Show Review: Adam Conover @ the Showbox

Posted on 11/03/2016 by BBS

Adam Conover @ the Showbox, 9/13/16
Review by Monica Martinez

On September 13th, Adam Conover, the man with incredible hair and all the facts, graced the Showbox Market stage. Conover, best known for his truTV show “Adam Ruins Everything,” and YouTube channel CollegeHumor, was in Seattle for the first stop on his Adam Ruins Everything LIVE tour. When I entered the venue and saw the projection screen with “Adam Ruins Everthing: Election Special” on it, I was a bit disappointed since this had been the topic of a season one episode. Or so I thought. . .

Adam Conover

Ten minutes past show time “Democracy” started playing, followed by an off stage Adam greeting us all and introducing show writer/warm-up comic Gonzalo Cordova. A couple solid laughs, some awkward moments, and a fried plantains with cheese breakfast recipe I’m curious to try. A large portion of his material seemed like it was being said for the first time; he took some risks – which is definitely admirable – but I was ready for Adam when his set was over.

Conover got on stage and wow, his golden perfectly-styled hair was even more amazing and voluptuous in person. His hair wasn’t the only thing a little different from the show. This was not the season one episode on repeat. This was an in-depth look at the election circus we’re watching. A piece by piece analysis and comparison of this crazy election to various events in our nation’s history. Those events were actually not that far off from what’s happening now. The one difference? They all didn’t happen at the same time.

It was fun and, just like the show, an informative evening. Adam conveyed his information in jokes alongside clips from various news outlets (which gave the show an almost Daily Show feel), reenactments, and a few pictures of jokes. His verbal delivery was different from the show. Less G-rated-happy dork-more sassy-know-it-all-who swears like a sailor. He didn’t have hecklers. . . but he did heckle the audience a few times about their reactions (lots of “aw-s” over sad things that happened to Republican Florida Governor, and now former presidential candidate Jeb Bush).

Something I hadn’t noticed much in the TV show but was quite obvious live, was how incredibly good at seeming impartial he was. By the end of the night I wanted to know whom he was planning to vote for. Instead, the night ended the same as his show, with an uplifting fact to give us hope for what seems like a dark future. People of opposite political sides actually agree on way more – and more often – than you’d think.

Video: Rudie Edwards’ “I’m Not Her”

Posted on 10/31/2016 by Dagmar

Band: Rudie Edwards

Why You Want to Watch: A shiny outfit, disco ball, and red and blue lights contribute to this sexy video by British singer Rudie Edwards. “I’m Not Her” is one catchy and modern disco song.

Rudie Edwards

Photos: Ingrid Michaelson @ Moore Theatre

Posted on 10/29/2016 by Kirk

Ingrid Michaelson brought her Hell No Tour to the Moore Theatre last weekend, in support of her recently-released seventh studio album, It Doesn’t Have to Make Sense. She was backed by her five-member band, anchored by longtime member Allie Moss on acoustic guitar. As always, Ingrid shared numerous witty stories between songs – some of which were played solo, including her first hit, “The Way I Am.” AJR – brothers Adam, Jack and Ryan – hailing from NYC, opened and will have their first headlining tour early next year.

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Photos: Tal Wilkenfeld @ Triple Door

Posted on 10/22/2016 by Kirk

Aussie Tal Wilkenfeld recently headlined at the Triple Door – her first visit to Seattle. Best known as Jeff Beck’s bassist, Tal and her three-member band rocked the venue for 90 minutes. Surprise guest drummer Matt Cameron (Soundgarden, Pearl Jam) joined Tal for several covers. Watch for Tal’s debut album early next year. LA-based Steve Taylor opened.

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Photos: Nikki Lane @ Tractor Tavern

Posted on 10/18/2016 by Kirk

Underwood Stables sponsored another show in their series at the Tractor Tavern on October 2nd with Nikki Lane headlining. Portland-based Jenny Don’t and the Spurs opened, followed by Jaime Wyatt, originally from Gig Harbor. Denver, also Portland-based, were next with their three-part harmonies. Nikki Lane (Nashville) was not on tour and made a special trip to Seattle. Her band were all local performers who learned her songs just for this show. She’ll be back in town in January in support of her upcoming album, Highway Queen. For the encore, all of the evening’s performers were back on stage for Bob Dylan’s ”You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere.”

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