Detroit-based Jessica Hernandez and the Deltas played at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard on July 1st. The high-energy songstress’ voice was the star of the show, backed by the 5-member Deltas. The stop was in the middle of their 15-week North American tour in support of their debut album Secret Evil. This was their second […]
Nora Jane Struthers and the Party Line made a stop at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard last week during her lengthy US tour. The Tractor was the perfect venue for the Americana band who recently released their third album, Wake. Party Line members included Josh Vana (guitar), Matt Boley (drums), Joe Overton (guitar, banjo) and […]
Self-styled alt-country bad girl, Nikki Lane recently played at the Tractor Tavern near the beginning of her current US tour. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter and her band are out supporting her third album, All or Nothin’, which was released last year. Look for Nikki back in Seattle during Bumbershoot on September 6. Nikki Lane
All the way from Osaka, Japan, Shonen Knife brought their sweet sounds to the Tractor Tavern on October 12, 2014. Original member Naoko Yamano is still in the band (awesome) and bassist Ritsuko Taneda is expecting a child (also very awesome!). For Shonen Knife’s Seattle show, they had Death Valley Girls, a Los Angeles quintet […]
Reptar played at The Tractor Tavern to an insanely enthusiastic crowd led by a super nice young couple. The crowd chanted “I can’t wait” until Reptar took the stage. After joining Joyful Noise Recordings, they released Lurid Glow, which they are supporting with this national tour. Photos by John Rudolph