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Posted on July 24, 2018 By: genestout

John Fogerty performs a high-spirited concert at Chateau Ste. Michelle

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…

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Posted on January 11, 2016January 11, 2016 By: genestout

Dancing on the unfathomable fringe: my 1995 interview with David Bowie:

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…

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Posted on November 24, 2015 By: genestout

Legendary 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…

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Posted on June 4, 2015 By: genestout

Chris 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.…

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Posted on December 30, 2014December 30, 2014 By: genestout

Elvis Invitationals competition celebrates 20 years of ‘Burning Love’

By GENE STOUT The Seattle (Elvis) Invitationals contest returns Jan. 23 to the club where it all began 20 years ago — The Crocodile. The…

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Posted on October 26, 2014October 26, 2014 By: genestout

‘Rockin’ the Wall’ film tour includes screening Nov. 4 at U.W. Tacoma

By MIKEL TOOMBS “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall,” Jimmy Haslip said in 1989. You don’t remember that? OK, so my recollection might be a…

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Posted on October 18, 2014 By: genestout

Guitarist Tim Reynolds brings his red-hot TR3 to the Tractor Tavern

By GENE STOUT Dave Matthews guitarist Tim Reynolds is back on the road with his group, TR3, featuring Reynolds, bassist Mick Vaughn and drummer Dan…

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Posted on September 30, 2014September 30, 2014 By: genestout

CONCERT PREVIEW: The Americans bring their cool basement sound to High Dive

By GENE STOUT Formed in 2010, L.A. indie rock band The Americans have accomplished a lot in four years. They’ve crisscrossed the country, performing with…

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Posted on September 14, 2014September 20, 2014 By: genestout

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons take fans on a fun nostalgia trip

By GENE STOUT Still witty and engaging after decades of performing, 80-year-old Frankie Valli led his storied vocal group on a baby boomer nostalgia trip…

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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 September 3, 2014September 3, 2014 By: genestout

All-star band gathers at Bumbershoot to perform Big Star’s iconic third album

By MIKEL TOOMBS “Never traveled far,” Replacements singer-guitarist Paul Westerberg sang in the set-closer “Alex Chilton” Sunday at Seattle’s Bumbershoot Festival, “without a little Big…

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Posted on July 28, 2014July 28, 2014 By: genestout

CONCERT REVIEW: Chris Isaak struts his stuff at Chateau Ste. Michelle

By GENE STOUT Whether he’s crooning the sultry 1991 hit “Wicked Game” or teasing his fans about their eating habits, Chris Isaak has mastered the…

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Posted on April 19, 2014 By: genestout

‘Muscle Shoals’ documentary and Drive-By Truckers converge in Seattle

By MIKEL TOOMBS “It was a blast.” That’s Patterson Hood, Drive-By Truckers singer-guitarist, telling us what we already knew about the Triple Door show that…

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Posted on April 12, 2014April 13, 2014 By: genestout

Orca benefit concert features Graham Nash, Heart and Joat Jett

Graham Nash, two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and recipient of EMP’s 2013 Founder Award (with Crosby, Stills & Nash), performs with Heart…

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