Show Review & Photos: EELS & The Submarines @ Showbox at the Market

I’ve loved EELS for a long time.  However, I was a bit skeptical going to seeing them live for the first time because Mark Oliver’s voice is so calm and tranquil.  However, Oliver showed enthusiasm for the music and excitement for the crowd. EELS have their own classic style: mellow at times, but rock ‘n’ roll is always at the heart of their music. If you ever thought you like the EELS even just a little bit, you will be absolutely thrilled by their excellent live performance. Check ’em out!  They’re worth it.

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Photos: Bumbershoot 2011 w/ Lemolo

Photographers Simon Krane and Kirk Stauffer caught Lemolo performing at two different locations at Bumbershoot this year. Lemolo is duo Meagan Grandall and Kendra Cox – they begin a West Coast tour on October 12th. They’ll also perform at City Arts Fest on October 22nd in Seattle.


Lemolo – photos by Kirk Stauffer


Lemolo – photos by Simon Krane

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Photos: Bumbershoot 2011 w/ Minus the Bear

Photographers Nicky Andrews and Simon Krane attended Minus the Bear‘s Bumbershoot set earlier this month. Enjoy some lovely photos of the band and their fans. Minus the Bear kicks off their 10 Year Anniversary Tour in Boise on October 4th, and then closes it out with a Seattle date on 11/11/11 at Showbox at the Market.


Minus the Bear – photos by Nicky Andrews


Minus the Bear – photos by Simon Krane

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Photos: We Are Augustines @ The Neptune

On September 10th We Are Augustines enchanted us once again with an amazing show at the beautiful, and recently rescued Neptune. Billy McCarthy, lead singer and guitar player is probably the most humble artist I have seen live. You can see and feel his genuine emotion more and more as the show progresses. If you haven’t listened to their debut album yet, head over to their website and pick it up! Enjoy the pictures – the rest are on my Flickr.