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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By MIKEL TOOMBS All the flat-top cats and dungaree dolls will be in rockabilly heaven Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Seattle’s Sunset Tavern. That’s where Rosie…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: Eilen Jewell shakes the Treehouse with ‘Shakin’ All Over’
By MIKEL TOOMBS Now, even though Dave Matthews is (kinda) my Seattle neighbor, I’m not journeying all the way to the Gorge to see him…
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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 ArticleWine bloggers gather in the city so nice, they named it twice: Walla Walla
Today’s blogging culture represents a multitude of interests, from music and movies to wine and food — actually, just about anything. This weekend, more than…
Read Full ArticleWest Seattle Summer Fest will rock the Junction with Hell’s Belles and more
The West Seattle Summer Fest, now in its 28th year, is shaping up to be a great party. The all-ages, absolutely free outdoor festival is…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Rosanne Cash performs ‘The List’ for NPR concert
By MIKEL TOOMBS “All Things Considered” would be a good album title for Rosanne Cash. Cash considers the wide sweep of American musical tradition, from…
Read Full ArticleThe Dusty 45s are fortunate men; new album debuts at shows this weekend
“Fortunate Man,” the Dusty 45s’ first studio album in five years, will officially launch with live shows this weekend. The first is an “in-store preview”…
Read Full ArticleThe Dusty 45s won’t drop the ball on Seattle’s New Year’s Eve revelers
Seattle Americana and roots-music band The Dusty 45s celebrate New Year’s Eve in two times zones. Performing Dec. 31 at the Tractor Tavern, the first…
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 ArticleRockabilly queen Wanda Jackson performs tonight at Tractor Tavern
Rockabilly pioneer Wanda Jackson, who once dated Elvis Presley, performs tonight (Nov. 27) at the Tractor Tavern with the Marshall Scott Warner Band. Petunia and…
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