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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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a guest post by music writer Mikel Toombs: It’s not hard to spot the Northwest Connection here: Meat Puppets and…
Read Full ArticlePrivate party for Alice in Chains fans
It was the hottest ticket in town, but it didn’t cost a dime. Seattle rock band Alice in Chains celebrated the upcoming release of “Black…
Read Full ArticlePearl Jam tour kicks off in Seattle
In support of its highly anticipated ninth studio album, “Backspacer,” Pearl Jam will perform a short North American tour opening Sept. 21 and 22 at…
Read Full ArticleThe Rough Guide to Nirvana
Seattle music journalist Gillian Gaar is celebrating the release of her latest book, “The Rough Guide to Nirvana,” roughly coinciding with the 20th anniversary of…
Read Full ArticleLayne Staley tribute
The eighth annual Layne Staley Tribute and Benefit Concert will take place Aug. 22 at the Showbox at the Market. The event beginning at 7:30…
Read Full ArticleJim Basnight and the Moberlys: a 25-year retrospective CD
In the raucous, fun-loving era that preceeded grunge, bands such as Jim Basnight and the Moberlys rocked Northwest clubs with an infectious brand of power…
Read Full ArticleThe Melvins, Green River rock Showbox at the Market
Here’s a guest review of the May 22 show by the Melvins, Mudhoney and Green River at Showbox at the Market by Seattle music writer…
Read Full ArticleDeranged Diction reunion
Before he became a member of Pearl Jam, bassist Jeff Ament played in several other notable bands. His first was Deranged Diction a hardcore Missoula,…
Read Full ArticleSummer music ‘print and save’
Summer always brings a glut of shows to the Seattle area, rain or shine. Here’s a list of upcoming concerts at the Woodland Park Zoo,…
Read Full ArticleSonic Youth tops Block Party lineup
Sonic Youth tops the lineup for the 2009 Capitol Hill Block Party July 24-25 in the heart of the Capitol Hill business district. The two-day…
Read Full ArticleFeedback for rock fans
Who needs a Hard Rock Cafe when you’ve got Feedback? The Feedback Lounge, the kind of bar any true rock ‘n’ roll fan will want…
Read Full ArticleDow Constantine fundraiser
High-profile members of the music community are rallying around King County Councilman Dow Constantine, who is running for King County Executive. Providing the music at…
Read Full ArticleAre you ready for ‘Bombagrunge’?
Seattle’s Manooghi Hi, a self-described “hard-rockin’ psychedelic bombagrunge sensation,” was one of the big surprises at the Seattle music showcase at the South by Southwest…
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