Video: Uncle Acid and the deadbeats’ “Melody Lane”

Artist: Uncle Acid and the deadbeats Song: “Melody Lane” Why You Want to Watch: A witchy, sleazy and scary video I’m surprised made it past the censors. You can get ready for a spooky Halloween perhaps, or even sooner, get ready for Uncle Acid and the deadbeats’ upcoming show at El Corazon this month on […]

Show Preview: Bumbershoot Day 3 w/ Bassnectar & More – Mon. 9/7

The third, and final, day of Bumbershoot 2015 brings the super Bassnectar and a solid lineup of local artists. The local bands (and ones I always champion!!) Sisters, Bread & Butter and Kris Orlowski get chances for great exposure on the Rhapsody and Starbucks stages. See as many as possible, and be happy. 2:00 @ […]

Show Preview: Bumbershoot Day 2 w/ Faith No More, Eliot Sumner & More – Sun. 9/6

Day 2 of Bumbershoot happens on Sunday, September 6th. I’ve reflected on the lineup, and come up with a few music suggestions that just might make you a happy attendee. Singer Eliot Sumner appears this day, and is one of the musicians I’m telling you to check out. She’s fabulous. 2:00 @ Starbucks Stage Eliot […]

Photos: Watkins Family Hour @ the Tractor

Watkins Family Hour, formed by California siblings Sara Watkins and Sean Watkins, came to Seattle for an August 23rd show at the Tractor. For this appearance, the Americana duo (okay, they’ve got a live band too), brought Fiona Apple, who is listed as a band member on the group’s Facebook page. You can hear Apple, […]