Adeem the Artist at the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

I was not familiar with Adeem the Artist prior to catching a pair of their shows in support of Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit at the Ste Michelle Winery in mid-July. Adeem (who alternately goes by ‘Adeem Marie’) has been receiving a fair bit of recognition for their last couple of albums, and these […]

Dave Alvin & the Guilty Ones with Jimmie Dale Gilmore at the Tractor Tavern

Dave Alvin @ The Tractor Tavern – 7/13/24Review & Photos by Mike Mitchell I was a little surprised and a lot delighted when blues rocker Dave Alvin teamed up with country folk icon Jimme Dale Gilmore for their combined 2018 release Downey to Lubbock. Although the two artists approach their craft from slightly different starting […]

Vampire Weekend at Climate Pledge Arena

Vampire Weekend @ Climate Pledge Arena – 6/20/24Review & Photos by Mike Mitchell Indie pop darlings Vampire Weekend and a roomful of happy, dancing fans celebrated the first day of summer at Climate Pledge Arena in mid June. Founding band members Ezra Koneg, Chris Baio, and Chris Thomson, and a complement of touring musicians played […]

Cage The Elephant electrifies Seattle with epic comeback tour at Climate Pledge Arena

After a five-year break, the band made a triumphant return to a packed house, headlining their Neon Pill tour at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena. They kicked off their set with “Broken Boy” from their 2019 album “Social Cues,” and right from the start, the energy was through the roof. Lead singer Matt Shultz was all […]

ITZY Seattle 2024

Show Review: ITZY @ WAMU Theater

ITZY Dazzles Seattle Fans on North American Tour Opening Night June 6, 2024 — ITZY dazzled Seattle fans with the opening night of their 2nd World Tour, “Born To Be.” The sold-out show at the WAMU Theater was filled with MIDZY (ITZY fans) of diverse ages and backgrounds. Once again, Seattle solidified its reputation as […]