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Posted on August 1, 2015August 2, 2015 By: genestout

Lynn Anderson RIP: ’95 interview revealed down-to-earth country star

By GENE STOUT Lynn Anderson, who died Thursday, July 30, in Nashville, was a down-to-earth country star with a great sense of humor and many…

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Posted on May 7, 2015May 7, 2015 By: genestout

Former Pipettes singer Gwenno Saunders debuts ‘political concept album’

By MIKEL TOOMBS Gwenno Saunders, once lead singer of British girl-band Pipettes (the delightful if slight 2007 “We Are the Pipettes”), soon will be debuting…

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Posted on February 13, 2015October 5, 2021 By: genestout

Maroon 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…

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Posted on January 14, 2015January 18, 2015 By: genestout

KEXP reveals plans for new location and increased public engagement

By GENE STOUT In the coming year, beloved Seattle nonprofit radio station KEXP will move from its cramped headquarters on Dexter Avenue to a spacious…

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Posted on January 13, 2015January 13, 2015 By: genestout

Gladys Knight, Martina McBride and Estelle grace inaugural ‘Skyville Live’

By GENE STOUT On Wednesday, Jan. 14, a new concept in Internet entertainment – “Skyville Live” – will make its debut at 5 p.m. PT…

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Posted on November 25, 2014 By: genestout

Aussie boy band 5 Seconds of Summer releases its first live album

By MIKEL TOOMBS 5 Seconds of Summer, just named New Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards, is extending its five seconds of…

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Posted on November 21, 2014November 21, 2014 By: genestout

Seattle’s Jessica Domingo shares her chill pop-soul sounds at The Crocodile

By GENE STOUT Seattle-based singer-songwriter Jessica Domingo pays a visit to the Crocodile Café Sunday, Nov. 23, for a showcase of her latest music. Domingo…

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Posted on November 21, 2014November 21, 2014 By: genestout

Sunday’s American Music Awards will celebrate Taylor Swift’s rapid rise

By MIKEL TOOMBS F. Scott Fitzgerald, were he alive today (he’d be 118), no doubt would observe that Taylor Swift is different from you and…

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Posted on September 14, 2014September 20, 2014 By: genestout

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons take fans on a fun nostalgia trip

By GENE STOUT Still witty and engaging after decades of performing, 80-year-old Frankie Valli led his storied vocal group on a baby boomer nostalgia trip…

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Posted on August 11, 2014August 11, 2014 By: genestout

Get ready to groove on Motown legend Smokey Robinson’s new duets CD

By GENE STOUT The release date for “Smokey & Friends,” a new Verve Records album of duets by the Grammy-winning Detroit singer-songwriter and Motown icon…

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Posted on August 4, 2014August 4, 2014 By: genestout

Kellee Bradley rides life’s ups and downs with new ‘Milestones’ CD

By GENE STOUT It’s been nine years since Northwest singer-songwriter Kellee Bradley has released an album. Her new “Milestones” CD reflects the journeys she has…

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Posted on July 30, 2014 By: genestout

CONCERT PREVIEW: You’ll have to wait a year for that 5 Seconds of Summer

By MIKEL TOOMBS With its July 24 (that’s 2015, folks) show at KeyArena, the adorable Australian boy band 5 Seconds of Summer, hoping that its…

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Posted on July 22, 2014 By: genestout

Former Seattle singer-songwriter Susan Ruth (Robkin) releases new album

By GENE STOUT Longtime fans will know Susan Ruth as Susan Robkin, a Seattle singer-songwriter with an unforgettable voice and open-hearted spirit. Her songs come…

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Posted on May 20, 2014 By: genestout

Singer-songwriter Rachel Taylor explores ‘darker side of pop’ on new EP

By MIKEL TOOMBS Remember He Is We, the onetime Tacoma-livin’ and then MySpace-driven pop duo? (Remember MySpace?) Well, He Is We is no longer around,…

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