By GENE STOUT Though John Fogerty grew up in El Cerrito, Calif., his music has always had a Southern flair. His early success with Creedence Clearwater Revival left many listeners…
Read Full ArticleKeyArena renovation could include Pearl Jam partnership and residency
The group working on a KeyArena renovation is considering a partnership with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Pearl Jam, possibly allowing the Seattle band an…
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By GENE STOUT The news of David Bowie’s death brought an outpouring of reminiscences from fellow artists, fans and music writers. Below is the complete…
Read Full ArticleLegendary Seattle radio DJ Marco Collins hosts a MusicCares benefit
By GENE STOUT Seattle DJ Marco Collins, who was the subject of the SIFF film “The Glamour and the Squalor,” is putting his energy and…
Read Full ArticleDuran Duran, Chic offer a blue-ribbon concert at the Washington State Fair
By GENE STOUT If ’80s New Wave band Duran Duran had any misgivings about adding a state fair date to their current tour, they must…
Read Full ArticleChris Cornell announces solo album and tour for ‘Higher Truth’
Grammy Award-winning, Golden Globe-nominated singer songwriter Chris Cornell of Soundgarden fame has announced plans to release a new solo studio album, “Higher Truth.” Due Sept.…
Read Full ArticleSea-Tac Airport and EMP Museum unveil Pearl Jam poster exhibit
As part of the Experience the City of Music program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the Port of Seattle, EMP Museum, Pearl Jam, and poster artists…
Read Full ArticleBilly Corgan has new ‘Impact’ on TV wrestling
By MIKEL TOOMBS If you’re a pro wrestling fan, Monday, April 27, was the greatest day you’ve ever known. Yes, Billy Corgan, “Smashing Pumpkins mastermind…
Read Full ArticlePREVIEW: Singer Dana Fuchs brings her powerhouse show to the Northwest
By GENE STOUT Powerhouse blues-rock singer Dana Fuchs and her band bring their current tour to the Northwest, with shows March 17 and 18 at…
Read Full ArticleMaroon 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…
Read Full ArticleNorthwest garage-rock band The Sonics release first new album since 1967
By GENE STOUT Exciting news for fans of classic Northwest rock: legendary band The Sonics will release its first new studio album since 1967 on…
Read Full ArticleChateau 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…
Read Full ArticleKEXP 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…
Read Full ArticleBeloved Northwest band Sleater-Kinney finishes its tour in Seattle
By MIKEL TOOMBS “Where is the love?” Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway famously asked in 1972. “Here,” riot-grrrl survivors Sleater-Kinney answer in 2014. “Right here…
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