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The Short List: The Week's Recommended Shows

From Sufjan Stevens to Joan Osborne.

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From Sufjan Stevens to Joan Osborne.

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From Sufjan Stevens to Joan Osborne.

Tonight: Perfume Genius at the Crocodile, Vampire Weekend at the Paramount

​Perfume Genius, with Diamond Rings, Shenandoah Davis. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-7416. 8 p.m. $10. Mike Hadreas' sad bastard solo project, Perfume Genius, is adored by pretty much everyone who hears it. Pitchfork gave Learning--Hadreas' debut album, which is heavy on piano and tragedy-- ... More >>

The Short List: The Week's Recommended Shows

​Perfume Genius, with Diamond Rings, Shenandoah Davis. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-7416. 8 p.m. $10. Mike Hadreas' sad bastard solo project, Perfume Genius, is adored by pretty much everyone who hears it. Pitchfork gave Learning--Hadreas' debut album, which is heavy on piano and tragedy-- ... More >>

Bumbershoot Review: Witty Stage Banter, a Guided By Voices Cover, and Explosive Pop Made BOAT Bumbershoot's Feel-Good Band

Paige Richmond​Who: BOAT When: 2 p.m. Where: EMP Sky Church I've called BOAT ridiculous in the past, and I'd argue that assessment was admirably proven during their Sky Church performance. The band had a giant, cartoon man's head mounted on stage near the drum kit; attached to the man's mouth ... More >>

Tonight: Neutral Uke Hotel at the Sunset, Nekromantix at El Corazon

​Neutral Uke Hotel, with I Believe In Sunshine, Joseph Giant. Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave. N.W., 784-4880. 9 p.m. $7. You would think that one man strumming out every song from In the Aeroplane over the Sea on a ukulele would be a bad idea. For one, there's the trouble of stripping Neutral ... More >>

Tonight: Doe Bay Fest Day 1, The Temper Trap at the Showbox, Michael Bolton at the Emerald Queen

Annie BeedyFruit Bats​Doe Bay Fest, with Grand Archives, THEESatfisfaction, The Head and The Heart, Fruit Bats, The Maldives, Hey Marseilles, Grand Hallway, Drew Grow & the Pastors' Wives, Portland Cello Project, Fences, The Dimes, Zoe Muth & the Lost High Rollers, Ivan & Alyosha, Shenandoah D ... More >>

Friday Mile

Annie BeedyFruit Bats​Doe Bay Fest, with Grand Archives, THEESatfisfaction, The Head and The Heart, Fruit Bats, The Maldives, Hey Marseilles, Grand Hallway, Drew Grow & the Pastors' Wives, Portland Cello Project, Fences, The Dimes, Zoe Muth & the Lost High Rollers, Ivan & Alyosha, Shenandoah D ... More >>

Tonight: Mini Mansions at the Comet, Dwele at the Triple Door, Portland Cello Project at Neumos

​Mini Mansions, with Ships, Paris Spleen, Mars Accelerator. Comet Tavern, 922 E. Pike St., 323-9853. 8 p.m. $7. Mini Mansions is the side project of Queens of the Stone Age bassist Michael Shuman, and as far as offshoots go, it ranks up there with Jack White's The Dead Weather. The band is a t ... More >>

The Beach Boys

​Mini Mansions, with Ships, Paris Spleen, Mars Accelerator. Comet Tavern, 922 E. Pike St., 323-9853. 8 p.m. $7. Mini Mansions is the side project of Queens of the Stone Age bassist Michael Shuman, and as far as offshoots go, it ranks up there with Jack White's The Dead Weather. The band is a t ... More >>

The Short List: The Week's Recommended Shows

​Mini Mansions, with Ships, Paris Spleen, Mars Accelerator. Comet Tavern, 922 E. Pike St., 323-9853. 8 p.m. $7. Mini Mansions is the side project of Queens of the Stone Age bassist Michael Shuman, and as far as offshoots go, it ranks up there with Jack White's The Dead Weather. The band is a t ... More >>

Tonight: Ramona Falls @ the Croc, Maps & Atlases @ Neumos, Fuck Buttons @ Chop Suey

​Ramona Falls. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-7416. 8 p.m. $10. With a long-awaited new Menomena album finally in the works, it's likely that Brent Knopf--one of Menomena's three multi-instrumentalists--will have less time for his stellar solo project, Ramona Falls. That's too bad, because 2 ... More >>

Tonight: Coalesce at Neumos, The Eagles at Key Arena, Boy Eats Drum Machine at the Tractor

​Coalesce, with Converge, Black Breath, Lewd Acts. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9467. 7 p.m. $15. It's pretty awesome when a band that's been around for 16 years is making the most mind-blowing music of their career. Kansas City's Coalesce has always been known as a trailblazer in brutally te ... More >>

Ramona Falls

​Coalesce, with Converge, Black Breath, Lewd Acts. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9467. 7 p.m. $15. It's pretty awesome when a band that's been around for 16 years is making the most mind-blowing music of their career. Kansas City's Coalesce has always been known as a trailblazer in brutally te ... More >>

Short List: This Week's Recommended Shows

​Coalesce, with Converge, Black Breath, Lewd Acts. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9467. 7 p.m. $15. It's pretty awesome when a band that's been around for 16 years is making the most mind-blowing music of their career. Kansas City's Coalesce has always been known as a trailblazer in brutally te ... More >>

Messin’ With Texas: Seattle Bands Sing Songs of the Lone Star State

​Coalesce, with Converge, Black Breath, Lewd Acts. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9467. 7 p.m. $15. It's pretty awesome when a band that's been around for 16 years is making the most mind-blowing music of their career. Kansas City's Coalesce has always been known as a trailblazer in brutally te ... More >>

Tonight: Born Anchors, Deer Tick, David Grisman Quintet

​Born Anchors, with Nazca Lines, Ticktockman, Fireworks. Comet Tavern, 922 E. Pike St., 323-9853. 9 p.m. $6. Since the Blood Brothers broke up in 2007, there's been a tangible shortage of smart, listenable post-punk in Seattle. The genre--somewhat dissonant, almost always dark--fell out fashio ... More >>

Tonight: Dark Time Sunshine at Neumos, Exene Cervenka at Easy Street

​Dark Time Sunshine, with Jake One, Mash Hall, Tilson of the Saturday Knights, Helladope, Night Fox, DJ Swerveone. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9467. 8 p.m. $10. As their moniker suggests, the goth-hop duo Dark Time Sunshine (Seattle's Cape Cowen and Chicago's Zavala) celebrate the night as mu ... More >>

Exene Cervenka

​Dark Time Sunshine, with Jake One, Mash Hall, Tilson of the Saturday Knights, Helladope, Night Fox, DJ Swerveone. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9467. 8 p.m. $10. As their moniker suggests, the goth-hop duo Dark Time Sunshine (Seattle's Cape Cowen and Chicago's Zavala) celebrate the night as mu ... More >>

Tonight: King Khan & the Shrines at Neumos, Male Bonding at Chop Suey

Renee McMahon​King Khan & The Shrines, with The Fresh & Onlys, Unnatural Helpers. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9467. 8 p.m. $15. King Khan--the stage name of Canadian musician Arish A. Khan--is probably more well-known for his stage antics than his music. He wears a variety of accessories-- wa ... More >>

Tonight: Tiesto at WaMu Theater, Rogue Wave at Neumos

​Tiesto, with Johnny Monsoon, Hyperfunk. WaMu Theater, 800 Occidental Ave. S., 381-7555. 8 p.m. $37. Good ol' Tiesto: Like a burn-out explaining why he loves Bob Marley, the Dutch mega-jock neither offends nor inspires. Sure, if you're experiencing him live--especially in a club setting--you'l ... More >>

Rogue Wave

​Tiesto, with Johnny Monsoon, Hyperfunk. WaMu Theater, 800 Occidental Ave. S., 381-7555. 8 p.m. $37. Good ol' Tiesto: Like a burn-out explaining why he loves Bob Marley, the Dutch mega-jock neither offends nor inspires. Sure, if you're experiencing him live--especially in a club setting--you'l ... More >>

Black Prairie

​Tiesto, with Johnny Monsoon, Hyperfunk. WaMu Theater, 800 Occidental Ave. S., 381-7555. 8 p.m. $37. Good ol' Tiesto: Like a burn-out explaining why he loves Bob Marley, the Dutch mega-jock neither offends nor inspires. Sure, if you're experiencing him live--especially in a club setting--you'l ... More >>

Tonight: The Crocodile's One Year Anniversary Party, Clinton Fearon, Scout Niblett

Ryan Lewis​The Crocodile's One Year Anniversary Party, with Mad Rad, Throw Me the Statue, The Globes. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-7416. 8 p.m. $15. The first year of nearly any new endeavor tends to fly by. This is the case with the reincarnation of the Crocodile, which re-opened its door ... More >>

The Short List: This Week's Recommended Shows

Ryan Lewis​The Crocodile's One Year Anniversary Party, with Mad Rad, Throw Me the Statue, The Globes. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-7416. 8 p.m. $15. The first year of nearly any new endeavor tends to fly by. This is the case with the reincarnation of the Crocodile, which re-opened its door ... More >>

Wild Orchid Children

Ryan Lewis​The Crocodile's One Year Anniversary Party, with Mad Rad, Throw Me the Statue, The Globes. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-7416. 8 p.m. $15. The first year of nearly any new endeavor tends to fly by. This is the case with the reincarnation of the Crocodile, which re-opened its door ... More >>

Tonight: Rocky Votolato Plays Songs From His New Record At Neumo's

Christopher Nelson​Rocky Votolato plays an all-ages show at Neumo's tonight (8 p.m., $13) with Adam H. Stephens of Two Gallants and the Terrordactyls. Paige Richmond recently talked to Votolato about his songwriting evolution that led to his latest record, True Devotion. Check out the full sto ... More >>

The Short List: The Week's Recommended Shows

Christopher Nelson​Rocky Votolato plays an all-ages show at Neumo's tonight (8 p.m., $13) with Adam H. Stephens of Two Gallants and the Terrordactyls. Paige Richmond recently talked to Votolato about his songwriting evolution that led to his latest record, True Devotion. Check out the full sto ... More >>

Vivian Girls

Christopher Nelson​Rocky Votolato plays an all-ages show at Neumo's tonight (8 p.m., $13) with Adam H. Stephens of Two Gallants and the Terrordactyls. Paige Richmond recently talked to Votolato about his songwriting evolution that led to his latest record, True Devotion. Check out the full sto ... More >>

This Week's Music Section: Blood Red Dancers, KISS, Kenny G, and Friday Mile's Almost Breakup Album

Renee McMahonRaphael Saadiq's show has been move from Showbox SoDo to Showbox at the Market on Monday, November 16.​ It's a new week, and a new batch a stories on that other part of our site where we put our print articles. Here's what we've got for you this time around: Red, Red Fine: Sara B ... More >>

Win Tickets to David Bazan at Neumos This Saturday!

​That's right, folks: I've got a pair of tickets to give away for this show, and all you have to do is e-mail us by Thursday (that's tomorrow) at 5 p.m. with "David Bazan" in the subject heading and your full name and phone number in the body of the e-mail. At which point I shall select a winn ... More >>

CD Reviews: the Tripwires, Spiral Stairs

​That's right, folks: I've got a pair of tickets to give away for this show, and all you have to do is e-mail us by Thursday (that's tomorrow) at 5 p.m. with "David Bazan" in the subject heading and your full name and phone number in the body of the e-mail. At which point I shall select a winn ... More >>

The Short List: This Week’s Recommended Shows

​That's right, folks: I've got a pair of tickets to give away for this show, and all you have to do is e-mail us by Thursday (that's tomorrow) at 5 p.m. with "David Bazan" in the subject heading and your full name and phone number in the body of the e-mail. At which point I shall select a winn ... More >>

Tonight: Grizzly Bear, Sunny Day Real Estate, Digital Leather

Digital Leather​Sunny Day Real Estate, the Jealous Sound at the Paramount Theatre, 8 p.m., $15 Any Sunny Day Real Estate fan knows the details already: The Seattle band that launched the '90s emo movement has reunited with its original line-up, 15 years after an acrimonious breakup. There's p ... More >>

REVERB Lineup: Sunset Tavern

Coconut Coolouts, Kay Kay, the Girls, and more.

So You Missed Them at Bumbershoot...

​Maybe you didn't want to stand in line. Or maybe the rain kept you away from Seattle Center this weekend. Or the ticket price was too high. Or maybe, as happened to this unlucky reporter, you stood in line for an hour to see comedian Patton Oswalt, but he ceded his show to David Cross and Eug ... More >>

CD Reviews: Soul Kata and Ramona Falls

​Maybe you didn't want to stand in line. Or maybe the rain kept you away from Seattle Center this weekend. Or the ticket price was too high. Or maybe, as happened to this unlucky reporter, you stood in line for an hour to see comedian Patton Oswalt, but he ceded his show to David Cross and Eug ... More >>

Live Music Roundup: Tuesday, June 23

Theo JemisonRodriguezRodriguez plays the Triple Door tonight with Arthur and Yu. That starts at 7:30 p.m., is all ages and costs $23. Cursive, Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band, Box Elders at Neumos, 8 p.m., $15 adv, all ages Listening to Cursive's newest release, Mama, I'm Swollen, it's hard to rememb ... More >>

Complete Doe Bay Music Festival Line-up Announced

It's a good one, folks! Doe Bay Music Festival happens on Orcas Island starting on the evening of Friday, August 14 through the evening of Saturday the 15th. There are only 750 spots for attendees, with lodging in the form of camping, yurt and cabin (you know, for those of you who aren't into sleepi ... More >>

Live Music Roundup: Monday, June 1

Also, one of my favorite local party bands, the Coconut Coolouts, play a show at the Sunset Tavern tonight with Dreamdate, So Cow, and Sandy City at 9 p.m. for $6. Peaches, Drums of Death at Showbox at the Market, 8 p.m., $20, all ages Berlin-based electroclash artist Peaches (Merrill Nisker, pict ... More >>

Live Music Roundup: Wednesday, May 27

Thunderbird Motel (CD release), the Ironclads, the Magic Mirrors at Tractor Tavern, 9 p.m., $7 Thunderbird Motel (pictured) plays the kind of blues-inspired, rootsy rock that once monopolized your father's teenage record collection. If the band existed 30 years ago, your dad would be hanging out in ... More >>

Live Music Round Up: Thursday, April 16

In hip hop tonight, Champagne Champagne, who's featured in this week's issue, performs on an excellent bill with They Live, Weekend, and Linda and Ron's Dad at Nectar; that starts at 9 p.m. and costs $7. There's also this: Portugal. The Man (pictured courtesy Jason Parry) at the Crocodile, 8 p.m ... More >>

Tonight's Show Suggestions

Pure Country Gold, courtesy of Matto There's an indie pop triple-treat happening at Neumos tonight: Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band, Say Hi and Visqueen play for only $12 (doors at 8 p.m.). And it's all ages. Yes! Pure Country Gold, Aurora Roarers, the Pack A.D., F-Holes at the Funhouse, 9:30 p.m., $7 ... More >>

Tonight's Show Suggestions

Jesca Hoop, courtesy photographer Frank Ockenfel Mose Allison performs again at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley tonight in addition to these two fine shows: Jesca Hoop, Greg Laswell, Secret Stairs at Tractor Tavern, 8 p.m., $10 Opening for the Polyphonic Spree at the Showbox in 2007, Jesca Hoop seemed at ... More >>

Tonight's Many Show Suggestions

Helms Alee at the Eastside Tavern in OlympiaHelms Alee, Born Anchors, Patrol at Sunset Tavern, 9 p.m., $8This is one of several John Spalding benefit concerts coming up in the next few weeks to help release the local musician's album, Loveland; you can read a little about Helms Alee in Rocket Queen ... More >>

Free Boy Eats Drum Machine EP

Boy Eats Drum Machine, credit Adam Bagerski To prepare you for Boy Eats Drum Machine's January 2nd show at the Comet Tavern, I'm posting this EP download and Paige Richmond's take on the project below:Portland's Johnny Ragel brings the term "One Man Show" to a whole new level. He might play electr ... More >>