Show Review & Photos: Flogging Molly & Frank Turner @ Showbox SoDo

Posted on 11/30/2016 by BBS

Flogging Molly & Frank Turner @ Showbox SoDo , August 1st 2016
Show Review & Photos by Phillip Johnson

THE BRITISH ARE COMING. . . AND THE IRISH ARE COMING!

That was the general mood of the Showbox Sodo on August 1, 2016, in the best of ways. The crowd was abuzz for the upcoming punk rock show featuring London’s Frank Turner and the jolly motley crew that is Flogging Molly.

Flogging Molly

Frank Turner

Frank Turner was a tour de force in positive punk rock from the first minute he came on stage. He was a boundless ball of energy, bouncing around and leaving it all on the stage throughout his 50-minute performance. He may come at you aggressively with his persona, but his lyrics are all about the glory of life and rock and roll (For examples listen to “I Still Believe,” “The Next Storm,” and the “The Ballad Of Me And My Friends.” “Punk rock is all about community,” Turner told the crowd. He certainly knows how to bring them together.

Flogging Molly

Frank Turner

The anticipation leading up to the booming Celtic rock that Flogging Molly brings to the stage was palpable. Fans of all ages came to the show seeking a refuge in the pit, and being the seasoned rockers they are, the band much obliged. Belting out hits such as “Drunken Lullabies” and “If I Ever Leave This World Alive,” coupled with political anthems “What’s Left of the Flag” and “Black Friday Rule,” it was a classic set from one of today’s best touring bands. Throughout the years, it has become evident that fun comes first for the band that started at Molly Malone’s, and the same holds true now.

Flogging Molly

Frank Turner

Flogging Molly

Frank Turner

Flogging Molly

Frank Turner

Photos: Rising Appalachia @ Showbox at the Market

Posted on 11/29/2016 by Kirk

Rising Appalachia, fronted by sisters Leah and Chloe Smith, headlined at Showbox at the Market last week in support of their latest album, Wider Circles. Backed by Biko Casini (percussion) and David Brown (guitar/bass), the sisters sang and played their folk music on a variety of instruments. Dustin Thomas opened and later joined Rising Appalachia during their set.

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Chloe (L) and Leah Smith

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Dustin Thomas

Photos: Bumbershoot – Day 3 w/ G-Eazy & Tame Impala

Posted on 11/29/2016 by BBS

Two very different acts, G-Eazy and Tame Impala got photographed by Casey Brevig during Bumbershoot’s third day. For Tame Impala, this appearance was the last you’ll see from them in Seattle, or anywhere, through 2017, as last week, the band announced they’d be taking a hiatus next year. Oakland, California’s G-Eazy, however, already has dates set for January and March. Thank you to both acts: you are two popular bands on this site (and of course, elsewhere).

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Tame Impala

Video: Peking Duk’s “Stranger feat. Elliphant”

Posted on 11/28/2016 by Dagmar

Band: Peking Duk

Why You Want to Watch: Lady and the Tramp gets a 2016 update (to me, anyway) in Peking Duk’s video for “Stranger feat. Elliphant,” featuring a Doberman Pinscher and, I think, a Lhasa Apso. Peking Duk, a Canberra, Australia duo, had director Lior Molcho (he’s directed videos for Sia, Elle King & others) at the helm of this one. Some backstory, from the band itself: We quickly gravitated towards the simple idea of following the story in the lyrics. . . . We wanted to capture the feeling that everyone has felt at least once at the end of a big night. We wanted to reproduce those times where you want to keep the night going, and preferably with someone else riding that same wave as you. When it’s done right it can be magical. . . To make it lighter and truly show everyone how we see the story, we decided to use physical dog actors instead of humans. Deep down inside we’re all dogs. We are stoked with how quickly it came together!”

Very cute video to accompany a very good song!

Stars of “Stranger feat. Elliphant”

Photos: Låpsley @ Neptune Theatre

Posted on 11/24/2016 by Kirk

English singer-songwriter Låpsley and her band played at the Neptune Theatre in support of her debut album, Long Way Home, released earlier this year. The 20-year-old, whose real name is Holly Låpsley Fletcher, is gaining traction after appearances on The Today Show and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Seattle-based NAVVI opened, followed by Aquilo.

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