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AUSTIN, Texas — Norwegian “girl group” Cocktail Slippers was one of dozens — if not hundreds — of bands closing out the first full day…
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With more than 2,000 musical acts from across the country and around the world performing on more than 80 stages in downtown Austin, Texas, the…
Read Full ArticleThe Presidents of United States of America shake up The Showbox
The Presidents of the United States of America, also known as PUSA for the short-of-breath, saluted their constituents in a show last Friday (Feb. 12)…
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To mark the passing of Doug Fieger on Feb. 14, Spinner.com takes a look back at the legacy of The Knack and its milestone rock…
Read Full ArticleGraham Nash and Seattle artist Ginny Ruffner collaborate on EMP sculpture
Renowned Seattle metal-and-glass artist Ginny Ruffner has collaborated on a striking sculpture with musician and photographer Graham Nash of Crosby, Stills & Nash. The piece,…
Read Full ArticleHard Rock Cafe opens for business in Seattle
The Hard Rock Cafe, an international chain of themed restaurants, boasts the world’s largest collection of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia — more than 72,000 pieces…
Read Full Article‘Taking Aim’: EMP’s exhibit of rock ‘n’ roll photos curated by Graham Nash
It’s amazing how much excitement a still photograph can convey. Even a photo of a highly kinetic art form like rock ‘n’ roll. Opening Saturday…
Read Full ArticleElvis is long gone, but the King of rock ‘n’ roll hasn’t left the building
Fans are gearing up for what would have been Elvis Presley’s 75th birthday on Friday, Jan. 8. The Elvis Presley Birthday Celebration 2010 is Jan.…
Read Full ArticleLatest ZZ Top hot rod makes its debut at Japanese car show
ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons recently displayed his latest hot rod at the 18th annual Mooneyes Hot Rod and Custom Show in Yokohama, Japan, the biggest…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Wanda Jackson plays to ‘new generation’ at Tractor
Mistletoe may be Oklahoma’s state flower, but Sooner State native Wanda Jackson surely isn’t in the mood for a kiss when she’s singing such songs…
Read Full ArticleKISS concert lights up KeyArena
Seattle rock photographer “Iron Mike” Savoia, an event photographer for KISW 99.9 FM, captured these photos of the KISS concert Sunday night (Nov. 15) at…
Read Full ArticleMOVIE REVIEW: ‘Pirate Radio’ awash in frat-boy humor
“Pirate Radio” is a lightweight comedy about a boatload of radio renegades broadcasting offshore in the North Sea of England in the mid-’60s — from…
Read Full ArticleA Moment With: Rachel Flotard of Seattle band Visqueen
Visqueen’s new album, “Message to Garcia,” is as much about joy and inspiration and soaring over life’s hurtles as it is about sadness and grief.…
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