Bassist Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses fame made his debut as a new member of Jane’s Addiction last night (May 5) at a festive,…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Rosanne Cash performs ‘The List’ for NPR concert
By MIKEL TOOMBS “All Things Considered” would be a good album title for Rosanne Cash. Cash considers the wide sweep of American musical tradition, from…
Read Full ArticleAlice in Chains announces a fall mega tour with a date at KeyArena
The Alice in Chains juggernaut just keeps rolling along: the Seattle rock band has announced a fall mega-tour. The reunited Seattle rock band, with William…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Songwriter Shelby Lynne celebrates the ‘loser dreamer’
Regardless of whether she’s singing about a “loser dreamer,” a desert rain storm, “brown liquor” or a vintage Airstream trailer, Shelby Lynne brings humor, pathos…
Read Full ArticleConcerts at Marymoor: from Slightly Stoopid to the Doobie Brothers
The 2010 Concerts at Marymoor series — one of the most eclectic in the venue’s history — opens with Slightly Stoopid, Steel Pulse and The…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: Q&A with Shelby Lynne about ‘Tears, Lies and Alibis’
Born in Virginia and raised in Alabama, singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne is an eclectic artist whose blend of styles includes country, Americana, R&B, western swing, big-band…
Read Full ArticleCoachella: Sun, fun and hassles at the California desert music festival
In its coverage of the 11th Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival last weekend (April 16-18) in Indio, Calif., LA Weekly took issue with positive…
Read Full ArticleUPDATE: Chateau Ste. Michelle announces summer concert series
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery has announced its 2010 concert series, which is packed with familiar names as well as a few surprises. Among the surprises:…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Charlotte Gainsbourg opens first tour in Seattle
By MIKEL TOOMBS Last night the Crocodile Café turned into Seattle’s French Quarter, with plenty of conversations en français and a soupçon of striped shirts…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Corinne Bailey Rae turns heartache into triumph
With a delicate balance of hope, heartche and humor, British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey soared through a soulful performance Monday night (April 12) at the Moore…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: Rock fans find their Muse at KeyArena
One of the most-anticipated rock shows of the spring — the double bill of Muse and Silversun Pickups — rolls into KeyArena at 7 tonight…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: Michael Buble brings ‘Crazy Love’ to KeyArena
With a pocket full of big songs from his current album, “Crazy Love,” British Columbia crooner plays his biggest Seattle concert to date Saturday (April…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: John Mayer brings his ‘Battle Studies’ to KeyArena
Despite a mouth that often gets him into trouble, John Mayer has won seven Grammy Awards, sold more than 12 million albums and earned a…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT 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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