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B.B. King

  • Music

    February 29, 2012

    Are 'We' Ruined?

    And by "we," I mean everyone but me, of course.

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2012

    Your Valentine's Guide to a Musical Breakup

    Maybe it's the pressure to be ever so romantic, but breakups and Valentine's Day seem to go hand in hand. So, for those looking for the perfect parting gift, I'd like to encourage you to explore the art of the not-so-subtle mix tape. This method may sound harsh, but in a world of text/email dumping ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2011

    A Few "All Night Long" Songs--and the Covers They Inspired

    I can't get over how much he looks like Eriq La Salle.​Arguably as omnipresent as "I love you," the three words "all night long" form an expression that's been permanently lodged in the minds of some of the world's best songwriters. Whether it's lyrical prose, part of a rhyming stanza, or just ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2011

    2 Albums Released by Grandparents This Week That You Need to Hear Right Now

    ​The sweatered kids from Portland may own the top of the Billboard charts this week, but veterans with as many grandchildren as Colin Meloy has Pendletons have the distinction of putting out a couple of the most impressive records of the week. Ladies first: Album: The Party Ain't Over Artist ... More >>

  • Music

    September 1, 2010

    Bumbershoot Sunday: Picks and Notes Featuring Weezer, Horse Feathers, Laff Hole!, and More

    ​The sweatered kids from Portland may own the top of the Billboard charts this week, but veterans with as many grandchildren as Colin Meloy has Pendletons have the distinction of putting out a couple of the most impressive records of the week. Ladies first: Album: The Party Ain't Over Artist ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2010

    Six Offensive, Ill-Advised or Otherwise Laughably Dated Songs of Yesteryear

    Pat Travers - "Boom Boom (Out Go the Lights)" I cannot fault guitarist Pat Travers for actually writing this song -- it was actually penned by Stan Lewis -- but I can question his judgment. I kinda get it, I guess. It's a catchy tune. If it weren't for the lyrics about beating the shit out of you ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2010

    Grandpapa Is a Rolling Stone, Damn It!

    ​I bought the deluxe 40th-anniversary reissue of the classic Rolling Stones live album, Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out, the other day, and it's great to hear the guys--joined by friends B.B. King and Ike & Tina Turner--on my favorite live Stones album again. By sheer coincidence, at the same time someone ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2010

    Eric Clapton Crossroads 2010 HD Movie To Be Shown at Bainbridge 5 on July 27

    Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival started in Dallas in 2004 featuring the likes of Carlos Santana, Joe Walsh, Jimmy Vaughn, and Bo Diddley. The second Festival in Chicago in 2007 sold out in 22 minutes. Now the 2010 Festival -- which happened on June 26 at Chicago's Toyota Park and also so ... More >>

  • News

    September 9, 2009

    Death's Door: Unlocked and Loaded

    A Seattle music luminary was shot and killed after attempting to enter the wrong motel room. His alleged murderer claims it was self-defense.

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2009

    Havana Summer Movie Night: When We Were Kings

    Despite how much attention all of the storied blaxploitation films of the '70s, Coffy, Superfly, and The Mack amongst others, often receive for their incredibly soul-music filled soundtracks, it's possible that When We Were Kings is the most underrated of the bunch. In 1974, when film producer Le ... More >>

  • Film

    July 29, 2009

    PICK Soul Power: James Brown and Others in Their Funky Prime

    Despite how much attention all of the storied blaxploitation films of the '70s, Coffy, Superfly, and The Mack amongst others, often receive for their incredibly soul-music filled soundtracks, it's possible that When We Were Kings is the most underrated of the bunch. In 1974, when film producer Le ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2009

    Live Music Roundup: Tuesday, May 12

    The Vaselines play Neumos tonight; you can read a great interview with Kelly over in the music section. Doors are at 8 p.m., and the show costs $20. There's also another edition of The Round at the Fremont Abbey Arts Center with Daniel G. Harmann, Shelby Earl, Eric Anderson and Laura "Piece" Kelle ... More >>

  • Music

    May 6, 2009

    The Short List: The Week’s Recommended Shows

    The Vaselines play Neumos tonight; you can read a great interview with Kelly over in the music section. Doors are at 8 p.m., and the show costs $20. There's also another edition of The Round at the Fremont Abbey Arts Center with Daniel G. Harmann, Shelby Earl, Eric Anderson and Laura "Piece" Kelle ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 29, 2009

    Leon Russell

    Tuesday, May 12 and Wednesday, May 13

  • Music

    April 22, 2009

    The Short List: The Week's Recommended Shows

    Tuesday, May 12 and Wednesday, May 13

  • Calendar

    April 22, 2009

    Pinetop Perkins

    Wednesday, April 28 and Thursday, April 29

  • Arts

    February 11, 2009

    Whites Mistreated in Memphis!

    But everything else in this new race-and-rock musical is right on.

  • Calendar

    December 26, 2007
  • News

    August 16, 2006

    Club Pot Med

    Livid over the vague voter-enacted state law allowing use of medical marijuana, a crusading lawyer tries to untangle unintended consequences. The law has driven the supply system underground, pot patients are getting busted, and some cops, prosecutors, and judges just don't get it.

  • Music

    February 15, 2006

    Weekly Notable Shows

    Livid over the vague voter-enacted state law allowing use of medical marijuana, a crusading lawyer tries to untangle unintended consequences. The law has driven the supply system underground, pot patients are getting busted, and some cops, prosecutors, and judges just don't get it.

  • Music

    October 12, 2005

    Timo Maas and Armand Van Helden

    Also: The Constantines, Githead, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, and Sarah McLachlan.

  • Music

    August 10, 2005

    Aug. 10-16, 2005

    Also: The Constantines, Githead, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, and Sarah McLachlan.

  • Music

    August 3, 2005

    Aug. 3-9, 2005

    Also: The Constantines, Githead, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, and Sarah McLachlan.

  • Music

    July 27, 2005

    July 27-Aug. 2, 2005

    Also: The Constantines, Githead, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, and Sarah McLachlan.

  • Arts

    June 29, 2005

    No Pier, No Fear

    One Reel's Summer Nights concert series survives the move to South Lake Union Park.

  • Arts

    May 25, 2005

    Summer Concerts

    One Reel's Summer Nights concert series survives the move to South Lake Union Park.

  • Music

    May 11, 2005

    The Trophy Case

    Winners of the third annual Seattle Weekly Music Awards.

  • Film

    October 27, 2004

    Birth

    Also: End of the Century, Lightning in a Bottle, Saw, and Undertow.

  • Music

    July 28, 2004

    Weekly Notable Shows

    Also: End of the Century, Lightning in a Bottle, Saw, and Undertow.

  • Music

    July 28, 2004

    Seven Nights

    Also: End of the Century, Lightning in a Bottle, Saw, and Undertow.

  • Music

    May 26, 2004

    Summer Music Calendar

    Also: End of the Century, Lightning in a Bottle, Saw, and Undertow.

  • Music

    March 10, 2004

    Rockers (and Jazzmen and Bluesmen) Uptown

    Also: End of the Century, Lightning in a Bottle, Saw, and Undertow.

  • Film

    February 18, 2004

    This Week's Attractions

    Also: End of the Century, Lightning in a Bottle, Saw, and Undertow.

  • Music

    December 3, 2003

    Mythmakers

    Heading into battle with Mukilteo prog-rock prodigies the Fall of Troy.

  • Music

    November 12, 2003

    Music Calendar

    Heading into battle with Mukilteo prog-rock prodigies the Fall of Troy.

  • Music

    October 8, 2003

    Living the Blues

    EMP's new exhibit examines the Delta-Chicago connection.

  • Arts

    September 17, 2003

    Give Us the Pitch!

    We ask a few Fringe Festival artists why we should see them.

  • Music

    June 26, 2002

    Rhymes With Seltzer

    We ask a few Fringe Festival artists why we should see them.

  • Film

    December 26, 2001

    Greater

    Oscar-winning Ali profile packs a punch.

  • Music

    November 7, 2001

    What the hell is "Roots Music"?

    PBS serves up McFolk.

  • Music

    June 28, 2000

    Whadchagit?

    PBS serves up McFolk.

  • News

    May 24, 2000

    Off the charts

    Summer music events that'll have you tearing off your shirt (or reaching for a sweater).

  • Music

    May 26, 1999

    PUGET SOUNDS

    Summer music events that'll have you tearing off your shirt (or reaching for a sweater).

  • News

    May 26, 1999

    Summer Calendar

    So many options, so little time.

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