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KeyArena

  • Arts

    May 9, 2012

    Stage: Madama Butterfly

    Seattle Opera presents a tearjerker in two venues at once.

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2012

    Hey! There Are Now a Few Radiohead Tickets Available at the KeyArena Box Office!!!

    I just got word from LiveNation that a limited number of tickets were released for the previously sold-out Radiohead show tonight at 7:30 at KeyArena. If don't have tickets to the show, and have any interest in seeing the band, RUN TO THE BOX OFFICE RIGHT NOW! They are not available online.

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2012

    Metronomy Fans: They're Finally Coming to Seattle For Real This Time (With Coldplay!)

    Back in October, the hip-as-shit British electropop outfit Metronomy, who were touring in support of their 2011 Mercury Prize-nominated record The English Riviera, cancelled a scheduled Seattle date at Neumos, rescheduled for April 9, and then, annoyingly, cancelled again, this time without a resche ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2012

    Madonna's Playing KeyArena on Oct. 2. MIA's Middle Finger Not Yet on the Bill

    Surely it says something about the quality of a performance when the middle finger of one's sidekick gets more attention during the biggest gig of your career than you do. But even if Madonna's Super Bowl set was a little ... lackluster, there's no doubting that she's put on some of the most extrava ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2011

    Duff McKagan Reunites with Guns N' Roses Friday Night at Key Arena

    Matthew Lamb​Guns N' Roses Friday, Dec. 16 Key Arena Pretty much everything about Guns N' Roses has changed since that last time I saw them, which was in the early 1990s on a co-headlining tour with Metallica. Everything except Axl Rose, the one constant in the band's history, and the thing t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2011

    Summer Just Keeps Getting Better: Kings of Leon Pigeon John Band of Horses at KeyArena

    Kings of Leon play KeyArena with Band of Horses on Monday, Sept. 12.​No, that joke's never going to get old. But, in all seriousness, by Sept. 12 everyone should be recovered from Bumbershoot. And this should be a great Arena rock set to close out what's shaping up to be a very solid summer co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2010

    What Could N.E.R.D. Do With an In-Store at Easy Street? Find Out on Nov. 2

    The last time I saw N.E.R.D.--the rock-infused hip-hop trio of Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo and Shay Haley--they were following up J. Cole and Wale with opening duties for Jay-Z during his Blueprint 3 tour last fall at Key Arena. They had no issues commanding the space and at-capacity crowd upward ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2010

    A.M. Music News: KISS vs. Mickey Mouse, Dallas vs. Erykah Badu

    Jim BennettKISS at KeyArena.​-- Spinner: Gene Simmons says KISS is bigger than Mickey Mouse. BLASPHEMER!!!! -- LiveDaily: American Idols Live is coming to KeyArena on August 20. -- Dallas Morning News: Erykah Badu has pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct after walking naked through Dalla ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2009

    A.M. Music News: Pop Matters On The Maldives, Hendrix On eMusic, and Muse's Return Flight

    Justin Dylan RenneyMuse returns to Seattle for a KeyArena gig on April 2. Watch a slideshow of Muse, Vampire Weekend, and Metric at Deck the Hall Ball.​-- Pop Matters: The Maldives' Listen to the Thunder placed eighth on the site's year-end Americana list. Congrats, dudes. -- The complete Jim ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2009

    A.M. Music News: Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam Nominated for Grammies A Sasquatch! Rumor

    Laura MusselmanEddie Vedder with Pearl Jam at KeyArena on September 21. The band's single, "The Fixer," picked up a Grammy nod last night.​-- Grammy.com: Alice in Chains was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Hard Rock Performance category for "Check My Brain." Pearl Jam picked up a nomination ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2009

    Last Night: KISS Comes to KeyArena, and Paul Stanley Seduces Our Photographer

    Jim BennettKISS played KeyArena on Sunday, November 15. Paul Stanley makes time with our unsuspecting photographer. The wooing continues after the jump. More photos coming later this morning.​

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2009

    Last Night: Pink Slams Kanye, Covers Led Zeppelin, and Forgets Her Lyrics @ Key Arena

    Dave HoganPink performed at the Key Arena on Tuesday, Sept. 15. ​Tickets to Pink's concert sold so fast that the concert was moved from Wamu Theater to Key Arena to accommodate a larger audience. Its popularity can likely be attributed to the fact that the Funhouse Tour is the first national t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2009

    Photos: Depeche Mode at KeyArena

    Marcella D. VolpintestaDepeche Mode played KeyArena on Monday, August 10.​

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2009

    More Photos From Green Day at KeyArena

    Green Day's concert at Key Arena on Friday night was clearly the place to be over the weekend if you love rock. In addition to reading Hannah's review, check out a full slideshow from the concert if you missed it.

  • Blogs

    June 12, 2009

    Tegan & Sara versus Green Day on July 3

    Seattle Theatre Group announced today that Canada's charming indie-pop duo (and identical twins) Tegan and Sara will play the Showbox on Friday, July 3. That same night Green Day kicks off their reunion tour at the Key Arena. Their new album 21st Century Breakdown was released last month to rave r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2009

    A Second Billy Joel and Elton John Show Just Added Due to "Popular Demand"

    According to a press release that just came out, a second Elton John/Billy Joel show is now taking place on Saturday, November 7 at the Key Arena, because the first scheduled concert for November 4 sold out in less than an hour. I know these two piano legends have a legion of fans out there, but I'm ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 5, 2009

    Now You Can Actually Get Tickets to See the Rat City Rollergirls

    Photo Credit: Joe SchwartzThe Sonics have left, but Key Arena--at least the lower bowl--is still seeing action. Earlier this week, the Storm finalized their ten-year lease. And this Saturday, popular roller derby queens the Rat City Rollergirls will be holding their first bout in the Seattle Center ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2009

    Lil Wayne's New Rock Song, "Prom Queen," Leaked

    Hot off the heels from a stunning performance last night at the Key Arena, Lil Wayne announced this morning that he's got a new album due to hit stores April 7th. As for now, the album name is titled, Rebirth, and based on the song, "Prom Queen" that leaked to the internet a couple of hours ago, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 2, 2008

    Sonics Versus Nuggets

    Hot off the heels from a stunning performance last night at the Key Arena, Lil Wayne announced this morning that he's got a new album due to hit stores April 7th. As for now, the album name is titled, Rebirth, and based on the song, "Prom Queen" that leaked to the internet a couple of hours ago, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2008

    Foo Fighters Coming to the KeyArena

    Hot off the heels from a stunning performance last night at the Key Arena, Lil Wayne announced this morning that he's got a new album due to hit stores April 7th. As for now, the album name is titled, Rebirth, and based on the song, "Prom Queen" that leaked to the internet a couple of hours ago, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2008

    Pre-Sale Password for Kanye West at KeyArena

    Hot off the heels from a stunning performance last night at the Key Arena, Lil Wayne announced this morning that he's got a new album due to hit stores April 7th. As for now, the album name is titled, Rebirth, and based on the song, "Prom Queen" that leaked to the internet a couple of hours ago, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2008

    Kanye Launches US Tour at KeyArena

    Hot off the heels from a stunning performance last night at the Key Arena, Lil Wayne announced this morning that he's got a new album due to hit stores April 7th. As for now, the album name is titled, Rebirth, and based on the song, "Prom Queen" that leaked to the internet a couple of hours ago, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2008

    Obama Should Have Booked Safeco Field

    Hot off the heels from a stunning performance last night at the Key Arena, Lil Wayne announced this morning that he's got a new album due to hit stores April 7th. As for now, the album name is titled, Rebirth, and based on the song, "Prom Queen" that leaked to the internet a couple of hours ago, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 12, 2007

    Dancing With The Stars: The Tour

    N.B.: Marie Osmond will not be appearing in Seattle

  • Music

    December 5, 2007
  • News

    February 1, 2006

    The Sonics' Venue Envy

    Seattle's only championship-winning big-league team wants taxpayer help to tear down KeyArena and build a new home—just like the Seahawks and Mariners.

  • Music

    September 21, 2005

    Sept. 21-27, 2005

    Seattle's only championship-winning big-league team wants taxpayer help to tear down KeyArena and build a new home—just like the Seahawks and Mariners.

  • Music

    September 14, 2005

    Sept. 14-20, 2005

    Seattle's only championship-winning big-league team wants taxpayer help to tear down KeyArena and build a new home—just like the Seahawks and Mariners.

  • Music

    September 7, 2005

    Sept. 7-13, 2005

    Seattle's only championship-winning big-league team wants taxpayer help to tear down KeyArena and build a new home—just like the Seahawks and Mariners.

  • Music

    August 25, 2004

    Event Horizon

    Prince strips down everything, including his ego, on Musicology.

  • Music

    August 25, 2004

    Aug. 25-31, 2004

    Prince strips down everything, including his ego, on Musicology.

  • Music

    August 4, 2004

    Weekly Notable Shows

    Prince strips down everything, including his ego, on Musicology.

  • News

    July 21, 2004

    My Gospel Conversion

    A local rock writer, weaned on punk, wakes up to music fueled by a higher power.

  • Music

    May 26, 2004

    Summer Music Calendar

    A local rock writer, weaned on punk, wakes up to music fueled by a higher power.

  • News

    April 28, 2004

    So Long, Sodo

    The grand ambitions of a developer clash with an impassioned politician's hope to save Seattle's working waterfront.

  • Music

    April 14, 2004

    Seven Nights

    The grand ambitions of a developer clash with an impassioned politician's hope to save Seattle's working waterfront.

  • News

    February 11, 2004

    Sonic Success: Priceless

    Two 'cheap' seats to see them 'rebound' in that 'dump' called KeyArena: $100.

  • News

    November 5, 2003

    Buzz

    The media, Seattle Center, and homeland security.

  • Arts

    May 21, 2003
  • News

    July 24, 2002

    Sports Town

    The Best of Seattle According to Squatch

  • News

    June 19, 2002

    A little off the top

    Seattle's Paramount Theatre and its 143 seats that aren't there.

  • News

    January 30, 2002

    Still running

    Seattle's Paramount Theatre and its 143 seats that aren't there.

  • News

    August 22, 2001

    Fall Arts Events

    Seattle's Paramount Theatre and its 143 seats that aren't there.

  • Music

    June 6, 2001

    Shady's angel

    Good girl Dido shared the mike with rap's bad boy, then spread her wings without him.

  • News

    May 23, 2001

    Summer music

    Good girl Dido shared the mike with rap's bad boy, then spread her wings without him.

  • News

    September 27, 2000

    Ralph rocks Seattle

    The Nader for President campaign packs Key Arena.

  • News

    August 30, 2000

    Must-see B-V

    Five Bumbershoot acts that you absolutely, positively can't miss.

  • Music

    May 26, 1999

    PUGET SOUNDS

    Five Bumbershoot acts that you absolutely, positively can't miss.

  • Music

    January 20, 1999

    Black mass

    Seattle thrills to the reunited Ozzy and co.

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