I’ve got smiles for miles and miles thanks to Unlikely Friends’ Crooked Numbers
You'd think that my favorite part of the Unlikely Friends story is that they formed in the most imaginary of ways: D. Crane (of my…
Recommended Show: Los Straitjackets and Marshall Crenshaw at the Tractor on Saturday {Sept 16}
Marshall Crenshaw y Los Straitjackets will play at the Tractor Tavern on Saturday, September 16, 2017 with Kim Virant and Friends opening {tickets and more…
Help Save the Youth of America: Billy Bragg at the Neptune Theatre
Billy Bragg will be at the Neptune Theatre on Sunday, October 1, 2017 (tix and more info). I first discovered Billy Bragg in 1987. The…
All your favorite bands love Amadou & Mariam – and you will too
Amadou & Mariam will be at the Triple Door on August 9 and 10, 2017. The Wednesday (August 9th) show will have Smokey Brights opening.…
Spiral into Animal Collective’s Sound-Drenching Show in Seattle
Animal Collective will be at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle, WA this Thursday, June 29, 2017. Opening the show will be special guests: Eyvind Kang…
Recommended shows: Ty Segall at Neumo’s {March 2-4}
Ty Segall is the type of musician other musicians both worship and envy the hell out of. Possibly an alien, and in the very least…
How to prepare for a Los Campesinos! show
One of our favorite bands is coming to Seattle to spread the good news of their new album! Los Campesinos! will release their sixth album,…
Must-See Show: Anthonie Tonnon at Barboza {Saturday, Nov 12}
I have to apologize for not giving you more advance notice on the Anthonie Tonnon show at Barboza on Saturday night that I urge you…
Recommended show: Donovan at The Neptune {10/15, 10/16}
Donovan is one of the greatest psychedelic folk singers that ever lived, and you may not even know that you’ve heard him before. In the…
Recommended show: Lush coming to Seattle on April 20!
I’m old. By any statistical measure I am past middle age and am impatiently awaiting AARP mailers. There are some benefits to my advanced age,…