The Fourth of July weekend started early for fans of Green Day. The veteran punk-rock band from Berkeley, Calif., kicked off its national tour Friday…
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Known for their all-night dance marathons, Nigeria’s King Sunny Ade and His African Beats turned an hourlong set into what felt like an all-night party…
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum pays tribute to the life and legacy of two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee…
Read Full ArticleRock marathon leads to Marymoor
Seattle is so awash in good bands that music will be as big a part of Seattle’s first Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon as the marathon…
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 ArticleMichael Jackson RIP
Michael Jackson’s death today is truly a shocker that will resonate with generations of fans and remain in the news for weeks to come. The…
Read Full ArticleRising star: Jared Douglas
One of the surprise musical guests at Wednesday night’s re-election party for Seattle City Councilman Nick Licata at the Crocodile Cafe was R&B/smooth jazz singer…
Read Full ArticleZooTunes launches June 17
The first of the big outdoor concerts series begins next week when colorful new-wave band The B-52s take the stage at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June…
Read Full ArticleVeritas joins VAST at Studio Seven
The members of Seattle rock band Veritas met on Craigslist.com, but they have the good-natured rapport of five musicians who’ve been friends for years. “We…
Read Full ArticleNorthwest Folklife opens Friday
This year’s Northwest Folklife Festival, which is expected to attract about 250,000 visitors, opens Friday at Seattle Center for four days of live performances. Admission…
Read Full ArticleNo Depression festival announces lineup
NoDepression.com, one of the leading Web sites for roots-music — from alternative country to bluegrass — has announced a stellar lineup for its first No…
Read Full ArticleOut-of-state plates
Mississippi may soon have the coolest license plate in the country. The Elvis Presley Fan Club in Tupelo, Miss., Presley’s birthplace, last year lobbied the…
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 ArticleKurt Cobain anniversary
Music fans have been reflecting all week about the 15th anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death. The first week of April 1994 was tumultuous for Seattle,…
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