Category Archives: KEXP Presents

Get Your Tickets for the 7th Annual Yule Benefit!

By Christy Thacker | Published: November 3, 2009

Candy canes, tinsel, and plastic Santas go up on store shelves earlier and earlier every year. It’s no longer shocking to see twinkling lights and velvet bows nestled next to the Halloween candy and fall decor. Now, if RiteAid or QFC aren’t decorated with faux snow and artificial trees in August, we begin to panic.Read more...

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Shake The Shack Rockabilly Ball starts this Thursday!

By Christy Thacker | Published: September 23, 2009

Slick back your hair and put on your dancin’ shoes, ‘cause the 22nd Annual Shake the Shack Rockabilly Ball is back! Hosted by KEXP’s own Dr. Leon Berman, better known as “The Shackmaster,” the longest running rockabilly festival in the U.S. is happening Thursday, September 24, through Saturday, September 26, at the Tractor Tavern inRead more...

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Concerts at the Mural: Live and free tonight with Fruit Bats, The Moondoggies & Johnny and the Moon

By Jim Beckmann | Published: August 21, 2009

Don’t worry, the clouds will break in time for the final show in the Concerts at the Mural series, presented by KEXP and Seattle Center. Three for free tonight, as Fruit Bats, The Moondoggies and Johnny and the Moon all take the Mural Amphitheater stage. If you subscribe to our Song of the Day podcasts,Read more...

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Live Video: Concerts at the Mural with The Dodos and Army Navy

By Jim Beckmann | Published: August 17, 2009

Only one more concert remains in the KEXP and Seattle Center sponsored series Concerts at the Mural. These free shows have been a big hit, with bands like Blitzen Trapper, Japandroids, Dinosaur Jr., Throw Me the Statue, and Dyme Def, performing for fans of all ages. This past Friday, two California bands flew up justRead more...

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Concerts at the Mural Series: The Dodos and Army Navy tonight!

By James Truitt, KEXP | Published: August 14, 2009

KEXP and Seattle Center’s summer Concerts at the Mural series is in full swing, with two more Friday evenings of free, all-ages performances left to go.  Tonight’s event features The Dodos and their frenetic folk anthems, along with the  joyriding rock ‘n’ roll of LA-based Army Navy.  It’s hardly been a year since The DodosRead more...

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Live Video: Dyme Def at Mural Amphitheater

By Jim Beckmann | Published: August 12, 2009

Seattle hip-hop trio Dyme Def kicked the second in the Concerts at the Mural series last Friday night. The “3 Bad Brothas” featured songs from their latest EP Panic during this FREE show sponsored by KEXP and Seattle Center. If you missed it or want to relive it, check out these videos from their tight,Read more...

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Live Video from KEXP BBQ

By Jim Beckmann | Published: August 10, 2009

Last Saturday, we hosted the 7th Annual KEXP BBQ with six great bands, each bringing something different: Champagne Champagne brought the grungy party rap, Born Anchors the straight up indie rock, Japandroids a double punch of guitar/drum punk fury, Cymbals Eat Guitars sprawlingly epic rock, Viva Voce the Portland-bred indie pop, and Dinosaur Jr. moreRead more...

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Concerts at the Mural: Dyme Def and Fresh Espresso tonight!

By KEXP | Published: August 7, 2009

Head over to the Seattle Center tonight, from 5-8 PM, for the second installment of Concerts at the Mural and catch two stars leading Seattle’s current hip hop revival: Dyme Def and Fresh Espresso. Soon you won’t be able to call the “3 Bad Brothaaas” of Dyme Def “underground” anymore as they climb up musicRead more...

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Concerts At The Mural: The 7th Annual KEXP BBQ this Saturday!

By James Truitt, KEXP | Published: August 6, 2009

As you may have heard, KEXP has combined forces with the Seattle Center this summer to present the 2009 Concerts at the Mural series.  Things got off to a grand start at last Friday’s opener, with some memorable performances from the mighty Blitzen Trapper and native sons Throw Me The Statue.  The free and all-agesRead more...

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Concerts At The Mural: Throw Me The Statue and Blitzen Trapper photos

By KEXP | Published: August 3, 2009

Friday kicked off the first of the summer series Concerts at the Mural, presented by KEXP and Seattle Center, and the lawn was packed for Throw Me The Statue and Blitzen Trapper. In fact, over 1,600 people turned out for this free event -- families and fans, picnickers and passersby --to sit in the shade,Read more...

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