Los Angeles rock band Lifehouse made its debut 10 years ago with the hit single “Hanging by a Moment.” Today, Lifehouse seems to own the…
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By MIKEL TOOMBS “All Things Considered” would be a good album title for Rosanne Cash. Cash considers the wide sweep of American musical tradition, from…
Read Full ArticleJake Shimabukuro: While his (ukulele) gently weeps
Despite its diminutive size, the ukulele is a beloved instrument. Among the celebrity musicians who have had a great affection for the uke was Beatle…
Read Full ArticleNPR brings Rosanne Cash to Seattle for intimate evening of music, Q&A
Wanna get up-close-and-personal with Rosanne Cash? National Public Radio will bring the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and keeper of the Cash family legacy to Seattle for “NPR…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Alice in Chains makes a stand at the Paramount
One of the toughest acts to pull off in rock ‘n’ roll is replacing an iconic, charismatic lead singer. After Alice in Chains frontman Layne…
Read Full Article‘Queensryche Cabaret’: Interview with singer-musician Geoff Tate
Queensryche’s 2009 album, “American Soldier,” was an intense, hard-hitting record — and one of the band’s most ambitious. It explored the emotional and physical impact…
Read Full ArticleMorrissey opens his ‘Years of Refusal’ tour in Seattle
British singer-songsongwriter, now 50 but still hip, opens a short U.S. tour at 7:30 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 29) at the Paramount Theatre. Tickets: $52-$72. While…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT REVIEW: Kelly Clarkson hooks up with fans at WaMu Theater
Would my life suck without Kelly Clarkson? Probably not. But for nearly an hour and a half Tuesday night at WaMu Theater, the former “American…
Read Full ArticleThem Crooked Vultures rock the Paramount; you get the picture
Northwest photographer Steven Friedrich shot these photos of Them Crooked Vultures, led by drummer Dave Grohl. Grohl, of course, was the drummer for Nirvana and…
Read Full ArticleKelly Clarkson gets what she wants; Seattle show Tuesday at WaMu
Texas native Kelly Clarkson is among the most successful “American Idol” winners. And, of course, she was the first, taking the prize in 2002. Despite…
Read Full ArticleMOVIE REVIEW: ‘Pirate Radio’ awash in frat-boy humor
“Pirate Radio” is a lightweight comedy about a boatload of radio renegades broadcasting offshore in the North Sea of England in the mid-’60s — from…
Read Full ArticleKenny G plays homecoming show Tuesday; is he suddenly hip?
Saxophonist Kenny G, who performs a concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 17) at the Paramount Theatre, has endured a lot of abuse from music…
Read Full ArticleTradition-bending Po’Girl cycles its rootsy music through Seattle
BY MIKEL TOOMBS The members of Po’Girl might like to bike to their two Seattle shows, Thursday (Nov. 12) at the Crocodile Cafe and Friday…
Read Full ArticleAn evening of ‘flamenco puro’ at Kirkland Performance Center
Tonight’s performance at the Kirkland Performance Center is billed as “the real deal” by presenters Flamenco Seattle and Mezzo Producciones. “Flamenco de Raiz” features Rafael…
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