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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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 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 ArticleElvis 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…
Read Full Article‘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…
Read Full ArticleGuitarist 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…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT 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…
Read Full ArticleFrankie 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…
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 ArticleAll-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…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT 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…
Read Full Article‘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…
Read Full ArticleOrca 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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