Show Review & Photos: Tristan Prettyman @ the Triple Door

Posted on 02/08/2013 by BBS

Tristan Prettyman @ the Triple Door, 1/27/13
Show Review by Heather Fitzpatrick
Photos by Heather Fitzpatrick & Kirk Stauffer

It seemed that each time Tristan Prettyman (singer-songwriter from San Diego) came to town, I always had something going on. I’ve been a fan since 2005, when she released her first CD, Twentythree, and I still hadn’t seen her perform live. This time, for her headlining show last Sunday night at The Triple Door, I made sure that I was free. It was no surprise to me that the show had sold out. She lived up to my expectations, as her live performance was endearing, strong, and full of beautiful sound. Storytelling about life, love and tacos, she spoke openly about her past relationships, and about how and why she wrote the songs for her latest CD, Cedar + Gold. She signed memorabilia after the show for those fans who were willing to wait, and hugged and thanked each and every one of them. She is genuine, sweet, and a truly gifted musician. She, along with her bandmates, Steve Miller and Josh Dunahoo, will continue to tour through the middle of March.

Tristan Prettyman – photos by Heather Fitzpatrick

Tristan Prettyman – photos by Kirk Stauffer

Tristan Prettyman – photos by Heather Fitzpatrick

Tristan Prettyman – photos by Kirk Stauffer

Tristan Prettyman – photos by Heather Fitzpatrick

Tristan Prettyman – photos by Kirk Stauffer
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Photos: Harry Belafonte @ the Moore Theatre

Posted on 02/07/2013 by BBS

The magnetic Harry Belafonte was at the Moore Theatre on January 19th. Belafonte, who has made a career in music and film, is also a a political activist and humanitarian. In 2011 a film called Sing Your Song was released – it’s a documentary about the artist. Enjoy some photos by Alex Crick of Belafonte’s Seattle performance:

Harry Belafonte

Niki & The Dove @ Crocodile Cafe

Posted on 02/05/2013 by Kirk

Swedish indietronica duo, Niki & The Dove, performed at the Crocodile Café last week to an audience who were obvious fans. The group consists of Malin Dahlström (vocals) and Gustaf Karlöf (production), and are recent recipients of a 2013 European Border Breakers award which honors the best new music acts in Europe.

Niki & the Dove

Show Review & Photos: Band of Skulls @ KeyArena

Posted on 02/03/2013 by Dagmar

Band of Skulls @ KeyArena, 2/1
Show Review & Photos by Dagmar

I nearly missed Band of Skulls on Friday night. Just one day before the show I found out they had the opening slot for Muse at KeyArena, and I scrambled to see if I could photograph the British trio’s set. I was so very fortunate to get credentials – Band of Skulls is a favorite of mine, one that built a huge presence in my music fandom with their albums, Baby Darling Doll Face Honey and Sweet Sour, and the other two times I saw them in Seattle. I love Band of Skulls’ driven and expert rock. Songs such as “Death by Diamonds and Pearls,” “Hollywood,” “Bruises,” Sweet Sour,” “You’re Not Pretty But You Got It Goin’ On” were pure yet dirty – I missed “The Devil Takes Care of His Own” while getting my camera out of the venue (rules!). Word is that was super as well. There was also quite a large segment of fellow fans in the audience, who sang along and were into the show. I can’t wait for Band of Skulls to come back to Seattle.

Band of Skulls

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Photos: Experience the Beatles with Rain @ the Edgewater Inn

Posted on 01/31/2013 by Dagmar

Experience the Beatles with Rain, the Beatles tribute band, held a press conference and performed a couple Beatles tunes on Thursday afternoon. In 1964 the Beatles performed two shows on August 21st at Seattle’s Coliseum – but they also talked with the press. The Beatles famously stayed at the Edgewater Inn, fished out their room’s window, and there was no way I would miss this press event giving the Beatles’ lore a nod. For this event, Rain wore suits -including the Wells Fargo deputy badges- like the Beatles sported for their 1965 Shea Stadium show. Experience the Beatles with Rain runs from tonight through February 3rd at the Moore.