Great new band alert: Free Energy
The Philadelphia-based rock band Free Energy makes 1970s-influenced classic rock in the vein of ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, T-Rex or Thin Lizzy, but does…
Great new band alert: Pepper Rabbit
A few weeks ago, a band from LA came across my radar called Pepper Rabbit. They're a lo-fi, two-piece pop rock band getting a lot of…
Imaginary Interview: Todd Barry talks about "Defriending Cancer"
“Defriending Cancer” is not just a good idea but an excellent comedy and music benefit coming up. The night is hosted by comedian Todd Barry…
A tour of Seattle's new Hard Rock Cafe
On Wednesday, the Seattle Hard Rock Café opened its doors at First Avenue and Pike Street. Overall, I think it’s a very good thing for…
Sasquatch launch party at the Crocodile next Monday with Surfer Blood, Atlas Sound and Fresh Espresso
Next Monday night (February 15), the lineup for the Sasquatch Festival will be unveiled at a special launch party at the Crocodile. Performing will be…
The stylish (re)interpretations of Nouvelle Vague
Playing other people’s music is always a risky venture, to be sure. You’re playing music that is (usually) familiar but the comparison to the original…
Imaginary Interview: Marty Riemer Funny Festival
The Marty Riemer Funny Festival has become arguably the biggest night for comedy in the Northwest over the past six years. This year’s event is…
The cool, cocktail party pop of Lushy
For a decade now, Lushy has quietly been making some of the coolest and catchiest music to come out of the Northwest. Their sound and…
Win tickets to the Marty Riemer Funny Fest at the Paramount
There are few things in this world that make me laugh as hard or as regularly as the HBO show "Curb Your Enthusiasm", so it should…
Guestlist best of 2009: Scott Giampino of the Triple Door
With End of Year listmaking being the favorite holiday pasttime for a lot of us around here, we asked some of our local music friends…