Ramona Falls, Social Studies & the Ecstatics @ Doug Fir Lounge, 3/1 Show Review & Photos by Abby Williamson Social Studies There are few bands that I will drive to Portland for. It means a full tank of gas, taking at least a day off work, and mooching off my friend and her grandmother, because […]
Bat for Lashes, the name Natasha Khan performs under, stopped at the Showbox at the Market last week during her US tour. She’s on the road in support of her third studio album, The Haunted Man. Earlier in the week Khan performed at Coachella and will be back in the States later this summer. Khan […]
Johnny Marr @ Neumos, 4/15 Show Review & Photos by Dagmar Johnny Marr With silver-painted nails Johnny Marr made his Seattle debut as a solo artist at Neumos on Monday evening. The British guitarist, who initially found success in the Smiths, and joined bands such as Modest Mouse and the Cribs, released The Messenger in […]
Former childhood actress Molly Ringwald, now jazz singer, made a stop at Jazz Alley during her US tour in support of her debut album, Except Sometimes. Best known for her roles in Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink, the redheaded Ringwald’s appearance hasn’t changed much in nearly 30 years. Molly Ringwald
English musician Billy Bragg was here on April 3rd to perform at the Neptune Theatre. Bragg released his fifteenth studio album, Tooth & Nail, this year. The album includes the song “Chasing Rainbows,” with quite apt lyrics: If you go chasing rainbows/then you’re bound to end up getting wet. In 2013 Bragg also resigned with […]