By Lisa Hagen Glynn Nation of Language played the Paramount Theatre on October 13, 2024. The Brooklyn synth-pop trio included Ian Richard Devaney (lead vocals, guitar), Aidan Noell (synth, vocals), and Alex MacKay (bass). Nation of Language had a pronounced 1980s sound, characterized by peppy major tunes, catchy arpeggiated synth lines, new-wave bass lines, and […]
By Lisa Hagen GlynnThe Jesus and Mary Chain and The Psychedelic Furs played a double bill at the Paramount Theatre on October 29, 2024. Although the two UK legacy bands varied stylistically, they were both hugely influential in the 1980s. Both also featured pairs of founding brothers, still at the top of their game. English […]
Local Natives thrilled the Seattle crowd at the Paramount Theatre with a passionate performance of their joyous acoustic harmonies, featuring songs from their latest album Time Will Wait for No One and a surprising number from their 2010 release Gorilla Manor. They closed with a three-song encore, including their recent hit “When Am I Going […]
Lindsey Stirling brought her holiday-themed Warmer in the Winter Christmas Tour to the Paramount Theatre. The family-oriented, sold-out show featured Lindsey playing the violin, dancing and singing – flanked by four dancers and backed by her band. They played primarily Christmas songs and sprinkled in a few of Lindsey’s. Alexander Jean – married couple Mark […]
Singer-songwriter Tori Amos played a solo set on two pianos at the Paramount Theatre over the Thanksgiving weekend. Seattle’s stop was near the tail end of her 24-city North American tour in support of her recently released 15th studio album, Native Invader. English indie band Scars On 45 opened.