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Hank Williams

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2012

    Tell Me About That Album: The Great Despiser by Joe Pug

    Having toured alongside acclaimed songwriters like Steve Earle, M. Ward and Josh Ritter, Joe Pug is carving out a niche for himself not unlike that trio of storytellers. With his soulful voice as the hook, Pug's songs are filled with flawed characters that struggle to move through life just as we al ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2012

    Midnight Ramble: The Best of Levon Helm and The Band

    Yesterday we learned the sad news that Levon Helm, the great drummer and last surviving vocalist of The Band, is in the final stages of his decades-long battle with cancer. The statement, posted by his wife Sandy and daughter Amy on his website, asks for "prayers and love to him as he makes his way ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 15, 2012

    Michael Vermillion

    Yesterday we learned the sad news that Levon Helm, the great drummer and last surviving vocalist of The Band, is in the final stages of his decades-long battle with cancer. The statement, posted by his wife Sandy and daughter Amy on his website, asks for "prayers and love to him as he makes his way ... More >>

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    September 14, 2011

    10 Reasons the Puyallup Fair Is History's Most Obscenely Appropriate Opening Act for the Flaming Lips

    Jeremy EatonThe Flaming Lips play the Puyallup Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 21.​Anyone familiar with the musical spectacle that is Wayne Coyne and the Flaming Lips would think the band has seen and done it all. From gummy-fetuses embedded with USB drives (their latest song-delivery invention) to C ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 10, 2011

    Reclaimed

    Jeremy EatonThe Flaming Lips play the Puyallup Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 21.​Anyone familiar with the musical spectacle that is Wayne Coyne and the Flaming Lips would think the band has seen and done it all. From gummy-fetuses embedded with USB drives (their latest song-delivery invention) to C ... More >>

  • Arts

    May 25, 2011

    The Weekly Wire: The Week's Recommended Events

    Jeremy EatonThe Flaming Lips play the Puyallup Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 21.​Anyone familiar with the musical spectacle that is Wayne Coyne and the Flaming Lips would think the band has seen and done it all. From gummy-fetuses embedded with USB drives (their latest song-delivery invention) to C ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 18, 2011

    Steve Earle

    Jeremy EatonThe Flaming Lips play the Puyallup Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 21.​Anyone familiar with the musical spectacle that is Wayne Coyne and the Flaming Lips would think the band has seen and done it all. From gummy-fetuses embedded with USB drives (their latest song-delivery invention) to C ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2011

    A Few "All Night Long" Songs--and the Covers They Inspired

    I can't get over how much he looks like Eriq La Salle.​Arguably as omnipresent as "I love you," the three words "all night long" form an expression that's been permanently lodged in the minds of some of the world's best songwriters. Whether it's lyrical prose, part of a rhyming stanza, or just ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2010

    Tonight: Devin the Dude, The Crying Shame, Vince Mira The Dusty 45s, Mt St Helens Vietnam Band, Thee Sgt Major III

    ​Devin the Dude, with Neema, Props, Gnotes. Nectar, 412 N. 36th St., 632-2020. 9 p.m. $20. If there's one thing the Houston-based Dude can be counted on to do and do well, it's good-natured stoner raps that somehow manage to sound molasses-soaked and nimble at the same time. The Rap-A-Lot emce ... More >>

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    August 25, 2010

    Vince Mira and The Dusty 45's

    ​Devin the Dude, with Neema, Props, Gnotes. Nectar, 412 N. 36th St., 632-2020. 9 p.m. $20. If there's one thing the Houston-based Dude can be counted on to do and do well, it's good-natured stoner raps that somehow manage to sound molasses-soaked and nimble at the same time. The Rap-A-Lot emce ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2010

    Tonight: Classic Country Night at Hazlewood, The Ataris at Studio Seven

    ​Classic Country Night. Hazlewood, 2311 NW Ballard Ave., 783-0478. 9 p.m. Free. When he's not fronting the excellent, under-appreciated Widower, guitarist and songwriter Kevin Large can often be found at the Hazlewood in Ballard. Every Monday, while his stylish gal Sarah Fisher mixes up fresh ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 28, 2010

    Classic Country Night

    ​Classic Country Night. Hazlewood, 2311 NW Ballard Ave., 783-0478. 9 p.m. Free. When he's not fronting the excellent, under-appreciated Widower, guitarist and songwriter Kevin Large can often be found at the Hazlewood in Ballard. Every Monday, while his stylish gal Sarah Fisher mixes up fresh ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 27, 2010

    Zoe Muth

    ​Classic Country Night. Hazlewood, 2311 NW Ballard Ave., 783-0478. 9 p.m. Free. When he's not fronting the excellent, under-appreciated Widower, guitarist and songwriter Kevin Large can often be found at the Hazlewood in Ballard. Every Monday, while his stylish gal Sarah Fisher mixes up fresh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2010

    Even if You Hate the Movie (You Won't), the Crazy Heart Soundtrack Is Worth Buying

    ​If ever a soundtrack provided a sound argument in favor of seeing a film about a musician (even a fictional one) this is it. Usually, it works in reverse - you see the film, then go out and buy the soundtrack (it came out yesterday) - but if you even own just one Hank Williams record, you'll ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2010

    Movies That Rock That You Can See This Weekend: Died Young, Stayed Pretty Crazy Heart

    ​From this week's film section: Died Young, Stayed Pretty: Grunge Artifacts, Suitable for Framing In the good old days, we all listened to punk rock on vinyl--not those new-fangled iWhatchamacallits. Now lemme tell you about real punk rock, young man, but first, how 'bout you buy me another ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 25, 2009

    Vince Mira

    ​From this week's film section: Died Young, Stayed Pretty: Grunge Artifacts, Suitable for Framing In the good old days, we all listened to punk rock on vinyl--not those new-fangled iWhatchamacallits. Now lemme tell you about real punk rock, young man, but first, how 'bout you buy me another ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2009

    Last Night: Old Crow Tells Us to Choose Bud Over Blow

    Sara BricknerOld Crow Medicine Show played The Moore Theatre on Thursday, October 8.​Written by T.J. "Red" Arnall and famously covered by Johnny Cash, the song "Cocaine Blues" advises its listener to "Just lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be." Well, Old Crow Medicine Show's advice t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2009

    10 Things I Learned in Portland 10 Things I Learned on Voracious

    Could you eat this donut in under 80 seconds?​Things I picked up last weekend in Portland: 10. Voodoo Donuts may claim to stay open 24-hour-a-day, but when they run out of donuts at midnight, they close down. 9. If you return seven hours later, you'll find a chipper staff and the biggest gl ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 29, 2009

    John Doe and the Sadies

    Sunday, August 2

  • Music

    July 8, 2009

    Rocket Queen: We Are Family

    The local roots-rock community comes together for No Depression.

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    March 4, 2009
  • Music

    March 4, 2009

    Rocket Queen: Honky Tonk Angels Unite

    Local ladies honor Patsy Cline.

  • Calendar

    December 24, 2008

    Varmint

    Local ladies honor Patsy Cline.

  • Calendar

    November 19, 2008

    Justin Beckman: Honky Tonk

    Local ladies honor Patsy Cline.

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2008

    Hatch Show Print @ EMP

    Local ladies honor Patsy Cline.

  • Calendar

    October 1, 2008

    Neva Dinova

    Sunday, October 5

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    August 21, 2008
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    May 7, 2008
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    February 20, 2008
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    January 22, 2008
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    January 17, 2008
  • Arts

    August 29, 2007

    Bumbershoot Picks: Monday

    Sunday, October 5

  • Calendar

    July 25, 2007

    Hank Williams III

    Saturday, July 28

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2007

    This Coachella Business

    Saturday, July 28

  • Music

    December 13, 2006

    The Short List

    Highlights-and lowlights-from this week's music calendar.

  • Diversions

    May 24, 2006

    Perfect Summer Streets

    Cruising Seattle's less-populated promenades for good food and people watching.

  • Film

    February 15, 2006

    Grace Notes

    Death sings harmony in Neil Young's elegiac new concert film.

  • Music

    February 2, 2005

    Eccentric Elephants

    Death sings harmony in Neil Young's elegiac new concert film.

  • Music

    March 12, 2003

    3/12-3/19

    Death sings harmony in Neil Young's elegiac new concert film.

  • Music

    March 5, 2003

    Eight Nights

    Death sings harmony in Neil Young's elegiac new concert film.

  • Music

    February 19, 2003

    Eight Nights

    Death sings harmony in Neil Young's elegiac new concert film.

  • Music

    February 12, 2003

    Eight Nights

    Death sings harmony in Neil Young's elegiac new concert film.

  • Music

    February 12, 2003

    Love Bites

    Death sings harmony in Neil Young's elegiac new concert film.

  • Music

    December 4, 2002

    CD Reviews

    Death sings harmony in Neil Young's elegiac new concert film.

  • Music

    October 2, 2002

    Inconcerated

    As their early work gets a polishing, one fan offers memories of a night with the mighty 'Mats.

  • Music

    August 21, 2002

    764-HERO bid adieu; plus news on Beck, Bowie, and more.

    As their early work gets a polishing, one fan offers memories of a night with the mighty 'Mats.

  • Music

    February 13, 2002

    Music writers make mix tapes

    Pick one for someone you love, or hate, or yourself.

  • Arts

    November 1, 2000

    Gored and bushwhacked

    Reflections on America from behind the wheel on a 10-day, 7,500-mile road trip.

  • Music

    December 1, 1999

    Citizen John

    Reflections on America from behind the wheel on a 10-day, 7,500-mile road trip.

  • Music

    September 29, 1999

    Road rules

    Reflections on America from behind the wheel on a 10-day, 7,500-mile road trip.

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