Interview with Jónsi and Review of “FLÓÐ (Flood)”March 20, 2023By Lisa Hagen Glynn Jónsi – photo by Lisa Hagen Glynn Jónsi (Jón Þór Birgisson) – best known as lead vocalist for the Icelandic experimental-rock group Sigur Rós – has brought a new multisensory art exhibit to Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. “FLÓÐ (Flood)” is Jónsi’s first U.S. installation, designed specifically for the National Nordic […]
Harry Connick, Jr. @ Benaroya Hall – 12/17/22 Show Review & Photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn Harry Connick, Jr. – photo by Lisa Hagen Glynn Outside the snow was falling. Inside, Harry Connick, Jr. glided past Benaroya Hall’s giant Fisk organ and cued up “Sleigh Ride.” Connick tickled the ivories of a magnificent Steinway and crooned Christmas carols from […]
Stereolab & Wand @ the Showbox – 10/15/19Photos by Lisa Hagen GlynnMemory Lane Series, part 118 Stereolab – photo by Lisa Hagen Glynn Wand – photo by Lisa Hagen Glynn Stereolab – photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn Wand – photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn
Sigur Rós @ the Paramount – 5/14/22Photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn Sigur Rós – photo by Lisa Hagen Glynn The always fascinating Sigur Rós was in Seattle for a spring show at the Paramount. We’re already looking forward to the Icelandic band’s 20th anniversary release of their third album, ( ), while they’ll have their final […]
Tori Amos w/ Companion @ the Paramount – 6/5Photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn Tori Amos – photo by Lisa Hagen Glynn Tori Amos is one of our favorite artists to feature on Back Beat Seattle, so we’re thrilled she returned to Seattle for a headlining show at the Paramount Theatre. Amos just completed the Ocean […]