6th Annual Double Album Christmas Benefit for Musicares: Quadrophenia!
I'm just going to say it. I'm going to say it, and I'm not going to feel bad about it, and you can't stop me.I…
Jose Bold ("Awesome" sideproject) releases free album, show this Saturday
More excellent music, from one of the most brilliant sources of creative output I've seen since arriving in Seattle -- and it's free. Really free.…
News update and holiday love from The National
I've been madly in love with the National since the pre-Alligator days, often driving from Connecticut to Manhattan to Boston and back to catch them…
Mini-review / rave: Check out Sgt. Rigsby & His Amazing Silhouettes!
"So, what are you going to again? A puppet show?"Well, no. Sort of. Not really. Let me explain:I braved the blustery cold last night for…
Grand Archives, Shearwater and The Dutchess & The Duke rock the Yule Benefit
As it has been for the last several years running, KEXP's 6th annual Yule Benefit was a roaring success. With a close to capacity crowd,…
DCfC sneak-peek-a-rama from last night's show
I had the privilege and pleasure of shooting for the house at last night's WaMu show, featuring Death Cab for Cutie, among a plethora of…
Colin Meloy and Sean Nelson light up the night at UW
I hate Christmas.I love Winter Solstice. There's something to be said for the camaraderie in getting through the darkest time of year together, as a…
The Long Winters: free, and in multiple formats
Fresh out of the box (literally), the new Long Winters live DVD will be available for sale everywhere tomorrow. Order it here from Barsuk, who…
Elliott Brood with Michael Vermillion & Zach Harjo at the Tractor
Elliott Brood made their way down from Canada for another excellent set on Wednesday night at the Tractor, and let me tell you - these…
Death Cab for Cutie: Grammy nods for local boys
Hot off the iPhone presses:Death Cab for Cutie Grammy Nominations:Nominations for the 51st annual Grammy Awards were announced Wednesday night and Death Cab for Cutie…