Photos: Kelsea Ballerini @ Clearwater Casino

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Just as the sun was starting to set, rising country star Kelsea Ballerini took the stage at the Clearwater Casino near Squamish, Washington. Young, energetic and all-smiles, Kelsea had a wonderful story before each song from her debut album, The First Time. The hit “Love Me Like You Mean It” was recently #1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay list. Kelsea headlined on the Next From Nashville Stage the Sunday before, during the Watershed country music festival at The Gorge.

It was a beautiful evening and setting for the show, with Puget Sound and Bainbridge Island as the backdrop. The casino is just a short ferry ride and drive from Seattle. During her final number, “XO” – the lead song on her album, the audience formed Xs and Os with their arms. After her set, Kelsea spent 10 minutes taking selfies with the audience and signing autographs. She wrapped up the evening by taking a few minutes to chat with Seattle-based country singer-songwriter Cassie Correlle.

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Photos: Ryn Weaver @ Neumos

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New York-based, indie pop singer Ryn Weaver played at Neumos on July 17th, and it was one hour of non-stop energy. Weaver and her band are on tour in support of her debut album, The Fool. There was a lot of interaction with the audience as she worked the stage – frequently stopping to sing to those in the front row while their iPhone cameras got a workout. The crowd sang along on nearly every song and her popular “OctaHate” drew a great reaction.

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Photos: Charli XCX @ Showbox SoDo

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British pop punk songstress Charli XCX co-headlined with Bleachers (fronted by Jack Antonoff) at Showbox SoDo during their Charli & Jack Do America tour. Charli started her set with “Sucker,” the title track from her recent album which included some entertaining hand gestures and choreography by her and her 3-member band. She wrapped it up with “Fancy” (Iggy Azalea cover) and “Boom Clap.”

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Photos: Capitol Hill Block Party Day 3

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On the last day of Capitol Hill Block Party it rained. No one seemed fazed. Instead people, danced, laughed, posed, sang, and drank. I ran to Bartells, and bought the last rain poncho. I rushed back to hit the streets along with every photo pit I could get to. Here are those moments. See you next year.

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Timothy Rysdyke outside Bimbos

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So Pitted at Neumos Seattle.

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Great Spiders at Cha Cha Seattle

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Amber Rose Jimenez

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DIIV on the Main Stage

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Rachel Palangio Kramer with friend in the VIP area

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The Julie Ruin on the Main Stage

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Brain Drain at Cha Cha Seattle

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RATATAT on the Main Stage

Photo and words by Marz

Review: 7/15 Videoasis at Northwest Film Forum

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Everyday you immerse yourself in the local music scene, and you know a witty filmmaker. You both love music videos. You are best friends. You laugh together, play, dance, and gab about whatever. Then you create an event that’s all about your favorite music videos. You fuse both your passions into one thing. Such is the tale of HLY SHT event VJs Sharlese Metcalf, KEXP and Bobby McHugh, World Famous. Every few months they throw a party… Videoasis at the Northwest Film Forum. This month’s theme? Their birthday celebration. Not just any though because they enticed their audience with an advertisement, “FREE CANDY.” Sean Morrow deejayed on the balcony. The place was packed and was probably even sold out. Wow! Top that.

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Please enjoy the video premiere that my bestest partner in crime Drake of Jurado Films made of the festivities.

words by Marz

Image of flyer courtesy of the Videoasis event coordinators.