Photos: Uproar Festival w/ Bullet for My Valentine & Black Tide

Posted on 11/23/2011 by BBS

We’re close to wrapping up the band portion of our Uproar Festival coverage – courtesy of Heather Fitzpatrick and Geoffrey Gribbin – with photos of Bullet for My Valentine and Black Tide. The Welsh quartet Bullet for My Valentine is currently working on their fourth album, while Black Tide will return to Seattle on December 2nd for a show at the Showbox Market. Also have a listen to the Spanish version of Black Tide’s “That Fire.”

Bullet for My Valentine – photos by Heather Fitzpatrick

Bullet for My Valentine – photos by Geoffrey Gribbin

Bullet for My Valentine – photos by Heather Fitzpatrick

Bullet for My Valentine – photos by Geoffrey Gribbin

Bullet for My Valentine – photos by Heather Fitzpatrick

Black Tide – photos by Heather Fitzpatrick

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Photos: Jane Monheit @ Jazz Alley

Posted on 11/21/2011 by Kirk

Jane Monheit played the her first of five shows at Jazz Alley on Friday evening. Accompanied by Michael Kanan (piano), Neal Miner (bass) and husband Rick Montalbano (drums), Jane sang a number of songs off her latest album, Home, as well as a beautiful rendition of “Over The Rainbow.”

Photos: The Civil Wars @ the Neptune

Posted on 11/21/2011 by BBS

Photographer Heather Fitzpatrick attended The Civil Wars‘ most recent date in Seattle. We’re excited to share her shots with you, and suggest that you get yourself over to the music section of The Civil Wars’ site and grab some excellent music.

The Civil Wars – all photos by Heather Fitzpatrick

Photos: Hotels @ Reverb Fest 2011

Posted on 11/21/2011 by Dagmar

Hotels, who’s definitely one of Seattle’s very best bands, had a slot on Seattle Weekly‘s Reverb Fest lineup this year. The band played Salmon Bay Eagles Club, one of the all ages venues. Even though the club became a sauna – complete with wood paneling (it was unseasonably warm out for early October) – I stayed for every minute of Hotels’ superb set.

Hotels – photos by Dagmar

Show Review & Photos: Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Anders Osborne & Eldridge Gravy @ Neumos 11/4

Posted on 11/20/2011 by BBS

Karl Denson

Since the first time I saw Karl Denson perform in 2003 at Bumbershoot I realized that he would never ever disappoint the crowd. Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe (KDTU) performed The Rolling Stones’ album Sticky Fingers in its entirety, giving a well meshed combination of classic songs paired with funky KDTU beats. KDTU built the energy from the moment they walked on stage and didn’t stop until they were all out of breath and covered in sweat. The audience responded to this intensity with their own enthusiasm, and as I looked around there wasn’t one person who wasn’t dancing (or at least bobbing their heads in true Seattle Style). All of the members of KDTU looked excited and happy to be there too. To me, that is the true test of a great performance, when the band is having a good time and they let the audience know it!

Eldridge Gravy and the Court Supreme opened up the show, with Anders Osborne performing the second set. Eldridge Gravy and the Court Supreme always play a strong and interesting show, with a cast of singers and band members that seem to ebb and flow with the seasons. You never know what you’re going to get, but whatever it is, it’ll be good. Eldridge himself appeared glad to be there, and the returning players like Yeager, The Colonel and Donnie Dollarstack continue to represent by giving it their all, singing and playing their hearts out!

review & photos by Ellie Mansfield