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Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2011

    Who's Good Enough to Pre-Funk the Stage For Prince at the Tacoma Dome on December 19?

    ​By now you've heard the mammoth news that the Purple One is gracing the Tacoma Dome on December 19. Now that I've had a few days to recover from said earth-shaking news, I've been pondering, who's going to have the honor of opening the show? On earlier legs of Prince's Welcome 2 America Tour ... More >>

  • Music

    August 31, 2011

    Bumbershoot Guide: Monday

    From Big Boi to Lemolo.

  • Blogs

    July 12, 2011

    Today Reverb Recommends Adding 20 Free Songs to Your iTunes to Celebrate Lollapalooza

    Les Claypool of Primus. Moby never stood a chance.​Ninety-nine percent of the time, free things come with a "catch," but Spin magazine has bypassed all the asterisks to offer a legitimately no-cost mix of the best songs during Lollapalooza's last 20 years. The album can be downloaded for the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2011

    Derek Trucks Susan Tedeschi: Sasquatch! Weekend's Best Band Isn't Playing Sasquatch!

    Chris KornelisDerek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi are bringing the Tedeschi Trucks Band to the Moore on Sasquatch! eve, Thursday, May 26.​Once upon a time, the Tedeschi Trucks Band would have been something the Sasquatch! brass had foamed at the mouth over. In its infancy, Sasquatch! was more gran ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2011

    Sasquatch! Day-By-Day Schedule Unveiled: Foo Fighters (Friday), Death Cab (Saturday), Modest Mouse (Sunday), Wilco (Monday)

    Sasquatch 2011 Lineup from World Famous on Vimeo. Seriously? Monday had to be the best day???? It's going to be much harder to sneak out of the festival early this year than last (sorry, Ween), what with Wilco, Sharon Jones, Black Mountain, and Chromeo closing things out just a few hours before you ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2011

    Sasquatch 2011: Wilco, Death Cab, Modest Mouse, Flaming Lips, Bright Eyes, the Decemberists, and the Rest of the Lineup Announced at the Festival Launch Party

    Wilco's Jeff Tweedy will need his cowboy hat when the sun sets on his band's set at the Gorge for Sasquatch! 2011.​Update: 11:41 p.m. Live Nation and Adam Zacks went to their speed dial to book Sasquatch! 2011, the first year the 10-year-old festival has stretched to four days. Save for the p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2010

    Music's 13 Fiercest Females to Stop in Seattle in 2010

    Rock and pop music both have their fair shares of celebrity females -- big names, superstars, and super divas. The music scene would be flat-out boring if it was left to the boys. 2010 wasn't any exception -- but while Lilith Fair was canceling shows and Miley was sucking down bong hits, these thirt ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 10, 2010

    Fitz & The Tantrums

    Rock and pop music both have their fair shares of celebrity females -- big names, superstars, and super divas. The music scene would be flat-out boring if it was left to the boys. 2010 wasn't any exception -- but while Lilith Fair was canceling shows and Miley was sucking down bong hits, these thirt ... More >>

  • Music

    November 10, 2010

    The Short List: The Week's Recommended Shows

    From Usher to Eisley.

  • Music

    November 3, 2010

    The Heavy: Kia Powered

    The neo-soul outfit has the provider of cheap leases and 100,000-mile warranties to thank for its ubiquity.

  • Music

    July 28, 2010

    An Incomplete History of the New Pornographers' Fourth-Best Album

    Still better than anything you've done this year.

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2010

    Last Night: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings at Showbox SODO

    Photos courtesy of Jim BennettSharon Jones and the Dap-Kings played Showbox SODO Monday, June 21​ Even though Sharon Jones doesn't write the songs she sings, it's easy to tell the powerful undercurrent of emotion that pervades her performances is drawn from a deep well of personal experience. ... More >>

  • Music

    June 16, 2010

    The Short List: The Week's Recommended Shows

    Photos courtesy of Jim BennettSharon Jones and the Dap-Kings played Showbox SODO Monday, June 21​ Even though Sharon Jones doesn't write the songs she sings, it's easy to tell the powerful undercurrent of emotion that pervades her performances is drawn from a deep well of personal experience. ... More >>

  • Music

    June 16, 2010

    Sharon Jones: Soul and R-E-S-P-E-C-T

    The icon-come-lately discusses life, love, and not dating when you live with your mom.

  • Music

    May 26, 2010

    Rocket Queen: Sasquatch! Bands Not to Miss ... After the Show

    Recommendations for those heading to the Gorge, and those staying home.

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2010

    Sasquatch Tip #17: Remember, This Isn't Your Last Chance To See (Many of) These Bands!

    The Sasquatch Festival at the Gorge this weekend is sold-out, but it's gonna be o.k., we promise.​Yep, it's hella sold-out, and has been for quite some time, but that doesn't mean you need to troll Craigslist endlessly or send out desperate pleas on Facebook. You could just sit back and take c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2010

    Stream New Pornographers' Upcoming Album, Together, at NPR

    ​ What indie musician isn't on the New Pornographers' latest album? Together, slated for May 4 release on Matador, features guest spots by Beirut's Zach Condon, St. Vincent's Annie Clark, Okkervil River's Will Sheff, and the horn section from the Dap-Kings. The result is a collection of layere ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2009

    A.M. Music News: T.I. "Free," Tyler in Rehab, and the FBI Drops Documents

    Tyler is going into rehab, but not leaving Aerosmith. Whew.​XXL: T.I. was released from Arkansas' Forrest City Prison yesterday, where he had been serving a ten-month sentence for purchasing unregistered automatic firearms and silencers. He was scheduled to be released in March 2010; he will l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2009

    Top 10 Songs About Food That Weren't Written By Weird Al or Raffi

    Michael Alan GoldbergThe Coup, at the old Crocodile Cafe.​ Seriously, never go shopping hungry, and don't listening to any of these tracks without a bacon cheeseburger. By Sara Brickner & Chris Kornelis "Fat Cats, Bigga Fish," The Coup Not only is this one of the Coup's best tracks, my fav ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2009

    I've Been Listening to Sharon Jones, Black Moth Super Rainbow, Viva Voce

    I think I forgot to tell all of you what I was listening to last week. Oops. Well, carrying on. While I think it was probably Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings' (pictured) third album that really helped the band take off, I'm still partial to their second release, Naturally. I was cooking dinner an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2008

    My Neighbor's Review Of Outside Lands Music Fest, Part 3

    I think I forgot to tell all of you what I was listening to last week. Oops. Well, carrying on. While I think it was probably Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings' (pictured) third album that really helped the band take off, I'm still partial to their second release, Naturally. I was cooking dinner an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 29, 2008

    Weekend Review: Cave Singers, My Morning Jacket, and Austin City Limits

    I think I forgot to tell all of you what I was listening to last week. Oops. Well, carrying on. While I think it was probably Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings' (pictured) third album that really helped the band take off, I'm still partial to their second release, Naturally. I was cooking dinner an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2008

    My Neighbor's Review Of Outside Lands Music Fest

    I think I forgot to tell all of you what I was listening to last week. Oops. Well, carrying on. While I think it was probably Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings' (pictured) third album that really helped the band take off, I'm still partial to their second release, Naturally. I was cooking dinner an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2008

    Sharon Jones At The Zoo

    I think I forgot to tell all of you what I was listening to last week. Oops. Well, carrying on. While I think it was probably Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings' (pictured) third album that really helped the band take off, I'm still partial to their second release, Naturally. I was cooking dinner an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2008

    Coachella Expands

    I think I forgot to tell all of you what I was listening to last week. Oops. Well, carrying on. While I think it was probably Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings' (pictured) third album that really helped the band take off, I'm still partial to their second release, Naturally. I was cooking dinner an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2008

    Live Music Tonight: Chow Nasty

    I think I forgot to tell all of you what I was listening to last week. Oops. Well, carrying on. While I think it was probably Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings' (pictured) third album that really helped the band take off, I'm still partial to their second release, Naturally. I was cooking dinner an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2008

    Get Yr Coachella On

    I think I forgot to tell all of you what I was listening to last week. Oops. Well, carrying on. While I think it was probably Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings' (pictured) third album that really helped the band take off, I'm still partial to their second release, Naturally. I was cooking dinner an ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 26, 2007

    Rhythm & Blues Rebellion with John Nemeth + Junior Watson

    Thursday, December 27

  • Music

    December 5, 2007

    Nothing but Love for Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

    Twenty-first-century old-school soul.

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2007

    Silver & Gold: Could It Be I'm Falling in Love?

    Twenty-first-century old-school soul.

  • Blogs

    October 2, 2007

    Mmmmmmmm Drop!

    Twenty-first-century old-school soul.

  • Music

    August 30, 2006

    Seven Nights

    Twenty-first-century old-school soul.

  • Arts

    April 19, 2006

    Bumberhits and Misses

    Festival lineup looks good—and not so. Plus: Film Fest and Black Box Opera news.

  • Music

    December 28, 2005

    2005 in the Mix

    We asked Seattle Weekly's music writers to compile a CD-R of their favorite music from the year. Here's what they came up with.

  • Music

    December 14, 2005

    Re-Versions

    We asked Seattle Weekly's music writers to compile a CD-R of their favorite music from the year. Here's what they came up with.

  • Music

    December 7, 2005

    Dec. 7-13, 2005

    We asked Seattle Weekly's music writers to compile a CD-R of their favorite music from the year. Here's what they came up with.

  • Music

    November 16, 2005

    Internet Time

    We asked Seattle Weekly's music writers to compile a CD-R of their favorite music from the year. Here's what they came up with.

  • Music

    November 9, 2005

    The World Isn't Fair

    We asked Seattle Weekly's music writers to compile a CD-R of their favorite music from the year. Here's what they came up with.

  • Music

    May 18, 2005

    Doing It to Death

    Give it up for funk classicists Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings.

  • Music

    May 18, 2005

    May 18-24, 2005

    Give it up for funk classicists Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings.

  • Music

    March 2, 2005

    Heartbeats

    Give it up for funk classicists Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings.

  • Music

    January 26, 2005

    Rachid Taha

    Also: Gilles Peterson in Brazil, John Legend, Hem, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, and Coachwhips.

  • News

    December 29, 2004

    2004 in the Mix

    Seattle Weekly's music writers were asked to compile a CD-R of their favorite music from the year. Here's what they came up with.

  • Arts

    August 27, 2003

    Shooting Gallery

    Seattle Weekly music writers choose the best bets for your Bumbershoot dollar.

  • Music

    August 27, 2003

    Sharon Jones, Avenue D, and More

    Seattle Weekly music writers choose the best bets for your Bumbershoot dollar.

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