Ólafur Arnalds @ the Moore, 1/26/19Show Review & Photos by Lisa Hagen GlynnMemory Lane Series, part 82 Ólafur Arnalds played the Moore on January 26, 2019 as part of an multi-continental tour in support of his August 2018 album re:member. The Icelandic pianist and producer combines classical, ambient, and electronic genres. “We brought a lot of […]
Review: The Rivals @ Seattle Shakespeare Company – 1/18/20 ~Dagmar “Am I not a lover; ay, and a romantic one too?” entreats Captain Jack Absolute, one of the protagonists in The Rivals. Quick answer: Yes. Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s first play premiered in 1775’s London. While it’s had numerous productions and adaptations, including an episode of […]
Kacey Musgraves w/ Soccer Mommy @ the Paramount – 2/9/19Show Review by Lisa Hagen GlynnMemory Lane Series, part 80 It’s easy to understand why Kacey Musgraves won four Grammys. In a sold-out show at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre, Musgraves stepped onto the stage and belted out “Born in a hurry/always late/haven’t been early since ‘88” to abundant […]
Neko Case w/ Destroyer @ Paramount Theatre – 11/29/2018Show Review & Photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn Memory Lane Series, part 78 Singer–songwriter Neko Case received an (almost-)hometown welcome with a sold-out show at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre on November 29, 2018. The Tacoma native belted out a terrific 22-song set that included most of her latest album, […]
Beach House w/ Ben O’Brien @ the Moore -5/8/19Show Review & Photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn Beach House returned to Seattle’s Moore Theatre on May 8, 2019. Founding members Victoria Legrand (keys and lead vocals) and Alex Scally (guitar and backup vocals) were accompanied by James Barone (drums). Under a starry-sky backdrop, Beach House played a dark and […]