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    It has been two decades since a 14-year-old Tacoma kid named Jeff
    It has been two decades since a 14-year-old...
    By Mark Baumgarten • March 24, 2015 10:04 am

    It has been two decades since a 14-year-old Tacoma kid named Jeff Coats kidnapped and stole the car of a…

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    Kassebaum brings the heartache.Tracy Martin
    First off, Jacques Brel is not alive. The...
    By Mark Baumgarten • March 19, 2015 4:35 pm

    First off, Jacques Brel is not alive. The Belgian crooner died of a pulmonary embolism back in 1978, 10 years…

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    Today’s edition of Seattle Weekly is the final issue to benefit from
    Today’s edition of Seattle Weekly is the final...
    By Mark Baumgarten • March 11, 2015 3:31 pm

    Today’s edition of Seattle Weekly is the final issue to benefit from the work of Gwendolyn Elliott as a member…

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    For Leeni Ramadan, videomaking isn’t just about promoting her music. Rather, it’s
    For Leeni Ramadan, videomaking isn’t just about promoting...
    By Mark Baumgarten • February 26, 2015 7:37 am

    For Leeni Ramadan, videomaking isn’t just about promoting her music. Rather, it’s a part of the total package, yet another…

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    Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson warms up before the big game.
    All photos by Jeremy Dwyer-LindgrenBefore ending in one...
    By Mark Baumgarten • February 1, 2015 11:31 pm

    All photos by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren Before ending in one of the most excruciating moments in the history of Seattle sports,…

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    When Kris Orlowski released Believer last year, the album was promoted as
    When Kris Orlowski released Believer last year, the...
    By Mark Baumgarten • January 29, 2015 3:26 pm

    When Kris Orlowski released Believer last year, the album was promoted as the debut full-length of the Seattle songwriter. That…

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    When Kris Orlowski released Believer last year, the album was promoted as
    When Kris Orlowski released Believer last year, the...
    By Mark Baumgarten • January 27, 2015 9:04 am

    When Kris Orlowski released Believer last year, the album was promoted as a debut full-length for the Seattle songwriter. That…

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    Photo by Cecilia Corsano-Leopizzi
    Those of you who pick up the print...
    By Mark Baumgarten • January 21, 2015 9:20 am

    Those of you who pick up the print version of Seattle Weekly will notice something new in the paper this…

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    Norris’ response to the 2010 fatwa.
    Three voicemails were waiting for me when I...
    By Mark Baumgarten • January 13, 2015 3:09 pm

    Three voicemails were waiting for me when I walked into my Seattle Weekly office last Wednesday morning. I already knew…

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    When “Arrows,” the first single from the second...
    By Mark Baumgarten • January 5, 2015 1:34 pm

    When “Arrows,” the first single from the second Fences album, Lesser Oceans, was released last August, it started in familiar…

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    When Bruce Pavitt moved from Forest Park, Illinois, to Olympia in 1979,
    When Bruce Pavitt moved from Forest Park, Illinois,...
    By Mark Baumgarten • November 26, 2014 3:06 pm

    When Bruce Pavitt moved from Forest Park, Illinois, to Olympia in 1979, punk rock was nothing new. The scene in…

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    Seattle protestors voice their frustration over the Missouri grand jury's decision on November 24, 2014. Photo by Cecilia Corsano-Leopizzi
    Seattle was up late Monday night following the...
    By Mark Baumgarten • November 25, 2014 2:29 pm

    Seattle was up late Monday night following the announcement that a grand jury in Missouri elected not to indict the…

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    Cocker (leaping) and band perform.
    Pulp: A Film About Life, Death & Supermarkets...
    By Mark Baumgarten • November 17, 2014 7:03 pm

    Pulp: A Film About Life, Death & Supermarkets Runs Wed., Nov. 19–Wed., Nov. 26 at 
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    Late last month almost 120 Seattle police officers saw their lawsuit challenging
    Late last month almost 120 Seattle police officers...
    By Mark Baumgarten • November 14, 2014 11:12 am

    Late last month almost 120 Seattle police officers saw their lawsuit challenging the department’s new use-of-force policy thrown out by…

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    Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren
     Paseo says farewell to its diners. Photo by...
    By Mark Baumgarten • November 13, 2014 12:45 pm

    Paseo says farewell to its diners. Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren Shedding some light on the mystery surrounding Tuesday’s sudden closure…

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    Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren
     Paseo says farewell to it’s customers. Photo by...
    By Mark Baumgarten • November 13, 2014 11:33 am

    Paseo says farewell to it’s customers. Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren Shedding some light on the mystery surrounding Tuesday’s sudden closure…

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    Matt Smokovich. Photo by Newspin Photo
    While Matt “Smoke” Smokovich was producing the second...
    By Mark Baumgarten • November 10, 2014 5:18 pm

    While Matt “Smoke” Smokovich was producing the second full-length release by his friend and K Records artist Eprhyme, an idea…

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    Alex Hudson (left), celebrates with attendees of the election night party at The Comet Tavern as news comes in that Prop 1 has passed.
     Mayor Ed Murray enjoys yet another progressive victory...
    By Mark Baumgarten • November 5, 2014 6:18 am

    Mayor Ed Murray enjoys yet another progressive victory at The Comet Tavern in Capitol Hill. Photo by Kyu Han “It’s…

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    Various artists, All Your Friend’s Friends (Nov. 11, K Records, krecs.com)K Records
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    By Mark Baumgarten • November 3, 2014 1:24 pm

    Various artists, All Your Friend’s Friends (Nov. 11, K Records, krecs.com) K Records is not known for its hip-hop releases,…

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    Harmon can't keep his mouth shut. harmontown.com
    Dan Harmon should be a fascinating documentary subject....
    By Mark Baumgarten • October 14, 2014 12:54 pm

    Dan Harmon should be a fascinating documentary subject. A high-profile television showrunner, the 40-something writer and producer has tilted the…

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