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Nina Simone

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2012

    Visiting Washington's "Studio 54 of Wine" with Ashley Trout of Flying Trout and Tero Estates

    There's a river running through Ashley Trout's veins and, apparently, it is made of wine. Her golden good looks, petite stature and laid back demeanor mask the fierce devotion of a woman who truly lives, loves and breathes her craft. After recovering from a devastating rock climbing fall, Ashley beg ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2012

    Gotye and Kimbra Hit #1 on iTunes A Sold-Out Showbox SoDo Last Night

    Gotye & Kimbra Tuesday, April 10 Showbox SoDo Last night the Showbox SoDo hosted two of pop music's most buzzed-about artists--the 22-year-old New Zealand vocalist Kimbra and the Belgian-Australian artist Wouter De Backer, who goes by the stage name Gotye. Gotye and Kimbra's duet "Somebody That I U ... More >>

  • Music

    October 5, 2011

    According to the Reverb Festival Class of 2011

    (Most of) the 70 bands at Saturday's festival chime in on the Seattle sound today and its intersection with the class of 1991.

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2011

    Kelli Schaefer: Seattle's Music Scene Isn't Comfortable Being Itself

    (Most of) the 70 bands at Saturday's festival chime in on the Seattle sound today and its intersection with the class of 1991.

  • 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

    June 16, 2011

    And the 10 Most-Played Songs in Maynard James Keenan's iTunes Library Are Soggy Bottom Boys' "Man of Constant Sorrow" and . . .

    Maynard James Keenan, center, with A Perfect Circle. The band plays Kent's Showare Center on June 30.​A couple months ago, local singer/songwriter Charles Leo Gebhardt and I got to talking about the top 10 most-played songs in our iTunes libraries. As opposed to our favorite songs, or songs we ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2011

    Dick's vs. Loretta's: Cheap Grease Bombs Do Battle

    Can this Dick's burger stand up to the gut bombs at Loretta's Northwesterner?​For the second installment of the Dick's challenge, I wanted to find the most Dick's-esque of the chain's competition. That's how I ended up listening to a Nina Simone record at a small South Park watering hole. Lor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2011

    Shannon Stephens and Lindsay Fuller Gently Balance Southeast Engine's Anthemic Alt-Rock, Last Night at the Sunset

    ​Southeast Engine, Shannon Stephens, Lindsay Fuller The Sunset Tavern Tuesday, March 29 Celebrating the release of their new album Canary last night, Athens, Ohio, based folk-rock outfit Southeast Engine stopped in Seattle for a show with two of Seattle's finest, yet largely unsung, female vo ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 26, 2011

    Intiman's Valentine's Cabaret

    ​Southeast Engine, Shannon Stephens, Lindsay Fuller The Sunset Tavern Tuesday, March 29 Celebrating the release of their new album Canary last night, Athens, Ohio, based folk-rock outfit Southeast Engine stopped in Seattle for a show with two of Seattle's finest, yet largely unsung, female vo ... More >>

  • Music

    April 28, 2010

    Rhapsody in Zune

    The best feature of Microsoft's underrated mp3 player just lost some of its shimmer.

  • Music

    December 16, 2009

    The Short List: The Week’s Recommended Shows

    The best feature of Microsoft's underrated mp3 player just lost some of its shimmer.

  • Blogs

    November 6, 2009

    Seattle's About to Listen to Phish, The Long Winters, Nina Simone, and Mad Season

    Seattle loves Coldplay and Pete Yorn.​Sure, it's easy to see what the hot sellers are in town and around the country. But, ever wonder what local listeners are digging back into? Among the titles waiting to be picked up in the holds section of Seattle Central Library are: Battles, Mirrored Ma ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2009

    Seattle's Listening to Jay-Z, Yes, and Lots of Kings of Leon

    Christmas Card, by The Temptations, on hold at the Seattle Central Library.​I continue to be impressed by the selection of music in the Seattle Public Library system and by the diversity of interest displayed by its patrons. An in-depth selection is nothing if people aren't listening. Among th ... More >>

  • Food

    October 7, 2009

    The Bartender Knows All: Sex, Tips, and Mixes

    You’ve asked and she’s answered, martini in hand.

  • Music

    September 23, 2009

    Rocket Queen: The Last Rose of Summer

    A Nina Simone séance at MusicfestNW and some Damm fine prints.

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2009

    Ask the Bartender: Accepting Free Drinks

    It's that time of week when we answer the questions you're too drunk or shy to ask...This question comes from Lori: A girlfriend and I were arguing over whether it's OK to accept a free drink from someone at a bar. It's been a long time since I've been single, but I say not if you're not interested ... More >>

  • Music

    May 6, 2009

    CD Reviews

    New work by two locals.

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2008

    Last Night: Robert Glasper Trio @ Jazz Alley

      www.myspace.com/therealrobertglasper Who: Robert Glasper Trio Where: Jazz Alley When: Tuesday, December 2 Robert Glasper Trio Photo by Sean Cunningham, www.avantistphotography.com If you didn't know Robert Glasper was playing last night at Jazz Alley, you're forgiven. The show was onl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2008

    A Different Kind Of Morning Music

    Normally, I like to ease into my mornings. I'm an early riser by nature, mostly because the world is full of too much who-the-hell-asked-for-it noise and it's nice to get up before everyone starts making a racket. So, I'm the type to listen to nothing but mellow shit from 7 a.m. to noon. I'm talki ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2007

    I Heard This

    Normally, I like to ease into my mornings. I'm an early riser by nature, mostly because the world is full of too much who-the-hell-asked-for-it noise and it's nice to get up before everyone starts making a racket. So, I'm the type to listen to nothing but mellow shit from 7 a.m. to noon. I'm talki ... More >>

  • Music

    September 27, 2006

    Junior Boys

    Plus CD Reviews of Iron Maiden, Trainwreck Riders, and The Lights.

  • Music

    March 8, 2006

    March 8-15

    The week's local music calendar.

  • Music

    December 14, 2005

    Re-Versions

    The week's local music calendar.

  • Music

    March 30, 2005

    Covered Up

    The week's local music calendar.

  • Arts

    November 3, 2004

    The Work of the Work

    Also: David Boies, Earshot Jazz Films, Spectrum Dance Theater, Death Cab for Cutie.

  • Diversions

    August 25, 2004

    Aug. 25-31, 2004

    Also: David Boies, Earshot Jazz Films, Spectrum Dance Theater, Death Cab for Cutie.

  • Diversions

    March 3, 2004

    Horoscopes

    Also: David Boies, Earshot Jazz Films, Spectrum Dance Theater, Death Cab for Cutie.

  • Arts

    February 4, 2004

    This Week's Reads

    Sasha Cagen, Paco Underhill, James Shreeve, and Chalmers Johnson.

  • Music

    January 29, 2003

    The Night Manager

    Rock 'n' roll madman Screamin' Jay Hawkins haunts the silver screen.

  • Music

    May 15, 2002

    CD Reviews

    Rock 'n' roll madman Screamin' Jay Hawkins haunts the silver screen.

  • Music

    September 19, 2001

    Days of our nights

    When music doesn't matter, and when it does.

  • Arts

    August 1, 2001

    Small World

    Tiny notes from our busy local arts scene

  • Music

    January 24, 2001

    Scaling Mount Florida

    Tiny notes from our busy local arts scene

  • Music

    December 20, 2000

    Top-10 Lists

    Our critics select the best albums by genre, plus singles, local music, and 10 you might have missed.

  • Music

    November 1, 2000

    Protest folk

    A box set celebrates a forgotten incubator of musical activism, Dylan, and a movement.

  • Arts

    August 9, 2000

    Where the ladies are

    Two of our reporters went to Ladyfest and all we got were these dumb journals.

  • Music

    May 24, 2000

    Outside

    Two of our reporters went to Ladyfest and all we got were these dumb journals.

  • Music

    March 15, 2000

    Cat Power, Starlet, Lifter Puller.

    Two of our reporters went to Ladyfest and all we got were these dumb journals.

  • Music

    March 8, 2000

    It doesn't matter any more

    Two of our reporters went to Ladyfest and all we got were these dumb journals.

  • Music

    August 19, 1998

    Nina's rules

    A legendary singer's career melds social protest and concert-hall manners.

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