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Live reviews

Concert photos / Live reviews / Photos / Reviews

Mark Lanegan’s solo gig had something for everyone (who likes Lanegan)

July 19, 2014April 26, 2020 - by Brent Stecker

An excellent stripped down, one-off show

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Concert photos / Live reviews / Photos / Reviews

Fitz and the Tantrums take Seattle by storm

June 30, 2014July 16, 2014 - by Robin Fairbanks

Also featured: HOLYCHILD and Max Frost

Fitz and the Tantrums take Seattle by storm Read More
Live reviews

All you need is love: Allen Stone @ Chateau Ste. Michelle

June 17, 2014June 17, 2014 - by Robin Fairbanks

A fine evening of music, food and wine

All you need is love: Allen Stone @ Chateau Ste. Michelle Read More
Concert photos / Live reviews / Photos / Reviews

Ireland and the American South rock the Northwest

May 20, 2014May 25, 2014 - by Phil Johnson

Featuring photos of Foy Vance and NEEDTOBREATHE

Ireland and the American South rock the Northwest Read More
Bumbershoot '14 / Concert photos / Features / Live reviews / Photos / Reviews / Seattle scene

Pickwick’s Pink and Purple Party

May 15, 2014August 3, 2023 - by Isaac Kaplan-Woolner

Seattle’s princes of garage soul help unveil this year’s Bumbershoot lineup

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Concert photos / Live reviews / Photos / Seattle scene

PHOTOS: Tae Phoenix at The Royal Room

May 5, 2014May 8, 2014 - by George Bentley

Also pictured: Julia Massey and Whitney Mongé

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Concert photos / Live reviews / Photos / Reviews

Live Show Review Wrap: Sleeper Agent, HOLYCHILD, Pagiins at Showbox Market – 4/22

April 24, 2014May 5, 2014 - by Robin Fairbanks

Kentucky-based Sleeper Agent rocks the Showbox in support of their new album ‘About Last Night’

Live Show Review Wrap: Sleeper Agent, HOLYCHILD, Pagiins at Showbox Market – 4/22 Read More
Concert photos / Features / Fests / Live reviews / News / Photos / Reviews / Seattle scene

Petty Fest celebrates at Showbox to benefit Sweet Relief

April 11, 2014April 27, 2014 - by Jason Tang - 2 Comments.

The all-star lineup included Ann Wilson, Jakob Dylan, Alison Mosshart, Albert Hammond Jr., Butch Walker, and many local favorites

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Concert photos / Live reviews / Photos / Reviews / Seattle scene

Kara Hesse releases new EP in Lively fashion

March 31, 2014April 10, 2014 - by George Bentley

Singer-songwriter Tommy Simmons supports the soulful night of music

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Concert photos / Live reviews / Photos / Reviews / Seattle scene

Kitt Bender’s album release at JewelBox Theater leaves fans wanting more

February 20, 2014March 21, 2014 - by Jason Tang

A little black dress affair

Kitt Bender’s album release at JewelBox Theater leaves fans wanting more Read More
Photo by Karen Loria
Live reviews / Seattle Icons

10 takeaways for Seattle fans from Pearl Jam’s Portland concert

December 4, 2013January 9, 2014 - by Travis Hay

Take notes Seattle

10 takeaways for Seattle fans from Pearl Jam’s Portland concert Read More
Live reviews

Fitz and the Tantrums throw a delightful dance party in Columbia City

April 12, 2013 - by Travis Hay - 1 Comment

A very intimate and fun tour-opening show

Fitz and the Tantrums throw a delightful dance party in Columbia City Read More
Live reviews

Phoenix goes for broke with ‘Bankrupt’ at the Paramount

April 4, 2013April 8, 2013 - by Travis Hay - 2 Comments.

Coachella headliners indulge in new material on tour opener

Phoenix goes for broke with ‘Bankrupt’ at the Paramount Read More
Live reviews / RIP Chris Cornell / Seattle Icons

Loud love: Soundgarden returns home to Seattle

February 20, 2013April 27, 2025 - by Travis Hay

A monstrous return to the Emerald City

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Live reviews

Muse puts on a super-massive show at KeyArena

February 12, 2013February 12, 2013 - by Travis Hay

A massive show by a band with a massive sound

Muse puts on a super-massive show at KeyArena Read More
Live reviews

Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Ball delights in Tacoma

January 15, 2013April 16, 2018 - by Travis Hay - 4 Comments.

Mama Monster delivers one helluva show

Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Ball delights in Tacoma Read More
Live reviews

Afterthoughts: 107.7 The End’s Deck the Hall Ball

December 6, 2012August 3, 2023 - by Travis Hay

9 bands, 8.5 hours. I need a nap.

Afterthoughts: 107.7 The End’s Deck the Hall Ball Read More
Live reviews

Brandi Carlile shines with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra

December 3, 2012August 6, 2014 - by Travis Hay

An excellent evening at the symphony

Brandi Carlile shines with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra Read More
Live reviews

Bruuuuuuce: Quick thoughts about seeing Springsteen in Portland

November 29, 2012February 24, 2023 - by Travis Hay - 5 Comments.

The Boss puts on one helluva show

Bruuuuuuce: Quick thoughts about seeing Springsteen in Portland Read More
Favorite stories / ICYMI / Live reviews / Seattle Icons

Ben Gibbard brings Death Cab, Postal Service hits to Showbox

November 20, 2012September 7, 2018 - by Travis Hay

An intimate and intense set

Ben Gibbard brings Death Cab, Postal Service hits to Showbox Read More

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Editor’s Picks

Five Seattle albums that deserve the 33 1/3 treatment

April 18, 2024March 11, 2025

Young love, romance and Given to Fly: 25 years of Pearl Jam’s Yield

December 31, 2023February 13, 2024

Which Seattle bands will be the next Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees?

February 2, 2023March 11, 2025

Chris Cornell on fatherhood & rockstardom

May 19, 2017March 11, 2025

Pearl Jam opens up to fans at intimate ‘Lightning Bolt’ Town Hall

October 7, 2013January 15, 2020

Discovering Nirvana’s lost treasures long after the band is gone

November 6, 2009September 7, 2018

Favorite Interviews

Getting RNDM: An interview with Jeff Ament

October 29, 2012September 6, 2018

Macklemore talks fashion, Ben Bridwell, sobriety and haters

October 12, 2012September 7, 2018

Lou Barlow revisits Sebadoh’s past & talks about its future

February 11, 2011September 7, 2018

Craig Finn talks about beer, the Boss & his band

September 27, 2009September 7, 2018

Death Cab’s Jason McGerr talks pyro, touring and The Open Door

April 22, 2009March 11, 2025

Brandi Carlile’s music defies categorization

October 26, 2006March 11, 2025

Interview: Dave Grohl & Rivers Cuomo

October 20, 2005March 11, 2025

Interview transcript: A conversation with Chris Cornell

October 14, 2005March 11, 2025

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