The Waterboys @ the Neptune – 9/21/25
Photos by Rachel Crick

Mike Scott of the Waterboys – photo by Rachel Crick

Excellent band the Waterboys, with founder and leader Mike Scott, were in Seattle last September. The show included tracks from the past, including such classic wonders as “The Whole of the Moon” and “Don’t Bang the Drum,” but also featured new tracks from their latest, Life, Death and Dennis Hopper. The new album honors the late Hopper thematically, featuring the song “Frank (Let’s Fuck),” inspired by the actor’s classic role in Blue Velvet. Fans of the Waterboys will feel great to hear about Atlantic Rain: The Lost Fisherman’s Blues Recordings this July. You’ll be able to dig deep into that era with that 3-disc beast.

The Waterboys – photos by Rachel Crick