Three of Seattle’s top rock bands — Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam and Death Cab for Cutie — are among the nominees for the 52nd…
Read Full ArticleGibson Guitar rolls out its latest ‘Robot’ guitar — the exotic Dusk Tiger
Gibson Guitar and John Roderick of Seattle band The Long Winters have teamed up for the launch of Gibson’s newest electric guitar, the Dusk Tiger,…
Read Full ArticleMorrissey opens his ‘Years of Refusal’ tour in Seattle
British singer-songsongwriter, now 50 but still hip, opens a short U.S. tour at 7:30 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 29) at the Paramount Theatre. Tickets: $52-$72. While…
Read Full ArticleRockabilly queen Wanda Jackson performs tonight at Tractor Tavern
Rockabilly pioneer Wanda Jackson, who once dated Elvis Presley, performs tonight (Nov. 27) at the Tractor Tavern with the Marshall Scott Warner Band. Petunia and…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Kelly Clarkson hooks up with fans at WaMu Theater
Would my life suck without Kelly Clarkson? Probably not. But for nearly an hour and a half Tuesday night at WaMu Theater, the former “American…
Read Full ArticleThem Crooked Vultures rock the Paramount; you get the picture
Northwest photographer Steven Friedrich shot these photos of Them Crooked Vultures, led by drummer Dave Grohl. Grohl, of course, was the drummer for Nirvana and…
Read Full ArticlePREVIEW: The Dutchess and the Duke offer ‘impromptu’ shows
BY MIKEL TOOMBS A fill-in performance by the Dutchess and the Duke at this year’s Bumbershoot was so enjoyably shaggy, you’d have thought the Seattle…
Read Full Article‘Cut Loose for Laos’ with Visqueen’s Rachel Flotard and friends
Singer-guitarist Rachel Flotard of Visqueen, whose new album, “Message to Garcia” (Local 638 Records), has received a tsunami of favorable reviews, is throwing a benefit…
Read Full ArticleBill Champlin leaves Chicago and heads to Seattle
Singer-guitarist Bill Champlin, who recently went rogue after nearly three decades with jazz-rock band Chicago, is currently on tour with his new album, “No Place…
Read Full ArticleKelly Clarkson gets what she wants; Seattle show Tuesday at WaMu
Texas native Kelly Clarkson is among the most successful “American Idol” winners. And, of course, she was the first, taking the prize in 2002. Despite…
Read Full ArticleDave Grohl swoops down on Seattle with Them Crooked Vultures
Dave Grohl, who became a member of rock’s royalty as the drummer for Nirvana, brings his latest band — Them Crooked Vultures — to Seattle…
Read Full ArticleSinger Bobby Long rides the ‘Twilight’ wave to fame
Since nearly everything associated with the blockbuster vampire movie “Twilight” is insanely popular, British singer-songwriter Bobby Long is getting a rock-star welcome in the U.S.…
Read Full ArticleQueensryche’s Geoff Tate goes “Insania” with new white wine
Queensryche frontman Geoff Tate is launching another wine on his “Insania” label, a collaboration with Walla Walla’s Three Rivers Winery. Tate will roll out the…
Read Full ArticleKenny G plays homecoming show Tuesday; is he suddenly hip?
Saxophonist Kenny G, who performs a concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 17) at the Paramount Theatre, has endured a lot of abuse from music…
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