Watkins Family Hour, formed by California siblings Sara Watkins and Sean Watkins, came to Seattle for an August 23rd show at the Tractor. For this appearance, the Americana duo (okay, they’ve got a live band too), brought Fiona Apple, who is listed as a band member on the group’s Facebook page. You can hear Apple, and the awesome Watkins Family Hour sounds on the Watkins Family Hour’s self-titled debut.
All photos by Tino Tran:
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Watkins Family Hour
One is French, the other is Finnish. Together, they are The Dø! The indie band made an appearance at Neumos this spring, and are finally getting more recognition in the States. Their new album, Shake Shook Shaken, is making quite the impression here; the songs are in English, after all.
Photos from the Neumos show by Alex Crick:
The Dø
The Los Angeles duo Ultra Violent Rays recently performed at the Lo-Fi. Ultra Violent Rays, who lists David Lynch (right on!) as their only interest on Facebook, are working on their debut EP with producer Ethan Allen. Expect that to hit your ears in winter ’16. Also they’ve got a cool match of the song “Wish” with an equally cool video. Any of you happen to be a fan of Roy Lichtenstein art?
Perfect Families, led by Seattle’s Joel and Micah Smith (they’re brothers) opened. All photos by Jonathan Leung:
Ultra Violent Rays
Perfect Families
The T Sisters – siblings Rachel, Chloe and Erika Tietjen – headlined at the Tractor Tavern on August 13th in support of their most recent release, Ready For Love. Accompanied by Steve Height (bass) and Andrew Allen Fahlander (mandolin/guitar), they combined folk, Americana, gospel, R&B, bluegrass and soul for a unique sound. The Sisters plan to return to Seattle in December.
(L-R) Rachel, Erika and Chloe
The T Sisters
Band: Axwell /\ Ingrosso
Song: “Sun Is Shining”
Why You Want to Listen: The Swedish duo, Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia, have yet another electronic house hit on its hands. “Sun Is Shining,” an exuberant tune I can’t get enough of, takes the guys to some amazing spots in Europe and Australia this fall. Oh, and read that odd symbol as Axwell AND Ingrosso.
Axwell /\ Ingrosso