Built to Inspire
Autumn has descended upon Seattle in full force -- tree droppings litter the sidewalks, dark and grey skies extend late into the morning, breath can…
Mt Eerie: Were we at the Vera or Japanacortes?
As the evening set over the Anacortes port, darkness overtaking the sky, nautical sounds filled the air, the low blow of foghorns moaning over and…
Getting the Munchies with Feral Children
Meeting up with the five members of Feral Children at local bar Redwood, where guitarist/singer Jim Cotton also works, I suggested to them a more,…
Two bands that caught my ear: Red Rapture and Hopscotch Boys
You know the phenomenon where you attend a show to watch one band and come away with a new favorite from another band on the…
Kinski bring sonic extremes to the Crocodile
Wolves in the Throne Room. What imagery a name like that brings. Let's see: a throne room is a regal place of solitude where royalty…
A little birdie in my ear told me…
Seattle is very gossipy, especially the music scene. There are a few rumors I've been hearing around town that I would like to confirm, deny,…
Bumbershoot 2007: Viva Voce Interview
I feel like I somehow inadvertently saved the best for last. Viva was my very last interview of the weekend, and they were completely nice,…
Bumbershoot 2007: Fleet Foxes Interview
Uhm, talk about an appropriately named band, that Robin Pecknold is a fox. But I better not say that since my boyfriend is sitting nearby…
Bumbershoot 2007: The Fucking Eagles Interview
Oh my, these two must be at least 20 years my senior, but I think I shared the most laughs with them. If it looks…
Bumbershoot 2007: Danger:Radio Interview
The Danger:Radio interview was great, except for some technical difficulties that sadly truncated the end of the video. So don't be alarmed by the abrupt…