Colbie Caillat and Gaven DeGraw were on a co-headlining tour over the summer and made a recent stop at the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe. Colbie is working on her fourth album, Christmas in the Sand, due for release on October 23.
Show Review & Photos: Train, Mat Kearney & Andy Grammer @ the Puyallup Fair
Train, Mat Kearney & Andy Grammer @ the Puyallup Fair, 9/23
Show Review & Photos by Heather Fitzpatrick
Well, it’s time to retire the “DO The Puyallup” song again, as this year’s run of The Puyallup Fair has come to a close. Fairgoers had many things to enjoy this year, which of course included all things fried, scones, rides, the rodeo and having their chance to see as many of the As Seen on TV items demonstrated as they could take in. They also had the opportunity to see some great musical acts perform on the Grandstand Stage. The last night of the fair was no exception, with Andy Grammer, Mat Kearney and Train playing to over 7,000 fans.
Train
Andy Grammer, a singer-songwriter from LA opened the show and had fans in awe of his catchy melodies. Fans were captivated with his onstage presence, and were even able to get a closer look when he walked from the stage into the grandstand, giving high fives and hugs to many fans along the way. In June 2011 he released his self-titled debut CD, which debuted at # 1 on the Billboard New Artist Chart. In August 2012, he appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform his latest single “Miss Me.”
Andy Grammer
Mat Kearney, born and raised in Eugene Oregon, released his first CD, Nothing Left To Lose in 2006. His latest, Young Love, was released in August 2011. That same year he headlined an extensive US your. Throughout the years, he has also toured with Owl City, Keane, John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, Mutemath and others. Needless to say, Mat is no stranger to the stage. He has also appeared on Ellen, The Tonight Show with Leno, The David Letterman Show, and Conan to name a few. His songs have also been heard in over 20 television series.
Mat Kearney
Train first stepped onto the music scene in 1994. They released four CDs prior to taking a hiatus from 2006-2009, at which time they spent some much-needed time with family and friends. This time also gave lead singer, Pat Monahan an opportunity to take on a solo music project. In 2009, they returned to the studio and released their fifth album, Save Me, San Francisco containing their highest rated single “Hey, Soul Sister.” In April 2012 they released their sixth studio album, California 37 – which coincidently is the name of their current US tour wrapping up September 30th in Phoenix.
Train
Mat Kearney
Andy Grammer
Photos: Laura Marling @ Columbia City Theater
I was fortunate to be part of an intentionally small audience to see Laura Marling perform in the intimate Columbia City Theater. It was just Laura and her guitars at a stop during her Working Holiday Solo Tour that will continue throughout the US until the end of October.
Laura Marling
Photos: Blitzen Trapper, Joe Raiola & Barcelona @ Bumbershoot
One of several Sub Pop acts who played Bumbershoot, Blitzen Trapper, performed on the outdoor Sub Pop Stage. Also at this year’s festival were Joe Raiola, editor of MAD Magazine, and Seattle’s Barcelona. Barcelona recorded a cool cover of Robyn’s “Call Your Girlfriend” last summer – check it out here.
Blitzen Trapper – photos by Kirk Stauffer
Joe Raiola – photos by Nicky Andrews
Blitzen Trapper – photos by Kirk Stauffer
Barcelona – photos by Simon Krane
Videos: Future of the Left, Tess Henley & Tara Palmer-Tomkinson
I love Future of the Left. I have a problem where I cannot stop listening to them. I go on Future of the Left benders frequently. I just had to share that with you. The brilliant band returns to Seattle’s Neumo’s on November 11th. Ah, for now though, enjoy the video for “I Am the Least of Your Problems,” where you can find out, with them, that misery is glorious.
Future of the Left
Seattle’s Tess Henley has been working on an album with The Roots’ Dice Raw – oh you know, no big deal. The album should be out this fall. Have a look at and a listen to Henley’s video for “Daydreaming.” What a great voice.
Tess Henley
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, English media type thing and socialite, has written a song! It’s called “5 Seconds” and it’s actually very, very good. Do you like pop music? Do you like dramatic pop music? I do. I want this album. Badly.
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson