Favorite song alert: Joseph Giant – "Up & Down & Out"
{photo by Robersen Ashman} Earlier this week I talked about all the City Arts Fest line-up amazingness taking over the city of Seattle from October…
Recommended Friday night activities: Tiny Vipers at 112 Printworks and Bandolier at the Sunset
This Friday (August 5, 2011) brings a full evening of Fremont-Ballard fun. Once we change from our work clothes into our weekend superhero outfits, let’s…
Recommended show + free tickets: Jesse Sykes {8/4}
There's a sad-hearted party going on next Thursday, and you're invited. Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter will be taking the stage down at the…
All your Fridays {and one Saturday} are belong to KEXP in August!
Summer wouldn't be summer without a sweet lineup at the Mural at Seattle Center during the month of August, and this year is no exception:…
Recommended CHBP Show: The Posies
It is clearly no secret that I love The Posies. But honestly, guys - if you have never seen them play live (which seems impossible…
Recommended matinee show: Your Favorite Book / Glad Girls / South Sound Bureau Chiefs at the Comet {7/16}
Summer days in Seattle are magical. The days are (usually) warm without being too hot and so long you can fit in relaxing in the…
Start off the week with free Slurpees and The Kissing Party
For those of us who enjoy a mix of nostalgic shoegazy fuzz and bittersweet delicate melodies with their FREE SLURPEE, this week is going to…
The Return of The Fastbacks! This Friday {7/8} at the West Seattle Summer Fest
Holycrap you guys. The freakin' FASTBACKS are playing their first show in 9 years this weekend! How did I miss this until now? On Friday…
Recommended Show: Carrie Akre (her last one in Seattle!) & Star Anna at The Croc {7/7}
The Crocodile is poised to break your hearts this Thursday {7/7} with a double dose of powerhouse female vocalists: the throaty, drop-dead gorgeous voice of…
Recommended Show: Tennis Pro CD Release at Chop Suey {6/30}
Photo borrowed from Tennis Pro's Facebook page. The last time I saw Tennis Pro, they were singing Liz Phair songs in dresses...a memorable event, not just…