English author Neil Gaiman and American musician Amanda Palmer, who wed in 2011, recently played the Moore on November 9th, 2011. The night featured music and spoken word, and photographer Nicky Andrews caught the action. While researching Gaiman I found that he authored an early book about Duran Duran. He is even more awesome than I thought. Palmer is currently touring Australia and New Zealand in her band, The Dresden Dolls.
Aaron Lewis played his second sold out show of 2011 at Snoqualmie Casino on December 29th. We’re thrilled to have photos of this show – photographer Matthew Lamb got to cover the other date as well! For the 12/29 date Lewis covered tunes by Prince, Cyndi Lauper and Guns N’ Roses, in addition to playing his solo material.
Photographer Simon Krane caught Wild Flag‘s and Drew Grow and the Pastors Wives‘ appearance at Neumos on November 11th, 2011. Lovely photos following, and do not miss Wild Flag on Jimmy Fallon tonight, Friday January 6th.
Wild Flag
Drew Grow and the Pastors Wives
The last show I shot in 2011 was the glorious Pink Martini holiday show at The Paramount Theatre. Making her comeback debut after undergoing surgery to correct a vocal hemorrhage earlier in the year, China Forbes was in fine form. Opening with the stunning “Amado Mio,” and backed by the Seattle Symphony, the band made for an enchanting evening, filled with carols, special guests Ida Cahana and Ari Shapiro and the Pacific Youth Choir. I almost wish it were Christmas again! Photos below:
Pink Martini have already sold out their upcoming April show, so you may have to travel outside of Seattle to see them – if you do, I promise you will not regret it.
Reptar opened for Foster the People in Seattle on October 11th, 2011. The band is a quartet from Georgia, and I loved their set so much that I scurried over and bought their CD right after they played. These guys are excellent musicians and were constantly entertaining. They return to Seattle on March 3rd for a show at the Tractor.
