Show Review & Photos: Bauhaus w/ Soriah @ the Paramount

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Bauhaus w/ Soriah @ the Paramount – 5/19/22
Show Review & Photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn

Bauhaus‘ Peter Murphy – photo by Lisa Hagen Glynn

British goth pioneers Bauhaus stopped in Seattle on their first tour together in 16 years. The show featured all four original members: Peter Murphy (vocals), Daniel Ash (guitar), David J (bass), and Kevin Haskins (drums).

The rapid-fire set included 12 Bauhaus classics and 4 covers. Unexpectedly, they excluded “Drink the Sweet Wine,” which was recorded during the pandemic using the surrealist “exquisite corpse” approach. Bauhaus sounded strong, and the energy in the room was palpable.

Murphy’s dramatic flair punctuated the set. He wore a feathered cape, brandished a scepter, mimicked crucifixion with a mic stand, and showered the stage with gifted rose petals. 

The band wore dark glam stylings—Ash with spiked hair and a sequined tailcoat, and the Haskins brothers in fitted black and sunglasses. Adding to the mood were severe lighting and plenty of fog.

The audience had the feel of a gothic family reunion, with a mix of original-era aficionados and a younger crowd. Fans in black crowded the aisles to film, dance, and sing along.

Portland artist Soriah (Enrique Ugalde) provided an eerie start to the evening. He blended Tuvan throat-singing with deep drumming, electronics, and a skull-laden stone whistle. A longtime Bauhaus fan, Ugalde said the performance was the greatest honor of his life.

Bauhaus recently took an unplanned pause in their tour due to non-COVID illness . They play several dates in Europe this summer, and then return to North America in September.

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Note: BBS also reviewed Peter Murphy and David J’s 2019 show at the Moore Theatre, with Mark Gemini Thwaite (guitar) and Marc Slutsky (drums).

Bauhaus – photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn

Soriah – all photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn

Bauhaus Set List & Marquee – photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn

Photos: Lee Rogers @ the Neptune

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Lee Rogers @ the Neptune – 5/27/22
Photos by Rachel Crick

Lee Rogers – photo by Rachel Crick

Lee Rogers wrapped up a string of dates opening for Foy Vance, including a show at Seattle’s Neptune Theatre on May 27th. The singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland worked on his latest album, Gameblood, with fellow Northern Irishman Gareth Dunlop as producer, plus he’s got two soundtracks under his belt. Rogers recently revealed “My dad was a second generation settled Gypsy. . . With black hair, swarthy-skinned, and green eyes (like me). He had gold hoop earrings and old Indian-inked tattoos. He was as hard as the road he walked on but had the softest heart for us and my mother, who he loved unconditionally. He had a fighting spirit, and that’s what I believe ‘Gameblood’ means. That’s where this album’s name comes from.” That’s awesome. You can check out the album and Rogers’ gorgeous swarthy voice in several formats here .

Lee Rogers – photos by Rachel Crick

Show Review & Photos: Beach House w/ Ami Dang @ the Paramount Theatre

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Beach House w/ Ami Dang @ the Paramount Theatre 4/3/22
Show Review & photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn

Beach House‘s Victoria Legrand – photo by Lisa Hagen Glynn

Baltimore dream-pop duo Beach House returned to Seattle for the first time since the pandemic. Last time they played the Moore Theatre , and before that the Sub Pop 30th Anniversary Party at Alki Beach.

Beach House includes vocalist/keyboardist Victoria Legrand and guitarist/vocalist Alex Scully. Drummer/bassist James Baron joined them. The set included several older favorites, plus songs from their February 2022 album, Once Twice Melody.

Seattle is home to the group’s label , so Beach House has a significant local following. Even at a 3000-capacity venue, the show sold out well in advance. According to venue staff, fans had lined up hours before showtime to secure a spot on the general-admission floor.

Even the band seemed surprised by the enthusiastic reception. Legrand reflected, “All this warmth that’s emanating from you … It’s glorious.” The audience later roared for an encore, and Legrand exclaimed, “Holy fuck!”

Opening was Ami Dang, a sitarist–electronic experiment act also from Baltimore.

Beach House plans European and North American tours later this year. 

Beach House – all photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn

Ami Dang – all photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn

Beach House/Paramount Signage – photo by Lisa Hagen Glynn

Show Preview: Tori Amos @ the Paramount Theatre – Sun. 6/5

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Show Preview: Tori Amos @ the Paramount Theatre – Sun. 6.5
~Dagmar

Tori Amos – photo by Desmond Murray

The wonderful singer-songwriter Tori Amos visits Seattle’s Paramount on Sunday, June 5th. Amos, who has been nominated for and won many awards (winning the Peabody Award, putting her in the same remarkable category as Quincy Jones, Pete Seeger and Leonard Bernstein, among others) has maintained an incredible career that began with her debut, Little Earthquakes. Her latest, Ocean to Ocean, is the impetus for the current tour, but I’m seeing a spread of songs on latest Amos set lists, such as the very current “Russia.”

For tickets & show details, click here.

Photos: Judas Priest & Queensryche @ Angel of the Winds Arena

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Judas Priest & Queensryche @ Angel of the Winds Arena – 3/9/22
Photos by Alex Crick

Judas Priest – photo by Alex Crick

Another tour that was cancelled last year due to the pandemic was Judas Priest’s 50th Anniversary tour. The group’s dates were rescheduled for this year, with the Seattle-area show taking place at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. The massively welcome date was flavored with a setlist to cry happy tears over, including “Turbo Lover,” “Electric Eye” and “Painkiller.” These Brits sizzle eternally, and with Queensryche as openers, how can anyone go wrong? Big P.S.: Queensryche returns to Washington State in September with an appearance at Pain In The Grass on September 4th.

Judas Priest – photos by Alex Crick

Queensryche – photos by Alex Crick