Self-styled alt-country bad girl, Nikki Lane recently played at the Tractor Tavern near the beginning of her current US tour. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter and her band are out supporting her third album, All or Nothin’, which was released last year. Look for Nikki back in Seattle during Bumbershoot on September 6. Nikki Lane
Still sounding amazing, The Moody Blues brought their Timeless Flight 2015 Tour to the Paramount Theatre last week for what was likely a sold-out show. Celebrating 51 years as a band, core members Justin Hayward, John Lodge and Graeme Edge are now joined by Norda Mullen, Julie Ragins, Gordy Marshall and Alan Hewitt. I’ve been […]
I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Zella Day three times in as many months – Columbia City Theater (Feb), SXSW (Mar) and most recently at Chop Suey (Apr). I thoroughly enjoy her music and each time has been a real treat! Zella and her band are touring with Coasts and last week’s show in Seattle […]
Kimbra headlined in Seattle at the Neptune Theatre at what appeared to be a sellout show. Soon after her four-member band came on stage, Kimbra appeared in a cape that flowed like butterfly wings. The silver platform shoes completed her outfit. She began her set with “I’m Wishing,” an 80-year-old Disney song, followed by four […]
Back from my annual pilgrimage to Austin. SXSW seemed to get back to its roots this year – lack of huge names and more emerging performers. Armed with my camera, here’s how I’ve summed up a few of this year’s artists … Best New Find – Natalie Prass (made a point of seeing her twice) […]