Folk-rock legend Bob Dylan performs Oct. 5 at WaMu Theater (yes, it’s still called that despite the Chase bank takeover). Tickets, $49.50, go on sale…
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Techflash: The results are in from Thursday night’s “Battle of the Tech Bands” contest at Pyramid Alehouse. Lions Ambition, a local hip-hop band with ties…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT PREVIEW: Sarah Rudinoff, Gretta Harley are ‘Golden’
Seattle musicians Sarah Rudinoff and Gretta Harley, who collaborate as We Are Golden, have such eclectic interests in music and art that the duo has…
Read Full ArticleColbie Caillat launches tour
Singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat, whose career exploded two summers ago on Myspace.com with the release of the song “Bubbly,” is launching a tour Sept. 17 at…
Read Full ArticleCapitol Hill Block Party
Here’s a guest post by Seattle music blogger Jen Stippich, who attended both days of the 2009 Capitol Hill Block Party: “The Capitol Hill nightclub…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Cowboy Junkies, Son Volt at the Woodland Park Zoo
Singer Margo Timmins of Cowboy Junkies has always been a reluctant star. Sauntering on stage in a flowery dress last night at the Woodland Park…
Read Full ArticleREVIEW: Yes, Asia at the Snoqualmie Casino
The Snoqualmie Casino doesn’t have a summer amphitheater, despite spectacular surroundings and a stunning view of Mt. Si. Tuesday night’s double bill featuring classic-rock bands…
Read Full ArticleThe Rough Guide to Nirvana
Seattle music journalist Gillian Gaar is celebrating the release of her latest book, “The Rough Guide to Nirvana,” roughly coinciding with the 20th anniversary of…
Read Full ArticleRising star: Jared Douglas
One of the surprise musical guests at Wednesday night’s re-election party for Seattle City Councilman Nick Licata at the Crocodile Cafe was R&B/smooth jazz singer…
Read Full ArticleNew solo album from Rob Thomas
Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas releases a new solo album, “Cradlesong,” on June 30. But Napster.com will be the only place fans can get acoustic…
Read Full ArticleZooTunes launches June 17
The first of the big outdoor concerts series begins next week when colorful new-wave band The B-52s take the stage at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June…
Read Full ArticleSasquatch! Festival pics
The 2009 Sasquatch! Music Festival was sweltering hot and tremendously fun, a far cry from the stormy 2007 festival, during which Neko Case’s set was…
Read Full ArticleNorthwest Folklife opens Friday
This year’s Northwest Folklife Festival, which is expected to attract about 250,000 visitors, opens Friday at Seattle Center for four days of live performances. Admission…
Read Full ArticleSummer music ‘print and save’
Summer always brings a glut of shows to the Seattle area, rain or shine. Here’s a list of upcoming concerts at the Woodland Park Zoo,…
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