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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 May 7, 2015May 7, 2015 By: genestout

Former Pipettes singer Gwenno Saunders debuts ‘political concept album’

By MIKEL TOOMBS Gwenno Saunders, once lead singer of British girl-band Pipettes (the delightful if slight 2007 “We Are the Pipettes”), soon will be debuting…

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Posted on January 19, 2015 By: genestout

Chateau Ste. Michelle launches its 2015 ‘Sessions’ concert series

‘Sessions’ — the intimate, wintertime version of Chateau Ste. Michelle winery’s popular summer concert series — kicks off with a sold-out show by Seattle’s Sunshine…

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Posted on January 14, 2015January 18, 2015 By: genestout

KEXP reveals plans for new location and increased public engagement

By GENE STOUT In the coming year, beloved Seattle nonprofit radio station KEXP will move from its cramped headquarters on Dexter Avenue to a spacious…

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Posted on January 13, 2015January 13, 2015 By: genestout

Gladys Knight, Martina McBride and Estelle grace inaugural ‘Skyville Live’

By GENE STOUT On Wednesday, Jan. 14, a new concept in Internet entertainment – “Skyville Live” – will make its debut at 5 p.m. PT…

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Posted on November 19, 2014November 19, 2014 By: genestout

Esme Patterson answers a Beach Boys classic in ‘The Glow’

By MIKEL TOOMBS In “Surf City,” the Beach Boys’ ultimate ‘60s fantasy land, cars and girls were both justly celebrated via their glorious music. What…

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Posted on November 7, 2014November 7, 2014 By: genestout

Collaborative Android Amaker project promises to be a ‘Singular’ event

“Android Amaker,” a unique, collaborative, music and arts project led by Seattle vocalist and co-creator Brent Amaker, will be performed Friday, Nov. 7, at Neumos.…

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Posted on November 4, 2014October 5, 2021 By: genestout

SoCal’s Calico trio brings its sweet alt-country to Darrell’s Tavern

By GENE STOUT Calico could be catnip for alt-country fans. The Southern California trio featuring Kirsten Proffit, Manda Mosher and Aubrey Richmond has a sound…

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Posted on October 22, 2014October 23, 2014 By: genestout

Beloved Sleater-Kinney trio returns with ‘No Cities to Love’ album

By MIKEL TOOMBS They were on a break! Sleater-Kinney, the Olympia-born riot-grrrl trio once aptly deemed “America’s best rock band” by venerated critic Greil Marcus,…

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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 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 August 4, 2014August 4, 2014 By: genestout

Kellee Bradley rides life’s ups and downs with new ‘Milestones’ CD

By GENE STOUT It’s been nine years since Northwest singer-songwriter Kellee Bradley has released an album. Her new “Milestones” CD reflects the journeys she has…

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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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