Tonight in Seattle:  

EMP's Sky Church

Tonight's recommended outing: Exhibitchin' at the EMP

[Exhibitchin']

Still hankering for something to do tonight? Well, look no further. It's 60's soul and garage dance party night over at the EMP, and it's going to be bitchin'. Exhibitchin', to be specific. It's full of bands, DJs, and all kinds of ka-pow -- for a teensy $10 cover!

For starters, the EMP Skychurch is gorgeous. Gor. Geous. Just the place to hold a big dance party like this -- huge stage, amazing lighting, and tons of space to get your groove on. Tonight, that huge stage will be hosting not only some DJ sets, but performances from The Basements (last time we caught them out, we noticed Kurt Bloch behind the drums, and a Sangster or two rounding out the lineup) and The Moonspinners too. Take that, makeovers from VAIN, and photobooth lovin' from the one and only Lance Mercer -- and you've got yourself a bitchin' one-stop night on the town.

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Jason Tang's Top Ten Concert Photos of 2009 (plus a few extras)

As I was picking out my favorite shots from this past year, it quickly became apparent that I couldn't just leave it at ten.  I've posted my top picks below (in no particular order), but you can check out the rest here.

Huge thanks to the TIG crew, especially Chris and Keenan, for giving me the opportunity to share these amazing moments with all you lovely people! And thanks to all my fellow photographers, both in Seattle and elsewhere, for giving me inspiration every day. Hope you all have a safe, prosperous, and Happy New Year! Here's to an even bigger and better 2010!

2009-09-05: Hotels @ Bumbershoot - EMP | SFM's Sky Church

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EMP Soundoff Finals Week Uno

Photos by Chona Kasinger

at EMP's Sky Church

A couple imaginary drum rolls and several catcalls and chants later, Port Townsend’s New Faces emerged victorious.

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Latest comment by: Deborah Barnard: "Whoah--Duvall is coming out of the woodworks. It's a teeny little town! There are only so many garages these bands can hide in!"

Finish up your Sound Off application this weekend!

This is your last weekend to put the finishing touches on your Sound Off! application! The deadline for entries is Thursday, November 15th.

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Latest comment by: randy: "Ouch. Are you from the UK or something? "

Carrie Akre

photo: Bootsy Holler

at EMP's Sky Church

The show began with a wacka-wacka funk instrumental funk beat that I swear was the theme song to "Shaft"... and then Carrie began to sing.

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