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 […]
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds @ the Paramount, 4/7 Show Review & Photos by Dagmar Certain audiences at shows seem to have an otherworldly and peculiar relationship with the band they’re enjoying. Some fans seem possessed by and obsessed with the music, and the artists. That’s how I felt about the black-clad audience at […]
Reminiscent of Adele, soulful UK performer Jessie Ware played to a packed crowd at the Crocodile Café this past week in support of her debut album, Devotion. Jessie is playing at Coachella this weekend and next. Ms Mr opened. Jessie Ware Ms Mr