Free Concert Giveaway Series: Empire of the Sun is Alive at the Paramount Wednesday October 23rd
Who: After headlining several festivals this summer, Australian duo Empire of the Sun are finally embarking on a North American tour to celebrate the release of their first album in 5 years, Ice on the Dune. When Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore, the electronic powerhouse men of the sun released their first
Free Concert Giveaway Series: The Paper Kites Take Down the Tractor Tavern Tuesday October 22nd
Who: I seem to fall for anything Australian, but after listening to Bloom on repeat and reviewing their blunt autobiography via Facebook: “Hello we’re The Paper Kites. We play songs” I appreciate the sincerity of The Paper Kites and love their new album States, recently released in the US. Bandmates Sam Bentley, Christina Lacy, Dave Powys, Sam Rasmussen and Josh Bentley all played in separate bands before Christina and Sam were invited to perform at a festival and pulled the others along with them; the conversation to
A 9 Course 5 Wine Paired Culinary Journey in Washington Wine Country
The Herbfarm themed dining adventure is a bucket list item for many in the Pacific Northwest, and after having experienced it firsthand, I now fully understand and appreciate the foodie orgasm. Ron Zimmerman and Carrie Van Dyck, the husband and wife team behind the Herbfarm have meticulously orchestrated the perfect evening in Washington’s Woodinville wine country, taking diners on a 9 course culinary journey.
Labor Day for some is the concluding three day weekend to soak up those last summer rays, but for those of us who stick around Seattle rain or shine it’s finally time for the largest music and arts festival in the nation. Or maybe anywhere. The 43rd annual Bumbershoot Festival is nearly here, and if you’re sticking around the city it’s a must experience event for Seattleites of all ages. Over 100,000 people flock to the Seattle Center every year to enjoy the best in comedy, film, theater, and of course every
Come check out the best of the Northwest this weekend on the Hill.
The Capitol Hill Block party showcases 100+ of the best local artists around the NW, National artists, and DJs on six stages over three days every summer in Seattle’s musically stimulated South Capitol Hill. CHBP has a way of cherry picking an array of local artists before they make it big, like Allen Stone
Get Your Groove on at Sunset Tavern!
Who: When a friend of mine told me her brother was in a band coming to town and suggested I check them out, I’ll admit I had my doubts. But after listening to these guys and knowing that the Sunset Tavern booked them with high regard, my ears perked up and my interest peeked – and yours should too! CHAPPO can only be described as a collaboration between four men determined to
Get Wide Eyes After Everything at the Neptune
Who: It seems the UK is always one step ahead of us in the music realm; they have the Beatles, blessed the world with Phil Colins and Ben Howard, and were following the Local Natives long before we’d ever heard of them! These Los Angeles boys got their big break after the release of their
Come Ride the Awesome Wave with Alt-J at the Neptune
Who: I purchased my first Mac this year, and finally feel like I’m part of the tech Savvy Seattleites. Well sort of. I haven’t mastered all of the sweet short-cuts and symbols, but when I found out I would be covering the British indie-rock foursome Alt-J, I smiled at the notion of testing out a new mac trick!
Rock out with Matt & Kim and get carried away with Passion Pit at the Paramount.
Can you think of a better opener for Michael Angelakos’ life project Passion Pit than the ever adorable rock duo Matt & Kim?! Big thank you to whoever arranged the perfect match! Their timelines for how they developed from fun loving people playing with instruments to master musicians are
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