Photos: Kool and the Gang @ the Tacoma Dome

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“I am the genie of sound/everybody get down!” commands the genie in the disco funk Saturday Night Fever song “Open Sesame” and title track of Kool and the Gang‘s 1976 album. Just as I had the privilege of taking photos of Van Halen on Saturday evening, I took photos of Kool and the Gang, another band whose music you must appreciate. Their hits and awesome songs are too numerous to list here, but oh my check this list out: “Too Hot,” “Get Down On It,” “Ladies’ Night,” “Joanna,” “Cherish,” “Tonight,” “Celebration,” “Steppin’ Out,” “Emergency,” “Mighty Mighty High,” “Fresh,” “Rated X,” “Misled,” “Funky Stuff” “Hollywood Swinging” and “Jungle Boogie.” Any one of these songs would make this a huge band for me.


Kool and the Gang – all photos by Dagmar

Gallery of Kool and the Gang @ the Tacoma Dome

Photos: Gotye @ Showbox SoDo

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International star Gotye performed on April 10th at Showbox SoDo. Gotye, whose real name is Wouter De Backer, was born in Belgium and grew up in Australia. He’s been recording since 2001, but it was last year’s “Somebody That I Used to Know” which threw him into a whole new level of recognition. That song hit number one all over the world. When photographer Amy Elyse heard Gotye was coming here, she jumped right on it. Thank you Amy for these handsome photos.

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Photos: The Lumineers @ Neumos

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A wonderful friend of mine turned me on to The Lumineers – a band I had heard of but not yet seen – when she asked me if I wanted to join her for their Seattle show. I am on a mission to see shows and listen to music those close to me recommend, and I wanted to hang out with my friend and check the show out. It turns out I love this band. The show was joyous and warm, spiritually and physically (Neumos was packed and sweaty, very sweaty). Seattle, prepare yourself again to see The Lumineers at this year’s Capitol Hill Block Party on July 22nd.


The Lumineers – all photos by Dagmar

Gallery of The Lumineers @ Neumos

Photos: Hotels @ Columbia City Theater

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Hotels celebrated the release of their EP, Cinemascope I, the first in a trilogy of music they’ve called Film Noir Pop, on April 27th at Columbia City Theater. Have I said lately how much I love this band? The show featured hypnotic sounds and guest vocalist Adra Boo of Fly Moon Royalty, plus the excellent musicianship of each band member.


Hotels – all photos by Dagmar

Gallery of Hotels @ Columbia City Theater