By GENE STOUT Country-rock band Brent Amaker and the Rodeo are among a slew of Seattle area bands playing this week’s anniversary shows for Moe’s…
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By MIKEL TOOMBS Tuesday is the traditional day to release new CDs. However, the album dominating my player this Tuesday is not new, although it’s…
Read Full ArticleSallie Ford brings her ‘bluesy, sweaty, badass’ rock ‘n’ roll to The Crocodile
By GENE STOUT The queen of brash, lusty rockabilly tunes returns to Seattle for a show Dec. 19 at The Crocodile. Sallie Ford & The…
Read Full ArticleThe Head and the Heart will represent Seattle at Deck the Hall Ball
By GENE STOUT In what may be the most international lineup in the history of 107.7 The End’s Deck the Hall Ball, Seattle’s The Head…
Read Full ArticleFormer R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck announces third Baja music festival
By GENE STOUT Former R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck, a longtime Seattle resident, has announced the dates and lineup for the third annual Todos Santos Music…
Read Full ArticleIs This Love? Hawaii’s Kimie’ brings her sultry hybrid sound to Seattle
By GENE STOUT Hawaiian singer-songwriter Kimie’ blends acoustic soul, reggae, R&B and funk on her new album “To the Sea.” It’s intoxicating, romantic music that…
Read Full ArticleJack Johnson stops in Seattle before heading to Bridge School benefit
Singer-songwriter, surfer and filmmaker Jack Johnson has been added to the Oct. 26 Bridge School Benefit Concert, an annual event organized by Neil Young and…
Read Full ArticleCD REVIEW: Roy Orbison’s ‘In Dreams — Greatest Hits’ reissued
By GENE STOUT In case you missed it, Roy Orbison’s “In Dreams — Greatest Hits” (Legacy Recordings) was recently reissued after being out of “print”…
Read Full ArticleSinger John Legend’s upcoming tour is ‘Made to Love’
By GENE STOUT John Legend’s upcoming 20-date tour, named for the hit song “Made to Love,” opens Oct. 20 and includes a concert Nov. 25…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Alabama-inspired Southern rocker Jason Isbell at Neumos
By MIKEL TOOMBS Many classic Southern rock bands were proud to declare, echoing popular regional sentiment, “The South will rise again.” Now, at least the…
Read Full ArticleFolk-rock singer Lissie is worth discovering at Bumbershoot
By GENE STOUT While many Bumbershoot attendees will seek out their favorite acts, it’s the unexpected that can make the three-day festival a memorable experience.…
Read Full ArticleBrandi Carlile sets her sights on hometown shows and a new album
By GENE STOUT In an interview last week, Northwest singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile revealed that she has left Columbia Records, her longtime label, to chart a…
Read Full ArticleShow by ‘Twilight’ songwriter will be streamed live by Melodic Caring Project
By GENE STOUT As part of his summer tour in support of the new album “Wishbone,” British singer-songwriter Bobby Long will perform a show at…
Read Full ArticleCD REVIEW: Ginny Reilly’s tribute to blues legend Bessie Smith
By GENE STOUT In the ’70s and ’80s, singer-songwriter Ginny Reilly was one half of the popular acoustic duo Reilly and Maloney, which divided its…
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