Etta James

Seven Nights: The Week in Music

Hilary Hahn Is Listening To Herself, Hauschka, and "No Diggity"

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 >>

7 Nights: The Daily Rundown

Nightly offerings from Social Distortion, Rachel Mae, and other heavy hitters.

The 50 Greatest Things You Missed at the 54th Grammy Awards

It's something of a culture shock to be sitting in a basement apartment on a cold and rainy Seattle evening after having spent the previous night in Los Angeles in the same room (well, arena) as Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen. Part of me wants to curl up in bed and wallow in my post-vacation d ... More >>

This Week's Recommended Shows

From Ambulance to Gift of Gab.

Avicii

From Ambulance to Gift of Gab.

Who Should Win The X Factor Tonight?

​Nice Hits! is on a short break for Christmas, but since I'm always game to debate pop music, let's talk The X Factor finale. Last night, the final three contestants--burly burrito maker Josh Krajcik, undercover Virgin Islander Melanie Amaro, and recovering addict Chris Rene--performed their l ... More >>

Leroy Bell's Breakout Year

And he's only . . . 60?

State Karaoke Champs Crowned at Columbia City Showdown

​The State Final of the Karaoke World Championships happened last Saturday night at the Columbia City Theater, and I was one of the judges. There were 55 contestants and at least 150 spectators on top of that, leading to a five-hour marathon. When I got there at 5, I spent a little time in t ... More >>

The Cee Lo Green Editorial The Wall Street Journal Wanted to Write About Obama's Budget

The Wall Street Journal's editorial board has made no secret of their disdain for Obama Care, and most things on the president's agenda. This morning's response to the president's budget is no exception. But, this time, they made things a bit more interesting, and brought Cee Lo Green to the edito ... More >>

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never: The Hair! The Tweets! The Brand!

The Wall Street Journal's editorial board has made no secret of their disdain for Obama Care, and most things on the president's agenda. This morning's response to the president's budget is no exception. But, this time, they made things a bit more interesting, and brought Cee Lo Green to the edito ... More >>

The 50 Best Rock Singers of All Time, According to the P-I

Overlooked​ The P-I now has a slide show up of "The 50 best rock singers of all time." Even though this kind of list is always stupid, and this one in particular was obviously haphazardly thrown together because they needed to fill some space and get their page views up, what the hell, let's ... More >>

The Short List: The Week's Recommended Shows

Overlooked​ The P-I now has a slide show up of "The 50 best rock singers of all time." Even though this kind of list is always stupid, and this one in particular was obviously haphazardly thrown together because they needed to fill some space and get their page views up, what the hell, let's ... More >>

Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside

Overlooked​ The P-I now has a slide show up of "The 50 best rock singers of all time." Even though this kind of list is always stupid, and this one in particular was obviously haphazardly thrown together because they needed to fill some space and get their page views up, what the hell, let's ... More >>

Club Shows: Seven Not to Miss

REVERB, rockabilly, and much more.

Man Man: It's Always Freaky in Philadelphia

The experimental pop outfit is beginning its darkest journey yet.

A Critical Overview of the Karaoke World Championships, Part Two

Chris KornelisA cover of Susan Tedeschi's "It Hurts So Bad," was a highlight of the week.​Monday, July 19, 2010 The Atlantic Crossing was packed as usual. Pat, the KJ, turned in a really good rendition of "Georgia" for the sound check. I continued my roll of good performances and sang "I Gues ... More >>

Tonight: Frog Eyes @ the Crocodile, The Basements @ the Blue Moon

​Frog Eyes, with Plants & Animals, Lost in the Trees. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-7416. 8 p.m. $13. The Canadian experimental rock outfit Frog Eyes makes foggy, distorted music, replete with crashing percussions and the occasional shimmering piano melody. Listening to last month's Paul's ... More >>

The Basements

​Frog Eyes, with Plants & Animals, Lost in the Trees. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-7416. 8 p.m. $13. The Canadian experimental rock outfit Frog Eyes makes foggy, distorted music, replete with crashing percussions and the occasional shimmering piano melody. Listening to last month's Paul's ... More >>

The Short List: This Week's Recommended Shows

​Frog Eyes, with Plants & Animals, Lost in the Trees. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-7416. 8 p.m. $13. The Canadian experimental rock outfit Frog Eyes makes foggy, distorted music, replete with crashing percussions and the occasional shimmering piano melody. Listening to last month's Paul's ... More >>

REVERB Lineup: Bit Saloon

Mobile Slaughter Unit, the Keeper, the Basements, and more.

Blues Singer Shemeika Copeland Plays Jazz Alley on July 7th and 8th

Shemeika Copeland is one of the funniest and most brutally honest women working in the lovely industry we call rhythm and blues. I've had the pleasure of interviewing her before and she lays it all out there -- just like her father, legendary Texas-bred blues singer, Johnny Copeland, used to do. Tha ... More >>

Shemekia Copeland

Tuesday, July 7 and Wednesday, July 8

The Short List: The Week's Recommended Shows

Tuesday, July 7 and Wednesday, July 8

Last Night: Beyoncé (and Red Wine Shortage) at Key Arena

I thought it was a freak accident when the Tacoma Dome ran out of white wine during the Celine Dion concert. I was wrong. Last night the Key Arena ran out of red wine--20 minutes before Beyoncé even went onstage. "We're supposed to get more, but we haven't seen any," the woman behind the counter in ... More >>

Tonight's Show Suggestions

Peter Broderick, courtesy Hanne HvattumQuite a lot happening for a Wednesday night, folks!Tiny Vipers, Peter Broderick, Balmorhea at Nectar, 8 p.m., $8It is possible -- although there is no way to confirm this -- that Peter Broderick has sold his soul to the devil. How else can you explain the 22-ye ... More >>

Etta James Performs Tonight at the Paramount

I'm kicking myself already for not making plans to attend Etta James' concert tonight at the Paramount. I can remember growing up listening to her songs on vinyl as a kid, but having no real understanding of who she was. All I knew was that my aunt dyed her hair blond back in the early '60s to lo ... More >>

Etta James

I'm kicking myself already for not making plans to attend Etta James' concert tonight at the Paramount. I can remember growing up listening to her songs on vinyl as a kid, but having no real understanding of who she was. All I knew was that my aunt dyed her hair blond back in the early '60s to lo ... More >>

Cadillac Records: Old Album, Bad Needle

I'm kicking myself already for not making plans to attend Etta James' concert tonight at the Paramount. I can remember growing up listening to her songs on vinyl as a kid, but having no real understanding of who she was. All I knew was that my aunt dyed her hair blond back in the early '60s to lo ... More >>

Gypsy Caravan: Romani Musicians Spread Their Joyous Music

I'm kicking myself already for not making plans to attend Etta James' concert tonight at the Paramount. I can remember growing up listening to her songs on vinyl as a kid, but having no real understanding of who she was. All I knew was that my aunt dyed her hair blond back in the early '60s to lo ... More >>

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Nominees, ideas, comments, and nonsense from the ballots.

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Summer Concert Calendar

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Chestnuts toasted

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