Show Preview: Tove Lo @ the Paramount

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Show Preview: Tove Lo @ the Paramount – Thursday, 2/23
~Dagmar

Tove Lo‘s Dirt Femme cover – photo by Monica Haworth, art & design by Samuel Burgess-Johnson

The superb Tove Lo returns to Seattle on Thursday, February 23rd for a headlining show at the Paramount. Lo has released five extremely well-received albums, and I love them too (a bit late to her latest, Dirt Femme – familiarizing myself with it). It’s always fun for me to say I’m not the only one who’s really in to an artist. As one of Sweden’s most popular and well-known musicians, Lo has received numerous nominations and accolades, including everything from NME Awards and Grammy Awards to Teen Choice Awards. Sneaking peeks at her setlist, which I always like to do for any show preview, I see “disco tits” and “Talking Body.” The Swedish Lo brings along Missouri’s Slayyter – a very nice choice for the evening.

For tickets and more information, head to the Paramount’s special page for Lo’s concert.

Show Preview: Anthrax, Black Label Society & Exodus @ the Paramount, Wed. 1/18

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Show Preview: Anthrax, Black Label Society & Exodus @ the Paramount, Wed. 1/18
~Dagmar

Anthrax – photo by Ignacio Galvez

Join metal band Anthrax as they celebrate 40 years of awesomeness at the Paramount this Wednesday, January 18th at the Paramount. There have been some lineup changes over time, but the music remains the most important element, right? Since the Seattle date is just the second in 24 shows, the setlist should be fresh for fans – always a real bonus in my view. Perhaps they will go back bit to their debut, Fistful of Metal? The group recently said “We are so pumped to be hitting the road again with Black Label Society. We had such a great time when we toured with them earlier this year, that we had talked about doing it again when we were still on the road together. And, having the guys from Exodus on the bill as Special Guest, will definitely make this a tour not to miss.”

Which brings me to Black Label Society, a heavy metal quartet from Los Angeles. Led by the great Zakk Wylde, writer Ryan J. Downey perfectly described them as “stomping, heavy, bluesy.” I’ve got loads of extra respect for this band because of their support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. They have a prominent donation link on the group’s website. Thank you!

Exodus, known as one of the original thrash metal bands, will open the night. The California group’s 2021 album, Persona Non Grata, made the list of Loudwire‘s Best Rock + Metal Albums of the year. Along with Anthrax, they are celebrating 40 years, and I am very happy to report that. Please get there early to catch them.

Black Label Society – photo by Justin Reich

Exodus – photo by Tayva Martinez

For tickets & more information, follow this link.

Photos: Lisa Heller @ The Funhouse

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Lisa Heller @ The Funhouse – 12/14/2022
Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Singer-songwriter Lisa Heller opened at The Funhouse in support of her most recent record, Is Anyone Listening?.  Backed by a drummer and recorded music, the American Songwriting Awards winner performed with her piano and ukulele.  Lisa sat at the front of the stage several times while the audience illuminated her with their phones.  We spent a few minutes after her set taking casual photos with the Seattle city lights in the background.

Lisa Heller – Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Music: Joss Stone’s Merry Christmas, Love

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Artist: Joss Stone
Album: Merry Christmas, Love
Why You Want to Check it Out: I love Joss Stone and I love Christmas music so this combination was bound for excellence. You can buy and listen to the album’s tracks, such as “Let It Snow,” “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” and “White Christmas” right over here. That voice!

Album Photography by Nolan Knight