Will the success of “Heartbeat” give The Fray’s new album a strong pulse? “Scars & Stories” makes its debut at No. 4 on The Billboard…
Read Full ArticleSpring Fair in Puyallup celebrates the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll
Roll over, Beethoven, and tell Tchaikovsky the news: The Spring Fair in Puyallup is preparing to spread a little rockin’ pneumonia this year. The 23rd…
Read Full ArticleNew Hendrix memorabilia, merch at Hard Rock Cafe Seattle
By GENE STOUT Jimi Hendrix fans can feast on another special collection of Hendrix memorabilia and purchase new Hendrix merchandise beginning Thursday, Feb. 9, at…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: Hell’s Belles will shake Seattle all night long
By GENE STOUT Guitarist Adrian Conner, who portrays feisty Angus Young in the all-woman AC/DC tribute band Hell’s Belles, recalls being “thunderstruck” the first time…
Read Full ArticleNew York Times reviews intimate Van Halen tour kickoff show
Jon Pareles of the New York Times was among critics who attended a very exclusive, intimate Van Halen performance Thursday, Jan. 5, at historic Cafe…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Guns N’ Roses, Loaded set KeyArena on fire
By GENE STOUT It was classic arena rock: Axl Rose and Guns N’ Roses — plus former bandmate Duff McKagan and Loaded — on stage…
Read Full ArticleRhapsody celebrates 10 years with a free party featuring Built to Spill
By GENE STOUT A slogan on Rhapsody’s website says, “All the music you want. Just 10 bucks a month.” Subscribers to Rhapsody.com can choose from…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: Hearth-warming shows for the holidays
By GENE STOUT ‘Tis the season for little morsels of holiday music. Or, more appropriately, big bites. Between now and Christmas, the largest shows of…
Read Full ArticleThere’s an app for that: Danny Clinch shares his iconic music photos
By GENE STOUT Acclaimed photographer Danny Clinch, in collaboration with Bandwdth Publishing, has created a $2.99, interactive iPad app – titled “Discovery Inn” after his…
Read Full ArticleSeattle’s Ramona the Band will ‘pop up live’ at SXSW
By GENE STOUT We’ve got a winner in the “Pop Up Live” competition you read about last week: Seattle’s Ramona the Band, featuring singer Dion…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Victoria Wimer Contreras puts the ‘V’ in VIP series
By GENE STOUT If Victoria Wimer Contreras feels like flashing the “Victory” sign, she’s certainly entitled to do so. The Seattle singer and pianist known…
Read Full ArticleSeattle’s Ramona the Band is ‘caught up’ in a national music competition
Seattle’s Ramona the Band has a shot at becoming Ramona the Winner at the 2012 SXSW music, film and interactive conference in Austin, Texas. The…
Read Full ArticleSecond annual City Arts Fest brings a hefty harvest of music and culture
By GENE STOUT Sometimes it pays to think big. Organizers of the 2011 Heineken City Arts Fest opening today, Oct. 20, and continuing through Saturday,…
Read Full ArticleBe true to your school; enter NAMM’s third annual SchoolJam competition
By GENE STOUT Here’s a back-to-school gift for high school bands in a competitive mood. The third annual SchoolJam USA program – sponsored by the…
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