Mike Watt and the Missingmen performed at Seattle’s Triple Door on Wednesday, April 27th. Watt’s third opera, the fantastic Hyphenated-Man, thumped strong in the classy venue. With his Missingmen, guitarist/singer Tom Watson and drummer Raul Morales, Watt completed a compelling trio. I don’t think my attention lapsed for one second during their entire set. The […]
Seattle’s the Head and the Heart played the Moore Theater on Saturday, April 30th. The band, whose debut was re-released this year, was joined by Ivan & Alyosha and Grand Hallway. In June the Head and the Heart are set to tour much of the United States. For Saturday’s show photographers Matthew Lamb and Alex […]
Danish artist Oh Land, aka Nanna Øland Fabricius, released her second album, the self-titled Oh Land this year. Oh Land is the follow-up to 2008’s debut album, Fauna, which introduced the singer-songwriter – and former ballet dancer – to Denmark and the world beyond as a unique talent with a beautiful voice. After several years […]
Forget jellybeans and chocolate bunnies – the best Easter treat in Seattle was found in Ballard on Sunday April 24th as Kurt Vile played two concerts that showed off the range of his substantial musical talents. The lanky Philadelphian with the voluminous long hair easily sold out the Sunset Tavern with his band, the Violators, […]
British musician Plan B was absolutely captivating on Saturday night at Chop Suey. He brought an entire band with him for the show – two guitarists, keyboard player, bassist, drummer and two backup singers. Plan B’s a gifted songwriter, and it turns out he’s a gifted performer as well, one who’s unafraid to do something […]