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Posted on July 24, 2018 By: genestout

John Fogerty performs a high-spirited concert at Chateau Ste. Michelle

By GENE STOUT Though John Fogerty grew up in El Cerrito, Calif., his music has always had a Southern flair. His early success with Creedence Clearwater Revival left many listeners…

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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 August 27, 2014 By: genestout

Gorge Amphitheatre has huge economic impact, report says

By GENE STOUT Concertgoers spent nearly $56 million last year at The Gorge Ampitheatre, the Tri-City Herald reports. That figure includes ticket sales, food, merchandise…

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Posted on July 28, 2014July 28, 2014 By: genestout

CONCERT REVIEW: Chris Isaak struts his stuff at Chateau Ste. Michelle

By GENE STOUT Whether he’s crooning the sultry 1991 hit “Wicked Game” or teasing his fans about their eating habits, Chris Isaak has mastered the…

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Posted on May 1, 2014May 2, 2014 By: genestout

Snoqualmie Casino announces summer lineup opening with Roger Hodgson

Snoqualmie Casino has announced its outdoor summer lineup the Mountain View Plaza, opening with Roger Hodgson (of Supertramp fame) July 3 and featuring such music…

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Posted on April 2, 2014April 2, 2014 By: genestout

Darrington’s Summer Meltdown announces 2014 lineup, support for Oso

By GENE STOUT Summer Meltdown Festival has announced its initial artist lineup for the 14th annual festival Aug. 7-10 at Whitehorse Mountain Amphitheatre in Darrington.…

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Posted on February 16, 2014February 16, 2014 By: genestout

CONCERT PREVIEW: Amos Lee brings ‘Mountains of Sorrow’ to Paramount

By GENE STOUT Singer-songwriter Amos Lee, who just began a 29-city tour, performs Monday, Feb. 17, at the Paramount Theatre. The show features songs from…

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Posted on February 14, 2014February 15, 2014 By: genestout

CONCERT PREVIEW: Dave Ellis, Hopeless Sinners and The Halyards at Royal Room

By GENE STOUT Seattle singer-songwriter Dave Ellis and his group, the Hopeless Sinners, join The Halyards for a double header of local bands with strong…

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Posted on February 7, 2014February 9, 2014 By: genestout

Ayron Jones and The Way lands opening slot for B.B. King at the Moore Theatre

By GENE STOUT Seattle’s fast-rising Ayron Jones and The Way will celebrate two “firsts” on March 3. The Seattle band will open its first show…

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Posted on December 4, 2013December 4, 2013 By: genestout

Sallie Ford brings her ‘bluesy, sweaty, badass’ rock ‘n’ roll to The Crocodile

By GENE STOUT The queen of brash, lusty rockabilly tunes returns to Seattle for a show Dec. 19 at The Crocodile. Sallie Ford & The…

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Posted on August 5, 2013 By: genestout

CD REVIEW: Paul Allen and the Underthinker’s ‘Everywhere at Once’

By GENE STOUT Seattle billionaire Paul Allen (technologist, philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder) has good reason to celebrate his new CD, “Everywhere at Once,” with his…

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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 March 24, 2013 By: genestout

Former ‘American Idol’ runner-up Crystal Bowersox tours behind her 2nd CD

By MIKEL TOOMBS The late, great rock critic Lester Bangs, portrayed by Phillip Seymour Hoffman in Cameron Crowe’s “Almost Famous,” once dubbed an LP by…

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