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 […]
The term ‘southern rock’ typically brings to mind classic rock stalwarts like Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, and the Marshall Tucker Band and perhaps slightly lesser lights such as 38 Special, the Outlaws, and Molly Hatchet. But, as any good (or, at least, ‘well informed’) southerner knows, there’s a lot more going on south of […]
Five time Grammy award winner (with sixteen nominations!) and Grand Old Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame member Marty Stuart and his remarkable band played a sold out and highly anticipated show at the Edmonds Arts Center last week. Stuart is a veteran of both Johnny Cash’s and Lester Flatt’s bands as well as […]
Country/punk ravers Vandoliers, hailing from Dallas, played a raucous and uplifting show to a crowd of devoted followers at the Tractor Tavern on the last Sunday evening of June. The performance came hot on the heels of Seattle’s yearly Pride parade and capped a month packed with events celebrating the LGBTQIA community. Vandoliers have amassed […]
Drive By Truckers and Deer Tick delivered a show to delight the most ardent and discriminating of guitar devotees Friday night at Marymoor Park in Redmond. While the bands vary significantly in terms of tone and content, they both worship at the altar of The Big Guitar & Roaring Amp and cater to a crowd […]