From the trenches at Bumbershoot, Day 2
I'm here in the press room with ChrisB, comparing notes from today's shows and posting new articles and photos as fast as we can. So…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2007: The Trucks
Cleisiophobia: The fear of being locked-in or trapped. It's claustrophobia's bratty stepsister, and unfortunately due to some childhood experiences, I have it. The air inside…
Fests are upon us: Part 4: Bumbershoot update
Not sure what to check out at Bumbershoot this year? Bumbershoot has created a Bumbershoot Festival YouTube channel where you can watch videos from last…
Fests are upon us: Part 1: Georgetown Music Festival
Summertime in Seattle means nothing if not music festivals. While Bumbershoot and the Capitol Hill Block Party have grown to astronomical (read as: huge touring…
Northwest bands playing Bumbershoot: the updated list
Last week I posted to the imagi-blog and asked which local bands have heard back that they're been selected to play at Bumbershoot. Between blog…
Where have all the dive bars gone?
The Lobo Saloon is soon to join the list of Seattle dive bars that are no more. Where’s an {imaginary} girl suppose to go to…
D'oh! And tonight's recommended show, in Spokane
I suck. I completely spaced recommending a really cool show for last night (3/30) -- the Wig Fits All Heads anniversary show at the High…
This Is How You Drive a Truck
We in Seattle are fortunate enough to have multiple local CD stores that host free, all-ages live shows (Sonic Boom Records, Easy Street Records, Silver…
Best Northwest Releases of 2006
Zow — it's been another great year for music everywhere, and a particularly amazing one for music straight outta the Northwest (we hate to brag,…
Our Imaginary Editor Picks: Best of 2006
I'm so proud of the Pacific Northwest music scene, as she has given us some of the best records released anywhere (although Suburban Kids, Art…