Show Preview: Kimie’ @ Showbox at the Market, Tues. 11/19

Sometimes everything just comes together right with a voice and the songs that voice joins. Exhibit A: Hawaiian singer/songwriter Kimie’, who’s in Seattle tomorrow night to open for the Green (she appeared on their album, The Green). The self-taught guitarist (she grabbed her dad’s guitar) has influences such as Barrington Levy, Amy Winehouse and Bob Marley, released her latest work, To the Sea this year. The optimistic artist, who said “There can always be something good to come out of the bad and I like finding beautiful surprises in things,” shares that view in her lovely music. So hit the Market early tomorrow, enjoy her mix of reggae, R&B and soul. Don’t miss her!

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For more information & tickets, head to the Showbox event page.

Photos: LIZ @ Neumos

LIZ, an awesome singer from California, was one of Charli XCX’s openers at Neumos. With two singles out already on Mad Decent (label of Diplo, Zeds Dead), her music recalls the good parts of all those ’90s popular R&B songs – for real. We want her back in Seattle!

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Photos: Au Revoir Simone @ Neumos

The dream pop band from Brooklyn, Au Revoir Simone, made a stop at Neumos on October 27th. Members Erika Forster, Annie Hart and Heather D’Angelo all play keyboards and sing, and the band’s songs have been featured in numerous movies and TV shows. They are touring in support of their fourth album, Move In Spectrums. CALLmeKAT and Wild Ones opened.

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Photos: Janelle Monáe w/ Roman GianArthur @ Showbox SoDo

The expressive and talented Janelle Monáe charmed fans at Showbox SoDo last Wednesday. Three albums into her career, she’s been nominated for – and won – many awards. She’s also one wonderful COVERGIRL. With her was label mate and musical collaborator Roman GianArthur. All photos by Dana Pleasant:

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Photos: Charli XCX @ Neumos

I shot Charli’s set for the first (and second!) time at SXSW in March and knew that I had to cover her show in Seattle. Originally scheduled to be here in early September for Bumbershoot, Charli XCX instead took advantage of the opportunity to go on tour with Paramore in the UK. Fortunately she was able to reschedule and was here as the headliner at Neumos this past week. LIZ and Kitten opened.

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