Show Review & Photos: Brent Amaker and the Rodeo @ the Tractor Tavern

Brent Amaker and the Rodeo plus Bunny Monroe messed up the Tractor Tavern really nice and dirty for a Spark & Shine (that’s their label) showcase. I also like to think they played extra well for me, because I extended my birthday celebrations last month to include seeing five cowboys play some sexy, perverse country […]

Show Review & Photos: Ty Segall, The Audacity & Idle Times @ the Crocodile

“Ty always draws a sausage fest!”– Matt Schmalfeld of The Audacity, post-show. Well, to be fair and balanced, that was not totally in evidence at Seattle’s Crocodile on July 29th – there were definitely lots of girls in the audience. But, sure, the vibe was a little testosterone-y, but in a good way. An evening […]

Interview & Show Preview: Piggy D. of Rob Zombie (Rob Zombie & Slayer Play WaMu Theater Sat. 8/6)

Bassist, singer and songwriter Piggy D. chatted with me earlier this year via telephone and was awesome enough to answer questions I had about his life and interests. Piggy D. plays bass in Rob Zombie and also has a really cool solo project, plus he’s working as one half of the band Black Foxx. He’s […]