Faouzia @ Neumos – 8/5/2026Photos by Kirk Stauffer Moroccan-Canadian singer-songwriter Faouzia played a sold-out show at Neumos last week. It’s been four long years since she performed in Seattle and this time it was during a stop on her Film Noir Tour. Backed by keys, guitar and drums, Faouzia showcased her remarkable vocals and range while the […]
The Mountain Goats Bring Wild Catharsis The atmosphere at the Woodland Park Zoo lawn shifted from a sun-drenched picnic to a communal revival the moment the PA system blared Queensrÿche’s heavy metal overture “Anarchy-X”, a brilliant nod to Seattle’s local music roots before The Mountain Goats stepped into the spotlight. John Darnielle immediately launched into […]
Willow Avalon @ Showbox – 7/29/2026Photos by Kirk Stauffer Willow Avalon delivered a captivating performance at the Showbox in Seattle last week, during a stop on her headlining Pink Pocket Pistol Tour. Backed by a tight four-member band, Avalon showcased a blend of classic country, Americana, and pop influences, through her distinctive twang with heartfelt vocals and […]
Fitz and the Tantrums @ Chateau Ste. Michelle – 7/26/26Show Review & Photos by Louise Geri Michael Fitzpatrick of Fitz and the Tantrums – photo by Louise Geri In a nutshell, Michael Fitzpatrick and Noelle Scaggs of Fitz and the Tantrums are your high school English teacher and music teacher, respectively. You know, the ones […]
Icelandic folk-rockers Of Monsters and Men brought “The Mouse Parade” tour to a sold-out Paramount Theatre, delivered a lively set centered on their new album. Inside the gilded walls of the historic Paramount Theatre, the atmosphere was pure warmth. Beneath the soaring, ornate ceilings, both the general admission floor and every seat in the balcony […]