Capitol Hill Block Party 2008: Scribes
If you're looking for lyrical, intelligent rhymes, Scribes has got 'em. Each syllable he drops is complex but still accessible, demanding your attention while the…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2008: DeVotchKa
There was nothing romantic about the Main Stage at this year's Capitol Hill Block Party. How could there be? Unless you fantasize about beer gardens,…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2008: The Hold Steady
Two minutes into their set, I was convinced The Hold Steady were headlining Saturday night at the Block Party. The way they took the stage…
Capitol Hill Block Party: Little Party and the Bad Business
Watching Little Party and the Bad Business play at the Vera Stage on Saturday afternoon made me wish I was still a teenager, before I…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2008: Kristen Ward
Broadcasting live from KEXP at Neumo's stage, Kristen Ward opened the second day of the Stranger's Capitol Hill Block Party with country-based folk-rock songs of…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2008: Voyager One
Voyager One taking the stage at the King Cobra was a calm before the storm. From the moment they turned their amps up and strummed…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2008: Kaylee Cole
I am head over heels in love with Kaylee Cole.Her set at the Cha Cha was recommended to me at the last minute, as I…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2008: Man Plus
Man Plus is one of the most accessible bands I’ve seen at CHBP this year. They have a dance-y, pop/rock sound that is easy to…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2008: Jaguar Love
For a while I was wondering if I'd ever get to see Jaguar Love live.Their first-ever show was opening for New Young Pony Club at…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2008: Sleepy Eyes of Death
Although I was only able to catch four songs, that was enough to give me a good impression of Sleepy Eyes of Death. Their electronic…