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Posted on March 30, 2014 By: genestout

An excerpt from the life of Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain

By GENE STOUT Kurt Cobain was a mess. Sitting motionless on a tiny stool in a dressing room at the Paramount Theatre on Halloween night…

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Posted on February 20, 2014 By: genestout

PHOTO 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…

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Posted on February 16, 2014February 16, 2014 By: genestout

CONCERT PREVIEW: Amos Lee brings ‘Mountains of Sorrow’ to Paramount

By GENE STOUT Singer-songwriter Amos Lee, who just began a 29-city tour, performs Monday, Feb. 17, at the Paramount Theatre. The show features songs from…

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Posted on October 21, 2013 By: genestout

Jack Johnson stops in Seattle before heading to Bridge School benefit

Singer-songwriter, surfer and filmmaker Jack Johnson has been added to the Oct. 26 Bridge School Benefit Concert, an annual event organized by Neil Young and…

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Posted on October 5, 2013 By: genestout

Singer John Legend’s upcoming tour is ‘Made to Love’

By GENE STOUT John Legend’s upcoming 20-date tour, named for the hit song “Made to Love,” opens Oct. 20 and includes a concert Nov. 25…

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Posted on November 11, 2012November 12, 2012 By: genestout

CD REVIEW: Soundgarden returns with first studio album in more than 15 years

By GENE STOUT On Tuesday, Nov. 13, Soundgarden releases its first studio album in 17 years. For longtime fans, it’s a cause for celebration. With…

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Posted on February 24, 2012 By: genestout

Momentum builds for new single and album by Denver group The Fray

Will the success of “Heartbeat” give The Fray’s new album a strong pulse? “Scars & Stories” makes its debut at No. 4 on The Billboard…

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Posted on December 19, 2011 By: genestout

CONCERT REVIEW: Tony Bennett celebrates ‘the good life’ in song

By GENE STOUT What could be a better Christmas gift for a classic-pop fan than a Tony Bennett concert at Christmastime? The age-defying, 85-year-old crooner…

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Posted on December 6, 2011December 6, 2011 By: genestout

CONCERT PREVIEW: Hearth-warming shows for the holidays

By GENE STOUT ‘Tis the season for little morsels of holiday music. Or, more appropriately, big bites. Between now and Christmas, the largest shows of…

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Posted on August 22, 2011 By: genestout

PHOTO GALLERY: deadmau5 perks ears at Paramount Theatre

By GENE STOUT Seattle photographer Jim Bennett shot these photos of Toronto, Canada, progressive electronic artist and house producer deadmau5 (the stage name for Joel…

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Posted on August 13, 2011 By: genestout

CONCERT REVIEW: British singer Adele exercises her powerful voice

By MIKEL TOOMBS Singer Adele canceled her June concert in Seattle, complaining of laryngitis. Now we have a good idea why. Friday night (Aug. 12)…

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Posted on August 10, 2011 By: genestout

I’ll drink to that: Heineken City Arts Festival returns for 2011

By GENE STOUT Pass the beer and put me on the guest list for the 2011 Heineken City Arts Festival. The second annual city-wide Seattle…

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Posted on June 20, 2011 By: genestout

CONCERT PREVIEW: My Morning Jacket takes a circuitous route to hard rock

By MIKEL TOOMBS The new My Morning Jacket album, “Circuital” (ATO Records), which made its debut at No. 5 on the Billboard Albums chart, starts…

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Posted on February 17, 2011 By: genestout

This Mountain Man doesn’t sport facial hair but plays ‘simply good folk’

By MIKEL TOOMBS You’d probably expect an act called Mountain Man to be a bearded guy in a flannel shirt. Well, the first thing you’ll…

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