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David Bowie

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2012

    I Can Go For That: Ten Classic Rock Covers That Are Better Than the Original

    Yesterday, we learned that Merge Records band Hospitality recently tackled the Steely Dan classic "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" for the A.V. Club's "Undercover" series. While they maintained the smooth harmonies of the original, they added a bit of Krautrock motorik that slices SD's inherent chees ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2012

    Unlikely Bedfellows: The Ten Strangest, Most Unholy Collaborations in Rock

    The news that Lil Wayne and Limp Bizkit had collaborated on a new single, subsequent to Durst and co.'s equally-befuddling signing to Cash Money label, was confusing at best, alarming at worst. (Actual quote from label co-founder Bryan "Birdman" Williams: "We have always admired how they have been a ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 7, 2012

    Labyrinth

    The news that Lil Wayne and Limp Bizkit had collaborated on a new single, subsequent to Durst and co.'s equally-befuddling signing to Cash Money label, was confusing at best, alarming at worst. (Actual quote from label co-founder Bryan "Birdman" Williams: "We have always admired how they have been a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 29, 2012

    R.I.P. The Monkees' Davy Jones

    Last night I was driving home and listening to 104.5 when the Monkees' "Daydream Believer" came on, which caused me to promptly turn up the volume and sing along, loudly. Now I find out that Davy Jones, original teen idol, former lead singer of the Monkees, and the reason that David Bowie is called ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2011

    Dear John: Have You Ever Met David Bowie?

    Laura Musselman​The following is a taste of John Roderick's upcoming column in Wednesday's edition of Reverb Monthly, Seattle Weekly's new music magazine. Dear John: Have you ever met David Bowie? -- The Pope of Cats John Roderick: One time I was wandering around backstage at a U2 concert at ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 26, 2011

    Queen Bitch

    Laura Musselman​The following is a taste of John Roderick's upcoming column in Wednesday's edition of Reverb Monthly, Seattle Weekly's new music magazine. Dear John: Have you ever met David Bowie? -- The Pope of Cats John Roderick: One time I was wandering around backstage at a U2 concert at ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2011

    Win a Pair of Tickets To See Jon Auer, John Van Deusen, Rachel Flotard More Perform Radiohead with The Seattle Rock Orchestra

    ​Seattle's hippest orchestra is appearing at the Moore this Saturday, taking on yet another band familiar to each and every one of us. Says SW's Bryden McGrath: Arcade Fire, the Beach Boys and David Bowie? Check, check and check. After three critically acclaimed tribute shows, volunteer commun ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 16, 2011

    Seattle Rock Orchestra

    ​Seattle's hippest orchestra is appearing at the Moore this Saturday, taking on yet another band familiar to each and every one of us. Says SW's Bryden McGrath: Arcade Fire, the Beach Boys and David Bowie? Check, check and check. After three critically acclaimed tribute shows, volunteer commun ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2011

    Ween Fills Paramount With Smoke/Happy People Yet Again

    photo by Todd HammGene (left) and Dean Ween (right).​ Ween Paramount Tuesday, Jan. 25 Ween. The bizarre Pennsylvania rock outfit that's grown on you over their 20-plus-year career like that gangly beard you'd vowed not to shave until they came back to town. The band that can pack the Paramoun ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2011

    The Top 10 Oscar-Worthy Musical Experiences

    Lisssssst by Gwendolyn Elliott As Oscar season approaches, we thought it'd be prudent to offer a Oscar-worthy list of our own. Not our predictions or wish-lists for the Academy Awards--and definitely not limited to 2010--but a list of the top 10 scenes, snippets, movies, and videos of music-relat ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 27, 2010

    Queen Bitch: A Tribute to David Bowie

    Lisssssst by Gwendolyn Elliott As Oscar season approaches, we thought it'd be prudent to offer a Oscar-worthy list of our own. Not our predictions or wish-lists for the Academy Awards--and definitely not limited to 2010--but a list of the top 10 scenes, snippets, movies, and videos of music-relat ... More >>

  • Music

    October 27, 2010

    Halloween Events

    Lisssssst by Gwendolyn Elliott As Oscar season approaches, we thought it'd be prudent to offer a Oscar-worthy list of our own. Not our predictions or wish-lists for the Academy Awards--and definitely not limited to 2010--but a list of the top 10 scenes, snippets, movies, and videos of music-relat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2010

    Win David Bowie's Station to Station Deluxe Edition Box Set (Vinyl! DVD! CDs! Posters! Unreleased Photos!)

    Bowie, you handsome brute​In 1976, David Bowie introduced the world to yet another alternate persona -- the Thin White Duke, a composite character inspired by Buster Keaton, part cabaret, and part Thomas Jerome Newton, the alien he plays in the film The Man Who Fell To Earth. Bowie's new perso ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2010

    Bumbershoot Visual Arts Preview, Part I

    Three takes on David Bowie (as Andy Warhol in the movie Basquiat).​It shouldn't be such a hard sell to get Bumbergoers into the Northwest Rooms, but they tend to only fill up when it's raining or people are looking for the restrooms--a refuge from the noise and crush outside. But even if it's ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 31, 2010

    Labyrinth

    Three takes on David Bowie (as Andy Warhol in the movie Basquiat).​It shouldn't be such a hard sell to get Bumbergoers into the Northwest Rooms, but they tend to only fill up when it's raining or people are looking for the restrooms--a refuge from the noise and crush outside. But even if it's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2010

    Seattle Rock Orchestra Sneak Peek

    For this week's edition of Rocket Queen, I spoke with Seattle Rock Orchestra conductor and arranger Scott Teske about their tribute to David Bowie at the Moore Theater this Friday. Sounds like it's going to be a pretty amazing night; here's a little preview:

  • Calendar

    February 10, 2010

    Hedwig and the Angry Inch

    For this week's edition of Rocket Queen, I spoke with Seattle Rock Orchestra conductor and arranger Scott Teske about their tribute to David Bowie at the Moore Theater this Friday. Sounds like it's going to be a pretty amazing night; here's a little preview:

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2010

    Seattle Rock Orchestra Pays Tribute to Bowie

    ​On Friday, March 26, the Seattle Rock Orchestra will be performing some of David Bowie's glam rock staples accompanied by guest vocalists John Roderick (the Long Winters), Jon Auer (the Posies), David Terry (Aqueduct), Nouela Johnston (People Eating People), Alessandra Rose (the Kindness Kind ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 30, 2009

    As the World Falls Down

    ​On Friday, March 26, the Seattle Rock Orchestra will be performing some of David Bowie's glam rock staples accompanied by guest vocalists John Roderick (the Long Winters), Jon Auer (the Posies), David Terry (Aqueduct), Nouela Johnston (People Eating People), Alessandra Rose (the Kindness Kind ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 23, 2009

    Xmas Pops Sing-Along

    ​On Friday, March 26, the Seattle Rock Orchestra will be performing some of David Bowie's glam rock staples accompanied by guest vocalists John Roderick (the Long Winters), Jon Auer (the Posies), David Terry (Aqueduct), Nouela Johnston (People Eating People), Alessandra Rose (the Kindness Kind ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2009

    Seattle's Listening to Mobb Deep, Bowie, and Bat For Lashes

    ​A quick glance at the hold section at the Seattle Central Public Library reveals that Seattle's got an eclectic ear. You, too, can flip through the racks at the bottom floor by the check-out counter. Here's some of what I saw this morning waiting for a discriminant patron: Bat For Lashes -- ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 23, 2009

    Sondre Lerche

    Tuesday, September 29

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2009

    Tonight's Show Suggestions

    Jeff Lorber plays Dimitriou's again tonight; there's also Police Teeth's CD release at the Sunset, if you're looking for some rock and roll in Ballard. It starts at 10 p.m. and costs $7. Kinski, AFCGT, Treetarantula at the Comet Tavern, 9 p.m., $7 When you write about music in Seattle, Chris Marti ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 25, 2009

    Blue Horns

    Friday, February 27

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2009

    Afternoon Edition: Gettin' Ziggy Wit It

    Safe Sextet "at the Benny""Imagine if David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust were an actual person." Lady GaGa at the Showbox. Elvis Perkins at the Tractor, and on your computer in the form of a free MP3.Tonight's Shows.3 courses for $30: New Urban Eats highlights.More pizzaIn praise of Morrisey (or at least ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2009

    Showbox Goes GaGa

    My, my, how things change. Last summer Lady Gaga performed at the Nathan Hale High School auditorium and got rowdy with the gays at Neighbors. Now the New York-bred dance popstress has a no. 1 hit with "Just Dance" on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. And she's coming back to Seattle soon. Gaga hits the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 19, 2008

    Labyrinth

    My, my, how things change. Last summer Lady Gaga performed at the Nathan Hale High School auditorium and got rowdy with the gays at Neighbors. Now the New York-bred dance popstress has a no. 1 hit with "Just Dance" on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. And she's coming back to Seattle soon. Gaga hits the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 19, 2008

    Of Montreal

    My, my, how things change. Last summer Lady Gaga performed at the Nathan Hale High School auditorium and got rowdy with the gays at Neighbors. Now the New York-bred dance popstress has a no. 1 hit with "Just Dance" on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. And she's coming back to Seattle soon. Gaga hits the ... More >>

  • Music

    September 24, 2008

    Indie Rockers Aren’t Playing Americana, They’re Playing Dress-Up

    Don’t be fooled by the faded denim and snap-button cowboy shirts.

  • Calendar

    September 3, 2008

    TV On The Radio

    Saturday, September 6

  • Blogs

    August 30, 2008
  • Blogs

    November 19, 2007

    Bowie Good, Bowie Bad

    Saturday, September 6

  • Music

    October 31, 2007

    Macklemore's Not-So-Famous Chicken Pasta With Butter

    What you get when eating with the band.

  • Calendar

    August 1, 2007
  • Arts

    April 5, 2006

    Style Council

    Two local bands talk shopping, chic, and inspiration.

  • Diversions

    November 30, 2005

    And They All Wrote

    A roundup of music books for the holidays.

  • Diversions

    October 26, 2005

    Toys for Tottering

    A night on the town with pinball, pool, Ping-Pong, and plenty of incessant bleeping.

  • Arts

    December 29, 2004

    Hedwig and the Angry Inch New Year's Eve

    Also: New Year's Eve Tango Ball, Willard White, Surrealist Ball, and Perpetual Motion Roadshow.

  • Music

    January 21, 2004

    CD Reviews

    Also: New Year's Eve Tango Ball, Willard White, Surrealist Ball, and Perpetual Motion Roadshow.

  • Film

    December 11, 2002

    Infected

    '70s icon is still contagious.

  • Music

    September 25, 2002

    CD Reviews

    '70s icon is still contagious.

  • Music

    August 21, 2002
  • Music

    July 10, 2002

    Countdown

    Top-selling records at local independent record stores

  • Music

    July 3, 2002

    Countdown

    Top-selling records at local independent record stores

  • Music

    June 26, 2002

    Countdown

    Top-selling records at local independent record stores

  • Music

    June 26, 2002

    Sound and Vision

    Ziggy Stardust celebrates his 30th birthday.

  • Music

    December 19, 2001

    Days of our nights

    Ziggy Stardust celebrates his 30th birthday.

  • News

    August 15, 2001

    My time

    Ziggy Stardust celebrates his 30th birthday.

  • Music

    January 24, 2001

    The Culture Bunker

    Ziggy Stardust celebrates his 30th birthday.

  • Film

    November 4, 1998

    Come as you aren't

    Todd Haynes' new movie is about the transformative power of glam.

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