on new CD
By MIKEL TOOMBS Mary Gauthier, who appears Wednesday (July 21) at the Tractor Tavern, continues to do what she does best, crafting songs that resonate…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: ‘American Idol’ hopeful Josiah Leming debuts new CD
Josiah Leming, one of the stars of season seven of “American Idol,” will release his much-anticipated debut album, “Come on Kid,” Sept. 14 on Warner…
Read Full ArticleL.A. metal band Tool brings a musical apocalypse to Seattle’s KeyArena
Tool, the progressive heavy-metal band led by Maynard James Keenan, rocked KeyArena Saturday night (July 10) with “Jambi,” “Vicarious,” “Intolerance” and other epic, head-banging songs…
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