Arcade Fire‘s latest CD, the Suburbs debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. On Wednesday night they played KeyArena, the largest venue in Seattle. It’s not every day that a band often described as indie sees this type of success, perhaps this indicates a swing in popular tastes. Tucson’s Calexico opened the show – […]
I wish I had a bear on whose shoulders I could rest at shows. The Flaming Lips‘ Wayne Coyne does have this bear I speak of and I am just a little jealous – well okay it’s someone in a bear suit – but I won’t let that ruin my joy over these photos. Coyne’s […]
New York duo Matt and Kim headlined at the Showbox on Tuesday evening. The band’s third album, Sidewalks is slated for a November 2010 release. Mark it on your calendar. They were joined by Fang Island and Seattle’s Champagne Champagne, and Alex Crick worked so hard this week taking photos this week. Three shows in […]
The 2010 Oddity Faire (Primus‘ tour) hit Seattle’s WaMu Theater on Friday night. Portugal. The Man joined them, as did some stilt walkers. Primus will complete their barrier-breaking tour in Detroit on October 3rd. We’ve got some ace shots from Friday’s show by Alex Crick: Primus Portugal. The Man Stilt Walkers Fans
The Crocodile had the Welsh singer Marina Lambrini Diamandis play their stage the other night. Actually she goes by Marina and the Diamonds – a name that includes herself and her band. She’s appropriately included jewels in the titles of 3 of her 4 releases, including the LP the Family Jewels. Photographer Alex Crick got […]