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…
Photo Essay: Loch Lomond & Decemberists at the Moore
I had only heard good things of Portland native band Loch Lomond from an aficionado folk fiend friend at Reed College. There were A LOT…
Memory Rarely Satisfies – An Evening with the Thermals
My love affair with the Thermals has been long standing. My first band played with them their very first show in Washington at a Planned…
A memorable evening of Seattle rock with Altspeak, Erik Blood and Hotels
On Wednesday night, I found myself at the Sunset, curious as to what songs would be in the repertoire of former bassist for The Smiths,…
Deck the Hall Ball 2008
Aqueduct opened up the night, with David Terry greeting the audience in his jovial, well mannered way. He seemed even bubblier than I remembered in…
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,…
The Builders and the Butchers opening for Amanda Palmer
The Builders and the Butchers, on the surface, seemed like an unusual band to tour with Amanda Palmer (the theatrical frontwoman from The Dresden Dolls…
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…
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…
Memphis Radio Kings: just another Saturday at the High Dive
Saturday night of Thanksgiving weekend can be a crapshoot - you could either go out and see everyone you know at a gig, or wind…