Tonight's recommended show: Chairlift at Chop Suey
Tonight's show at Chop Suey features Sebastien Tellier, a French follower of Serge Gainsbourg, but the real reason you should go to this show is for…
Cage the Elephant and The Gaslight Anthem's pre-Coachella Warm-up
Seattle is, according to Google Maps, 1,262 miles from Indio, California. Because it is one trip up or down I-5, a lot of touring acts…
Tonight's recommended show: Choklate's CD release at the Triple Door
Choklate is the Northwest's best soul singer, with a big and powerful voice. Tonight she celebrates the release of her newest album, To Whom It…
The Roots at the Paramount
The day after The Roots’ excellent show at the Paramount, I’m having trouble reading my notes from the evening. So far, all I can read…
Tonight's recommended show: Team Gina and the Redwood Plan
Jesus Christ, there is a lot going on tonight. A lot. Glass Candy at Nectar, The Roots at the Paramount, Britney is in Tacoma. Yet,…
The Song Remains the Same: the abundance of Led Zeppelin tribute bands
One of the few April Fool's jokes from last week that was actually pretty funny was the one with Bjork becoming the new lead singer…
Tonight's recommended show: Lily Allen and Natalie Portman's Shaved Head
I don't normally recommend shows here that have already sold out, but I'm certain this is the best show of the evening.Lily Allen is, as…
First acts confirmed for Bumbershoot
I doubt this is an April Fool's joke so I'll put it out there, Bumbershoot announced the first list of acts to play this year.…
Tonight's recommended show: Rachael Yamagata
I would be very hard-pressed to name another singer with a more sensual voice than Rachael Yamagata. She's also a very gifted songwriter who sings…
Tonight's Recommended Show: Ratatat at Showbox Sodo
With the Comeback 5th anniversary party on Friday night, USE on Saturday and now Ratatat on Sunday night, Seattle is having one weekend-long dance party.Ratatat…