Show Preview: Khruangbin @ the Moore, Fri. 11/16

Posted on 11/13/2018 by Dagmar

Khruangbin @ the Moore, Fri. 11/16
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Khruangbin

Texan trio Khruangbin, who combine psychedelic with funk, make an appearance in Seattle as headliners at the Moore on Friday, November 16th. Predominantly an instrumental group, Khruangbin released two EPs before their 2015 debut, The Universe Smiles Upon You. Their second release, Con Todo El Mundo, came out this year on the Dead Oceans label. Drawing on many world sounds – also bringing in electronic influences – Khruangbin named themselves after the Thai word for airplane. And I need to say a big thank you to the band for recording a Christmas single, “Christmas Time Is Here.” You can check that out right here.

The Moore has a special event page for the show’s tickets. All ages.

Show Preview: Cherry Poppin’ Daddies @ Jazz Alley – Tues. 11/13, Wed. 11/14 & Th. 11/15

Posted on 11/12/2018 by Dagmar

Show Preview: Cherry Poppin’ Daddies @ Jazz Alley – Tues. 11/13, Wed. 11/14 & Th. 11/15
~Dagmar

Cherry Poppin’ Daddies – photo by Rod Black

Cherry Poppin’ Daddies will appear at Seattle’s Jazz Alley on Tuesday, November 13th, Wednesday, November 14th and Thursday, November 15th. The Oregon swing/ska/punk band is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their smashing compilation album, Zoot Suit Riot, which got remixed and remastered last year. Cool! Something that really excites me about this group is how they combine so many different music styles, and they do it well. They perfectly describe their sound in this way on their Facebook: “Swing, Ska, Rock, Punk, I do what I want!” I wholeheartedly approve of that. Want more good news from the Daddies? They’ve got a new album slated for release soon called Bigger Life.

Head to Jazz Alley’s event page for tickets and more show details.

Photos: Elizabeth Moen @ Lagunitas Brewing Taproom

Posted on 11/10/2018 by Kirk

Singer-songwriter Elizabeth Moen made a tour stop at the Lagunitas Brewing Taproom in Ballard. She’s on the road in support of her recently-released sophomore album, A Million Miles Away. The Iowa-based performer and her three-member band also took a few minutes before their set for some photos.

Elizabeth Moen

Show Preview: Suicide Girls @ the Showbox, Wed. 11/7

Posted on 11/06/2018 by Dagmar

Show Preview: Suicide Girls Blackheart Burlesque @ the Showbox, 11/7
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Suicide Girls Blackheart Burlesque returns to the Showbox on Wednesday, November 7th. This will be the first date on the girls’ current tour, which showcases wonderful performances by some of the Suicide Girls’ pin-ups. Suicide Girls, a website with a community, is indeed known for its commitment to its belief that: “What some people think makes us strange, or weird, or fucked up, we think is what makes us beautiful.” Agreed. The variety of artistic references in the burlesque, from Napoleon Dynamite to Black Panther, is truly amazing. The show is 18+, with a few tickets still available.

Suicide Girls – photo by Kirk Stauffer

Photos: Suicide Girls Blackheart Burlesque @ the Showbox

Posted on 11/06/2018 by BBS

Suicide Girls Blackheart Burlesque @ the Showbox, 5/2
Photos by Casey Brevig & Kirk Stauffer

Suicide Girls – photo by Casey Brevig

Suicide Girls Blackheart Burlesque made its first Seattele appearance of the year in May. Another bit of good news: they’ll be here again tomorrow! We’ll have more details on that in just a few minutes. First, enjoy some marvelous photos of the girls from the spring visit. There were fan dances, a black panther, Napoleon Dynamite, hula hoops & more. Who can say what gorgeous things will happen tomorrow? Very exciting.