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…
Read Full ArticleKeyArena renovation could include Pearl Jam partnership and residency
The group working on a KeyArena renovation is considering a partnership with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Pearl Jam, possibly allowing the Seattle band an…
Read Full ArticleDancing on the unfathomable fringe: my 1995 interview with David Bowie:
By GENE STOUT The news of David Bowie’s death brought an outpouring of reminiscences from fellow artists, fans and music writers. Below is the complete…
Read Full ArticleDuran Duran, Chic offer a blue-ribbon concert at the Washington State Fair
By GENE STOUT If ’80s New Wave band Duran Duran had any misgivings about adding a state fair date to their current tour, they must…
Read Full ArticleSea-Tac Airport and EMP Museum unveil Pearl Jam poster exhibit
As part of the Experience the City of Music program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the Port of Seattle, EMP Museum, Pearl Jam, and poster artists…
Read Full ArticleNorthwest garage-rock band The Sonics release first new album since 1967
By GENE STOUT Exciting news for fans of classic Northwest rock: legendary band The Sonics will release its first new studio album since 1967 on…
Read Full Article‘Rockin’ the Wall’ film tour includes screening Nov. 4 at U.W. Tacoma
By MIKEL TOOMBS “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall,” Jimmy Haslip said in 1989. You don’t remember that? OK, so my recollection might be a…
Read Full ArticleGuitarist Tim Reynolds brings his red-hot TR3 to the Tractor Tavern
By GENE STOUT Dave Matthews guitarist Tim Reynolds is back on the road with his group, TR3, featuring Reynolds, bassist Mick Vaughn and drummer Dan…
Read Full ArticleFrankie Valli & The Four Seasons take fans on a fun nostalgia trip
By GENE STOUT Still witty and engaging after decades of performing, 80-year-old Frankie Valli led his storied vocal group on a baby boomer nostalgia trip…
Read Full ArticleMusiCares benefit concert celebrates the sounds of Little Feat
By GENE STOUT Northwest musicians are gathering Friday for “Get Yer Feet Wet,” a tribute show featuring the music of Little Feat, an eclectic, influential…
Read Full ArticleAll-star band gathers at Bumbershoot to perform Big Star’s iconic third album
By MIKEL TOOMBS “Never traveled far,” Replacements singer-guitarist Paul Westerberg sang in the set-closer “Alex Chilton” Sunday at Seattle’s Bumbershoot Festival, “without a little Big…
Read Full ArticleGorge 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…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT 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…
Read Full ArticleKISW’s ‘Pain in the Grass’ festival rocks White River Amphitheatre Sept. 12
By GENE STOUT Seattle rock station 99.9 KISW-FM has announced its 2014 “Pain in the Grass” festival Sept. 12 at White River Amphitheatre. Tickets go…
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