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Posted on October 18, 2014 By: genestout

Guitarist 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…

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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 January 18, 2014January 18, 2014 By: genestout

CONCERT PREVIEW: Sizzling blues from Belgrade-bred Ana Popovic at Jazz Alley

By GENE STOUT The former Yugoslavia might seem like an unusual place to begin a blues career. But Ana Popovic, born in 1976 in Belgrade…

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Posted on December 11, 2013December 11, 2013 By: genestout

CONCERT PREVIEW: Rosie Flores shreds the holidays with a ‘Mex-mas’ show

By MIKEL TOOMBS There’s a flyer on a local lamppost advertising Girls That Shred, a benefit concert for Skate Like a Girl that will take…

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Posted on September 19, 2012 By: genestout

Photo gallery: Singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche at the Crocodile Cafe

By GENE STOUT Norwegian-bred singer-songwriter and guitarist Sondre Lerche played the Crocodile Café Tuesday, and Seattle photographer Jim Bennett was there to capture a few…

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Posted on August 20, 2012 By: genestout

Kristen Ward’s new single, ‘I Wanna Be,’ will be on her next album due Oct. 9

By GENE STOUT Kristen Ward’s new single is a winner. “I Wanna Be” is from the Seattle singer-songwriter’s upcoming full-length album, “Last Night on Division,…

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Posted on June 18, 2012June 24, 2012 By: genestout

CONCERT REVIEW: A double rainbow greets John Fogerty’s season opener

By GENE STOUT Like a fine wine, John Fogerty just gets better with age. The former leader of Creedence Clearwater Revival kicked off Chateau Ste.…

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Posted on February 13, 2012 By: genestout

Gene Stout makes his debut at the Seattle Times with Paisley review

By GENE STOUT With my review of Brad Paisley’s concert Feb. 11 at the Tacoma Dome, I begin writing occasional music reviews and features for…

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Posted on November 8, 2011November 8, 2011 By: genestout

CD REVIEW: Camille Bloom inspires with ‘Never Out of Time’

Endorsed by Gibson Guitars, Seattle singer-songwriter Camille Bloom may be an international star in the making. In fact, over the last six years, she has…

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Posted on September 15, 2011September 15, 2011 By: genestout

CONCERT REVIEW: Sammy Hagar and the Wabos rock the Puyallup Fair

By GENE STOUT Redheads love Sammy Hager, even if they’re bald, blond, brunette or silvery gray. Like Jimmy Buffett’s Parrotheads, Hagar’s fans (dubbed Redheads) are…

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Posted on July 17, 2011August 16, 2011 By: genestout

CONCERT REVIEW: Steve Miller flies like an eagle at Chateau winery

By GENE STOUT “Space Cowboy” Steve Miller made a smooth landing at Chateau Ste. Michelle, parking his rock ‘n’ roll mother ship amid a field…

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Posted on July 17, 2011August 16, 2011 By: genestout

CONCERT REVIEW: Eddie Vedder strums his stuff for hometown fans

By GENE STOUT Eddie Vedder was clearly thrilled to be home after a long string of dates on his solo “Ukulele Songs” tour. Speaking to…

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Posted on June 23, 2011 By: genestout

Fans of Northwest songwriter Ron Davies pay tribute with new CD

“The Mystery of Ron Davies,” a tribute album dedicated to the music of Northwest songwriter Ron Davies, will be released at a show Sunday, June…

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Posted on April 20, 2011April 20, 2011 By: genestout

Nirvana legend rocks on with retrospective EMP|SFM exhibit

“When Nirvana hit it big, it was overwhelming because we were part of the counterculture. Nirvana didn’t go to the mainstream — the mainstream came…

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