Kid Sister's Ultraviolet dance party
Naturally, things move very fast in cyberspace; a few months could feel like an eternity - so it might have seemed a little hyperbolic for…
Win a fantastic BOAT package, including tickets to their CD release show on 10/22 and a custom piece of art!
We here in imaginary land don't do a very good job of keeping our love for local chest pounding indie popsters BOAT a secret. Their…
The Cave Singers at Neumos on Saturday
The majority of the discussion initially focused on how Derek Fudesco, Pete Quirk, and Marty Lund all played in loud rock bands prior to The…
Recommended Show: Grizzly Bear at the Moore 10/16
So...Grizzly Bear...Are you going? You bet your ass I am! Count this as one of my most highly recommended shows this fall. I have been…
No chain wallets allowed at Portland's Scion Garage Festival
This Saturday, the 17th, in Portland is going to rock more than most. Garage bands from all over the country will infiltrate four bars around…
Early New Wave feminist comes to Seattle to rock against domestic violence
I first heard Robin Lane with her original band, Boston's own the Chartbusters, in the very early 80s. They were kind of a new wavier…
(One of) tonight's recommended show(s): Elliott Brood at the Tractor
I can't say enough about how much I love Elliott Brood. (Well, I have, actually. More than once.) These Canadian-based singer-songwriters fill every performance with…
Win a Future of the Left 7" and their new album
I've raved about the Wales punk band Future of the Left here before, so it should surprise exactly no one that I'm a fan of…
The Dutchess and The Duke barely illuminated at Sonic Boom
Wednesday night at the Sonic Boom on 15th (soon to be relocated) The Dutchess and The Duke put on a pre-emptive record release show for…
Almost Famous: Chona Kasinger's art show at Cupcake Royale
I'm certain that I'm not the only one at TIG who is very excited and proud of Chona Kasinger, who is getting her first art…