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Kay Kay & His Weathered Underground At first, the hype surrounding Kay Kay & His Weathered Underground mystified me. I vastly preferred (name's) other project, Wild Orchid Children, to Kay Kay, which used to seem to me like some hackneyed Beatles rip-off. And Lord knows there are enough hackneyed Beatles rip-off bands out there to last us a lifetime. At the behest of a respected fellow music writer, though, I recently gave the band another go and found that the songs had more to commend them than a passing similarity to the aforementioned, Jesus-eclipsing pop icons. Kay Kay & His Weathered Underground make harmonic, lush pop songs that are like miniature symphonies, with several individual, distinct movements packed into three or four minutes. Touche, Jonathan Zwickel. Touche. Sunset Tavern, 12:30 a.m. Note by SARA BRICKNER

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From The Maldives to Visqueen, Spaceman to Champagne Champagne, here’s a look

From The Maldives to Visqueen, Spaceman to Champagne Champagne, here’s a look at the 60+ local bands performing…

Eric Eley's installation at Platform Gallery.

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There’s a lot to look at this month. If you need a

There’s a lot to look at this month. If you need a bit of visual candy to inspire…

Weren't able to make it over to the Gorge this weekend? Here

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Weren’t able to make it over to the Gorge this weekend? Here

Weren’t able to make it over to the Gorge this weekend? Here are the places and faces you…

On April 16, the Experience Music Project will unveil its groundbreaking Nirvana

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On April 16, the Experience Music Project will unveil its groundbreaking Nirvana

On April 16, the Experience Music Project will unveil its groundbreaking Nirvana exhibit. Here’s a sneak peek inside…Photos…

Guests were treated to a viewing of In the Loop.

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This Seattle-style red carpet situation at the Paramount Theater opened the 2009

This Seattle-style red carpet situation at the Paramount Theater opened the 2009 Seattle International Film Festival on Thursday,…

The Gutter Twins played The Showbox on Tuesday, March 4. All photos

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The Gutter Twins played The Showbox on Tuesday, March 4. All photos

The Gutter Twins played The Showbox on Tuesday, March 4. All photos by Laura Musselman.Published on March 5,…

David Sanborn,A Wednesday, June 3 through Sunday, June 7: As much as some jazz snobs like to disparage smooth, crossover, and pop forms of jazz, saxophonist David Sanborn remains a household-name representative of those genres for three decades running without having sold his soul. With his enduringly robust tone, Sanborn stands as a testament to the fact that you donaE™t have to play like Kenny G in order to resonate with listeners on a wide scale. In fact, Sanborn has not only shown dexterity (and integrity) in his ability to play in blues, R&B, pop, and rock settings (as his numerous sideman credits with high-profile acts like Paul Butterfield, David Bowie, and Stevie Wonder demonstrate), but he has also at various points in his career proven that he still has an artistic hunger to throw curveballs at his audience. Case in point: SanbornaE™s latest album, Here & Gone, his spirited homage to Ray Charles saxophonist and arranger Hank Crawford. DimitriouaE™s Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave. 441-9729. Tue., Wed., Sun. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. 7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., 10 p.m. $32.50. All ages. Note by SABY REYES-KULKARNI

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This week you can also see Far, Jens Lekman, Cephalic Carnage and

This week you can also see Far, Jens Lekman, Cephalic Carnage and others. Check out our photos and…

Mount Eerie, Wednesday, October 14: Wind's Dark Poem, the opening track from the double-album sprawl of Mount Eerie's recently released Wind's Poem, sounds a lot like a maelstrom. Heavily distorted guitars, thick washes of feedback, and crashing cymbals all whip around Phil Elverum's voice, which sounds a bit like a lost soul that's not really trying to be heard above the cacophony, as if he's speaking calmly from the center of the tornado that's about to toss him into the heavens. This dynamic interplay is how Elverum is able to indulge his black metal ambitions without losing the intimate voice that so typifies Mount Eerie recordings. Of course, not all of Wind's Poem is so brash. Through the Trees sounds a lot like a half forgotten lullaby, with gentle organ, softly brushed drums, occasional guitar, and an ethereal presence that only works because it feels so organic and personal, like the sound of your own breathing. These two tracks really act as signifiers for the entire album. Some songs are bracing and almost assault the ears, others so gentle that you can almost forget that they exist external to yourself. The most amazing moments are when these two elements are inexplicably combined, which Elverum manages to do repeatedly here. A masterful album. With WHY?, No Kids. Vera Project, 305 Harrison St. 374-8372. 7:30 p.m. $13. All ages. Note by NICHOLAS HALL

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Astronautalis, Islands, and The Oregon Donor are among others playing Seattle this

Astronautalis, Islands, and The Oregon Donor are among others playing Seattle this week. Check out our picks and…

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Here’s a look at people around Seattle during the week of February

Here’s a look at people around Seattle during the week of February 2.Published on February 8, 2008

The Appalachian doesn't care aboutyour precious property values!

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Four of the worst offenders in town.Published on April 3, 2008

Four of the worst offenders in town.Published on April 3, 2008

Sensei23 and Smurf work on a mural.

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In its fifth year, Artoleptic celebrated Seattle’s urban arts and music scene

In its fifth year, Artoleptic celebrated Seattle’s urban arts and music scene with live painting (of free-standing murals,…

Bout three of the Rat City Rollergirls' fifth season went down on

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Bout three of the Rat City Rollergirls’ fifth season went down on

Bout three of the Rat City Rollergirls’ fifth season went down on Saturday, April 18, 2009, at KeyArena.…

The Seattle Pride Parade ran though downtown on Sunday, June 29.

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From the week of June 29 through July 5.Published on July 3,

From the week of June 29 through July 5.Published on July 3, 2008

Dodgeball at Cal Anderson Park is much like it was when we

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Dodgeball at Cal Anderson Park is much like it was when we

Dodgeball at Cal Anderson Park is much like it was when we were kids. But with more cigarettes.…

Gabriel Teodros

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The Watson Twins, Gabriel Teodros, and Book of Black Earth.Published on September

The Watson Twins, Gabriel Teodros, and Book of Black Earth.Published on September 10, 2007

Clem Snide and the Heligoats played Ballard's Tractor Tavern 5/19 and man,

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Clem Snide and the Heligoats played Ballard’s Tractor Tavern 5/19 and man,

Clem Snide and the Heligoats played Ballard’s Tractor Tavern 5/19 and man, were they all chatty. In between…

Here's a look at the folks who turned out for Ballard's Norwegian

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Here’s a look at the folks who turned out for Ballard’s Norwegian

Here’s a look at the folks who turned out for Ballard’s Norwegian Constitution Day Parade on Saturday. All…

Weezer (and Fans) at KeyArena: Weezer performed at Key Arena on Saturday night.

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From concerts, bars and restaurants around the city, check out our photos

From concerts, bars and restaurants around the city, check out our photos of the week – then follow…

The goods on Nickels' "green" ride, a look at Neko's knickers, and

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The goods on Nickels’ “green” ride, a look at Neko’s knickers, and

The goods on Nickels’ “green” ride, a look at Neko’s knickers, and everything you need to know about…

October 25, 2006: A Nightlife Worth Living by Jonathan Kauffman

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Check covers from the last 100 editions of Seattle Weekly. View the

Check covers from the last 100 editions of Seattle Weekly. View the art, then follow the link back…