One Direction: Redefining “Boy Band”
One Direction w/ Icona Pop CenturyLink, Seattle, WA 07.15.15 More full than usual, my typical commute into downtown Seattle via the Bremerton-Seattle ferry was swirling with an above-average number of young teen girls accompanied by their moms. Something special must...
David Gray: Singer/Songwriters Bring the Soul
David Gray and Amos Lee Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA 07.13.15 Marymoor Park is 682 acres of pure Northwest vida. Room for dogs to roam, cyclists to fly, and enjoy some excellent music under the summer sun. The Marymoor Summer Concert series currently featured the duo of...
Interview: Sascha Konietzko of KMFDM
Interview: Sascha Konietzko of KMFDM 07.15.15 Some bands come and most bands go. But German industrial rock band KMFDM has managed to stick it to the industry for an impressive 31 years, pumping out their signature ultra-heavy dance beats over the course of 19 albums....
Concert Preview: Jane’s Addiction
Preview: Jane's Addiction The Showbox, Seattle, WA 07.22.15 It's been 27 years since "Jane Says" came out and you're still singing along with the alt-rock classic like it was yesterday. And now maybe you're feeling a bit old. Not to worry, Jane's Addiction will be...
Super Geek League: Still Trying to Comprehend What I Witnessed
Super Geek League El Corazón, Seattle, WA 07.10.15 On a seemingly innocent Friday night at El Corazon, I embarked on a sensory journey for the ages: Super Geek League, entertaining the small (but very enthusiastic crowd) with the following: Lady Alien Robots A 7'...
Jurassic 5: Back to the Beginning
Jurassic 5 w/ Dante Peace Showbox, Seattle, WA 07.10.15 Headlining a quick seven city US tour in between extended stints in Australia, Japan and Europe, Jurassic 5 will be stopping by The Showbox on Friday for what's sure to be a night to remember. The group, reunited...