Cool Cover: THETAN’s Grand Ole Agony

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Artist: THETAN
Album: Grand Ole Agony
Details: Evil bunnies? Bloody bunnies? Love the pink noses and the juxtaposition of the fluff and the sharp edges of horns and daggers. The artist is Kristen Ferrell, whose work links in nicely with my most recent cool cover of Pussy Riot’s single, “Bad Trip.” Ferrell is influenced by Hieronymus Bosch, coincidentally. I see that!

Cover art for Grand Ole Agony

Photos: Reneé Rapp @ Paramount

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Reneé Rapp @ Paramount Theater – 10/7/2023
Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Singer/songwriter Reneé Rapp brought her Snow Hard Feelings Tour to the Paramount Theater last week.  Her second headlining tour is in support of her recently released debut album, Snow Angel.  The sold-out performance was split into the four seasons with the elaborate set emulating each one.  The two openers joined Reneé during her set – Alexander 23 on “I Wish” and Towa Bird on “23”.

Reneé Rapp – Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Alexander 23 – Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Towa Bird – Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Photos: Peter Gabriel @ Climate Pledge Arena

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Peter Gabriel played a powerful and moving set at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on October 8th, 2023. The show was part of his “i/o The Tour,” which is focused on raising awareness of climate change and other important social issues.

Gabriel opened the show seated with his band around a glowing campfire beneath a large projected moon, creating an intimate and atmospheric setting. The first half of the show was dedicated to songs off his new album i/o while the second half featured performances of his numerous hits as well as a few covers.