Heart
Published 7:00 am Wednesday, September 22, 2010
While the Northwest has produced its fair share of musical gems, few shine as brightly and clearly as Ann Wilson’s voice. Shes just as comfortable gliding along like a clear, gentle breeze or opening up into a powerful, full-throttle howl. Along with her guitar-slinging sister Nancy, the Wilsons have managed to ride out the storms of four very different musical decades. Heart not only helped define the Northwest’s reliance on chugging, stadium-ready riffage (as well as more introspective, folkier leanings), but also served as a swift kick in the ass to the novelty of a female-fronted rock band. While the 80’s weren’t necessarily the kindest in terms of timeless creative output (were they for anyone?), the S. S. Dreamboat Annie sailed on; earlier this month, Heart released the 70’s-tinged Red Velvet Car, which debuted at #10 in the Billboard 200 charts. GREGORY FRANKLIN
Sat., Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m., 2010
