The first Heineken City Arts Festival, created by City Arts magazine, should brighten those dreary autumn days with more than 30 events — most of…
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Mary Chapin Carpenter has returned to the road in an age of miracles. The singer-songwriter’s last concert tour, following release of her 2007 album “The…
Read Full ArticleMartina McBride brings her ‘country club’ to Chateau Ste. Michelle winery
As part of her summer tour, country star Martina McBride brought her current show to Chateau Ste. Michelle winery Thursday (July 29). The tour continues…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: ‘Kinky’ Friedman saddles up for a West Coast tour
Texas country singer, novelist, humorist, cigar peddler and former gubernatorial candidate Richard S. “Kinky” Friedman hasn’t written a new song in at least 20 years.…
Read Full ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Neil Young takes a ‘Twisted Road’ to Seattle
Neil Young brought his solo, “Twisted Road” tour to Seattle this week, performing Tuesday (July 20) at the Paramount Theatre. (Bert Jansch opened the concert.)…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: Mary Gauthier finds ’emotional center’ on new CD
By MIKEL TOOMBS Mary Gauthier, who appears Wednesday (July 21) at the Tractor Tavern, continues to do what she does best, crafting songs that resonate…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: ‘American Idol’ hopeful Josiah Leming debuts new CD
Josiah Leming, one of the stars of season seven of “American Idol,” will release his much-anticipated debut album, “Come on Kid,” Sept. 14 on Warner…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Singer Steve Tyrell is Mr. Cool on a sizzling week in Seattle
Singer Steve Tyrell may have picked the hottest week of the year to play Seattle, but don’t let a heat wave keep you away from…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: Steve Tyrell salutes Burt Bacharach at Jazz Alley
With one of the most exquisite voices on the national nightclub circuit, vocalist Steve Tyrell returns to Seattle for a six-night run tonight (July 6)…
Read Full ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Alt-country band The Old 97’s at Showbox at the Market
Dallas-based alt-country band The Old 97’s played last Wednesday (June 30) at Showbox at the Market. Along with Uncle Tupelo, The Jayhawks, Whiskeytown and other…
Read Full ArticleLilith Fair cancels dates, but the show will go on at The Gorge amphitheater
Organizers of the 2010 Lilith Fair tour have announced that nearly a dozen upcoming concerts have been canceled, but Saturday’s show (July 3) at The…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: Singer Bobby Long is emerging from the ‘Twilight’ zone
British singer-songwriter Bobby Long, who got a phenomenal boost when a song he co-wrote was featured in a scene in the 2008 hit movie “Twilight,”…
Read Full ArticleTop Seattle singer-songwriters uncork an evening of wine tasting and music
Wine, Women & Song. Sounds like a perfect evening, doesn’t it? A half dozen or more of the Seattle area’s top female singer-songwriters and rising…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Steve Martin and band show their pluck at Chateau
Talk about pickin’ and grinnin’. In a concert Saturday night (June 19) at Chateau Ste. Michelle, Steve Martin (yes, the comedian) and the Steep Canyon…
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