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.
Ryn Weaver
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.”
Charli XCX
Bleachers
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.
Timothy Rysdyke outside Bimbos
Industrial Revelation on the Vera Stage
So Pitted at Neumos Seattle.
Chris Costalupes
Great Spiders at Cha Cha Seattle
DIIV on the Main Stage
Rachel Palangio Kramer with friend in the VIP area
The Julie Ruin on the Main Stage
Lower Dens on the Vera Stage
Chastity Belt on the Vera Stage
Brain Drain at Cha Cha Seattle
Father John Misty on the Main Stage
Shannon and the Clams on the Vera Stage
RATATAT on the Main Stage
Photo and words by Marz
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.
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.
David Gray co-headlined with Amos Lee at Marymoor Park in Redmond, Washington on July 13th. Most of the crowd was on their feet and dancing in front of the stage only 20 minutes into his 90-minute set. I’ve seen David a number of times before – coincidently for the first time at the same venue – and he sounded great. And he still has his characteristic head bobble. With 12 albums to his credit, David had a lot of material to draw from, including songs from his latest album, Mutineers.
Joseph – Portland sisters Allison, Meegan and Natalie Closner – opened and also came on stage during David’s set to add their beautiful harmonies to “Gulls.”
The final songs before the encore included excellent renditions of “Please Forgive Me” and “Babylon,” with the audience singing on the latter. The show ended all too soon due to the city-imposed 10pm curfew.
David Gray
Amos Lee
Joseph
