Black Happy thrills crowd in triumphant return after 7-year hiatus.

A little older and grayer, but Black Happy still rocks Seattle like they did 30 years ago. Fans both old and young packed into The Showbox for two amazing nights. The eight-piece band masterfully played numerous hits from their two albums (now available on vinyl), as well as debuting some new works. Opening for Black […]

Review & Photos: George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic @ the Neptune

George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic @ the Neptune, 4/12/16 Show Review & Photos by John Rudolph George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic (P-Funk to the initiated) ROCKED a packed house at the Neptune. Many times reviewers and photographers use “rocked” as a simple go-to word to describe a band, but in this case P-Funk […]

Photos and Review: WAR @ Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley

Psychologists say that stimulating the senses can invoke memories of past events. When you walk by the local bakery and smell the fragrance of that piping hot pie in the window you’re immediately transported to a wonderful place when you enjoyed such a confection. You hear that song come on the radio and your heart […]

Show Review & Photos: Orgone @ Neumos, Dec. 1st

Orgone is a funky and eclectic group of people that rocked the night away with their soul-packed sound! Their intense and super funk rhythm section is the heart of their music. With amazing vocals from guitarist Sergio Rios and Niki J. Crawford, this band will have you shufflin’ your feet and then shakin’ your booty […]