Seattle photographer Christopher Nelson snapped these photos of avant-garde British singer-songwriter M.I.A., who performed a colorful blend of hip-hop, dance, electronica and world music Sunday…
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Next April, the Experience Music Project will launch what promises to be the most extensive exhibit on Nirvana, the Northwest punk/grunge band that exploded out…
Read Full ArticleImages from the Austin City Limits Festival at Austin’s Zilker Park
The 2010 Austin City Limits Festival, blessed by spectacular weather and a deluge of musical acts, wrapped up Sunday (Oct. 10) at Zilker Park in…
Read Full ArticleSeattle City of Music Awards draws a big crowd at Showbox at the Market
More than 500 people turned out for the 2010 Seattle City of Music Honors Wednesday night (Oct. 6) at Showbox at the Market. Though she…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: Corin Tucker Band debuts music for ‘1,000 Years’
By MIKEL TOOMBS Punk rocker mom Corin Tucker is the first member of the Sleater-Kinney threesome, Northwest riotgrrrl icons and once the best band in…
Read Full ArticleCiara hopes to leave fans ‘Speechless’ with new music video
Ciara has created a sexy, sultry video for “Speechless” from her upcoming album, “Basic Instinct,” which represents a return to her urban roots. Due Nov.…
Read Full ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: The Flaming Lips dazzle fans at the Paramount Theatre
A Flaming Lips show is as much a visual experience as it is a musical one. And the effect is often magical. Seattle photographer Jim…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Billy Currington, Uncle Kracker shake up Puyallup Fair
Hatless cowboys ruled the grandstand at the Puyallup Fair Friday night (Sept. 24), drawing a noisy, foot-stomping crowd for a double bill featuring Billy Currington…
Read Full ArticleSeattle City of Music Awards: it’s time to hand out a few trophies
Brandi Carlile, Clarence Acox, Scott Brown and Gerard Schwarz will be honored at the second annual City of Music Awards Oct. 6 at Showbox at…
Read Full ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Willie Nelson wows ’em at the Puyallup Fair grandstand
Willie Nelson has been one of the biggest stars in the Puyallup Fair constellation this year. Seattle photographer Christopher Nelson snapped these photos of the…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Smashing Pumpkins brings its ‘Kaleidyscope’ to SoDo
Billy Corgan was absolutely smashing in his sold-out Showbox Sodo performance Friday night (Sept. 10). Leading his latest incarnation of the Smashing Pumpkins — guitarist…
Read Full ArticleWanna be a rock star? It’s time to sign up for EMP’s 2011 Sound Off! contest
The Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum is accepting applications for its 2011 Sound Off! competition, now in its 10th year. The competition for…
Read Full ArticleDave Matthews Band honors its 700,000th ticket buyer at The Gorge
Over Labor Day weekend, the Dave Matthews Band extended its house attendance record at The Gorge Amphitheatre with headlining shows No. 34, 35 and 36…
Read Full Article‘Free Your Glee’ with a fun-filled agenda at the 2010 Puyallup Fair
The Puyallup Fair begins each year with a new slogan. The 2010 slogan is “Free Your Glee,” which sounds more like a catch phrase for…
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