Photos: Jenn Grinels @ Triple Door

Jenn Grinels headlined at the Triple Door last week, kicking off her west coast tour. It was also the release party for her new album, Live at the Rutledge. Near the end of her set, Grinels invited the audience to participate in a song on stage. South African born, Seattle-based Zarni De Wet opened and […]

Photos: Ages and Ages @ the Tractor

Ages and Ages, a Portland, Oregon-based octet (wow, huge band!), played the Tractor in June. Photographer Tino Tran captured some lovely moments of that show! The folk-tinged band heads further up North again on August 21st for a date at Bellingham’s Wild Buffalo. Ages and Ages – all photos by Tino Tran

Photos: Capitol Hill Block Party – Day 1, Part 2 w/A$AP Ferg, Duke Evers & Alicia Amiri

Capitol Hill Block Party‘s first evening found me checking out A$AP Ferg, Duke Evers and Alicia Amiri. Hip Hop musician A$AP, from New York, had the large audience rapping along with him. The crowd was clearly full of fans, who really did know all the words of his work. It was fun to experience. After […]

Photos: Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden @ Tractor Tavern

Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden made a recent stop at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard during the first leg of their US tour. In addition to Tucker on vocals and guitars, SOS members include Wes Chandler (guitar), Ethan Place (drums), Matthew Thompson (bass) and Nic Danielson (keys). Here’s a great video of “Best […]