July 6-12, 2005
Wednesday, July 6
Michelle Shocked and the Mighty Sound
Shocked has been relatively quiet over the past few years, so she's made up for it by issuing three albums at once. Bet she plays plenty—but not exclusively—from each. Triple Door, 7:30 p.m. $25
Oh No
Destined to forever be described as "Madlib's little brother," Oh No is a pretty decent MC in his own right, though his older bro's beats are the highlights of his catalog so far. Diverse opens. Chop Suey, 8 p.m. $5
Ray LaMontagne
A guy who quit his job to pursue his muse and came out the other side with a major-label deal and a well-received debut of unassuming roots-rock, LaMontagne is a parable in the making. Considering what his stuff sounds like, this is almost comically appropriate. Moore Theatre, 8 p.m. $19–$21 adv./$20.50–$23.50
Thursday, July 7
Hassan Hakmoun
Peter Gabriel, on whose Real World label the Moroccan Hakmoun debuted, has described Hakmoun's voice as among the world's most piercing and intriguing. Blending rock and funk with hints of Arabic mysticism and West African rhythms, his performance should be a refreshing break from the norm. Triple Door, 7:30 p.m. $22
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Africa's premier a cappella troupe have been on the road in some form or other for the past 35 years, and despite having lost some key members along the way, they appear not to be slowing down. This is our gain. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., 8 p.m. $35
Spanish for 100
This local quartet's twangish power pop had been gaining a foothold before KEXP latched onto 'em, and they've been honing it ever since. Treasure State, the Glasses, and the Senate Arcade open. Chop Suey, 8 p.m. $7
The Spits (CD release)
Whether or not the world needs another three-chord, junk-punk Spits album is not the question. The Spits don't make music you need, they make music you can't help but enjoy—music you love despite your better judgment. With the Atoms, Okmoniks, and the Suspicions. Funhouse, 9:30 p.m. $6
Friday, July 8
Donald Glaude
Seattle veteran Glaude has apparently relocated to Vegas (that's what his Web site says, at least), but his furiously pumping style has made as many techno and house converts in the Emerald City as any DJ's, and the new This Is Me mix CD may make a few extras as well. With DJ Flave and Venus. Element, 9 p.m. $10
Green Milk From the Planet Orange
The Japanese group's newest, City Calls Revolution (Beta-lactam Ring Records) was recorded at the same Brooklyn studios that birthed the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Fever to Tell. The difference between one art-rock trio and another? Three words: "calculated prog assault." With Master Musicians of Bukkake and Bill Horist. Funhouse, 9:30 p.m. $7
Infected Mushroom
Remember Goa and/or psychedelic trance? All whipoorwilling 303s and squiggly textures, designed with more deliberate forethought to enhance the LSD and/or psilocybin experience than pretty much any music in history? Infected Mushroom, if the name hadn't tipped you off, make that music, and if you find it overbearing on the natural, you're not alone. But we suspect hearing it in this setting will be something else entirely. Premier, 10 p.m. $20 adv./$25
Reggie Watts
The Maktub frontman has so many other projects going on at any given time you'd be forgiven for not being able to keep up with them all. This solo show should help you get up to speed, though. Triple Door, 8 p.m. $15
Tablet Rock 101 Anniversary Party: The Lights + the Turn-Ons + the Vells
"101" indeed—here's a bill that neatly triangulates a certain amount of the city's rock action, from the dreamy Vells to the harder-edged Lights and Turn-Ons. Neumo's, 8 p.m. $7
Saturday, July 9
Chicago Blues Reunion
Barry Goldberg, Harvey Mandel, Nick Gravenites, Sam Lay, Tracy Nelson, and Corky Siegel all got their starts in the ferment of the '60s blues revival, and this two-night stand should be a fun recapitulation of their glory days. Triple Door, 8 p.m. $29. Also Sunday, July 10, at 8 p.m.
Gogol Bordello
If you're a fan of the local ensemble Kultur Shock, you might already know of the New York City equivalent. Ukranian-born Eugene Hutz and his veritable Benetton ad of a band are world fusion gypsy punks. Neumo's, 8 p.m. $10 adv./$12
Grandmaster Flash
The former block party DJ's pioneering ascent into the worlds of turntablism, production, and remixing have been inspiring the hip-hop community for nearly 30 years, and will hopefully inspire their booties to shake tonight.Last Supper Club, 10 p.m. $15
Ian McFeron and the Band + the Bourbonites
Young singer-songwriter McFeron and his roots-rock band earned repeated nods from radio station the Mountain for their 2003 debut. With more edge and less fiddle, they perform with the Bourbonites tonight in support of their bluesy second effort, A Long Way to Freedom. High Dive, 10 p.m. $7
Link Wray
As the man who created the greatest rock-guitar tone ever and one of the five or six best instrumentals of all time (that'd be "Rumble"), Wray has earned the right to stalk the stage like a maniac, as he will assuredly do here. Black Crabs and Eddie and the Helldregs open. Tractor Tavern, 9 p.m. $15
Van's Warped Tour
Before growing up starts to suck the fun out of everything, there's the reliable summer rite-of-passage that is Warped. This year's cast of the usual suspects—Strung Out, Dropkick Murphys, MXPX, et al.—includes goth-punk darlings My Chemical Romance, which might even cause a few oughta-know-betters to attend. Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Rd. N.W., George, 12:30 p.m. $31.25
Sunday, July 10
Alanis Morissette + Jason Mraz
Demonstrating her greatest artistic gift—namely, that she won't go away no matter how much you might wish her to—Morissette has rerecorded, acoustically, her 1995 breakthrough, Jagged Little Pill. Isn't that awesome? We didn't think so, either. The equally ignorable Mraz may demonstrate similar longevity. Paramount Theatre, 8 p.m. $57-$67
John Hiatt + North Mississippi Allstars
Hiatt's made some good records (1987's Bring the Family) and has written plenty of good songs, so we won't wince too hard if he plays that one about not smashing his guitar. NMAS are what their name says—no less and sometimes even a little more. South Lake Union Park Summer Nights, 860 Terry Ave. N., 7 p.m. $38
Monday, July 11
Billy Idol
In the midnight hour, you might cry, "More, more, more," but there isn't actually any reason to do so with Idol, who's got a new record out that no one will care about in six months if they do now. If you want to shout with the oldies, you can do it a lot cheaper in the comfort of your own home. Paramount Theatre, 8 p.m. $40
Blitzen Trapper
Portland's Blitzen Trapper are an appealingly oddball outfit that resemble Wilco in experimental mode, only less angsty and a little more homegrown (in all senses). Calgary's Falconhawk and Mason and the Levitations open. Sunset Tavern, 9 p.m. $6
The Lee Boys
One of Florida's (and America's) premier sacred steel gospel bands, the Lee Boys, like the others in their general category, bring the house of the Lord to you in order to rock it hard. Amen. Triple Door, 7:30 p.m. $15 adv./$17
Tuesday, July 12
John Hammond
The bluesman has been illuminating the corners of his chosen genre for over four decades now, which means a deluxe-sized repertoire to choose from. What's doubly nice is that his recent work stands up with any of it. Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, 7:30 p.m. $20.50
Laura Cantrell + Jimmy Ryan + Mark Spencer
On her latest, Humming by the Flowered Vine, Laura Cantrell covers an old Lucinda Williams song, but if you didn't know better, you would think it was her own. And that's about the best compliment a girl like her could receive. Triple Door, 7:30 p.m. $12. Also at Easy Street Records Queen Anne July 11 at 6 p.m., 20 Mercer St., 206-691-3279.
Luke Temple
One could suffer a worse fate than watching a Luke Temple show (surely you remember Prometheus getting his flesh pecked away by a giant eagle). However, it really is dreadful to watch a performer who's not quite sure he belongs on the stage. Though his mostly tolerable indie-whine has propelled him to local best-seller lists, he lacks the stage presence to back it up. Crocodile Cafe, 9:30 p.m. $6
Upcoming Shows
July 13 John Hammond Jr., Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
July 13 Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals, Moore Theatre
July 13 Gatsby's American Dream, El Corazon
July 14–17 Arturo Sandoval, Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
July 16 Chris Isaak, South Lake Union Park
July 16 Kings of Leon + Secret Machines, Moore Theatre
July 15 Beck, Paramount Theatre
July 17 Billy Corgan, Moore Theatre
July 17 Eminem + 50 Cent + Lil Jon & the Eastside Boyz, White River Amphitheatre
July 17 Maria Muldaur, Triple Door
July 18 The Go! Team, Neumo's
July 19–20 Indigo Girls, South Lake Union Park
July 20 Marc Cohn + Suzanne Vega, Woodland Park Zoo
July 20 Waterson:Carthy, Tractor Tavern
July 21 Dierks Bentley, Showbox
July 22 Poco + Pure Prairie League, Marymoor Park
July 22–23 Sufjan Stevens, Triple Door
July 23 KUBE Summer Jam: New Edition, Ciara, Nas, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Gorge Amphitheatre
July 23 Nicolai Dunger, Tractor Tavern
July 23 Ann Wilson, South Lake Union Park
July 24 Alkaline Trio, Showbox
July 25 Hieroglyphics—Del Tha Funky Homosapien and more, Showbox
July 25 Ruins, Chop Suey
July 26 The Go! Team, Neumo's
July 26 Stanley Jordan, Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
July 27–28 Jane Bunnett & the Spirits of Havana, Triple Door
July 27 Bruce Hornsby, Woodland Park Zoo
July 27 Tears for Fears, Chateau Ste. Michelle
July 27–30 Creation Fest, Gorge Amphitheatre
July 28 Jesse Cook, Marymoor Park
July 30 Mötley Crüe + Sum 41, White River Amphitheatre
July 30 Tim Kasher, Chop Suey
July 30 Mark Knopfler, Chateau Ste. Michelle
July 30 Femi Kuti, Showbox
July 30 Capitol Hill Block Party
July 31 Capitol Hill Block Party
July 31 Carbon Leaf, Woodland Park Zoo
July 31 Ben Harper + Trey Anastasio, Gorge Amphitheatre
Aug. 2 Clint Black, South Lake Union Park
Aug. 2 Soilent Green, Studio 7
Aug. 3 Goldie, Chop Suey
Aug. 3 Patty Griffin, Woodland Park Zoo
Aug. 4–7 Terence Blanchard, Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
Aug. 5 Gipsy Kings, Chateau Ste. Michelle
Aug. 6 Aimee Mann, South Lake Union Park
Aug. 6 The White Stripes + Sleater-Kinney, Gorge Amphiteatre
Aug. 7 Hugh Masakela, Triple Door
Aug. 8 Avril Lavigne, White River Amphitheatre
Aug. 10 Alison Krauss & Union Station, Marymoor Park
Aug. 10 Ryan Adams & the Cardinals, Moore Theatre
Aug. 10 The Brotherhood Tour, South Lake Union Park
Aug. 10 Tinsley Ellis, Triple Door
Aug. 10 Violent Femmes, Woodland Park Zoo
Aug. 11 Ozzfest 2005, White River Amphitheatre
Aug. 11 Jim White, Triple Door
Aug. 12–13 B.B. King Blues Festival, South Lake Union Park
Aug. 13 Jack Johnson, Gorge Amphitheatre
Aug. 13 Natalie MacMaster, Marymoor Park
Aug. 14 Jesse Winchester, Triple Door
Aug. 15 Michael Burks, Triple Door
Aug. 16 Coldplay, White River Amphitheatre
Aug. 16–21 Bob James Trio, Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
Aug. 17 Johnny Clegg, Triple Door
Aug. 17 Cowboy Junkies, Woodland Park Zoo
Aug. 19–21 Dave Matthews Band, Gorge Amphitheatre
Aug. 19 Delbert McClinton, Marymoor Park
Aug. 19 Pink Martini, Chateau Ste. Michelle
Aug. 20 Dinosaur Jr., Showbox
Aug. 20 Keali'l Reichl, South Lake Union Park
Aug. 21 Amy Grant, Chateau Ste. Michelle
Aug. 23–28 Eddie Palmieri, Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
Aug. 24 John Mellancamp + John Fogerty, White River Amphitheatre
Aug. 24 Los Lobos, Woodland Park Zoo
Aug. 25 Susan Tedeschi, South Lake Union Park
Aug. 26 Ben Folds + Rufus Wainwright + Ben Lee, Chateau Ste. Michelle
Aug. 26 Trio, South Lake Union Park
Aug. 27 James Taylor, Gorge Amphitheatre
Aug. 28 Neko Case, Woodland Park Zoo
Aug. 31 Earth, Wind & Fire + Chicago, White River Amphitheatre
Aug. 31 Taj Mahal Trio, Woodland Park Zoo
Sept. 2 The New Pornographers, Showbox
Sept. 3 Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers + Black Crowes, Gorge Amphitheatre
Sept. 4 Crosby, Stills & Nash, Maryhill Amphitheatre
Sept. 9 Destiny's Child + Mario + Amerie, KeyArena
Sept. 9 Oasis + Jet + Kasabian, Everett Events Center
Sept. 16 Overkill, Studio 7
Sept. 16 Royksopp, Showbox
Sept. 20 Santana, Everett Events Center
Sept. 21 The Arcade Fire, Paramount Theatre
Sept. 29 Four Tet, Neumo's
Nov. Paul McCartney, KeyArena
