by Philip LaRose
I said in my Thursday writeup that “there’s so much more going on” than just the showcases at Neumos and Sole Repair, but I ended up focusing on those two venues through the rest of the Festival. Indeed, even bouncing between them, there was still so much to hear that I can only [...]
by Philip LaRose
My Friday night at Decibel Festival turned out to be mostly about the Dirty Dancing International Showcase at Neumos. I did go across the street to Sole Repair a couple times to check out the Latenight Renegades/Fubar Showcase as well. The two clubs appear to be hosting similar styles — heavy house and [...]
by Philip LaRose
On Thursday, I caught the latter half of the Ghostly 10: Opening Gala at the Seattle Art Museum, featuring Michna and Lusine. Tracer Visuals provided a cool video backdrop mixed live to the music. Michna tossed a few recognizable samples into his mix, getting a big cheer for Kraftwerk’s “Tour de France.” The [...]
by Philip LaRose
Before sitting down to write this article, I believed that rockabilly was a relatively recent genre, a reworking of the classic rock ‘n’ roll style from the 1950s mixed in with punk rock. I was surprised to learn that it’s not simply a reworking, it is one of the original subgenres of rock, [...]
review and photos by Philip LaRose
Last Monday the 17th, I went to the Crocodile to see Emilíana Torrini. Back in the day I picked up her first (English) album Love in the Time of Science as an impromptu purchase, and I’ve been fond of her since and was curious to hear her live. Opening for [...]
Japandroids rocking the crowd at the KEXP BBQ.
It may look crowded but there’s still plenty of room (and time) for you to come down to the Mural Ampitheatre at the Seattle Center and enjoy the barbeque. Next up, Cymbals Eat Guitars… Viva Voce… and Dinosaur Jr.
Born Anchors rock steady at the BBQ…
Coming up, Japandroids at 4:20, Cymbals Eat Guitars at 5:25… Viva Voce and Dinosaur Jr. later. Head on over to the Mural Ampitheatre at the Seattle Center now!
Champagne Champagne kicking it to the crowd…
Born Anchors coming up next! Come on down!
The 7th Annual KEXP BBQ is set up, ready and waiting… for you! Come on down to the Mural Ampitheatre at Seattle Center for a great free show. The beer garden opens at 2, the music starts at 2:30 with Champagne Champagne, and the food vendors are serving now.
review and photos by Philip LaRose
Last Monday night when I went to Nectar Lounge to see The Juan MacLean and The Field, I didn’t know that I’d be at the hottest show in town. These two groups played sizzling sets of electronica to a packed and enthusiastic crowd. DJ Nordic Soul warmed up the club with [...]
