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December 28, 2011
Efeste's One-of-a-Kind Oenologist
Brennon Leighton's come a long way from his days of drunken squatting.
Blogs
December 15, 2011
Brennon Leighton: Efeste's Tattoed Artist
Photo by Julien PerryThe Watering Hole: Efeste Winery, 19730 144th Ave. N.E., (425) 398-7200. WOODINVILLE The Atmosphere: The tasting room, built in 2008, is a super casual, come as you are, kick your feet up, we don't even care if you're already drunk-type of space that truly feels like a l ... More >>
News
November 2, 2011
Starbucks Turf War?
Is coffee at the center of a motorcycle gang rivalry?
Blogs
October 28, 2011
Comment of the Day: What's the Red Mark On the Ugly Guy's Head?
Top of the morning, folks! Today's COTD wins not only for the question it throws at you, but for the answer it stomps your face with.
Blogs
October 27, 2011
Hells Angels and Vagos Motorcycle Gangs Feuding . . . Over Starbucks?
Image SourceBy all accounts, the Hells Angels and Vagos motorcycle clubs are at war. In a clash between the two gangs last month at a casino in Nevada, the president of the Hells Angels' San Jose Chapter was shot and killed and a Vagos member wounded. A retaliatory drive-by felled a Vagos mem ... More >>
Arts
September 14, 2011
All Under One Roof
Meany Hall's new director, Michelle Witt, has to make sense of a hybrid institution.
Music
July 13, 2011
The Short List: This Week's Recommended Shows
From Gillian Welch to Memory Tapes.
Music
July 6, 2011
McAlister Guitars: Viva Voce
The guitar voice of choice of some of the world's most famous players is found in Gig Harbor.
Blogs
June 22, 2011
Real Science Debunks Myth that Pacific Northwest Babies are Dying from Japanese Nuclear Meltdown Fallout
A recent "report" was published by physician Janette Sherman and epidemiologist Joseph Mangano that showed some scary numbers relating to the meltdown of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan. According to the essay, which was picked up by Al Jazeera English as fact, there's been ... More >>
Blogs
June 15, 2011
Shel Kaphan, Amazon's First Employee, Sounds Off On the Company that Made Him Rich, But Let Him Down
Shel Kaphan was the first employee that Jeff Bezos hired back in 1994 when Amazon.com was just a few geeks operating out of a converted garage in Bellevue. Migrating from Santa Cruz, Calif., Kaphan had gone to work laying the groundwork for what would eventually become a multibillion-dollar r ... More >>
Blogs
March 16, 2011
"Beastie Boys Bandit" Strikes Portland Banks: Police Can't Stand it, Know He Planned It
Being dubbed the "Beastie Boys Bandit" by Portland police is more than a little flattering for a serial bank robber who looks more like Frank Zappa than Mike D, MCA, or Ad-Rock. Regardless, that's what they're calling him, and he's supposedly knocked off five banks since last summer.
Blogs
February 9, 2011
Tacoma Is The Most Romantic City In America (According to Yelp)
Love Town, USAYeah, you'd think I was kidding about that, wouldn't you? But no. I am absolutely serious. Over on the Daily Weekly, the mere mention of this bizarre "fact" got commenters in an uproar--mostly stepping to the defense of Tacoma and waxing lyrical about its manifold romantic attr ... More >>
Blogs
February 8, 2011
Tacoma is the Most Romantic City in the Country According to Yelp
Tacoma, aka "Tacompton" is a city less known for cupids shooting arrows than for Crips shooting handguns. Nonetheless, Grit City is apparently the "most romantic city in America" according to that most reputable of troll-run websites, Yelp.
Blogs
February 7, 2011
Bassnectar Melts Minds and Rattles Chest Cavities at His Paramount Theatre Appearance
Bassnectar's Seattle Family PhotoBassnectar The Paramount Theatre Saturday, Feb. 5 If there's one thing you can say about Bassnectar, aka Santa Cruz electro artist Lorin Ashton, its that he loves his fans almost near the fanatic level of which they love him--apparent through his "family p ... More >>
Blogs
February 1, 2011
Top Five Rides That Would Be Way Cooler for the Seattle Center Than an "Observation Wheel"
Seattle's Department of Planning and Development has just given the OK to build a giant "observation wheel" (essentially an enclosed and slower-moving ferris wheel) on the Seattle Center grounds. I've ridden the London Eye before. It's overpriced and boring. So what are some better carnival-s ... More >>
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December 8, 2010
The Expendables
Seattle's Department of Planning and Development has just given the OK to build a giant "observation wheel" (essentially an enclosed and slower-moving ferris wheel) on the Seattle Center grounds. I've ridden the London Eye before. It's overpriced and boring. So what are some better carnival-s ... More >>
Music
December 8, 2010
The Short List: The Week's Recommended Shows
Seattle's Department of Planning and Development has just given the OK to build a giant "observation wheel" (essentially an enclosed and slower-moving ferris wheel) on the Seattle Center grounds. I've ridden the London Eye before. It's overpriced and boring. So what are some better carnival-s ... More >>
Blogs
November 3, 2010
It's a New Day for America--and Time to Introduce Our New News Blogger
If you're a regular visitor to the Daily Weekly, you've likely noticed that a subtle hand-off has taken place the last two weeks. Caleb Hannan, who's kept you informed, entertained, and faintly irritated as our main Daily Weekly helmsman for the past year, has been bumped up to staff writer, ... More >>
Blogs
October 21, 2010
The Globes Sign to Barsuk Records, Will Release Debut LP in Spring 2011
It took a few months of rumor and speculation, but today my favorite local band The Globes finally announced that they've signed with Barsuk Records. Barsuk will release the band's first full-length LP in the spring of 2011. Says the label: Barsuk Records is honored to welcome Spokane, Washin ... More >>
Blogs
July 9, 2010
Let's Celebrate Summer!
Pull Your Car Up On The LawnSummer has finally arrived in the northwest of the US. Here are some songs to put some vigor in your step. Camper Van Beethoven "Abundance, Cowboys From Hollywood" from Camper Van Beethoven II & III It's manic fiddle from Santa Cruz. Bust out the homemade berry wi ... More >>
Arts
June 23, 2010
Stacking Wood
W. Scott Trimble builds a path less traveled.
Blogs
June 23, 2010
Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice Announce Summer Album, Tour, Lovin'
After Johnathan Rice helped write and produce girlfriend Jenny Lewis' last album Acid Tongue and sang a couple duets with her on tour last year, the two have finally decided to go steady as a musical pair, announcing a new album and national tour this summer under the moniker Jenny and Johnn ... More >>
Blogs
June 19, 2010
Tonight: The Psychedelic Furs, Junip, Slightly Stoopid, Lindsay Fuller
The Psychedelic Furs, with She Wants Revenge. Showbox SoDo, 1700 First Ave. S., 628-3151. 8:30 p.m. $30. All ages. Led by British singer/songwriter Richard Butler and his bassist brother Tim, the Psychedelic Furs became icons during the punk-forged new wave movement of the 80s. But beyond th ... More >>
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June 16, 2010
Slightly Stoopid
The Psychedelic Furs, with She Wants Revenge. Showbox SoDo, 1700 First Ave. S., 628-3151. 8:30 p.m. $30. All ages. Led by British singer/songwriter Richard Butler and his bassist brother Tim, the Psychedelic Furs became icons during the punk-forged new wave movement of the 80s. But beyond th ... More >>
Blogs
April 17, 2010
Tonight: John Prine at the Paramount, SambaDá at Nectar
Michael WilsonJohn 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 >>
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April 14, 2010
SambaDá
Michael WilsonJohn 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 2, 2010
Wolf Parade Announce New Album, Expo 86 European/North American Summer Tour
Montreal's Wolf Parade's first album, 2005's Apologies to the Queen Mary, was a gem of quirky indie-pop. The band then avoided and moved way beyond the dreaded sophomore slump with 2008's expansive and exhilarating At Mount Zoomer. So I've got high hopes for the just-announced third record, E ... More >>
Blogs
March 11, 2010
A Stop in Santa Cruz: A Shutter Speed Slideshow
The Moondoggies are blogging about their first national tour, which takes them from Vancouver, B.C. to Austin, Texas. We were in Santa Cruz after the show and made a little comic strip playing with the shutter speed on the flash...
Blogs
May 28, 2009
Live Music Roundup: Thursday, May 28
The Devil Makes Three (pictured), Hillstomp at the Crocodile, 8 p.m., $15 If you think the use of banjos, singing saw, slide guitar, and upright bass is enough to consign Devil Makes Three to the creaky realm of nostalgia, give a listen to the trio's new third album, Do Wrong Right, which took the ... More >>
Calendar
May 27, 2009
The Devil Makes Three
Thursday, May 28
Music
December 31, 2008
Paying Respects
It used to be cool to slag the Dead. Now the opposite is true.
Blogs
December 2, 2008
Ben Chasny Adjusts To Life In Seattle
Photo of Elisa Ambrogio and Ben Chasny from Arthur Magazine. Ben Chasny is better known as Six Organs of Admittance, an acid-folk guitar hero whose music channels the rural Zen simplicity of L, the American stylings of John Fahey, the woodsy mystique of Northern California, an ... More >>
Blogs
April 4, 2008
David Karsten Daniels Goes Nuts For Residencies
Photo of Elisa Ambrogio and Ben Chasny from Arthur Magazine. Ben Chasny is better known as Six Organs of Admittance, an acid-folk guitar hero whose music channels the rural Zen simplicity of L, the American stylings of John Fahey, the woodsy mystique of Northern California, an ... More >>
Blogs
February 15, 2008
Eddie Vedder Announces April Solo Tour
Photo of Elisa Ambrogio and Ben Chasny from Arthur Magazine. Ben Chasny is better known as Six Organs of Admittance, an acid-folk guitar hero whose music channels the rural Zen simplicity of L, the American stylings of John Fahey, the woodsy mystique of Northern California, an ... More >>
Calendar
January 2, 2008
The Devil Makes Three
Thursday, January 3
News
October 24, 2007
Alt-Weeklies Provide Web Links to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Home Address
Action Taken in Solidarity with Phoenix New Times
Music
January 10, 2007
Green Days
Humboldt County has a lot more to offer than just killer weed, according to Jensen Rufe's Hype!-like documentary.
Music
May 31, 2006
The New Freedom
Digging toward the power source of the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers, Ethan Miller comes up Howlin Rain.
News
April 27, 2005
Visit a Computer Junkyard
April 27-May 3, 2005.
Music
September 1, 2004
Lost in Space
Rockers Comets on Fire explore terra incognita.
Music
February 11, 2004
Rock Wounds
A far out trip through Akimbo's hard rock tunnel.
Music
November 12, 2003
CD Reviews
A far out trip through Akimbo's hard rock tunnel.
Music
December 18, 2002
Boxing Day
Rounding up the latest in multi-CD sets, just in time for your final holiday shopping dash.
Music
August 28, 2002
Out Like a Light
John Atkins gives up the gospel truth on 764-HERO's decision to call it quits.
Music
June 14, 2000
Phantom menace
Surfing the sine waves with Plastiq Phantom.
News
August 4, 1999
"We, the people, who voted this plan into existence, cannot allow this transit initiative to falter or even to be significantly altered in order to please a few private business interests."
Surfing the sine waves with Plastiq Phantom.
Music
May 19, 1999
Four years gone
Surfing the sine waves with Plastiq Phantom.
Arts
March 24, 1999
Poetic Conversation
Adrienne Rich and Linda Bierds talk poetry, persona, and politics.
News
March 11, 1998
Don't call me Norman
Ex-Housemartins bassist Norman Cook resurfaces as a DJ and producer.
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