English-born American actress and singer-songwriter Lola Kirke headlined at the Ballard Homestead last week. Known for her starring roles in Mistress America and TV series Mozart in the Jungle, Kirke is touring in support of her new self-titled EP. Portland-based Johanna Warren opened and was joined by Bella Blasko.
Lola Kirke
Johanna Warren
Award-winning rapper Juicy J performed at the Neptune Theatre with special guest Belly on his Rubba Band Business Tour on Monday night to a packed house that was READY TO PAR-TAY! I’ve seen Juicy J a few times and I have mad enjoyed him every time. “Juicy” has that certain something that I love to see in musicians. He just loves the crowd and they love on him back; there was genuine give-and-take.
For a good portion of the show, his fans handed their phones to Juicy and he took selfies with the fans. The audience loved it, and before we knew it, there was a blizzard of phones being handed to him.
If you get a chance to see Juicy J, do so. You will not be disappointed.
Phantogram @ the Paramount, 10/7/16
Photos by Monica Martinez
Details: The always-tasty Phantogram headlined the Paramount? Yes, they sure did! New York pair Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel has had a great couple years. Evidence? Opening for Muse in 2015 and releasing Three, Phantogram’s third album. We’re also excited to see Phantogram on the lineup for this year’s Sasquatch! Music Festival, with a very high spot on the event’s poster. Congratulations to Carter and Barthel, who revealed themselves to be creatively “psychic twins” in a recent Playboy interview.
Women’s March on Seattle, 1/22/17
Photos by John Rudolph:
Details: On Saturday afternoon, an estimated 120,000 people took part in Women’s March on Seattle. They marched 3.6 miles in the Downtown Seattle core; many of them brought signs. Photographer John Rudolph was at the festival, and got some great shots of the action. (Editor’s note: Want a pick for a specific way you can help women, worldwide, in danger? Check out V-Day, who made Marie Claire‘s list of “10 Best Charities” in 2007).
Buzzcocks @ Neumos, 5/22/16
Photos by Monica Martinez:
Details: Epitomizing English punk rock since 1976, Buzzcocks were headliners at Neumos in May 2016. Including their second singer Pete Shelley, who took over duties from original singer Howard Devoto (twice, at that), Buzzcocks may have taken the ’80s off, but have consistently released very well-received albums over the years. They’ve also got a cool box set called Buzzocks Mk. 1, including all kinds of goodies such as their debut EP Spiral Scratch, coming out in March 2017. The Residents opened!
Buzzcocks
The Residents
