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Posted on March 26, 2014 By: genestout

CD REVIEW: Shakira’s new stripped-down, self-titled album

By MIKEL TOOMBS You’d think that Shaikra had earned enough money, from her “life in the spotlight” as an international superstar and now cohost of…

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Posted on February 16, 2014February 17, 2014 By: genestout

CONCERT PREVIEW: Sharon Corr makes her solo North American debut

By MIKEL TOOMBS Sharon Corr is Ireland’s answer to Adam Levine. Well, OK, maybe that’s not entirely accurate. It’s true, though, that Corr, recently a…

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Posted on October 30, 2013 By: genestout

Janelle Monae brings her “Electric Lady” tour to Seattle Wednesday night

By GENE STOUT Soul/R&B singer and dancer Janelle Monae brings her “Electric Lady” tour to Showbox SoDo at 9 p.m. Wednesday, with musical guest Roman…

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Posted on October 22, 2013October 22, 2013 By: genestout

Teen girl group Fifth Harmony appears on Hub Network’s Halloween show

By GENE STOUT The Hub Network is hosting a Halloween spook-a-thon featuring Fifth Harmony– something fun for the entire family. The all-girl teen-pop group will…

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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 September 4, 2013September 7, 2013 By: genestout

Washington State Fair offers ‘dinner and a show’ for select concerts

By GENE STOUT The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair or Western Washington Fair, is offering pre-show dinners and “after parties” at…

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Posted on July 18, 2013July 18, 2013 By: genestout

‘Voice’ star featured at beach concert

By GENE STOUT Singer-songwriter Vicci Martinez, who competed on the NBC-TV talent show “The Voice” in 2011, will perform songs from her new album, “Vicci,”…

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Posted on May 1, 2013 By: genestout

Seattle musical forecast: Storm Large brewing at Benaroya Hall

By MIKEL TOOMBS Our Doppler radar shows that a Storm Large will hit Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3.…

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Posted on April 30, 2013May 1, 2013 By: genestout

Seattle singer V. Contreras celebrates ‘Lush’ video and upcoming album

By GENE STOUT Seattle singer V. Contreras (a.k.a. Victoria Wimer Contreras) is known to local music fans as a vocalist with the Seattle Rock Orchestra,…

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Posted on March 28, 2013 By: genestout

Singer-songwriter Courtney Jaye adopts a country-pop vibe on her new CD

By GENE STOUT Singer-songwriter Courtney Jaye has made many journeys in her musical life, beginning in her hometown of Pittsburgh and later in Georgia, Texas,…

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Posted on March 20, 2013March 20, 2013 By: genestout

Justin Timberlake releases arty video of his second single, ‘Mirrors’

By GENE STOUT Justin Timberlake’s new video for “Mirrors” spans decades, tracing a couple’s lifelong relationship with a sweeping, cinematic storyline. There’s also a lot…

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Posted on January 1, 2013 By: genestout

Canada’s Steph Macpherson opens her West Coast tour in Seattle

By GENE STOUT Up-and-coming Canadian singer-songwriter Steph Macpherson, who made an appearance at the 2010 Lilith Fair and has opened concerts for such artists as…

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Posted on December 10, 2012December 10, 2012 By: genestout

PHOTO GALLERY: Grammy-nominated Lumineers shine at Deck the Hall Ball

The Lumineers were among the headliners at the 2012 107.7 FM The End “Deck the Hall Ball” Dec. 4 at KeyArena, performing a set of…

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Posted on November 16, 2012November 16, 2012 By: genestout

Vocal group that inspired Brian Wilson performs two Seattle-area shows

By GENE STOUT The Beach Boys’ vocal harmonies were inspired in part by one of the most popular male vocal groups of the ‘50s, The…

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