Show Review & Photos: The Kills @ the Neptune

The Kills @ the Neptune, 10/27/14 Show Review & Photos by Dagmar The Kills Silky and yet muscular duo of Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart, also known as the Kills, worked up a very sold-out crowd in October when they headlined the Neptune. Their show was what everything you would want from a rock band: […]

Photos: Della Mae @ Tractor Tavern

Bluegrass lovelies Della Mae – Kimber Ludiker, Celia Woodsmith, Jenni Lyn Gardner, Courtney Hartman and Shelby Means – played at the Tractor Tavern in July. The Boston-based quintet were on tour in support of their sophomore release, This World Oft Can Be. The ladies will be back in town for Wintergrass in late February at […]

Photos: Bumbershoot – Day 3 w/Jessica Hernandez & the Deltas, Chimurenga Renaissance & Foster the People

We’re keeping the memories of Bumbershoot fresh and alive here at Back Beat Seattle. So, for the final day of the festival, Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas, Chimurenga Renaissance and Foster the People graced various stages – warm, outside stages. Huge thanks to photographers Kirk Stauffer and Abby Williamson! Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas – […]

Photos: Kina Grannis @ Crocodile Cafe

Kina Grannis played a sold-out show at the Crocodile Café on December 8th. She’s touring in support of her sophomore studio album Elements, which was released in May. Kina gained notoriety via YouTube with over 100M views and in 2008, she won the Doritos Crash the Super Bowl contest which resulted in a recording contract […]

Photos: Bumbershoot – Day 3 w/Rose Windows

Seattle’s Rose Windows was at Bumbershoot this year, and three of Back Beat Seattle’s photographers caught the band’s set. The sextet (or perhaps septet?) – signed to Sub Pop – released The Sun Dogs in 2013, followed by the 7″, There is a Light in 2014. Rose Windows will appear with Reignwolf and Thunderpussy at […]