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The Temptations

  • Food

    February 15, 2012

    The Turf: Gone in Name Only

    Ludi's changes very little about the legendary dive.

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2012

    The Turf Is Still Open. It's Just Called Ludi's Now.

    Toward the end of 2011, when the Turf's owner announced he would be changing the working-class downotwn restaurant's name to Ludi's, certain publications who hadn't devoted any ink (aside from the occasional crime recap) to the Turf in eons began eulogizing the place as though the whole of Seattle's ... More >>

  • Music

    September 28, 2011

    The Short List: The Week's Recommended Shows

    Toward the end of 2011, when the Turf's owner announced he would be changing the working-class downotwn restaurant's name to Ludi's, certain publications who hadn't devoted any ink (aside from the occasional crime recap) to the Turf in eons began eulogizing the place as though the whole of Seattle's ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 28, 2011

    Boyz II Men

    Toward the end of 2011, when the Turf's owner announced he would be changing the working-class downotwn restaurant's name to Ludi's, certain publications who hadn't devoted any ink (aside from the occasional crime recap) to the Turf in eons began eulogizing the place as though the whole of Seattle's ... More >>

  • Arts

    June 22, 2011

    The Weekly Wire: The Week's Recommended Events

    Toward the end of 2011, when the Turf's owner announced he would be changing the working-class downotwn restaurant's name to Ludi's, certain publications who hadn't devoted any ink (aside from the occasional crime recap) to the Turf in eons began eulogizing the place as though the whole of Seattle's ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 15, 2011

    Heartthrobs

    Toward the end of 2011, when the Turf's owner announced he would be changing the working-class downotwn restaurant's name to Ludi's, certain publications who hadn't devoted any ink (aside from the occasional crime recap) to the Turf in eons began eulogizing the place as though the whole of Seattle's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2011

    State Karaoke Champs Crowned at Columbia City Showdown

    ​The State Final of the Karaoke World Championships happened last Saturday night at the Columbia City Theater, and I was one of the judges. There were 55 contestants and at least 150 spectators on top of that, leading to a five-hour marathon. When I got there at 5, I spent a little time in t ... More >>

  • Music

    April 13, 2011

    The Short List:: This Week's Recommended Shows

    From Raphael Saadiq to Hugo, Paul Simon to Ani DiFranco.

  • Blogs

    July 11, 2010

    Tonight: Hypernova at Studio Seven, The Temptations & The Four Tops at Tulalip Casino

    ​Hypernova, with Abandon Kansas, We Hate The Desert, Blame It On The Girl, The Monostereo. Studio Seven, 110 S. Horton St., 286-1312. 7:30 p.m. $10. All ages. Hypernova could have been arrested for playing their music. In their home country of Iran, Western music is banned from the radio on th ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 7, 2010

    The Temptations & The Four Tops

    ​Hypernova, with Abandon Kansas, We Hate The Desert, Blame It On The Girl, The Monostereo. Studio Seven, 110 S. Horton St., 286-1312. 7:30 p.m. $10. All ages. Hypernova could have been arrested for playing their music. In their home country of Iran, Western music is banned from the radio on th ... More >>

  • Music

    July 7, 2010

    The Short List: The Week's Recommended Shows

    ​Hypernova, with Abandon Kansas, We Hate The Desert, Blame It On The Girl, The Monostereo. Studio Seven, 110 S. Horton St., 286-1312. 7:30 p.m. $10. All ages. Hypernova could have been arrested for playing their music. In their home country of Iran, Western music is banned from the radio on th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2010

    A.M. Music News: Roger Waters Vs. Elliott Smith's Wall, The Temptations Auto Tune, and Britney Spears Does Lady Gaga

    This wall's taken a beating, but Figure 8 is still my favorite Elliott Smith record.​-- LA Weekly: Pink Floyd's Roger Waters has apologized for defacing the Elliott Smith memorial mural on Sunset Boulevard with propoganda for his upcoming tour performance of The Wall. -- Pitchfork: Minus the ... 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 >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2009

    Throwback Tuesdays: The Marvalette's "Don't Mess With Bill"

    ​I was on the phone yesterday doing an interview with a notable Bumbershoot artist (I don't want to say which one) and somehow, we ended up talking about old records, '60s soul, and eventually Motown. One of the first names this mystery artist brought up yesterday was the work of Smokey Robins ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2009

    Last Night: N.A.S.A., the Staxx Brothers at Nectar

    The green, break-dancing alien, courtesy Kate McElwee Since N.A.S.A.'s new album, The Spirit of Apollo, is basically a Handsome Boy Modeling School-like project featuring a boatload of famous collaborators, I wasn't sure what to expect from their live show. By and large, most of the album consists ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 30, 2008

    Smokey Robinson

    The green, break-dancing alien, courtesy Kate McElwee Since N.A.S.A.'s new album, The Spirit of Apollo, is basically a Handsome Boy Modeling School-like project featuring a boatload of famous collaborators, I wasn't sure what to expect from their live show. By and large, most of the album consists ... More >>

  • Music

    December 20, 2006

    Jingle Hell

    The retail nightmare of hearing Starbucks' Holiday Grind, Sarah McLachlan's Wintersong, and other Christmas music travesties, on repeat, for weeks on end.

  • Music

    February 8, 2006

    Troy Nelson

    Record store clerk

  • Music

    September 21, 2005

    Swingin' Party

    Record store clerk

  • Music

    August 10, 2005

    Almost Beaten to the Punch

    Motown: year four.

  • Music

    February 2, 2005

    Eccentric Elephants

    Motown: year four.

  • Arts

    November 17, 2004

    Still Laughing

    Paula Poundstone has put the past behind her.

  • Music

    May 26, 2004

    Summer Music Calendar

    Paula Poundstone has put the past behind her.

  • Music

    July 2, 2003

    Music Calendar

    Paula Poundstone has put the past behind her.

  • Arts

    May 21, 2003

    Summer Concert Calendar

    June-August

  • News

    December 18, 2002

    Better Than Tinsel

    Use your CD player to set the mood with these holiday chestnuts.

  • News

    November 17, 1999

    Viva Tacoma!

    Local casinos are only vaguely Vegas, but who needs more?

  • Music

    December 16, 1998

    Chestnuts toasted

    Judging from this year's Christmas releases, it's best to stick with the classics.

  • Arts

    July 15, 1998

    Sins of the flesh

    Two solo shows, one prurient concern.

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