Photos: Sound Off! Semifinals # 2 @ MoPOP

On February 17th, Semifinals # 2 of Sound Off! took place at MoPOP. Performing on the beautiful Sky Church stage, four Northwest artists – including winner the Good Weird – competed for a slot in the March 11th Finals. Torpoise won the Wild Card Slot, while Girl Teeth and Koga Shabazz also participated. All photos […]

Photos: Sound Off! Semifinals # 1 @ MoPOP

Sound Off! began its sixteenth year on Friday, February 10th. The competition, which included Cult Bride (indie/folk), Fluencie (dance), Jason McCue (folk) and Mission 253 (pop), was the first held under the building’s new name, MoPOP. EMP is no longer! Long live MoPop. Jason McCue won semifinals one, while Fluencie came in at runner-up. All […]

Photos: Ace Frehley @ the Neptune Theatre

Former KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehley finished his solo Space Invader tour at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle before heading to South America. “Space Ace” has been a solo artist since 1984 (with brief stints in KISS); he and his band performed and sounded great. His longtime fans reacted with approval of the 40-year rock […]

Photos: Juicy J w/ Belly @ the Neptune Theatre

Juicy J Award-winning rapper Juicy J performed at the Neptune Theatre with special guest Belly on his Rubba Band Business Tour on Monday night to a packed house that was READY TO PAR-TAY! I’ve seen Juicy J a few times and I have mad enjoyed him every time. “Juicy” has that certain something that I […]