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The Neighbourhood play Showbox Sodo tonight.

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A Happy Death I’m going to be honest: I asked to write

A Happy Death I’m going to be honest: I asked to write about this band before I even…

ZZ Ward plays the Neptune tonight.

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A Prairie Home Companion storyteller/host Garrison Keillor is the main attraction tonight,

A Prairie Home Companion storyteller/host Garrison Keillor is the main attraction tonight, but it’s difficult to imagine his…

Kings of Leon play the Key Arena tonight.

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Friday, March 28 After 12 years in the local scene, Spanish for

Friday, March 28 After 12 years in the local scene, Spanish for 100 are calling it quits. The…

The tykes of the Strypes back the Croc tonight.

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Shoegaze and new wave often run parallel to each other, admiring each

Shoegaze and new wave often run parallel to each other, admiring each one another from afar. Weekend is…

Animals as Leaders play El Corazon tonight.

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Animals as Leaders serve instrumental progressive-metal shredding, aided by leader Tosin Abasi’s

Animals as Leaders serve instrumental progressive-metal shredding, aided by leader Tosin Abasi’s fondness for eight-string guitars (let’s see…

Of Mice and Men play the Showbox tonight.

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On January’s Restoring Force, California metalcore quintet Of Mice & Men has

On January’s Restoring Force, California metalcore quintet Of Mice & Men has found a middle ground, both lyrically…

Sam Roberts plays the Tractor tonight.

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Friday, March 21 Portland’s Blackwitch Pudding comprises three wizards (Space Wizard, Lizard

Friday, March 21 Portland’s Blackwitch Pudding comprises three wizards (Space Wizard, Lizard Wizard, Wizard Wizard), who dress in…

This Will Destroy You play Barboza tonight.

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This Will Destroy You has turned instrumental rock into an art form.

This Will Destroy You has turned instrumental rock into an art form. Whether gradually inducing euphoria with layered…

Salt Horse performing at SAM.

Arts & Culture

Thursday, March 27Salt HorseUsually at NWFF you’re tucked into a cozy seat

Thursday, March 27 Salt Horse Usually at NWFF you’re tucked into a cozy seat in one of the…

Naomi Waichra plays the Columbia City Theater tonight.

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Friday, March 14Last year, Seattle Weekly named Mo-Wave the best festival in

Friday, March 14 Last year, Seattle Weekly named Mo-Wave the best festival in Seattle, and with good reason.…

Iska Dhaaf play Neumos tonight.

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Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project Looking to explore field recordings and pay homage

Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project Looking to explore field recordings and pay homage to folklorist and field recording pioneer…

Dark Hip Falls play the Sunset tonight.

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Seems that Tacoma is rife with belters who can wow television audiences.

Seems that Tacoma is rife with belters who can wow television audiences. Stephanie Anne Johnson is the latest,…

Lake Street Dive play the Neptune tonight.

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Jupe Jupe, El Corazon. Read our review of the band’s new album

Jupe Jupe, El Corazon. Read our review of the band’s new album Crooked Kisses here. Good grief, is…

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy play Snoqualmie Casino this Sunday.

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Friday, March 7 Angel Olsen may not yet be a household

Friday, March 7 Angel Olsen may not yet be a household name, but for fans it’s clear that…

The California Honeydrops play the Neptune tonight.

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Hobosexual manages to make the most of little things. The lo-fi, no-holds-barred

Hobosexual manages to make the most of little things. The lo-fi, no-holds-barred guitar/drum duo channels the best and…

Festivals often provide a weekend escape, a time to forget the world

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Festivals often provide a weekend escape, a time to forget the world

Festivals often provide a weekend escape, a time to forget the world and live a brief rock fantasy.…

Scar (Patrick R. Brown, left) versus Mufasa (L. Steven Taylor) in The Lion King.

Arts & Culture

Wednesday, March 12House of Thee UnHolyThe Swedish Housewife (aka burlesque artist Paula

Wednesday, March 12 House of Thee UnHoly The Swedish Housewife (aka burlesque artist Paula Sjunneson) is taking everyone…

Pat Metheny's Unity Group plays the Moore tonight.

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Pat Metheny Unity Group Few jazz guitarists can match Metheny in sheer

Pat Metheny Unity Group Few jazz guitarists can match Metheny in sheer talent and ability; fewer still in…

For decades, the Beale Street Boy has ably served as the tireless

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For decades, the Beale Street Boy has ably served as the tireless

For decades, the Beale Street Boy has ably served as the tireless de facto ambassador of the blues,…

Cibo Matto plays a sold-out show tomorrow at the Croc.

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Friday, Feb. 28 After overcoming a childhood speech impairment that prevented him

Friday, Feb. 28 After overcoming a childhood speech impairment that prevented him from communicating verbally, Tim Perry, lead…