Mudhoney, Zeke, Hickoids, Redneck Girlfriend, and 38 Coffin at Slim’s Last Chance

Mudhoney joined an already packed lineup of 38 Coffin, Redneck Girlfriend, Hickoids, and Zeke for a late July benefit for Derelicts singer Duane Ash Shoal at Slim’s Last Chance. The show would have very likely sold out on the strength of the original bill but did so in a flash when Mudhoney was added a week before the event. All 5 bands turned in strong performances to a wildly appreciative audience on one of the warmer afternoons of the summer. The quality of the music was strong across the entire bill but Mudhoney and Zeke in particular really brought the afternoon to a sweaty and ear ringing conclusion. Money was raised for a much-loved member of the Seattle music community and a large and happy crowd was treated to an afternoon of excellent rock & roll. Cheers to the bands and everyone involved.

Photos: Cults @ the Crocodile

Cults w/BNNY @ the Crocodile 8/12/24
Photos by Sam Leung

Cults – photo by Sam Leung

New Yorkers Cults came to Seattle on August 12th to headline the Crocodile. The duo (with some tour assistance) beautifully celebrated their 2024 release, To the Ghosts. With cool lighting, Cults brought BNNY as openers, and while you’re here, check out the new album via many outlets right over here as you admire Sam Leung’s wonderful photos.

Cults – photos by Sam Leung

BNNY – photos by Sam Leung

Preview: Bumbershoot 24 – Day 1 – Saturday, August 31

Bumbershoot Preview – Day 1 – Saturday, August 31
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I’ve combed through Saturday’s Bumbershoot lineup and selected a few bands I think look cool. There are so many more to see, but another great thing about these bands, beside being awesome, is you can catch them all. No overlap, no running from stage to stage. Seattle bands NAVVI and Chastity Belt get some love here, as do Californians Pavement and Automatic. Also check out the glorious Scottish singer-songwriter, Lauren Mayberry.


NAVVI @ the Fisher Stage * (links to Bumbershoot band preview)
1:00-1:30 PM

NAVVI

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Chastity Belt @ the Fisher Stage *
1:55-2:25 PM

Chastity Belt

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Automatic @ the Mural Stage *
2:55-3:35 PM

Automatic – photo by Dana Trippe

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Lauren Mayberry @ the Mural Stage *
7:40-8:25 PM

Lauren Mayberry

“Shame” Video – Click on photo to watch!

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Pavement @ KEXP Fountain
10:00-11:10 PM

Pavement


“Summer Babe” Video – click on photo to watch!

Toody Cole/Dead Moon, Acid Tongue, and Is This Real? at the Tractor Tavern

Toody Cole, of Dead Moon and Pierced Arrows, played a past meets present meets future bill at the Tractor Tavern last weekend with Acid Tongue and Matt Cameron’s Is This Real? Dead Moon, which was composed of Toody, her husband Fred Cole, and Andrew Loomis (now both deceased), has a secure place in the hearts of many old school rockers, both locally and internationally. They are fondly remembered and often mentioned by many musicians who have gone on to much fame and some fortune. I know that Kurt Cobain was a fan, as are the members of Pearl Jam, Melvins, Soundgarden, and many more. Toody was accompanied at the Tractor by Chris March and Kelly Halliburton, both current members of the equally fine Portland band ‘Jenny Don’t & the Spurs’.

Acid Tongue, representing a slightly younger demographic, middled with an equally fantastic and well received set.

Speaking of Pearl Jam, that band’s drummer (shared once upon a time with local legends Soundgarden) opened the show with a well-played and exciting set of Wipers covers. Seeing all 3 bands onstage in one evening was an insightful and inspiring glimpse of where we’ve been and where we’re headed. When I look back at 2024 I have no doubt that this show will be one of the brightest highlights.