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John Prine

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    May 22, 2012

    Roanoke Ups The Country Twang For Ballard Balladeer Ben Fisher

    Ben Fisher Roanoke Out now, benfisher.bandcamp.com Regular Ballard Sunday Market busker Ben Fisher may be young, but with influences like Bob Dylan, John Prine, and Guy Clark, has the taste of a singer-songwriter twice his age. The U Dub junior (major: Arabic) just released Roanoke, a five song fol ... More >>

  • Music

    May 2, 2012

    The Month Ahead

    Recommended and significant shows in rock, rap, country, and more.

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    May 2, 2012

    Joe Pug

    Recommended and significant shows in rock, rap, country, and more.

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2011

    Today Reverb Recommends Seeing Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers Saturday Night at the Tractor

    ​Reverb Alum Sara Brickner once tagged Seattle country singer Zoe Muth as "our very own Emmylou." The moniker is spot-on: Seattle has no shortage of chanteuses in every genre from indie rock to hip-hop, yet few female voices on the country scene have rung as tried-and-true as that of Zoe Muth, ... More >>

  • Music

    September 7, 2011

    The Short List: This Week's Recommended Shows

    John Prine with Ani Difranco, plus Ke$ha with LMFAO.

  • Calendar

    September 7, 2011

    John Prine

    John Prine with Ani Difranco, plus Ke$ha with LMFAO.

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2011

    And the 30 Most-Played Songs in Tim Robbins' iTunes Library Are Fleet Foxes' "Helplessness Blues," Pearl Jam's "Just Breathe," And . . .

    ​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, we've decided to ask a few folks to take a look at the most-played songs in their iTunes libraries and sh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2011

    Jeff Bridges Is Playing Chateau Ste. Michelle This Summer. The Dude Abides.

    ​Nothing brightens up a shit-dark, rainy, dreary Monday morning when you're fighting a miserable cold like this kind of news: Chateau Ste. Michelle announced its summer concert series lineup today, and there on Sunday, August 28, is Academy Award-winning actor, stoner icon, and recently minted ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2010

    A.M. Music News: Lady Gaga, Pete Yorn Black Francis, Fall Out Boy Anthrax, Today's New Releases

    ​-- NME: Lady Gaga says she's finished recording her new album, promising, "The message of the new music is now more bitter than it was before." The album will be released next year. -- PeteYorn.com: The album Frank Black produced for Scarlett Johansson's friend Pete Yorn, Pete Yorn, will be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2010

    Sasquatch! Picks, Trump Picks Bret Michaels, and NPR Picks Rocky Votolato

    Patton Oswalt​-- Pitchfork:Their Sasquatch! picks include Shabazz Palaces, Neon Indian, Patton Oswalt, and Avi Buffalo. -- LiveDaily: 12 years later, the Ticketmaster-funded site, one of the best stops for the latest tour news, has called it quits. Good luck, y'all. You'll be missed. -- NME: ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2010

    Tonight: John Prine at the Paramount, SambaDá at Nectar

    Michael Wilson​John Prine, with Dan Reeder. Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., 877-STG-4TIX. 8 p.m. $32.50-$62.50. If Bob Dylan weren't already from the Midwest, John Prine would easily be the frontrunner for the title of "Bob Dylan of the Midwest." But since Dylan is from Minneapolis, Prine, wh ... More >>

  • Music

    April 14, 2010

    The Short List: The Week’s Recommended Shows

    Michael Wilson​John Prine, with Dan Reeder. Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., 877-STG-4TIX. 8 p.m. $32.50-$62.50. If Bob Dylan weren't already from the Midwest, John Prine would easily be the frontrunner for the title of "Bob Dylan of the Midwest." But since Dylan is from Minneapolis, Prine, wh ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 14, 2010

    John Prine

    Michael Wilson​John Prine, with Dan Reeder. Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., 877-STG-4TIX. 8 p.m. $32.50-$62.50. If Bob Dylan weren't already from the Midwest, John Prine would easily be the frontrunner for the title of "Bob Dylan of the Midwest." But since Dylan is from Minneapolis, Prine, wh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2010

    John Prine Gets a Much-Deserved Tribute Album; Listen to Bon Iver Do "Bruised Orange (Chain of Sorrow)"

    John Prine will be at the Paramount on Saturday, April 17.​John Prine's country-folk career is running on 40 years now, so it's only fitting to hear that he's getting a tribute album. Oh Boy Records will release Broken Hearts And Dirty Windows: Songs Of John Prine on June 22, featuring the tra ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2010

    Last Night: Richard Thompson at the Showbox and a Compelling Argument For Sacking the Opener (At Least on Monday)

    Richard Thompson played Showbox at the Market on Monday, Feb. 15.​To celebrate the birthday of the man whose introduced me to the likes of Brian Wilson, John Fogerty, John Prine, we took him out for some of the thickest steaks in town before heading over to pay a visit to the most recent artis ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2010

    A.M. Music News: John Prine, Hey Marseilles, Kate McGarrigle, and Sly & the Family Stone

    -- Check out the new Hey Marseilles music video for "From a Terrace," above. -- STG: John Prine's coming to The Paramount. If it's half as good as his 5th Avenue Theatre gig a couple years back, it's one not to miss. -- The Guardian: Kate McGarrigle, folk singer and mother of Rufus and Martha Wai ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2010

    A.M. Music News: John Prine, Hey Marseilles, Kate McGarrigle, and Sly & the Family Stone

    -- Check out the new Hey Marseilles music video for "From a Terrace," above. -- STG: John Prine's coming to The Paramount. If it's half as good as his 5th Avenue Theatre gig a couple years back, it's one not to miss. -- The Guardian: Kate McGarrigle, folk singer and mother of Rufus and Martha Wai ... More >>

  • Diversions

    December 9, 2009

    Do Employers Need to Know About My Bowel Movements?

    -- Check out the new Hey Marseilles music video for "From a Terrace," above. -- STG: John Prine's coming to The Paramount. If it's half as good as his 5th Avenue Theatre gig a couple years back, it's one not to miss. -- The Guardian: Kate McGarrigle, folk singer and mother of Rufus and Martha Wai ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2009

    I've Been Listening to John Prine, Wilford Brimley, and that Song From Where the Wild Things Are

    ​John Prine: I saw John Prine play the 5th Avenue Theater a couple years ago. It was the perfect venue for a storyteller like Prine. His grizzled voice is understated and his lyrics sneak up on you. On 2005's Fair & Square, Prine is particularly poignant, painting arresting images on the love ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2008

    The Ultimate Christmas Playlist

    Brian J. is undoubtedly correct that the Charlie Brown Christmas album is the best. Because what are holidays without music so full of delicate, wistful magic that you're tempted to slit your wrists? There are some other contenders, though. I'd like to nominate the following albums and songs. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2008

    Saturday Night: Neil Halstead @ The Sunset

    Brian J. is undoubtedly correct that the Charlie Brown Christmas album is the best. Because what are holidays without music so full of delicate, wistful magic that you're tempted to slit your wrists? There are some other contenders, though. I'd like to nominate the following albums and songs. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2008

    A Few Hempfest Suggestions

    Brian J. is undoubtedly correct that the Charlie Brown Christmas album is the best. Because what are holidays without music so full of delicate, wistful magic that you're tempted to slit your wrists? There are some other contenders, though. I'd like to nominate the following albums and songs. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2008

    Weekend Review: R. Crumb, Dating Prostitutes, and Wes Anderson

    Brian J. is undoubtedly correct that the Charlie Brown Christmas album is the best. Because what are holidays without music so full of delicate, wistful magic that you're tempted to slit your wrists? There are some other contenders, though. I'd like to nominate the following albums and songs. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2008

    From The NW Corner To The SXSW Middle

    Brian J. is undoubtedly correct that the Charlie Brown Christmas album is the best. Because what are holidays without music so full of delicate, wistful magic that you're tempted to slit your wrists? There are some other contenders, though. I'd like to nominate the following albums and songs. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2008

    Blaze & Townes: Snowing on Raton

    Brian J. is undoubtedly correct that the Charlie Brown Christmas album is the best. Because what are holidays without music so full of delicate, wistful magic that you're tempted to slit your wrists? There are some other contenders, though. I'd like to nominate the following albums and songs. ... More >>

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    March 28, 2007

    DVDs of the Week

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  • Music

    November 1, 2006

    Page France

    In praise of the celebratory messiah.

  • Music

    March 15, 2006

    Restless Farewell

    In praise of the celebratory messiah.

  • Music

    December 21, 2005

    Home Listening for the Holidays

    Seattle Weekly home-tests some Christmas-and-related albums.

  • Music

    November 30, 2005

    In Tribute

    Seattle Weekly home-tests some Christmas-and-related albums.

  • Music

    April 28, 2004

    Music Awards Showcase Preview

    Seattle Weekly home-tests some Christmas-and-related albums.

  • Music

    December 29, 1999

    CRITICS' PICKS

    Seattle Weekly scribes select the year's best records.

  • Music

    October 27, 1999

    The missing years

    John Prine rebounds from cancer with a triumphant collection of country duets.

  • Music

    October 13, 1999

    Hot tickets

    John Prine rebounds from cancer with a triumphant collection of country duets.

  • Music

    May 12, 1999

    Review

    John Prine rebounds from cancer with a triumphant collection of country duets.

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