Can geeks rock? Find out tonight (July 30) at 6 p.m. at the “Battle of the Tech Bands” at Pyramid Alehouse, 1201 First Ave. S.,…
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Here are a couple of photos of the No Doubt concert July 19 at White River Amphitheatre, shot by Steven Friederich. The ska-rock band from…
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Death Cab for Cutie finally can take a well-deserved break. The Northwest pop-rock group has been on the road for weeks, if not months, but…
Read Full ArticleBite of Seattle is for music fans too
Who gets the better deal at Bite of Seattle? Music fans or food lovers? Actually both. The annual eat-a-thon today through Sunday is packed with…
Read Full ArticleFull-meal ticket deal from Live Nation
In early June, Live Nation launched its “No Service Fee Wednesday” ticket program, selling tickets to its shows at a substantial discount in a recessionary…
Read Full ArticleRock Hall celebrates Michael Jackson
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…
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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 ArticleMiley Cyrus tour sets date with Tacoma
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Read Full ArticleJim Basnight and the Moberlys: a 25-year retrospective CD
In the raucous, fun-loving era that preceeded grunge, bands such as Jim Basnight and the Moberlys rocked Northwest clubs with an infectious brand of power…
Read Full ArticleAn evening with Il Divo
One of the flashiest pop shows of the spring hits Everett’s Comcast Arena Tuesday night. A concert by Il Divo is like an imaginary date…
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 ArticleMasters of an ancient instrument
The Yoshida Brothers, Ryoichiro and Kenichi, play an ancient three-stringed instrument called a tsugaru-shamisen, which originated in China in the 16th century. The Hokkaido natives…
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