Category Archives: CD Reviews

New Year’s Eve with Mudhoney, Student Nurse, and Barton Carroll at the Neptune Theatre

The Neptune Theatre hosted a raucous and well-attended New Year’s Eve show last night featuring a pair of the Pacific Northwest’s most enduring and historically significant rock bands, Mudhoney and Student Nurse. The evening’s headliners were preceded by a short and enthusiastically received performance by folk/punk acoustic guitarist Barton Carroll. Seattle’s Mudhoney is celebrating their […]

Written by:
Mike Mitchell on 01/02/2026.

Patterson Hood and Craig Finn at the Tractor Tavern

Patterson Hood and Craig Finn, frontmen and songwriters for the Drive-By Truckers and the Hold Steady respectively, visited the Tractor Tavern in November on their ‘Devil is in the Details’ tour. This intimate, primarily acoustic show afforded fans of both bands the opportunity to experience these two revered and highly accomplished songwriters in an up […]

Written by:
Mike Mitchell on 12/18/2025.

Show Review & Photos: Cut Copy @ The Showbox

On a rainy Monday, Cut Copy transformed The Showbox into a pulsating sanctuary of neon euphoria, proving the Aussie legends are more lethal than ever. Cut Copy’s set was a masterclass in nostalgia right from the start. Opening with “Visions” was such a mood setter, slowly building tension before the band unleashed the groove. They […]

Written by:
Alex Crick on 11/27/2025.

Boris at the Crocodile

Tokyo’s kings and queen of heavier than heavy rock, Boris, paid a visit to Seattle’s Crocodile Cafe last week and they most definitely left a mark. The three musicians (Takeshi on bass, rhythm guitar and vocals, Atsuo on drums and vocals, and the inimitable Wata on lead guitar and vocals) drew a sold-out crowd to […]

Written by:
Mike Mitchell on 11/25/2025.

James’ Electrifying, Two-Set Revival at The Showbox

Manchester veterans James delivered a stunning, two-set performance at the Showbox, defined by a career-spanning setlist and the intensely charismatic presence of frontman Tim Booth. Booth’s voice was in fantastic form, lending power to the band’s dynamic sound and blending beautifully with the backing harmonies of Chloe Alpe and the signature trumpet work of Andy […]

Written by:
Alex Crick on 10/19/2025.