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Posted on January 19, 2015 By: genestout

Chateau Ste. Michelle launches its 2015 ‘Sessions’ concert series

‘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…

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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 September 10, 2014September 10, 2014 By: genestout

MusiCares 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…

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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 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 18, 2014 By: genestout

CONCERT 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…

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Posted on February 7, 2014February 9, 2014 By: genestout

Ayron 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…

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Posted on January 18, 2014January 18, 2014 By: genestout

CONCERT 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…

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Posted on November 5, 2013 By: genestout

Is 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…

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Posted on October 31, 2013 By: genestout

Seattle 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…

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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 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 February 8, 2013 By: genestout

New 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…

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Posted on July 2, 2012 By: genestout

Carson 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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