Show Preview: Kris Orlowski @ the Crocodile, Friday – 5/6

Posted on 05/05/2016 by Dagmar

Show Preview: Kris Orlowski @ the Crocodile, Friday May 6th

This Friday, May 6th, Seattle’s Kris Orlowski celebrates the release of his new album, Often in the Pause. He’s elegant, and he (and his band!) have top billing at the Crocodile. In fact, Orlowski will nearly perform his set in real time with the album’s release, which is also tomorrow. That just adds some extra excitement. Orlowski’s due lots of love for his plush voice and beautiful songs, so go to the show! And if you want some more of that this weekend, they’ll play Portland on Saturday night.

Kris Orlowski – second from left (and band)

For tickets & more information, visit the Crocodile’s event page.

~Dagmar

Photos: The Wombats @ the Neptune

Posted on 05/04/2016 by Dagmar

Photos: The Wombats @ the Neptune, 5/19/15

The Wombats – photo by Dagmar

British trio the Wombats are now part of my British Bands Seen Live in 2015 list (previously added members: Rixton and Kaiser Chiefs). It’s true, I see a British band whenever I can. The Wombats happen to be one of my favorite bands, so yes, the Wombats it will always be. I love their wit, their music, and their massively entertaining shows. Sincerely. Thank you, Wombats, for just Everything. You’re danceable and relatable. And I know I am not alone in this. I saw a large crowd dancing to songs such as “Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)” and “Let’s Dance to Joy Division.” Really getting into it.

The Wombats – all photos by Dagmar

Setlist:

Your Body Is a Weapon
Jump Into the Fog
Moving to New York
Greek Tragedy
Party in a Forest (Where’s Laura?)
Be Your Shadow
1996
This Is Not a Party
Headspace
Techno Fan
The English Summer
Little Miss Pipedream
Kill the Director
Give Me a Try
Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)

Encore:

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Let’s Dance to Joy Division

More Photos of the Wombats @ the Neptune

Show Preview: Bleached @ Barboza, Fri. 4/29

Posted on 04/29/2016 by Dagmar

Show Preview: Bleached @ Barboza, Friday April 29th

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Very happy to say that Los Angeles’ Bleached returns to Seattle tonight, Friday April 29th! The band will headline Barboza, a venue that’s perfect any night for some melodic punk. There’s a lot to love about Bleached. They’ve got songs so rad you get a feeling they’re fun to write, and not any kind of unpleasant labor; soothing punk vocals; two sisters in the band, Jennifer Clavin and Jessie Clavin; and now I am in love with that Pontiac in the video for “Wednesday Night Melody.” Sweetness! Bleached album two, Welcome the Worms, just came out in April, and it’s a winner. Oh, and early show alert!!!: Doors are at 7 PM.
~Dagmar

Photos: Allison Pierce @ Triple Door

Posted on 04/28/2016 by Kirk

Allison Pierce, formerly of The Pierces with sister Catherine, opened for Joshua Radin this week at the Triple Door. During her well-received 30-minute set at the sold-out show, Allison played primarily her own songs, but snuck in one from The Pierces. Four years and one day prior, I had the pleasure of shooting The Pierces when they opened for Coldplay at KeyArena.

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Photos: SuicideGirls – Blackheart Burlesque @ The Crocodile

Posted on 04/23/2016 by BBS

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The lovely women of the Suicide Girls are proud to challenge conventions of beauty. The ladies of SG performed the Blackheart Burlesque in Seattle last night to a boisterous, sold out crowd at the Crocodile. The Suicide Girls have a massive following who enjoy getting to know these sexy women through the online community at Suicide Girls.

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The fans watched the talented pin-ups recreate popular movie themes like Star Wars and A Clockwork Orange. The show is good and the women genuinely seem to enjoy performing for their fans. The heavily-tattooed and scantily clad pin-ups know their fan base. They worked the audience with crowd-involved acts that had the fans cheering with equal enthusiasm.

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