Puscifer @ the Paramount Theater Review & Photos by Suzi Pratt Maynard James Keenan, best known for his work with bands Tool and A Perfect Circle, is back on tour, performing in his side project known as Puscifer. On November 7, Puscifer made its second performance in two years at The Paramount Theater before an […]
Black Star & THEE Satisfaction @ Showbox SoDo Review & photos by Ellie Mansfield Black Star, which is composed of Mos Def and Talib Kweli are always animated and full of life. Their enthusiasm and intensity never wained and neither did their clear pleasure of interacting with the audience. Showbox SoDo is a tight venue, […]
Since the first time I saw Karl Denson perform in 2003 at Bumbershoot I realized that he would never ever disappoint the crowd. Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe (KDTU) performed The Rolling Stones’ album Sticky Fingers in its entirety, giving a well meshed combination of classic songs paired with funky KDTU beats. KDTU built the energy […]
I’m a fan of The Who. Two of my favorite films, Tommy and Quadrophenia, are their songs put to celluloid with actors such as Oliver Reed, Ann-Margaret, Phil Daniels and Sting in them. The film Tommy showcases a fearless performance by Roger Daltrey. After so many listens to any and all music by The Who, […]
Judas Priest @ WaMu Theater, October 29th Review & photos by John Rudolph The term metal gods is like a Rorschach test. For some the term evokes images of Black Sabbath, for others it’s The Scorpions, but for me it’s Judas Priest. “Grinder,” “Breaking the Law” and “Living After Midnight” have all become rock anthems […]