Photos & Review: Volbeat with Anthrax @ WaMu Theater

Volbeat Volbeat is one of those shows that I look forward to every year. I first photographed them during Gigantour in 2012 when they were 3rd on the bill behind Motorhead and Megadeath. They first headlined in Seattle in 2013 at the Showbox and then again in 2014 at the Paramount. On Wednesday, Crobot opened […]

Photos and Review: The Moody Blues @ Paramount Theatre

Still sounding amazing, The Moody Blues brought their Timeless Flight 2015 Tour to the Paramount Theatre last week for what was likely a sold-out show. Celebrating 51 years as a band, core members Justin Hayward, John Lodge and Graeme Edge are now joined by Norda Mullen, Julie Ragins, Gordy Marshall and Alan Hewitt. I’ve been […]

Show Review & Photos: Kimbra @ Neptune Theatre

Kimbra headlined in Seattle at the Neptune Theatre at what appeared to be a sellout show. Soon after her four-member band came on stage, Kimbra appeared in a cape that flowed like butterfly wings. The silver platform shoes completed her outfit. She began her set with “I’m Wishing,” an 80-year-old Disney song, followed by four […]

What to Expect this Year: Capitol Hill Block Party 2015

The Pike/Pine corridor may be rapidly shape-shifting, but in the spirit of this acclaimed locale, Capitol Hill remains a target of revelry. So why not throw tribute to an evolving neighborhood at the CHBP? The partial line-up just got dropped with bands who cultivated owner/producer Jason Lajeunnesse’s grassroots beginning. You know you love Built to […]

Show Review & Photos: Meghan Trainor @ Neptune Theatre

Meghan Trainor @ the Neptune, 2/14/15 Show Review & Photos by Kirk Stauffer The long line of tweens, teens, parents, and couples stretched around the corner of the Neptune Theater waiting for the doors to open. Many of the girls were dressed in typical Meghan Trainor outfits – complete with bows in their hair. Seattle […]