A sweet triple bill of Matisyahu, Dirty Heads and Pacific Dub was at the Moore on September 23rd. Spark Seeker, Matisyahu’s fourth album, includes the excellent song “Sunshine.” He’ll continue touring this year and have special Festival of Light dates in December. All photos by Jimmy Lovaas:
Matisyahu
Dirty Heads
Pacific Dub
The Moore Signage
On September 29th The 25th Annual Shake the Shack Rockabilly Ball took place at the Tractor. The event, which was the final Rockabilly Ball, celebrated rockabilly music with performances by The Modern Sounds, Johnny and the Blades, Bloodshot Bill, Dave Stuckey and the Rhythm Gang, and Angelatini and the Treblemakers. Doctor Leon Berman, host of KEXP‘s Shake the Shake, was there to say farewell to an institution – but don’t be completely sad, the show will continue! All photos by Dan Rogers:
Doctor Leon Berman
Mike Fuller
Doctor Leon Berman & Mike Fuller
Angelatini and the Treblemakers
Bloodshot Bill
The Modern Sounds
Dave Stuckey & The Rhythm Gang
Johnny and the Blades
Doctor Leon Berman
The 25th Annual Shake the Shack Rockabilly Ball
Kimbra was my favorite “new find” at SXSW 2012 and I’m fortunate to have been able to cover her shows three times since then. The Showbox at the Market performance on Sept. 26 was the second stop of her North American headlining tour in support of the critically acclaimed album Vows. As always, Kimbra was charming, energetic and provided some terrific expressions for great photo ops.
Kimbra
Citizen Cope
Citizen Cope @ Showbox SoDo, 10/3
Show Review & Photos by Heather Fitzpatrick
I have written about and taken photos of Citizen Cope before and of course I could again use words such as amazing, exceptional, poetic, genius, stunning, etc. . . This time I round I am going to tell you a story of someone I met at the show and whom I spoke with prior to set time. He is inspired by music and epitomizes who I would expect to see at a show on any given night. This gentleman had purchased five 8th row seats to see Cope at The Paramount (the show was moved to Showbox SoDo). He was going to take his wife and friends and could not wait. Unfortunately his wife had to work out of town, and would miss the show regardless of the location. He instead brought his teenage daughter and her friend (both of whom had never seen Cope before). He knew that two of his tickets would be going to waste so he GAVE them away to a couple in front of the venue. Not only did he GIVE them the tickets, he also gave them the early entry wristbands so that they could be guaranteed a spot at the front of the stage. He told me that he doesn’t go to many shows, but when he does, he wants those he’s with to enjoy the music and create a feeling of inspiration and connection with the artist. He mentioned that music can bring people together, and as a musician himself, likes and knows the feeling that people get when it’s played live. He had seen Citizen Cope before, and knew that his music does just that. He wasn’t there to chat with friends as the musician was playing. He wasn’t there to hang out in the bar and not pay attention to the lyrics. He even chose not to stand with his companions so as not to get distracted from the music. He wasn’t there to argue with people who pushed in front of him to get closer to the stage. He wasn’t there to complain about the venue change. He was there to see Clarence Greenwood AKA Citizen Cope perform songs off of his latest CD One Lovely Day and others from previous albums. He was there to capture a few photos with his phone, so that he could have something to show his wife when she returned. He was there to enjoy two hours of good music. He was there knowing he had given the gift of music in the form or free tickets to total strangers. He was there to see the joy in his daughter’s face as she watched the show. He was there to see Citizen Cope.
If you have yet to see one of his shows, I would recommend it, highly. Especially if you want to see, feel, and hear good music. If you have a bucket list, add seeing Citizen Cope LIVE to it. You will not be disappointed.
Citizen Cope
In our first installment of Kimbra photos, we’ve got lovely snaps of the New Zealand star by Jimmy Lovaas. It’s no secret that we love Kimbra here at Back Beat Seattle – we really do! She’s appeared in Seattle at least two times this year, and it would be so great if she could maintain that schedule in 2013. We can dream.
Kimbra