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Greil Marcus

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2011

    "Christian Values" Were Never Punk

    A book I should probably have already read. (Feel free to loan me a copy.)​I know getting annoyed about MXPX in 2011 is like still complaining about the speed of AOL dial-up, but reading Dave Lake's nicely reported music lead this week about MagnifiedxPlaidx frontman Mike Herrera's second act ... More >>

  • Arts

    October 21, 2009

    Visual Arts Review: The Phantom Caller

    Folk-art tropes jolted into the present.

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2009

    Greil Marcus: No Time for the Frye

    ​There's a whole lot to see at the Frye's worthwhile new exhibition "The Old Weird America: Folk Themes in Contemporary Art." The traveling show takes its name from the book by cultural scholar and critic Greil Marcus, who, coincidentally, is coming to town next week. Perfect! Get the guy to d ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 14, 2009

    The Old, Weird America

    ​There's a whole lot to see at the Frye's worthwhile new exhibition "The Old Weird America: Folk Themes in Contemporary Art." The traveling show takes its name from the book by cultural scholar and critic Greil Marcus, who, coincidentally, is coming to town next week. Perfect! Get the guy to d ... More >>

  • Arts

    October 14, 2009

    The Slutty Eye: Folk Explosion

    At the Frye, more than one visit is required to take it all in.

  • Arts

    September 16, 2009

    Fall Arts Calendar: October

    At the Frye, more than one visit is required to take it all in.

  • 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 >>

  • Music

    July 30, 2008

    Appalachian Ghosts

    The Hackensaw Boys tap a folk heritage few are willing to acknowledge.

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2008

    Weekend Review: Sir. Jagger, the King of Kong, and The Plague

    The Hackensaw Boys tap a folk heritage few are willing to acknowledge.

  • Arts

    September 19, 2007

    Books Calendar

    The Hackensaw Boys tap a folk heritage few are willing to acknowledge.

  • Arts

    October 11, 2006

    Kid Lit

    Hugo House examines childhood—and grows up a little in the process.

  • Arts

    April 19, 2006

    Bumberhits and Misses

    Festival lineup looks good—and not so. Plus: Film Fest and Black Box Opera news.

  • Music

    March 22, 2006

    New Orleans' Pain and Pleasure

    Dr. John and band rep the Ninth Ward at Jazz Alley.

  • Music

    February 22, 2006

    Start It All Over Again

    Seattle Weekly plays Jukebox Jury with rave and post-punk historian Simon Reynolds.

  • Diversions

    December 21, 2005

    Cheap Gifts!

    Looking for last-minute items for your loved ones on a budget? Go no further than our third annual compendium of items under $50.

  • Food

    November 16, 2005

    Folk Art

    A year and a half after opening to big buzz, Pair continues to charm.

  • Music

    July 27, 2005

    Old School

    A year and a half after opening to big buzz, Pair continues to charm.

  • Music

    July 20, 2005

    That Real '70s Show

    Peter Shapiro's Turn the Beat Around.

  • Arts

    April 6, 2005

    Eyes Wide Open

    Also: the Helio Sequence, Margie Livingston & Reuben Lorch-Miller, Garth Fagan Dance Company, and Greil Marcus.

  • News

    December 29, 2004

    2004 in the Mix

    Seattle Weekly's music writers were asked to compile a CD-R of their favorite music from the year. Here's what they came up with.

  • Diversions

    December 8, 2004

    A Chorus Line

    Music books whose strength is in their variety.

  • Music

    April 14, 2004

    Conference Calling

    Seattle Weekly plays Jukebox Jury with Ann Powers and Eric Weisbard of the EMP Pop Music Studies Conference.

  • Music

    April 23, 2003

    Holy statutory, Batman

    Winona rocks the cradle, plus news on Interpol,

  • Music

    April 9, 2003

    Holy Greil

    Winona rocks the cradle, plus news on Interpol,

  • Music

    April 9, 2003

    Stir It Up

    Critics, Academics, Musicians, and Writers Come together at EMPs second annual Pop Music Studies Conference.

  • Arts

    September 4, 2002

    Sickness unto Celebrity

    Something's very wrong with Lauren Weedman, and she'd like to tell you about it.

  • Music

    December 12, 2001

    Musical readings

    Should old rockers be stopped, and does your band IQ need a boost?

  • Music

    December 12, 2001

    Days of our nights

    Should old rockers be stopped, and does your band IQ need a boost?

  • Music

    April 11, 2001

    Low motion

    Putting the term 'power trio' in a different context.

  • Music

    June 14, 2000

    Exile on Slumberland Street

    From Red Red Meat to fatherhood, Califone twist their experiences into fascinating forms.

  • Music

    January 19, 2000

    The Old, Normal America

    A pair of pre-war compilations highlight American pop at its most forward-looking.

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