Janelle Monae live from Bumbershoot (video)
Every year I put together a top albums list. Then the following year or so, I’m embarrassed by one or two albums I’ve overlooked. There’s The Hold Steady’s “Boys & Girls in America.” There’s...
View ArticleTacoma Jazz and Blues Festival confirmed for Memorial Day weekend
Organizer Rich Wetzel tells me his Tacoma Jazz and Blues Festival will be held again Memorial Day weekend this year. He confirmed that performance will be held on May 29 at Tacoma’s Freighthouse...
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Vampire Weekend, Public Enemy, Massive Attack and more announced for...
Pavement, Public Enemy, Massive Attack, My Morning Jacket, Ween, Vampire Weekend, MGMT, Kid Cudi, LCD Soundsystem, The National, Band of Horses and more are parts of the lineup announced at a launch...
View ArticleGrit City Fest lineup revealed
Organizers of the inaugural Grit City Fest, which will take place in Tacoma from June 17 to 19, sent me a revised festival lineup that differs from the one on their web site. Here’s how it’s shaping...
View ArticleCapitol Hill Block Party announces the Dead Weather, MGMT, Atmosphere and...
Organizers of the Capitol Hill Block Party just announced their lineup for this year’s festival, which will take place in the venues and on the streets of Seattle’s most hipster approved neighborhood...
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Tiny Vipers, Typhoon among acts tapped for Squeak and Squawk 2
Some of you may recall the Squeak and Squawk Festival, a Tacoma indie-rock happening that went on at the now defunct Helm Gallery and then fledgling rock room, the New Frontier Lounge, in October 2008....
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