Bumbershoot preview: Grand Hallway
I believe that one reason Seattle and the Northwest in general puts out a crap-load of great music is the constant incest between bands. Whereas…
Win tickets to see Daniel Johnston at Neumos
[video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crJlogkdjB8] Daniel Johnston is something of an indie rock legend, a Texas musical savant who people drop casual hints about meeting. His work ranges from…
Bumbershoot preview: Macklemore
I’ve seen Macklemore perform exactly one time, and I loved it so much that I want to see him again and again. This Seattle (now…
Bumbershoot preview: Charlyne Yi & Patton Oswalt
I’ve probably raved enough about Charlyne Yi, but here I go again: in addition to crafting one of my favorite movies of the year, she’s…
Imaginary Interview: Gossip
Immediately after their triumphant set at the Capitol Hill Block Party last month, I checked Twitter to see if my friends had the same reaction…
Recommended show:Fishboy, Filkoe, and M. Bison at the Vera Project this Sunday night
Denton, Texas foursome Fishboy are wrapping up a huge US tour in support of their new album, Nom. Before they head back to "All Hail…
Bumbershoot preview: Michael Franti and Spearhead
"The truth is that we need everybody. We need the ideas of the grass roots. We need the resources of the corporate world. We need…
Doe Bay Festival 2009: Spirit Hike
The Second Annual Doe Bay Festival was a magical experience up on Orcas Island. A music festival like no other, and likely the closest thing…
The Mangles do Linda Ronstadt: A West Seattle Saturday night
This weekend is the big goodbye to Harvey Danger with the band playing a series of Seattle shows to bid a fond and official farewell…
Bumbershoot preview: Blood Squad
Everytime I try to get tickets to see Blood Squad, they're sold out - so obviously my only chance to see them is at Bumbershoot…