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 ArticleMaroon 5 kicks off huge tour, heads to Seattle after Academy Awards
This year’s highly anticipated Maroon 5 World Tour will kick off Monday, Feb. 16, when the rock band takes the stage at the American Airlines…
Read Full ArticleRoots-rocker Chuck Prophet performs five Northwest shows before new album
By GENE STOUT Singer-songwriter Chuck Prophet, formerly of the celebrated roots-rock band Green on Red, will release his 13th studio album, “Night Surfer,” Sept. 23…
Read Full ArticleUpcoming ‘For Pops’ album will pay tribute to blues legend Muddy Waters
“For Pops (A Tribute to Muddy Waters),” celebrating the 100th anniversary of the blues legend’s birth, is due Aug. 19 on Severn Records. The album…
Read Full ArticleBumbershoot Festival announces ‘Conscious Nights’ EDM series
By GENE STOUT Bumbershoot is launching a new electronic dance music series titled “Conscious Nights at Bumbershoot.” Created by Seattle’s USC Events, promoters of the…
Read Full ArticleEccentric Swedish duo Dada Life will arrive in the U.S. via hot-air balloon
By MIKEL TOOMBS The first rule of Pillow Fight Club: Don’t talk about Pillow Fight Club. “Having broken a Guinness World Record for the largest…
Read Full ArticleBritish band Cage the Gods will be among the new stars at SXSW
By GENE STOUT The fun, madness and exhilarating discoveries that make each SXSW a special experience began today, March 7, in Austin, Texas. This year’s…
Read Full ArticleREVIEW: ‘Odysseo’ offers a magical equine ballet
By GENE STOUT There is perhaps no better way to celebrate the Year of the Horse than by attending a performance of “Odysseo,” the $30…
Read Full ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: The Pixies’ marathon show at the Paramount
By GENE STOUT Seattle photographer Alex Crick took the accompanying photos of The Pixies and opening duo Best Coast in concert Tuesday, Feb. 18, at…
Read Full ArticleImagine Dragons’ ‘Into the Night’ tour rolls on; photos from the Seattle show
By GENE STOUT The Imagine Dragons’ “Into the Night” juggernaut rolls on, stopping in Phoenix tonight, Feb. 17, for a show at US Airways Center…
Read Full ArticleTractor Tavern celebrates 20 years with The Maldives, Mudhoney
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This post has been updated with information about a Mudhoney show Feb. 15.) By GENE STOUT The Tractor Tavern, hub of Seattle’s alt-country…
Read Full ArticleGenestout.com reaches milestone with a quarter million page views
By GENE STOUT I’m thrilled to report that GeneStout.com has reached its highest readership since the website’s debut in 2009. In the month of December…
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