On Sunday night British artist Sade packed Seattle’s KeyArena as part of a tour that follows the release of The Ultimate Collection, a CD which features my favorite Sade song, “Hang on to Your Love.” Sade is actually the name of the band, though we all commonly refer to only the singer-songwriter Sade when we […]
Dublin, Ireland’s beguiling Imelda May headlined the Neptune in Seattle on Friday evening. This was my first show at the newly opened Neptune, which used to be a movie theater but has now been turned into a live music venue (with the occasional film still to be shown). As a venue it is unique in […]
On Saturday night Amos Lee headlined Chateau Ste. Michelle. The former teacher has released four albums, and continues touring with Calexico for a few more dates in California then heads to the United Kingdom. Photographer Heather Fitzpatrick attended the show on Saturday and I am thrilled to share her photos!
Slayer fans know how to take care of each other. They are practiced moshers and thrashers, and are there to enjoy the rock. At Seattle’s Slayer show their solicitous side extended towards helping a fan in a wheelchair by lifting him out of the crowd and over the barrier. Don’t question the wisdom of being […]
The Glam-A-Geddon tour with Mötley Crüe, Poison and New York Dolls hit the Tacoma Dome on Friday night. Photographer Matthew Lamb headed to the Dome and brought back some stellar shots – Poison pix will be up shortly, I promise – including these of Mötley Crüe and New York Dolls. Mötley Crüe New York Dolls […]