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Posted on March 29, 2010March 29, 2010 By: genestout

CONCERT REVIEW: George Strait plays deep in the heart of Tacoma

Never known for flamboyance, country star George Strait performs with a steady hand and soft-spoken style. Well, maybe not entirely soft-spoken. He can belt out…

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Posted on March 26, 2010March 29, 2010 By: genestout

CONCERT PREVIEW: George Strait will put the ‘twang’ in Tacoma Dome

As if he didn’t already have it in spades, country star George Strait has added a little “Twang” to his musical catalogue. The country star’s…

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Posted on February 20, 2010 By: genestout

CONCERT REVIEW: Bon Jovi’s explosive tour kickoff at KeyArena in Seattle

Some bands merely grow old, others grow up. Today’s Bon Jovi, among the premier pop-metal bands of the 1980s, has a depth that wasn’t apparent…

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Posted on February 4, 2010February 4, 2010 By: genestout

Piano men Elton John and Billy Joel: musical soul mates at KeyArena

Elton John and Billy Joel turned KeyArena into the city’s biggest piano bar last night, serving up more than 30 classic songs in a double-shot…

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Posted on January 12, 2010January 13, 2010 By: genestout

Disney characters rock the house in new road show

Mickey Mouse is now a rock star? Apparently there’s nothing Mickey Mouse about it. The famous cartoon character takes the stage in the “Disney Live!…

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Posted on December 11, 2009 By: genestout

Winter Wonder Slam tour slides into Kent’s ShoWare Center

The Winter Wonder Slam tour featuring Toby Mac, Relient K, Kutless (continuing with the car themes), Stephanie Smith and B. Reith rolls into the Seattle…

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Posted on November 25, 2009November 25, 2009 By: genestout

CONCERT REVIEW: Kelly Clarkson hooks up with fans at WaMu Theater

Would my life suck without Kelly Clarkson? Probably not. But for nearly an hour and a half Tuesday night at WaMu Theater, the former “American…

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Posted on November 23, 2009 By: genestout

Elton John, Billy Joel reschedule ‘Face 2 Face’ concerts at KeyArena

Promoter Live Nation and KeyArena have announced that the Elton John-Billy Joel “Face 2 Face” concerts originally set for November 4 and 7 have been…

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Posted on November 20, 2009November 20, 2009 By: genestout

Kelly Clarkson gets what she wants; Seattle show Tuesday at WaMu

Texas native Kelly Clarkson is among the most successful “American Idol” winners. And, of course, she was the first, taking the prize in 2002. Despite…

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Posted on November 12, 2009 By: genestout

KISS ‘Alive 35’ tour hits Seattle Sunday

The KISS “Alive 35” tour rolls into Seattle for a show at 7:30 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 15) at KeyArena. For ticket information, following this link.…

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Posted on October 30, 2009November 23, 2009 By: genestout

POSTPONED: Elton John and Billy Joel at KeyArena

A serious case of e-coli infection combined with the flu has caused Elton John to postpone his Face 2 Face concerts Nov. 4 and 7…

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Posted on September 24, 2009 By: genestout

CONCERT REVIEW: Heart at the Puyallup Fair

For tireless troupers Ann and Nancy Wilson, the Puyallup Fair was close enough to call home. The Wilsons, of Seattle-based rock band Heart, have been…

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Posted on September 22, 2009September 23, 2009 By: genestout

CONCERT REVIEW: Pearl Jam and Ben Harper and Relentless7 at KeyArena

Though Pearl Jam can now call itself an indie band after releasing a new album on its own label, the Seattle group is still playing…

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Posted on September 15, 2009September 15, 2009 By: genestout

Miley Cyrus tour is bound for Tacoma

Miley Cyrus opened her current tour with a dazzling show Monday night at Portland’s Rose Garden. Here’s a review from On Portland. The Cyrus tour,…

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