Video: “Burning Up” by Madonna

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Madonna will play two shows in Seattle, one on October 2nd, the other on October 3rd. This will be the first time for many Seattleites to see her perform live, as she has not visited our city since her very first tour. To celebrate her arrival, I am featuring Madonna’s videos, along with a bit of commentary, every so often in this publication. Enjoy.

Ah, “Burning Up.” I still want to get my hair just like Madonna’s in this video. Those rubber bracelets have made a comeback. Also I think the chains in this video popularized the bondage theme in so many other bands’ videos. “You’re always closing the door/well that only makes me want you more,” the lyrics of this song are just great. Apparently the director of the video nearly got Madonna killed while making the video.

Photos: James Morrison & honeyhoney @ the Neptune

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Continuing its roll of great shows, the Neptune hosted James Morrison and honeyhoney on April 29th. The British star Morrison opened his current tour, which should prominently feature his latest single, “One Life,” in Seattle. You have another chance to see honey honey when they hit Sasquatch! Music Festival on May 25th. Brilliant photos by Jason Tang follow:


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Photos: Young the Giant & GROUPLOVE @ the Moore

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Young the Giant and GROUPLOVE appeared at the Moore in Seattle on April 7th. Californians Young the Giant recently released their third single, “Apartment,” from their debut album Young the Giant. Singer Sameer Gadhia was only a Sophomore in high school when the band started! GROUPLOVE returns to Washington State with an appearance at Sasquatch! Music Festival on May 28th. Photographer Dan Rogers captured these two photogenic bands at the Moore:


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Photos: Arlo Guthrie @ Broadway Center for the Performing Arts

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“Alice’s Restaurant,” of course you know “Alice’s Restaurant.” The man who wrote this wonder and others, Arlo Guthrie appeared at Broadway Center for the Performing Arts in Tacoma on April 14th. Technically I think it’s “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree,” but who’s quibbling? Guthrie has released numerous albums since he found success in music at just the young age of twenty (!), and wrote a children’s book, Mooses Come Walking, which was published in 2004. Matthew Lamb took these charming photos of Guthrie in Tacoma:


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