‘Sessions’ — the intimate, wintertime version of Chateau Ste. Michelle winery’s popular summer concert series — kicks off with a sold-out show by Seattle’s Sunshine…
Read Full ArticleGladys 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…
Read Full ArticleMusiCares benefit concert celebrates the sounds of Little Feat
By GENE STOUT Northwest musicians are gathering Friday for “Get Yer Feet Wet,” a tribute show featuring the music of Little Feat, an eclectic, influential…
Read Full ArticleGet 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…
Read Full ArticleCD 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…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: Radio Raheem plans ‘big old dance party’ at High Dive
By GENE STOUT If Seattle funk/rock/soul band Radio Raheem had a mission statement, it would likely be “to have fun, get the people dancing and…
Read Full ArticleAyron Jones and The Way lands opening slot for B.B. King at the Moore Theatre
By GENE STOUT Seattle’s fast-rising Ayron Jones and The Way will celebrate two “firsts” on March 3. The Seattle band will open its first show…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: Sizzling blues from Belgrade-bred Ana Popovic at Jazz Alley
By GENE STOUT The former Yugoslavia might seem like an unusual place to begin a blues career. But Ana Popovic, born in 1976 in Belgrade…
Read Full ArticleIs This Love? Hawaii’s Kimie’ brings her sultry hybrid sound to Seattle
By GENE STOUT Hawaiian singer-songwriter Kimie’ blends acoustic soul, reggae, R&B and funk on her new album “To the Sea.” It’s intoxicating, romantic music that…
Read Full ArticleSeattle photographer captures Janelle Monae in action at Showbox SoDo
By GENE STOUT Seattle photographer Alex Crick has been a fan of soul and R&B singer Janelle Monae since she burst on the scene several…
Read Full ArticleJanelle 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…
Read Full ArticleSinger 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…
Read Full ArticleNew York Times Magazine profiles Grammy nominee Frank Ocean
By GENE STOUT R&B singer Frank Ocean has received six Grammy nominations, putting him numerically in the same league as Kanye West and Jay-Z, each…
Read Full ArticleCarson Henley celebrates his marathon ‘100 Hours’ with a CD release party
By GENE STOUT Seattle singer-songwriter Carson Henley compares the marathon recording session for his newly released album to “pulling an all-nighter before the big test.”…
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