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Joan Baez

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2012

    It's Donovan's Birthday! To Celebrate, Here Are 7 Great Donovan Covers

    Today we celebrate the birthday of one of the most endearing figures in '60s and '70s folk pop music: Donovan Leitch is 65. Back in the day, Donovan palled around with the likes of Brian Jones, Joan Baez, and John Lennon; he was an original hippie who played a major role in popularizing psychedelic ... More >>

  • Music

    January 18, 2012

    This Week's Recommended Shows

    From Youth Lagoon to Fitz & the Tantrums.

  • Calendar

    January 18, 2012

    Dirk Powell Band

    From Youth Lagoon to Fitz & the Tantrums.

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2011

    Do Right Woman, Do Right Man: The Top Ten Gender-Bending Covers of All Time

    At Tuesday's Fleet Foxes show, Robin Pecknold covered the folk ballad "Silver Dagger," popularized in the 1960s by Joan Baez. As I listened to him sing from the perspective of a young maiden turning away a suitor, I got to thinking about other artists who have covered songs without changing the gend ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2011

    Fleet Foxes Challenge, Reward Sold Out Crowd, Last Night at The Moore

    Fleet Foxes' Robin Pecknold, Skye Skjelset and Morgan Henderson at the Moore Theatre. Photo by Tess Cheatle. ​Fleet Foxes The Moore Theatre Monday, May 2, 2011 It's understandable in some regards that the Fleet Foxes show at the Moore would be full of all sorts of nervous silence, from both t ... More >>

  • Arts

    October 20, 2010

    The Weekly Wire: The Week's Recommended Events

    Fleet Foxes' Robin Pecknold, Skye Skjelset and Morgan Henderson at the Moore Theatre. Photo by Tess Cheatle. ​Fleet Foxes The Moore Theatre Monday, May 2, 2011 It's understandable in some regards that the Fleet Foxes show at the Moore would be full of all sorts of nervous silence, from both t ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 13, 2010

    Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls

    Fleet Foxes' Robin Pecknold, Skye Skjelset and Morgan Henderson at the Moore Theatre. Photo by Tess Cheatle. ​Fleet Foxes The Moore Theatre Monday, May 2, 2011 It's understandable in some regards that the Fleet Foxes show at the Moore would be full of all sorts of nervous silence, from both t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2010

    Bootlegs of New Robin Pecknold (Or Fleet Foxes) Songs from Moore Theatre Show Are Making the Internet Rounds

    Laura Musselman​Bootlegs of two new songs and one cover performed by Robin Pecknold during his Moore Theatre set this month have finally found their way online. We All Want Someone to Shout For posted the songs first; Pitchfork picked them up shortly after. Both sites are saying that Pecknol ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2010

    Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan's Third Collaboration is Haunted and Beautiful But Needs More of Campbell

    Artist: Isobel Cambpell and Mark Lanegan Album: Hawk Label: Vanguard Release Date: August 24 Rating (Skip, Stream, or Buy): Stream Download: You can stream the whole album on Campbell's Facebook page, if you "Like" her. Hawk, the third collaboration between Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan, is a ... More >>

  • Film

    May 26, 2010

    SIFF Week 2: Picks & Pans

    Artist: Isobel Cambpell and Mark Lanegan Album: Hawk Label: Vanguard Release Date: August 24 Rating (Skip, Stream, or Buy): Stream Download: You can stream the whole album on Campbell's Facebook page, if you "Like" her. Hawk, the third collaboration between Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan, is a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2010

    Northwest Film Forum Presents a Summer of Music Movies: Sex Pistols, Of Montreal, Drive By-Truckers & More

    ​NWFF is screening an eclectic load of great music documentaries this summer. The first presentation will be nine of New York director Murray Lerner's films of the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival: Forty years ago this summer, the legendary third-annual Isle of Wight Festival hit the stage with som ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 10, 2010

    Leonard Cohen Live at the Isle of Wight, 1970

    ​NWFF is screening an eclectic load of great music documentaries this summer. The first presentation will be nine of New York director Murray Lerner's films of the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival: Forty years ago this summer, the legendary third-annual Isle of Wight Festival hit the stage with som ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2010

    The White Stripes Play (on Film) at NWFF

    ​Unnoticed by some, Northwest Film Forum has launched a weekend series of late-night concert movies (details), which continues at 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 with Elect the Dead Symphony. This concert doc captures Serj Tankian at a large-scale performance in Auckland, New Zealand. Tickets are $6 ... More >>

  • Music

    October 14, 2009

    Cave Singers and the Tale of the Basement Tapes

    The trio crafts their songs underground, after cereal, on Capitol Hill.

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2008

    Last Night: Laurie Anderson @ The Moore

    The trio crafts their songs underground, after cereal, on Capitol Hill.

  • Music

    October 15, 2008

    Anti-Folk Only by Definition

    Just because French duo Herman Dune sounds nothing like Dylan doesn’t mean they hate the guy.

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2008

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

    Just because French duo Herman Dune sounds nothing like Dylan doesn’t mean they hate the guy.

  • Arts

    December 26, 2007

    Unrehabbed, Unparalleled

    Just because French duo Herman Dune sounds nothing like Dylan doesn’t mean they hate the guy.

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2007

    A Different Take On I'm Not There

    Just because French duo Herman Dune sounds nothing like Dylan doesn’t mean they hate the guy.

  • Blogs

    November 26, 2007

    I Was All There For I'm Not There

    Just because French duo Herman Dune sounds nothing like Dylan doesn’t mean they hate the guy.

  • Blogs

    August 22, 2007

    Right Wing Folksingers

    Just because French duo Herman Dune sounds nothing like Dylan doesn’t mean they hate the guy.

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2007

    Trans Am Trivia

    Just because French duo Herman Dune sounds nothing like Dylan doesn’t mean they hate the guy.

  • Film

    March 7, 2007

    Oliver Stone and Russell Crowe Compete to See Who Can Suck the Most

    Just because French duo Herman Dune sounds nothing like Dylan doesn’t mean they hate the guy.

  • Film

    May 31, 2006

    May 31-June 7, 2006

    Peter Lorre, Bob Dylan, Doug McClure, and Nazis galore!

  • Music

    May 10, 2006

    The Winners Are . . .

    The results of Seattle Weekly's 2006 Music Awards poll.

  • Arts

    January 25, 2006

    Company

    Plus the memoirs of Donovan.

  • 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

    February 23, 2005

    Five Ways the Music Industry Is Changing in Seattle (and Everywhere Else)

    Starbucks is selling nearly as many records as it is lattes, but not for long, because the CD is almost dead. And you can hear it all by tuning in to KEXP-FM—from anywhere on the planet. Here's a brief survey of where the music business is now and may be heading in 2005.

  • Music

    November 17, 2004

    Restless Hello

    Bob Dylan revisits the world that made him—in the world he remade.

  • Arts

    October 27, 2004

    Folk Hero

    Wayne Horvitz evokes a revolutionary spirit through music

  • Music

    May 12, 2004

    Crazy Blues, Classic Rock

    Wayne Horvitz evokes a revolutionary spirit through music

  • Music

    April 28, 2004

    Music Awards Showcase Preview

    Wayne Horvitz evokes a revolutionary spirit through music

  • Music

    March 31, 2004

    Music Previews

    Wayne Horvitz evokes a revolutionary spirit through music

  • Music

    March 3, 2004

    Eight Nights

    Wayne Horvitz evokes a revolutionary spirit through music

  • Music

    August 6, 2003

    Seattle Weekly

    Music Awards Showcase 2003

  • Music

    February 12, 2003

    Rhymes with Seltzer

    Music Awards Showcase 2003

  • Music

    December 25, 2002

    Medicine Show

    Dylan's recently released Rolling Thunder Revue set is a necessary, if incomplete, tour document.

  • Music

    December 11, 2002

    Combat Rock

    Local world-music eclectics Kultur Shock emerge from the battlefields of Bosnia.

  • News

    December 4, 2002

    Book 'Em

    Capturing minds of every age with a good read.

  • Music

    August 28, 2002

    The Great Pretender

    The multitalented, multifaceted Robert Lopez really is the man who would be king.

  • Music

    October 10, 2001

    Voice of America

    At the tender age of 70, Odetta still makes music that heals.

  • Music

    October 3, 2001

    Don't look away

    Dave Douglas' new band offers global vision.

  • Music

    May 24, 2000

    US blues

    Harry Smith's famed anthology gains another volume and offers a parable from our past.

  • Music

    December 8, 1999

    Citizen John

    Harry Smith's famed anthology gains another volume and offers a parable from our past.

  • Music

    September 1, 1999

    Sarah Dougher, Innerzone Orchestra, Vermont, Tower of Power

    Harry Smith's famed anthology gains another volume and offers a parable from our past.

  • Food

    June 2, 1999

    Mirth and bile in Dogpatch

    The creator of 'Li'l Abner' was a character straight out of the funny pages.

  • Music

    May 26, 1999

    PUGET SOUNDS

    The creator of 'Li'l Abner' was a character straight out of the funny pages.

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