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Ben Kweller

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    April 30, 2012

    Ben Kweller Is Loose and Light-hearted at Neumos

    Ben Kweller Saturday, April 28 Neumos At 16, Ben Kweller and his band Radish released their major label debut. Though it failed to catch fire commercially, their alt-rock hit "Little Pink Stars" was catchy and of the moment, and no less a Nirvana rip than anything Bush or Stone Temple Pilots were u ... More >>

  • Music

    April 25, 2012

    Seven Nights: The Week Ahead

    DJ Shadow, Tennis, Kenny G, and many, many more.

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2012

    Ben Kweller's Listening to Steve Miller, Megadeth, Nirvana, and Beck's "Asshole"

    As opposed to our favorite songs, or songs we'd like to think define our listening habits, taking a look at what a person actually listens to can be far more revealing. With that in mind, every Wednesday we ask an artist to take a look at the most-played songs in their iTunes libraries and share wit ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 24, 2011

    Ben Harper

    As opposed to our favorite songs, or songs we'd like to think define our listening habits, taking a look at what a person actually listens to can be far more revealing. With that in mind, every Wednesday we ask an artist to take a look at the most-played songs in their iTunes libraries and share wit ... More >>

  • Music

    August 24, 2011

    The Short List: This Week's Recommended Shows

    From Janet Jackson to Kenny Rogers. Seriously.

  • Calendar

    March 30, 2011

    Pete Yorn

    From Janet Jackson to Kenny Rogers. Seriously.

  • Music

    March 30, 2011

    This Week's Recommended Shows

    Talib Kweli, Pete Yorn, Dodos, and more.

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2009

    Live Music Roundup: Monday, June 15

    Thee Oh Sees, Jay Reatard, Idle Times at the Crocodile, 8 p.m., $12 adv As if there wasn't enough of the Troggs' crushing riffs and junkyard stomp in Thee Oh Sees' new album Help, "Meat Step Lively" features a bout of wavering flute. Yes, just like in "Wild Thing" (however, that song employs the oc ... More >>

  • Arts

    June 10, 2009

    The Wire: This Week’s Notable Events

    Thee Oh Sees, Jay Reatard, Idle Times at the Crocodile, 8 p.m., $12 adv As if there wasn't enough of the Troggs' crushing riffs and junkyard stomp in Thee Oh Sees' new album Help, "Meat Step Lively" features a bout of wavering flute. Yes, just like in "Wild Thing" (however, that song employs the oc ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 10, 2009

    Ben Kweller

    Thee Oh Sees, Jay Reatard, Idle Times at the Crocodile, 8 p.m., $12 adv As if there wasn't enough of the Troggs' crushing riffs and junkyard stomp in Thee Oh Sees' new album Help, "Meat Step Lively" features a bout of wavering flute. Yes, just like in "Wild Thing" (however, that song employs the oc ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 31, 2008

    New Year's Eve at the Paramount

    Thee Oh Sees, Jay Reatard, Idle Times at the Crocodile, 8 p.m., $12 adv As if there wasn't enough of the Troggs' crushing riffs and junkyard stomp in Thee Oh Sees' new album Help, "Meat Step Lively" features a bout of wavering flute. Yes, just like in "Wild Thing" (however, that song employs the oc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2008

    New Year's Eve Shows That AREN'T Sold Out

    With so many options to memorably end 2008, why not usher in the new year with music? For better or worse, other Seattleites had the same idea -- but try on one of these suggestions from our writers for size:New Year's Eve at the Paramount:With all the clubs and events competing for your champagne d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2008

    Nostalgic Tuesday Show Recommendations

    With so many options to memorably end 2008, why not usher in the new year with music? For better or worse, other Seattleites had the same idea -- but try on one of these suggestions from our writers for size:New Year's Eve at the Paramount:With all the clubs and events competing for your champagne d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2007

    Last Night: Ben Kweller and Gomez at The Showbox

    With so many options to memorably end 2008, why not usher in the new year with music? For better or worse, other Seattleites had the same idea -- but try on one of these suggestions from our writers for size:New Year's Eve at the Paramount:With all the clubs and events competing for your champagne d ... More >>

  • Music

    February 14, 2007

    Seven Nights

    Read it if you like music, are bored or can't remember the difference between Chopstix and Chop Suey.

  • Music

    January 3, 2007

    Happy Accident

    All of a sudden, the Strokes' guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. had a solo album in his hands.

  • Music

    September 27, 2006

    September 27-October 3

    This week's music calendar.

  • Music

    December 22, 2004

    Under the Tree and Dreaming

    From jazzy standards to surfin' klezmer to 'Randolph the Flat-Nosed Reindeer,' Seattle Weekly picks seven holiday CDs to make the eggnog go down easier.

  • Arts

    September 1, 2004

    Bumbershoot in a Box

    Wish you could take Seattle's biggest arts and music festival home with you? Start with these four CDs' worth of music from this year's lineup — or use it as a guide to Bumbershoot's best.

  • Music

    August 4, 2004

    Secret Names

    Seattle Weekly plays Jukebox Jury with Low.

  • Music

    May 5, 2004

    Seven Nights

    Seattle Weekly plays Jukebox Jury with Low.

  • Music

    May 5, 2004

    Heel Thyself

    Pedro the Lion avoids foregone conclusions on their fifth album.

  • Music

    February 12, 2003

    Eight Nights

    Pedro the Lion avoids foregone conclusions on their fifth album.

  • Music

    July 24, 2002

    Young Man Blues

    Ben Kweller's back, and he's all grown up.

  • Music

    March 27, 2002

    Countdown

    Top-selling records at local independent record stores

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