Photos: Maisie Peters @ Showbox

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Maisie Peters @ Showbox – 8/28/2023
Photos by Kirk Stauffer

English pop singer Maisie Peters performed at the Showbox in support of her recently released album, The Good Witch.  The sold-out show was one of the first stops on her headlining tour.  For many in the audience, this was the second time they saw Maisie onstage in Seattle that week – she opened for Ed Sheeran two days earlier at Lumen Field.  I first saw Maisie last year at SXSW in Austin and she was clearly my “Best New Discovery” of the festival.  For her encore, Maisie returned to the stage in a Seattle Seahawks jersey, much to the delight of the crowd!  Singer-songwriter Grace Enger opened.

Maisie Peters – Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Grace Enger – Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Preview: Bumbershoot Returns – Day 2, September 3rd

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Bumbershoot Returns – Day 2, September 3rd
~Dagmar

The return of Bumbershoot day 2, is nearly upon us. After you’ve taken in bands and stuffed your little happy faces on Saturday, there’s more to do on Sunday, September 3rd. If you didn’t partake on the first day of Bumbershoot, head over to something they’ve named Bumbeershoot. Yes, that’s Bumbeershoot, where you can enjoy some Seattle beers. There’s a wine garden too, if that’s your thing. Don’t worry. Day 2 features the Dandy Warhols, modernlove, Phantogram, Gustaf, Temples and more! Also, Bumbershoot announced its arts and culture schedule. Check it out below. Don’t miss the Cat Circus (both days, all day). Also there’s something called Witch’s Temple. Not sure what that is but I’m all about the witches (both days, all day)

For tickets, click here.

Gustaf – photo by Alex Crick

Photos: The Beach Boys @ Marymoor Park

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The Beach Boys @ Marymoor Park – 8/27/2023
Photos by Kirk Stauffer

It was great to photograph one of my favorite bands in the 60s and 70s – The Beach Boys!  The initially five, now nine-member group, did a great job of preserving those memorable Beach Boys harmonies that started 62 years ago.  Original members Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, now in their early 80s, are still going strong and continued to command the stage.  Seattle-based drummer Jon Bolton recently joined the band and was enthusiastically welcomed by the hometown audience.

The Beach Boys – Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Preview: Bumbershoot Returns – Day 1, September 2nd

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Bumbershoot Returns – Day 1, September 2nd
~Dagmar

Bumbershoot returns this Labor Day weekend to celebrate its 50th year! Saturday & Sunday, September 2nd & 3rd, will offer all kinds of music activities, arts and food. For day one, you can catch such artists as Matt and Kim, Reignwolf, Ride, and Jacob Banks. There will be five music stages and a massively tasty looking culinary lineup: American Donut Makers, Delish Ethiopian Cuisine, Dirty Dogs and more will be there both days. The wonderful Ruby Mimosa will also appear both days.

For tickets, click here.

Jacob Banks – photo by Kirk Stauffer

Less Than Jake delivers a tenacious and spirited performance to a sold-out crowd at The Showbox

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Less Than Jake w/ the Toasters
Photos by Alex Crick

Less Than Jake brings a jolt of electrifying energy to The Showbox as they commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Welcome to Rockville – photo by Alex Crick

Less Than Jake recently brought their all-ages show to Seattle’s renowned Showbox venue. The crowd was engaged in a frenzy of singing, dancing, moshing, and thoroughly enjoying themselves. Meanwhile co-lead singers Chris DeMakes and Roger Lima exhibited boundless energy which was perfectly matched by trombonist Buddy Schaub darting around the stage and hyping up the sold-out crowd. The band is presently on tour, commemorating the 25th Anniversary of their iconic 1988 pop-punk album titled Welcome to Rockview.

Less Than Jake performing at The Showbox in Seattle, Wa
Less Than Jake performing at The Showbox in Seattle, Wa
Crowd surfer during Less Than Jake performance at The Showbox in Seattle, Wa
Less Than Jake performing at The Showbox in Seattle, Wa
Less Than Jake performing at The Showbox in Seattle, Wa
Less Than Jake performing at The Showbox in Seattle, Wa
Less Than Jake performing at The Showbox in Seattle, Wa
Less Than Jake performing at The Showbox in Seattle, Wa
Less Than Jake performing at The Showbox in Seattle, Wa

Less Than Jake – photos by Alex Crick

Second wave ska band the Toasters opening for Less Than Jake at The Showbox
Second wave ska band the Toasters opening for Less Than Jake at The Showbox
Second wave ska band the Toasters opening for Less Than Jake at The Showbox
Second wave ska band the Toasters opening for Less Than Jake at The Showbox
Second wave ska band the Toasters opening for Less Than Jake at The Showbox
Second wave ska band the Toasters opening for Less Than Jake at The Showbox

The Toasters – photos by Alex Crick