X Japan may be Japan’s biggest rock band, playing arenas and stadiums throughout Asia for many years. But the group has long dreamed of touring…
Read Full ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: The Flaming Lips dazzle fans at the Paramount Theatre
A Flaming Lips show is as much a visual experience as it is a musical one. And the effect is often magical. Seattle photographer Jim…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Billy Currington, Uncle Kracker shake up Puyallup Fair
Hatless cowboys ruled the grandstand at the Puyallup Fair Friday night (Sept. 24), drawing a noisy, foot-stomping crowd for a double bill featuring Billy Currington…
Read Full ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Willie Nelson wows ’em at the Puyallup Fair grandstand
Willie Nelson has been one of the biggest stars in the Puyallup Fair constellation this year. Seattle photographer Christopher Nelson snapped these photos of the…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Smashing Pumpkins brings its ‘Kaleidyscope’ to SoDo
Billy Corgan was absolutely smashing in his sold-out Showbox Sodo performance Friday night (Sept. 10). Leading his latest incarnation of the Smashing Pumpkins — guitarist…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: Smashing Pumpkins bring ‘Kaleidyscope’ to Showbox
Led by Billy Corgan, the Smashing Pumpkins are currently criss-crossing the country on an extended tour of intimate venues that includes a sold-out show Friday…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Lady Gaga makes her triumphant return to Tacoma
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 ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Lady Gaga makes triumphant return to Tacoma Dome
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 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 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 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 ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: ‘Kinky’ Friedman saddles up for a West Coast tour
Texas country singer, novelist, humorist, cigar peddler and former gubernatorial candidate Richard S. “Kinky” Friedman hasn’t written a new song in at least 20 years.…
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