LA-based Phoebe Bridgers, while on tour with Blitzen Trapper, made a stop at the Neptune Theatre. The 20 year old was my best “new find” at Bumbershoot 2015 and I was pleased that she was playing in Seattle again. Marshall Vore joined her on drums and vocals for several songs. Phoebe recently released “Killer” – an EP produced by Ryan Adams. You can get a nice sampling of her music HERE.
Phoebe Bridgers
Lucie Silvas opened for Little Big Town at the Paramount Theatre on November 20th. UK-born, New Zealand-raised and now Nashville-based, Lucie played songs off her new album, Letters To Ghosts, as well as her two previous studio releases. Alternating between mandolin and piano, Lucie’s beautiful voice was the perfect complement.
Lucie Silvas
“Music by your imaginary friend.” That’s how the mysterious Slow Magic describes his songs. I love/hate to report that the electronic artist has sold out the Showbox as of today, but as always, keep checking the event page just in case! If you are lucky enough to have your ticket, reflect on these facts:
1. This is badass drumming.
2. This is badass electronic music.
3. This is all done while wearing a neon animal mask.
Since Slow Magic is a neon beast playing drums, there’s a strange component to the show. But that weirdness is awesome. The songs elevate you with their dreaminess and, naturally, their magic. Be weird and magical with the tunes.
Slow Magic – photo by Luca Venter
In October, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators vigorously rocked the Moore Theatre! The World on Fire Tour, based on the project’s album World on Fire, gave Seattle a chance to hear the hard rockers live. Live! In action! Slash and Alter Bridge’s Myles Kennedy have made two albums together, and if you are lucky and happen to be in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve this year, you can catch them at House of Blues. . .
All photos by Geoffrey Gribbin:
Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators
Pop/country singer-songwriter Ellee Duke opened for LeAnn Rimes at the Emerald Queen Casino last week. The stop in Tacoma was near the midpoint in their Today Is Christmas Tour. Ellee grew up in Utah and has since moved to Nashville to pursue her dream. She accepted a Songwriting/Artist development deal with Big Machine Music and is currently working on her debut album. With a beautiful voice, a knack for writing memorable songs, and loads of determination, the talented Ellee Duke is bound to make it big. Be sure to catch her the next time she plays in the Seattle area.
Ellee Duke