The planets aligned, the meaning of life was revealed and, in the immortal words of comedian Bill Hicks, my third eye was squeegeed quite cleanly. That was just from the contact high. In all honesty, of the countless shows I have been to over the years I have never seen and smelled as many people […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gym Class Heroes was one of my favorite bands of the weekend. They were great musicians, put on a professional show, and were very entertaining and The Vans Warped Tour fans loved it. The lead singer (Travie McCoy) really engaged the crowd and the lead guitarist had the persona of young Jimi Hendrix. Gym Class […]
The Devil Wears Prada ravaged the main stage at The Gorge like few other bands at The Vans Warped Tour. This hard hitting Christian Metalcore band made no bones about their religious convictions and performed like it was their last performance. I really appreciated that as a fan of music. The Devil Wears Prada Performer: […]