Photos: Ingrid Michaelson @ Moore Theatre

Ingrid Michaelson brought her Hell No Tour to the Moore Theatre last weekend, in support of her recently-released seventh studio album, It Doesn’t Have to Make Sense. She was backed by her five-member band, anchored by longtime member Allie Moss on acoustic guitar. As always, Ingrid shared numerous witty stories between songs – some of […]

Photos: Tal Wilkenfeld @ Triple Door

Aussie Tal Wilkenfeld recently headlined at the Triple Door – her first visit to Seattle. Best known as Jeff Beck’s bassist, Tal and her three-member band rocked the venue for 90 minutes. Surprise guest drummer Matt Cameron (Soundgarden, Pearl Jam) joined Tal for several covers. Watch for Tal’s debut album early next year. LA-based Steve […]

Photos: Nikki Lane @ Tractor Tavern

Underwood Stables sponsored another show in their series at the Tractor Tavern on October 2nd with Nikki Lane headlining. Portland-based Jenny Don’t and the Spurs opened, followed by Jaime Wyatt, originally from Gig Harbor. Denver, also Portland-based, were next with their three-part harmonies. Nikki Lane (Nashville) was not on tour and made a special trip […]

Photos: Aurora @ the Crocodile

Continuing in the amazing tradition of great Scandinavian music (with, of course, her own electronic magic), Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora was in Seattle this spring. Aurora’s first EP, Running with the Wolves, received so much positive attention in 2015 she followed up with a full length, All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend, in 2016. […]

Photos: CAPPA @ Nectar Lounge

Nashville-based CAPPA (Carla Cappa) played at the Nectar Lounge last week in support of her debut EP Queen Of Hearts, released in September. Backed by drummer Carter Hamblin, she played songs from it – including the addictive single “Next Ex” – plus a few covers. Glad I was able to be at her first show […]