Photos: Maggie Rogers @ Climate Pledge Arena

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Maggie Rogers @ Climate Pledge Arena – 10/29/2024
Photos by Kirk Stauffer

As the venue went dark, Maggie Rogers emerged from below the stage in the center of the arena to kick off the show.  She and her 6-member band created a wonderful evening during a stop on their Don’t Forget Me Tour.  One of the many highlights was Maggie performing an acoustic solo version of “Alaska” arranged especially for the tour, followed by several songs with her band in the center of the arena.  Maggie went on to ask who in the audience was also at her Triple Door show in March 2017.  I enthusiastically raised my hand and included as historic evidence, the last three photos below. Maggie was also my “Best New Find” at SXSW 2017 in Austin.

Maggie Rogers  – Photos by Kirk Stauffer

The Sisters of Mercy w/Blaqk Audio @ the Paramount

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The Sisters of Mercy w/Blaqk Audio @ the Paramount – 10/16/24
Photos by Sam Leung

The Sisters of Mercy – photo by Sam Leung

The forever cool English rock band the Sisters of Mercy appeared at the Paramount on October 16th. The group has had numerous lineups over the years; its current lineup includes singer Andrew Eldritch, Kai, Ben Christo and Chris Catalyst. Release a big industrial rock sigh as you check out these beautiful photos by Sam Leung.

The Sisters of Mercy – photos by Sam Leung

Blaqk Audio – photos by Sam Leung

Show Review & Photos: DJ Shadow @ the Neptune Theatre

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DJ Shadow (w/Holly) at Neptune Theatre – 1/24/24
Show Review & Photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn

DJ Shadow – photo by Lisa Hagen Glynn

DJ Shadow (Josh Davis) returned to Seattle for the first time in seven years on January 24, 2024. The iconic producer and sampling pioneer said that the pandemic had halted his European tour early in 2020, and that he felt unsure what to expect when he finally got back on the road this year. Here in Seattle he packed the 1000-capacity Neptune Theatre. 

Shadow played his tunes from 1996 through 2023, alternating amongst laptop, turntables, and electronic drums. He projected compelling video collages on a screen behind him, complementing his deftly combined audio samples, and subtitles flashed the song title, album year, and rapper. He treated the audience to a long set, which he said was because the show had sold out. DJ Shadow closed with “Nobody Speak ” from his first gold record, which featured an enthusiastic drum solo. 

He paused to thank his Seattle fans for their energy and support, saying that he had been coming here for 25 years. After acknowledging his crew, Shadow continued with a three-song encore before saying goodnight.

Opening was Portuguese EDM producer Holly (Miguel Oliveira). Holly released Minha Vida – Sadness  in 2023.

DJ Shadow – photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn

Holly – photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn

Photos: Falling in Reverse, Black Veil Brides, Dance Gavin Dance & Tech N9ne @ White River Ampitheatre

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Falling in Reverse, Black Veil Brides, Dance Gavin Dance & Tech N9ne @ White River Ampitheatre – 8/22/24
Photos by Charitie Myers

Ronnie Radke of Falling in Reverse – photo by Charitie Myers

Just days after the release of their fifth album, Popular Monster, Falling in Reverse were headliners at White River Amphitheatre on August 22nd. Interestingly, the album features a mug shot of singer Ronnie Radke on its cover. Also on the bill were Black Veil Brides, who are ready for Halloween with a short and spooky comic. Black Veil Brides and fellow openers Dance Gavin Dance and Tech N9ne appeared on Popular Monster.

Black Veil Bride‘s Andy Biersack – photo by Charitie Myers

Falling in Reverse – photos by Charitie Myers

Black Veil Brides – photos by Charitie Myers

Dance Gavin Dance – photos by Charitie Myers

Tech N9ne – photos by Charitie Myers