Castle Rat @ The Showbox – 10/07/2026Photos by Alex Crick Castle Rat brought their Summon The Beasts Tour to The Showbox in Seattle on October 7, 2026, and the night felt like part heavy metal show, part fantasy stage play. After openers Wraith Knight and Unto Others, the band hit the stage and leaned all the way […]
The Showbox was an absolute pressure cooker on Tuesday night, packing in a vibrant, high-energy crowd that perfectly encapsulated the modern alternative scene. Dominated by 20-and-30-somethings sporting an array of piercings and plenty of neo-grunge era clothing, the venue felt less like a standard Tuesday night gig and more like a generational summit for heavy […]
Andy Bell, the iconic voice of Erasure, made a triumphant return to Seattle’s Showbox, noting he hadn’t played the venue in about a decade. The sold-out, all-ages crowd was noticeably on the older side, but their energy was youthful and electric. The night began with LA Art Rock artist Savannah Pope. Despite a minimalist setup, […]
Manchester veterans James delivered a stunning, two-set performance at the Showbox, defined by a career-spanning setlist and the intensely charismatic presence of frontman Tim Booth. Booth’s voice was in fantastic form, lending power to the band’s dynamic sound and blending beautifully with the backing harmonies of Chloe Alpe and the signature trumpet work of Andy […]
Justin Townes Earle returned to Seattle for a packed house at the Showbox at the Market. Earle is touring in support of his latest album, Nothing’s Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now, and will be headed to Europe in August.