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Bill Frisell

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2010

    Earshot Jazz Fest MP3 Sampler: From the Kora Band and Bill Frisell to Matana Roberts and Chicago Underground Duo

    Matana Roberts​Mark D. Fefer went long in the paper this week highlighting a few of his picks for the Earshot Jazz Festival, which runs Friday through November 7 at various venues throughout the area. Here's a quick crash course on what those picks sound like: Matana Roberts, "Banff Coin Coin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2010

    Last Night: Wilco Will Love You, Seattle

    Laura MusselmanWilco played The Paramount on Wednesday, Feb. 10.​Early in their career, I vaguely knew much about Wilco, and dismissed them as some strange alt-country/frat-rock band. Upon recent revisitations of A.M., I still see glimpses of that easily pigeonholed band. The band that took th ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 16, 2009

    McCoy Tyner

    Thursday, September 17 through Sunday, September 20

  • Blogs

    July 31, 2009

    Last Night: Bowerbirds and Megafaun at the Triple Door

    Bowerbirds​Whenever I head to the Triple Door in a state like the one I was in yesterday-- sweaty from riding my bike in 100 degree weather, wearing threadbare clothes that I won't feel bad about getting grease pn, well, I feel a little self-conscious. Not because the staff makes me feel that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2009

    Vic Chesnutt Collaborates With Fugazi's Guy Picciotto

    I was first exposed to the work of Vic Chesnutt when I caught him live at the Tractor here nearly ten years ago. He's a fascinating performer who comes across like a wizened and wicked version of Kermit the Frog who happens to be confined to a wheelchair. His songs are disturbing little gems that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2009

    By Popular Demand...Tonight's Suggested Shows

    Well, I'm touched. I didn't know you guys liked these posts so much. I've gotten quite a few e-mails about this, so...here you are! And I'll try to get them up earlier in the future, as well. Firstly, the Coyotes, about whom I wrote this post the other day, are playing a show tonight with Are Yo ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 25, 2009

    The Weekly Wire: This Week's Notable Events

    Well, I'm touched. I didn't know you guys liked these posts so much. I've gotten quite a few e-mails about this, so...here you are! And I'll try to get them up earlier in the future, as well. Firstly, the Coyotes, about whom I wrote this post the other day, are playing a show tonight with Are Yo ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 25, 2009

    Bill Frisell

    Well, I'm touched. I didn't know you guys liked these posts so much. I've gotten quite a few e-mails about this, so...here you are! And I'll try to get them up earlier in the future, as well. Firstly, the Coyotes, about whom I wrote this post the other day, are playing a show tonight with Are Yo ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 25, 2009
  • Blogs

    February 24, 2009

    Opposites Attracting at the Triple Door

    The marriage of Elvis Costello and Diana Krall had to be one of the more bizarre celebrity couplings of the past decade. Wildly creative New Wave icon hooks up with wildly conventional Shirley-Horn-ripoff-artist? Whatever works. A perhaps equally unlikely matchup of a strictly musical nature will o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2008

    Tonight's Show Suggestions

    The marriage of Elvis Costello and Diana Krall had to be one of the more bizarre celebrity couplings of the past decade. Wildly creative New Wave icon hooks up with wildly conventional Shirley-Horn-ripoff-artist? Whatever works. A perhaps equally unlikely matchup of a strictly musical nature will o ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 5, 2008
  • Calendar

    September 10, 2008

    Robin Holcomb

    Friday, September 12

  • Blogs

    February 26, 2008
  • Calendar

    December 12, 2007

    Monktail Creative Music Concern Night with Future Ex & Deal's Number

    Instantaneous and ntense: an improvising trio that takes off fast

  • Blogs

    August 23, 2007

    Love on the Rocks

    Instantaneous and ntense: an improvising trio that takes off fast

  • Blogs

    August 22, 2007

    Last Night: Wilco at Marymoor Park

    Instantaneous and ntense: an improvising trio that takes off fast

  • Music

    July 4, 2007

    Are Band of Horses Arena-Bound?

    And other notes on recent sets from 3 Inches of Blood, and Bill Frisell.

  • Music

    July 4, 2007

    Clarity Resonating From Earth’s 2005 Comeback Album Was Just One Step in Dylan Carlson’s Path to Ultimate Redemption

    The gaunt, long-haired addict from Earth’s 1997 “Tallahassee” video has been replaced by a stocky man with a steely-eyed gaze and a calm disposition.

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2007

    Last Night: Bill Frisell Quintet at Jazz Alley

    The gaunt, long-haired addict from Earth’s 1997 “Tallahassee” video has been replaced by a stocky man with a steely-eyed gaze and a calm disposition.

  • Blogs

    June 12, 2007

    Are You Alright?

    The gaunt, long-haired addict from Earth’s 1997 “Tallahassee” video has been replaced by a stocky man with a steely-eyed gaze and a calm disposition.

  • Music

    November 29, 2006

    Behind the Scene

    The gaunt, long-haired addict from Earth’s 1997 “Tallahassee” video has been replaced by a stocky man with a steely-eyed gaze and a calm disposition.

  • Music

    February 15, 2006

    Weekly Notable Shows

    The gaunt, long-haired addict from Earth’s 1997 “Tallahassee” video has been replaced by a stocky man with a steely-eyed gaze and a calm disposition.

  • Music

    January 11, 2006

    The Other Side of Motown

    The gaunt, long-haired addict from Earth’s 1997 “Tallahassee” video has been replaced by a stocky man with a steely-eyed gaze and a calm disposition.

  • Arts

    August 31, 2005

    Bumbershoot Music Picks

    Our guide to the festival's highlights.

  • Music

    June 1, 2005

    June 1-7, 2005

    Our guide to the festival's highlights.

  • Music

    May 25, 2005

    May 25-31, 2005

    Our guide to the festival's highlights.

  • Music

    April 20, 2005

    M83

    Also: Scritti Politti, Jason Moran, Petra Haden, Mogwai, Jennifer Lopez, Steve Bug, and Richard Pryor.

  • Music

    February 2, 2005

    Feb. 2-8, 2005

    Also: Scritti Politti, Jason Moran, Petra Haden, Mogwai, Jennifer Lopez, Steve Bug, and Richard Pryor.

  • News

    December 29, 2004

    '04 Times 42

    From quiet amplifiers to runaway koalas, from the lies of the living dead to circles of hair, Seattle Weekly's music writers pick two CDs' worth of the year's best local tracks.

  • Music

    November 17, 2004

    Nov. 17-23, 2004

    From quiet amplifiers to runaway koalas, from the lies of the living dead to circles of hair, Seattle Weekly's music writers pick two CDs' worth of the year's best local tracks.

  • Music

    October 13, 2004

    Oct. 13-19, 2004

    From quiet amplifiers to runaway koalas, from the lies of the living dead to circles of hair, Seattle Weekly's music writers pick two CDs' worth of the year's best local tracks.

  • Music

    August 11, 2004

    CD Reviews

    From quiet amplifiers to runaway koalas, from the lies of the living dead to circles of hair, Seattle Weekly's music writers pick two CDs' worth of the year's best local tracks.

  • Arts

    April 21, 2004

    Arts Picks

    From quiet amplifiers to runaway koalas, from the lies of the living dead to circles of hair, Seattle Weekly's music writers pick two CDs' worth of the year's best local tracks.

  • Music

    April 21, 2004

    Seven Nights

    From quiet amplifiers to runaway koalas, from the lies of the living dead to circles of hair, Seattle Weekly's music writers pick two CDs' worth of the year's best local tracks.

  • Arts

    April 14, 2004

    Arts Picks

    From quiet amplifiers to runaway koalas, from the lies of the living dead to circles of hair, Seattle Weekly's music writers pick two CDs' worth of the year's best local tracks.

  • Music

    February 11, 2004

    Pop Clients

    Seattle Weekly plays Jukebox Jury with Mylab's Wayne Horvitz and Tucker Martine.

  • Music

    February 4, 2004

    Feb. 4-11, 2003

    Seattle Weekly plays Jukebox Jury with Mylab's Wayne Horvitz and Tucker Martine.

  • Arts

    November 5, 2003

    This Week's Arts Picks

    Seattle Weekly plays Jukebox Jury with Mylab's Wayne Horvitz and Tucker Martine.

  • Music

    October 15, 2003

    DANNY BARNES, TRĄ, GRē OCH STENAR, AND DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL

    Seattle Weekly plays Jukebox Jury with Mylab's Wayne Horvitz and Tucker Martine.

  • Music

    October 30, 2002

    Out of Africa

    Two of Mali's greatest team up for one special performance.

  • Arts

    July 10, 2002

    The Man With the Child in His Eyes

    Ron Moore looks for innocence in the arts.

  • Music

    June 26, 2002

    CD Reviews

    Ron Moore looks for innocence in the arts.

  • Music

    December 20, 2000

    Top-10 Lists

    Our critics select the best albums by genre, plus singles, local music, and 10 you might have missed.

  • Music

    October 18, 2000

    Jazz power

    Earshot lumbers on, attracting Seattle's strong players and ace out of towners.

  • Music

    March 15, 2000

    Silent knights

    Sometimes, quiet speaks volumes.

  • Music

    July 28, 1999

    Red House Painters, Macy Gray, and more

    Sometimes, quiet speaks volumes.

  • Music

    June 16, 1999

    Getting the Willies

    Sometimes, quiet speaks volumes.

  • Music

    May 27, 1998

    Cosmopolitan bluegrass

    From chamber music to jamming with Jerry Garcia, Seattle transplant Buell Neidlinger has done it all.

  • Music

    March 18, 1998

    America by 'Train'

    With his new trio, guitarist Bill Frisell explores bluegrass, funk, and garage-rock.

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