Photos – Dancing on the Valentine Presents: An Art Auction for Leukemia @ Emerald City Orchids

On Saturday, January 12th, Dancing on the Valentine held an exhibit of art we all can bid on (it’s actually quite affordable). And it will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The event, held at Emerald City Orchids, will be followed by the 8th annual Dancing on the Valentine, a concert to take place on Saturday, February 9th at Neumos. The show will feature musicians, including The Redwood Plan and Head Like A Kite, all performing their versions of songs by The Cure. Proceeds will also benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Talented artists donated their work to the art auction, and you can bid on pieces on Bidding for Good. Photos follow below of Dancing on the Valentine founder, Jenny George and auction attendees. If you were there and I missed getting your picture, I apologize. Also, a special thank you to Casey Brookbush, Amie Simon and Sarah Plein.

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Dancing on the Valentine Presents: An Art Auction for Leukemia @ Emerald City Orchids – all photos by Dagmar

Photos: Rush @ KeyArena

On November 13th, 2012 Rush returned to Seattle for a headlining show at KeyArena. The Canadian super band was here to tour its nineteenth album, Clockwork Angels, which came out in 2012 – receiving awesome reviews. Rush will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. Congratulations! All photos by Geoffrey Gribbin:

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Photos: Side Pony & Clutch Douglass @ Barboza

Now I’m looking back at July 11th, 2012, when Side Pony released their album, That Plus Weird, at Barboza. Side Pony, the duo of Kristin B. and Dalisha P., brought vocalist Adra Boo with them – Boo sings on That Plus Weird track “BOP!.” Opening the evening was Clutch Douglass, who dressed in sassy uniforms. Their next show is on Friday, January 18th at Columbia City Theater.

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More Photos of Side Pony @ Barboza
More Photos of Clutch Douglass @ Barboza

Photos and Review: Paula Boggs Band @ Skylark Cafe

Saturday night, Paula Boggs of the Paula Boggs Band invited me to join her at the Skylark Cafe in West Seattle. My wife and I had a great time and the band made us feel very welcome.

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The Paula Boggs Band is a local Jazz/Blues band that’s beginning to make a splash on the national Jazz scene. Paula shared with us how she gets inspired by real people and real situations when she writes her heartfelt lyrics.

Paula spoke emotionally about “Edith’s Coming Home” and how “Edith” was a legal pioneer, becoming one of New York State’s first African American judges. In later life, Edith struggled with dementia and lost that precious something that helped her overcome obstacles and achieve such lofty goals.

Do yourself a favor and see Paula and her band at your local jazz club.

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Photographer: John Rudolph