I don’t believe I’ve ever quoted Sir Bob Geldof before and I’ll likely not do so again but the aging rockstar/activist got it right years ago when he said “Rock music in the seventies was changed by three bands: the Ramones, the Sex Pistols, and the Saints.” It’s entirely possible that some fans out there […]
I’m not a huge fan of ranking musical performances or other forms of art and entertainment. Identifying a show to be the best of the year or ‘in my top 5′ leaves me with the uncomfortable feeling that I’ve neglected other worthy artists and memorable performances. There are so many disparate genres and so many […]
ggy Pop’s recent performance at Marymoor Park was a blistering, high-energy affair that reaffirmed his status as the godfather of punk. Drawing from a deep well of classics, the setlist was a dream for any fan of raw, unadulterated rock and roll. Kicking off with the ferocious one-two punch of “T.V. Eye” and “Raw Power,” […]
Post punk/noise icons The Jesus Lizard presided over a pair of shows at Seattle’s Neptune Theatre this past weekend. Vocalist David Yow, guitarist Duane Denison, bassist Dave Wm. Sims, and drummer Mac McNeilly have been recording and touring off and on since the late 80’s. After a lengthy sabbatical 2024’s excellent and well-received release Rack […]
Filmmaker Jordan Albertson presented his new documentary ‘Boom: A Film About the Sonics’ at Seattle’s MOPOP in early September with a screening, a Q&A session, and a concert featuring the Sonics and Girl Trouble. The Sonics are a crucial link in the Pacific Northwest R&R chain and their impact and influence reverberates to this day. […]