Theatrical singer-songwriter Joanna Newsom headlined at the Paramount in support of her latest LP, Divers. She was backed by a six-member “mini orchestra” that included sister Emily and brother Pete. Newsom herself alternated between the harp and grand piano. Seattle-based Robin Pecknold, of Fleet Foxes fame, opened. Joanna Newsom Robin Pecknold
I first saw Lissie 5+ years ago and have been a fan ever since. She and her band recently played at the Columbia City Theater, one of the first stops on her North American tour, in support of her latest album, My Wild West. Coincidently I saw Lissie a few weeks ago at SXSW in […]
British singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding played to an audience of nearly 10K at the KeyArena in Seattle over the weekend. It was just the second show of her Delirium World Tour – in support of her third studio album by the same name – that began in Vancouver the night before. Ellie was flanked on stage […]
It’s always good to get back to SXSW in Austin for their version of March Madness! As in recent years there were 2000+ performers in 100+ venues, spread out over several square miles. I saw 60 performers/bands, took over 6000 photos, and have pared it down to the following … Whitney Rose Cam Marina Kaye […]
Portland-based Grace Mitchell, currently on tour with St. Lucia, opened at the Showbox at the Market this past week. Her catchy indie pop sound and powerful vocals must have won a huge number of new fans in the audience. At only 18 years old, Mitchell’s mature stage presence was evident as she drew upon material […]