Upcoming
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Upcoming I've Never Heard These Bands...
Posted by Grant Brissey on Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 11:38 AM
...but there's something pretty great about how this show lineup reads:
Comet: God, Vitamins, Doo, Electric Tape, 8 pm, $6
More info on the show here.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Album / Upcoming / MP3 New Talbot Tagora - "Ichthus Hop"
Posted by Eric Grandy on Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 1:32 PM
So, local obscuro-punks Talbot Tagora have their debut album, Lessons in the Woods or a City, coming out July 21st via local label Hardly Art, and they're celebrating with a record release show at the Vera Project on July 30th.
Here's what I had to say about the band just over a year ago, back when they were mere babes:
The young band's sound is just as inspired, muddled, and gestational as their politics. Ando and Greshowak's vocals and guitars layer into echoes and drones as often as they do catchy melodies, and Valley's rhythms turn sharply from tense grooves to jerking arrhythmia. Like Smell standard-bearers No Age, Talbot Tagora often submerge insanely poppy punk songs underneath a protective layer of noise. At their best, as on the song "You Look Like a Human," their pogoing energy just breaks the surface, drums and guitars interlocking in tight formation, chanted vocals emerging more or less intelligibly out of drone and peripherally swirling delay.When everything comes together, when their nervously ticking energy meets their amorphous, well-intentioned aims head on, it's pretty inspiring. Even when it doesn't quite spark, it's still full of exciting potential.
The trio has grown impressively since that early check-in; you can expect to hear Lessons on finer iPods and stereo systems all over the place this summer. To whet your appetite, here's a song from the album, the delirious, disorienting nod "Ichthus Hop":
Upcoming / Interview The Pharmacy Are Coming Home!
Posted by Megan Seling on Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 9:42 AM
Last year, the beloved sometimes poppy/sometimes punky/always a good time band the Pharmacy packed up their bags and ditched Seattle for a new home in New Orleans. It's been weird not having them here—they were a band that I'd see at least once a month. But next weekend, they'll be back to play Seattle once again! It'll be just like old times.
They have an all-ages show at the Vera Project on the 10th and a 21+ show at the Comet on the 11th.
And as part of their temporary homecoming, they've also sent over a brand new song—"Wait in Vayne" has a fun ’60s pop vibe to it.
The Pharmacy - "Wait in Vayne"
This morning I caught up with singer Scottie Yoder to find out how the new city has been treating them so far...
How's New Orleans treating you?
Too well. The New Orleans Indie Collective, Mod Dance Night and other fellow musicians including the Peekers and Caddy Whompus have been very welcoming. It doesn't hurt that the city never really closes...kind of like NYC minus the millions, plus crazy southern charm.
You guys always have a knack for stumbling into some kind of adventure everywhere you go. Has anything crazy happened since you moved? It's New Orleans! I bet you have some great stories.
Well we all live in a house together near Bayou Saint John in a neighborhood that's still under a bit of construction. The adjacent house is pretty gnarly to say the least. Its infested with nutria, moldy furniture and urine-soaked sleeping bags. When half of Tacocat came to visit, we successfully convinced them that our real house was the one next door. It was pretty late when they arrived so we told them that we might have to fight over sleeping quarters with Cajun squatters who stole and disassembled air conditioners for a living. It was then when our roadie/roommate Alex came out of our real house with a plate of freshly cooked vegan food to ask what everyone was doing.
Any plans to release anything this year?
When we got to New Orleans it only took a few weeks to write, rehearse and demo about 30 songs. It was great and inspiring! However, as we were beginning formal recording I severed the tendon in my pinkie while butchering swine at my job. I had surgery just a couple weeks ago to harvest tendon from my wrist to transplant into my pinkie. It was an 8-hour procedure! But I was able to record most of the guitar parts in spite of my lack of pinkie function. We'll be recording with guitarist and cellist Calvin Havnaer of the Raggedy Annes while in Seattle. Should have an LP out by October. Its called "Weekend." The first video - "Coldest Morning Light" by Skinny Production Team of LA may be done within the next week.
What are you most looking forward to upon your return to Seattle?
Than Bros. of course!
It'll be great to have you home, boys. Even if it is just temporarily.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Drinking / Upcoming / Love About this Sunday's "A Drink for the Kids" Benefit For the Vera Project...
Posted by Eric Grandy on Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 12:45 PM
I've signed on to host the event, which basically means I'll be there drinking from around 6-9pm to raise money for the Vera (this kind of fundraising is where I'm a viking) and encouraging others to do the same. Because, wocka wocka, I'd just be at the Cha Cha anyway. Come! Drink! Say shit to my face! It's for the children!
A Drink For The Kids, the Vera Project’s annual 21+ benefit, includes six bar nights featuring beer and liquor specials benefitting the Vera Project and a grand finale benefit show. Visit any of the bars below and purchase a Stone Brewing Company beer and ask about liquor specials to support Vera:July 5th at Cha Cha
July 6th at Hazelwood
July 7th at West 5
July 8th at Twilight Exit
July 9th at Linda’s
July 10th at Solo & Funhouse
July 11th at Neumos - Grand Finale Concert with Robin Pecknold, Throw Me the Statue
Update: Musical entertainment for this evening will be generously provided by Unnatural Helpers and Telepathic Liberation Army.
More information here.
Upcoming / Tip Happy Birthday, Sunset Tavern!
Posted by Megan Seling on Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 10:47 AM
On Thursday, the Ballard bar will turn nine years old, and they're kicking off the three-day weekend with a free party to celebrate. Head down to the Sunset for performances from members of the Tripwires, Thee Sgt. Major III, YokoKnieveil, and DJ Taco Supreme. They'll also have drink specials and Dante's hotdogs!
And it's FREE.
Thee Sgt. Major III, featuring Kurt Bloch, will make you really happy. Here's some sonic evidence:
Thee Sgt. Major III - "Battery Operated"
(Photo from Monotonix's performace at the Sunset last summer. See more here.)
Monday, June 29, 2009
Upcoming This Week's Grudge Rock Is Gonna Be Good
Posted by Megan Seling on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 3:46 PM
This Wednesday is the first Wednesday of the month, which means it's Grudge Rock night! And this month's installment is sure to be great—it's Patrol vs. the Abodox.
Patrol just released their second full length, Zirconium, which is a heavy and dark rock record sure to please fans of Tool, Helmet, and early Soundgarden. The Abodox, well... the Abodox sounds like this:
The Abodox - "Hole 2"
On Wednesday, the two bands will play a rock and roll version of Family Feud and the winning band walks away with all the door money.
You can read more about why I love Grudge Rock here. And here. And here too. Can you tell I love it? Have I made that clear yet?
And a heads up for August's edition: Grudge Rock will host it's very first "Prime Time Saturday Night Special" on Saturday, August 8th with Thee Emergency vs. A Gun That Shoots Knives.
Upcoming Dig Dug's Dusty Grooves
Posted by Dave Segal on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 12:08 PM
The next Dug dance party happens Fri. July 3 at Lo-Fi Performance Gallery, hosted by DJs Greasy, Christian Science, and David James.
Dug is a showcase for rare funk, soul, jazz, breaks, reggae, psych, etc. It's basically the pages of Wax Poetics magazine come to vivid life on the Lo-Fi's sound system. This month's special guest is LA boogie specialist Just Max (HVWG/Solid State). You can check out a sweet, eclectic mix of theirs called Things We Like Vol. II here.
Track list
Gabor Szabo-Walking On Nails
Pop Sounds by "The Cool"-Emily Waits (Inst.)
Dick Domane-Fragmented People
Blossom Toes-Kiss of Confusion
Messa Alleluia-La Messa é Finita
Gordon Jackson-The Journey
Julie Driscoll-A New Awakening
Tasavallan Presidenti-Milky Way Moses
Nora Bumbiere-Vientuliba
Czerwone Gitary-Coda
Pride-A Hope
La Bufa-La Reina Elizabeth
Grupo Los Reyes 73-Adeoy
Grupo Irakere-La Verdad
Gal Costa-Objecto Sim Objecto Nao
Gilberto Gil-Cerebro Electronico
Antonio Carlos & Jocafi-Hipnose
Wilson Simonal-No Baixa Do Sapa
Deirdre Wilson Tabac-Get Back
Giant-Queen of Downs
Maxayn-Good Things
Eddie Kendricks-Let Me Run Into Your Lonely Heart
Voices of East Harlem-Little People
8th Day-She's Not Just Another Woman
Irma Thomas-In Between Tears
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Homo / Album / Upcoming / Interview Getting to Know Q
Posted by Adrian Ryan on Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 11:55 AM
QBoy’s wide, warm smile and handsome, Tim-Curry's-much-hotter/much-younger-nephew face are rather easy to recognize, if one’s interests tend to linger in the pink and rather glittery world of gay pop culturalia. He’s been in wide circulation since 2001, especially in gay circles, famous as THE "Rapper Who Is Gay"—The King of Homo Hop!— especially in the UK (he’s from Essex, as his delicious accent will immediately tell you). He’s just about to drop his latest release called “Moxie”, (available July 13th on iTunes and Amazon.com) and he is in Seattle now, one of the main entrees on tomorrow’s PrideFest menu. This is his second long visit to Seattle since December.
“Back in December…I performed at 'Hot Mess' for LA Kendall and David Richey…The Seattle crowd really connected with what I did and I loved them," he says.
"Before coming to Seattle, I spent a week performing and promoting my new album 'Moxie' in NYC, which was a lot of fun. The new album is a real mix of electro, dance, pop, hip-hop and soul. I also have a new music video 'Coming Out 2 Play' which you can check on www.youtube.com/qboymusic.”
As is clear from the video, much of what makes QBoy sparkle is a combo of camp and flirtatiousness—bouncy and playful. But he takes his art quite seriously.
“I'm an artist - period. I rap, yes, but I also produce, song write, and am behind all the creativity in my look, images, concepts and ideas. My music is generally electro based, leaning to pop, house and hip-hop. I'm not some ghetto hip-hop head with bling and a gun.
“I don't have dreams, I have goals. And making a success out my life, my music, my career is my overall goal… I definitely want to make enough financial success to be able to look after my family and friends as they have done for me, I owe it to them to be successful.”
But please to note! QBoy has clearly lost any and all patience with “old skool” notions of any schism between the (still? allegedly?) homophobic gangsta land that is hip-hop/rap and the radical fairyland that is gayness. Because there is none, stupid. Don’t bother him with any of that bullshit! He’s gets kind of riled up.
“I'm an openly gay artist and there are plenty of them already in the mainstream - from George Michael and Elton John to Beth Ditto and Rufus Wainwright - I don't see why I should be any different...I also think your idea of rap is a little old skool and limited. ”
Okay, okay! Jesus! But what about the good stuff? The Sex? Relationships? L’amour?
“Men are distracting. Relationships stop me from achieving my goal. I need to build my castle before I can find someone to share it with.
“I am looking forward to performing my new material and hope it will be a fun safe day for everyone.”
QBoy has been in town all week, and will be doing his thing at PrideFest (at the Seattle Center) on the Mainstage tomorrow, Sunday, at precisely 4.30PM.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Upcoming / RIP / Film Michael Jackson Tribute at NWFF
Posted by Megan Seling on Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 7:33 PM
On Tuesday, July 7th, the NWFF will have a Michael Jackson tribute. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at nwfilmforum.org.
Tuesday July 7 (8pm, doors at 7:30)
Michael Jackson Tribute
Northwest Film Forum hosts a special celebration of and fitting tribute to the great entertainer and popular music icon Michael Jackson who passed away on June 25th at the age of 50. His greatest music videos from the late-70s and 80s will be shown in the cinema (and cranked up loud). We’ll also show excerpts of a 1968 performance of the Jackson 5, his performance in the 1978 musical ‘The Wiz,’ the unavailable 1983 documentary “The Making Of Michael Jackson’s Thriller” and the 1983 TV performance that introduced the “moonwalk.” Refreshments will be available in the cinema, and all ages are welcome. Join us raising a glass to the one and only King of Pop, seeing Michael’s moves in action, and shaking a behind to the music that moved the world.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Upcoming New Fest on the Block
Posted by Gina Young on Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 12:57 AM
Orcas Island boasts many things: a beautiful ferry ride, Native American History, gigantic purple and orange starfish, occasional whale spotting and now, an upstart music festival.
The second annual Doe Bay Music Festival is scheduled for August 14th and 15th 2009 at Doe Bay on Orcas Island, and although it might seem to aspire to the ranks of a Capitol Hill Block Party or a Bumbershoot, the little festival that could also prides itself on being different.
“This is a family owned and operated event,” says Kevin Sur, whose company Artist Home Booking is organizing the event, “We're taking a very grassroots approach to everything, from the promotion to the catering.”
Whereas most Summer Festivals in the Northwest boast attendance upwards of 150,000, Kevin is actually excited that Doe Bay won’t be nearly that large. A musician himself (who formerly toured with Luckie Strike and currently fronts Indian Valley Line), he laments the “overcrowding” that can sometimes get in the way of enjoying a favorite band at a festival. Doe Bay will be capping attendance this year at 750.
The 2009 lineup is heavy on the alt country and indie rock, currently boasting The Long Winters, David Bazan, The Maldives, Hey Marseilles, The Lonely Forest, Friday Mile and The Moondoggies — and don’t expect completely traditional performances, either.
“People who come shouldn't be surprised to find that they'll be able to catch the different artists performing impromptu sets aside from their scheduled times in random tucked away places around the retreat,” says Kevin. Last year, for example, the Maldives performed an unscheduled morning set on the beach that many attendees trickled out of their tents and cabins to catch.
I asked Kevin what in particular he was looking forward to this year. “I'm especially excited to see The Long Winters, as well as David Bazan, who used to front Pedro the Lion. I've seen them both, but there is just something about seeing all these amazing bands in this beautiful, pristine setting that will make it unlike any time I have seen them before.”
Doe Bay Music Festival tickets are available at Brown Paper Tickets and accommodation information is available via Doe Bay (360) 376-2291 or www.doebay.com
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Upcoming Re: Garfunkel and Oates Coming To Seattle
Posted by Dan Savage on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 4:39 PM
Their August 22 show at Re-bar has sold out. Uh... gee. We're going to see if we can convince them to come up for two nights. Stay tuned.
Upcoming Tomorrow: Neumos' Five Year Anniversary
Posted by Eric Grandy on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 3:47 PM
It didn't make this week's Up & Coming listings, but tomorrow Neumos celebrates its five year anniversary, a not insignificant milestone for a locally owned club/venue, with a FREE show featuring the Helio Sequence, Grand Hallway, and Palmer Electric Co. (Doors are at 8pm, it's 21+, and you can pick up your free tickets at Moe Bar.) Asked how they've managed to keep the club in business for five years, co-owner Steven Severin says, "No more than two shots a night (most nights anyways). Gotta get up in the A.M. and make shit happen." Asked what plans they have for the next five years: "Sleep. Ha ha. World domination...at least 10th and Pike domination." Congrats, guys.
Upcoming Garfunkel and Oates Coming To Seattle
Posted by Dan Savage on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 1:16 PM
The Stranger is bringing Slog superstars Garfunkel and Oates to Seattle for one night only. G&O will be performing live—songs, stories, and with special guests—at Re-bar on Saturday August 22. Their Seattle show will be Garfunkel & Oates second ever outside of LA. (They're appearing at the Toronto Comedy Festival in July.) Order your tickets to Garfunkel and Oates—just $10!—by clicking here.
Upcoming Free Scratch Live Demo @ War Room June 26
Posted by Dave Segal on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Mukilteo audio company Rane is hosting a night at War Room (722 E Pike St) Fri. June 26 titled Scratch Live Appreciation. It will run from 7 pm-9 pm and is free. There will be giveaways and an appearance by elite turntablist DJ Shortkut (Invisible Skratch Piklz, Beat Junkies, Triple Threat DJs).
Rane tech support guru Chad Simer describes Scratch Live as "a digital DJing software that allows you to mix MP3s with vinyl and also allows for video mixing."
More info after the cut.
Album / Song / Upcoming New J. Tillman - "Earthly Bodies"
Posted by Eric Grandy on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 9:50 AM
Fleet Foxes drummer and accomplished troubadour in his own right J. Tillman has premiered a new song over at pitchfork today. It's called "Earthly Bodies" and its from his forthcoming album, Year in the Kingdom, out September 22nd on Western Vinyl. I haven't heard the track yet, because I haven't registered for pfork's new mp3 player, but you should try to give it a listen and let us know what you think in the comments. Here's the track listing for the new album:
Year In The Kingdom
Crosswinds
Earthly Bodies
Howling Light
Though I Have Wronged You
Age Of Man
There Is No Good In Me
Marked In The Valley
Light Of The Living
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Upcoming Girl Talk to Play Showbox Sodo Sept. 18
Posted by Dave Segal on Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 1:05 PM
Just announced: Mashup artist supreme Girl Talk will play Showbox Sodo Fri. Sept. 18. This is good news for people who like to dance onstage to a highlight reel of popular (and semi-popular) songs that have never sounded better while being surprisingly juxtaposed with one another by a selector.
(Sorry for the run-on sentence; I'm delirious from sleep deprivation.)
Album / Upcoming / Love My Two Favorite Lines (So Far) from the New Throw Me the Statue Album
Posted by Eric Grandy on Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 12:41 PM
I know, it's not fair that the Stranger has a copy of Throw Me the Statue's new album Creaturesque* and you don't. It's not fair that I've listened to it enough times in the past 18 hours to already have two lyrics vying to be my early favorite. But don't despair! The band is having a listening party for the forthcoming album (out August 4th on Secretly Canadian) this Thursday, June 18th, 9pm at Solo Bar. Bonus: it's a joint listening party for the new United State of Electronica album, Loveworld (also out August 4th, on the band's own Mannheim Worldwide)!
Anyway, those early favorite lyrics:
"Annie, does your boyfriend know," from the song "Pistols," a perfectly smart and soft-spoken TMTS song, all sighs and sleepy eyes, the above lyric coy and conspiratorial but sung with apparent care.
"I know your noises/I know you're always in love," from "Noises," a slightly more rocking number, with just a lightly distorted guitar groove swerving around precise drumming, joined on the chorus by light leaking synths and some dancing piano. The lyric's just great, and while I guess "noises" could just mean talking—talking about always being in love, say—I hear that line and think about how great it feels to learn the sounds someone makes when no one else is listening. It also kind of reminds me of the coda to Why?'s awesome "Gemini (Birthday Song)": "You know my build/you know my size/the degree to which my eyes are astigmatic."
*Doesn't the word "Creaturesque" look kind of weird? Like it's missing a letter somewhere? I like the title. I like how it sounds spoken aloud, but I can't look at it without doing like a triple take at the spelling.
Upcoming / Love Drink for the Kids
Posted by Eric Grandy on Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 10:54 AM
The Vera Project's annual A Drink for the Kids benefit—in which you raise money for the awesome all-ages venue simply by drinking at some of your favorite bars—is happening July 5th-July 11th this year, culminating with a performance at Neumos by Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes. Online presale for that July 11th show is on now; more info below:
Saturday July 11 The Vera Project & Neumos present:
A Drink for the Kids Grand Finale Show
Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes
$15 adv @ Moe Bar, Rudy's Barbershops, Select QFC's, and Ticketswest.comSpecial Online Presale Tuesday June 16th @ 10AM
Password: THEKIDS
Buy advance tickets at TICKETWEST
21+
Doors 8 pmRobin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes will be playing the A Drink for the Kids Grand Finale concert this year!
A Drink For The Kids, the Vera Project’s annual 21+ benefit, includes six bar nights featuring beer and liquor specials benefitting the Vera Project and a grand finale benefit show. Visit any of the bars below and purchase a Stone Brewing Company beer and ask about liquor specials to support Vera:
July 5th at Cha Cha
July 6th at Hazelwood
July 7th at West 5
July 8th at Twilight Exit
July 9th at Linda’s
July 10th at Solo & Funhouse
July 11th at Neumos
Grand Finale Concert with Robin PecknoldCheck out www.ADrinkforthekids.org for more information.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Upcoming New Zealand D&B Coming to Onset June 20
Posted by Dave Segal on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 1:50 PM
Onset, one of Seattle's longest-running drum & bass club nights, is bringing the Upbeats all the way from New Zealand to play Deep Down Lounge Sat. June 20. The Upbeats produce a hard-driving yet melodically nuanced and atmospherically charged style. It's pretty dynamic. Onset promoter Seth Broman expects the show to be one of Onset's biggest of 2009.
Full lineup:
The Upbeats (Virus, Renegade Hardware, Human Imprint -New Zealand)
Psidream (Renegade Hardware -Vancouver, BC)
Cease (Human Imprint)
Grym
TZR
Sonic MC
The Deep Down Lounge in Temple Billiards
126 S Jackson St.
$10 | +21 | 10pm-2am
More info after the cut.
Radio / Upcoming 100Pieces on Sonarchy
Posted by Dave Segal on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Local noise/"doom & bass" duo 100Pieces perform on Sonarchy Thurs. July 18. Hosted by Doug Haire, Sonarchy also airs on KEXP 90.3FM Saturdays at midnight. Composed of Murder and Joy Von Spain, 100Pieces are one of the most skilled and unpredictable acts in the city's subterranean nihilist-ectronica™ scene.
Von Spain's excellent new album, Lady Lazarus, can be obtained at Dissonant Plane, Scatological Liberation Front Records, and other outlets.
Check the press release after the cut.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Upcoming Pain Cocktails! Drink Up!
Posted by Kelly O on Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 3:21 PM
Is anyone else kinda curious what a band called "Pain Cocktail," with this guy, pictured, on guitar sounds like? They're playing Sunday. The Central. I'm going.
photo by kjten22
Another fun fact: Did you know that this guy, pictured, was once in a band with Michael "Duff" McKagan called Silly Killers? And used to look like THIS? And THIS?!
Dust Bin / Upcoming / Love Yikes: The Missing Link
Posted by Grant Brissey on Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 1:43 PM
I'm a fan of pretty much anything John Dwyer has done musically, but for my ears, Yikes, his short-lived project between the demise of the Coachwhips and the formation of Thee Oh Sees, is the ideal amalgamation of those bands. Yikes featured Eric Park (Curse of the Birthmark) on second guitar and Mike Donovon (Big Techno Werewolves, Sic Alps) on drums. The effort produced a total of two EPs, Secrets to Superflipping, and Whoa Comas/Blood Bomb. Superflipping is the only one I've currently got my hands on, and I still don't tire of hearing it almost three years after its release. 
Repetition, simplicity, and volume (three of my favorites) are paramount here, and everything gets a thick treatment of distortion.
Superflipping's second half is recorded live, and, not surprisingly, provides some of the most arresting parts on the record. "Sheets" starts in with a weighty, pounding two-chord progression as Dwyer yowls indecipherable lyrics heavy with distortion and delay. The drum beat is about as primal as one could produce, but the song flows seamlessly through to the end. The closer "Holy Hand-Shake" also employs the same one-two punch drum beat that backs most of the tracks, only this time with winding high-note guitar on one side and an effortless low-end chord progression pushing everything along from the other. Everything is deafeningly loud but catchy as Hell. Yikes! sound is harder than Thee Oh Sees, but more melodic than the Coachwhips, and thusly, precisely what I want sometimes.
Thee Oh Sees play the Crocodile Monday with Jay Reatard and Idle Times. Read Dave Segal's interview with Dwyer here.
Photo courtesy of Upset the Rhythm (Click to enlarge it) S.S. Marie Antoinette, R.I.P. And who are those two dudes in the front row?
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Block Party / Upcoming / Love / MP3 New Song From Future of the Left - "Arming Eritrea"
Posted by Megan Seling on Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Mclusky spin-off Future of the Left are releasing a new record, Travels With Myself and Another, on June 23rd and you only have to listen to this new song, "Arming Eritrea," once to know that IT WILL TOTALLY KICK YOUR ASS.
Future of the Left - "Arming Eritrea"
Future of the Left are playing the Capitol Hill Block Party July 25th.
I CAN'T WAIT.
Upcoming Festivals, Festivals, Festivals!
Posted by Megan Seling on Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Summer is always jam-packed with live music—Block Party is right around the corner, Bumbershoot is sneaking up on us too, but there are even MORE festivals happening in the next few months. Here's a round-up of what's been announced so far...
Georgetown Music Festival
Location: Various locations in Georgetown
Date: June 27
Artists playing: Redwood Plan, Black Whales, Colonies, We Wrote the Book on Connectors, H Is for Hellgate, the Oregon Donor, M.Bison, Branden Daniel & Everybody Gets Laid, and more.
Ticket info: Admission is free
Website: www.myspace.com/georgetownmusicfest
West Seattle Summer Fest
Location: West Seattle Junction at California Ave SW and SW Alaska
Dates: July 10-12
Artists playing: Mudhoney, Team Gina, Super Sonic Soul Pimps, Thee Sgt. Major III, Kim Virant, Mark Pickerel & His Praying Hands, the Dimes, and many more.
Ticket info: Admission is free
Website: www.westseattlefestival.com
No Depression Festival
Location: Marymoor Park in Redmond
Date: July 11
Artists playing: Gillian Welch, Iron & Wine, Patterson Hood & the Screwtopians, Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter, Star Anna, Sera Cahoone, and many more.
Ticket info: $45 through Ticketmaster.
Website: www.nodepression.com
What the Heck Fest
Location: Anacortes, WA
Dates: July 17-19
Artists playing: Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, Calvin Johnson, Earth, Karl Blau, Kimya Dawson, Mecca Normal, Mirah, No Kids, Mount Eerie, Wolves in the Throneroom, and more.
Ticket info: Festival passes are $50 and include a Friday or Saturday "dinner show" available at www.whattheheckfest.com.
Website: www.whattheheckfest.com
Capitol Hill Block Party
Location: 10th and Pike, Capitol Hill
Dates: July 24-25
Artists playing: Sonic Youth, the Jesus Lizard, Built to Spill, Pela, Deerhunter, Black Lips, the Gossip, the Thermals, the Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Future of the Left, Japandroids, and many more.
Tickets info: $23 a day or $42 for both days via Ticketswest.com
Website: www.capitolhillblockparty.com
Doe Bay
Location: Orcas Island, WA
Dates: Aug 14-15
Artists playing: The Long Winters, the Maldives, David Bazan, Hey Marseilles, the Lonely Forest, Slender Means, Tito Ramsey, and more.
Ticket info: $30 through Brown Paper Tickets
Website: www.doebay.com
Bumbershoot
Location: Seattle Center
Dates: September 5-7
Artists playing: The Black Eyed Peas, De La Soul, Metric, Franz Ferdinand, Sheryl Crow, Modest Mouse, Katy Perry, U.S.E., the Cave Singers, Mirah, and hundreds more.
Ticket info: Day passes available for $35 and three-day passes for $80 through Bumbershoot.org.
Website: www.bumbershoot.com
Endfest
Location: White River Amphitheatre
Date: September 10
Artists playing: Blink-182, Weezer, Taking Back Sunday, Chester French, and more TBA.
Ticket info: $20-$69 via Live Nation
Website: www.1077theend.com
Am I missing anything? It's gonna be a busy summer...
(This post was moved up from last night after adding the No Depression Fest in July. How'd I forget about that one?)
Upcoming / Love It's Official: Get Up Kids Are Coming to Seattle
Posted by Megan Seling on Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Confirming a rumor from months ago, the Get Up Kids are coming to Seattle in September. They'll play Neumos September 18th.
It's the ten-year anniversary for Something to Write Home About, and according to setlists from a couple of the reunion shows that happened late last year, the band is playing the record in its entirety.
The Get Up Kids - "Holiday" (November, 2008)
SOOOOOOO STOOOOOOOOOKED.
(Via punknews.org)
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New Talbot Tagora - "Ichthus Hop" by Eric Grandy
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I'm Not Sure How I Feel About This by Megan Seling
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Tonight in Music: Dirty Projectors, Derrick May, Valis, Green Day by Chris Govella
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Today's Music News by Megan Seling
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