I’m out on tour with The Walking Papers, and this is our first extensive U.S. jaunt. We have a four-man crew with us, two of… Continue reading
This summer in Seattle has been one of the best I can remember. The weather has been stellar, and the outdoor music festivals we are… Continue reading
Whether I am out on the road, or at home here in Seattle, seeing good live music for me always acts as a “restart.” We… Continue reading
My sister and I went to one of those eateries recently where you pick up after yourself and return the tray and rubbish back to… Continue reading
This past Monday, just by chance, I actually—really—heard the lyrics for Macklemore’s “Same Love.” I saw the video last February in Australia and loved it,… Continue reading
No matter what, you get to the gig. Plan ahead. Think of worst-case scenarios and contingency plans. No matter what, you get to the gig.There… Continue reading
Last week, we went over some simple living-together-as-a-band-on-the-road tips. This week, I’d like to review some of the more mundane, technical aspects of being in… Continue reading
Again, your erstwhile scribe is on tour. I’ve gone from amazing South Africa to the green and poetic isle of Ireland. I’m currently on a… Continue reading
The What: Artist Rebecca Miller’s one night solo show, New Works: Charcoal Drawings on Antique Sheet Music.The When: 6-10 p.m., Thursday (that’s tonight!) June 6th.The… Continue reading
One of the most important parts of a musicians’ mindset is confidence. If you aren’t constantly terrified of your instrument, there is an ease-of-mind that… Continue reading
We Seattleites who are over the age of 15 all grew up with the Seattle Supersonics. And if you were a fan of the NBA… Continue reading
Throughout the history of rock ‘n’ roll, bands from the Beatles to Metallica have played their early gigs in clubs and bars. We all know… Continue reading
I am a sensei warrior in the art of jet lag, a master at blending into different countries and cultures. I zig. I zag. I… Continue reading
Once in a while you get to talk to someone or have an experience that positively readjusts your own view of things. My phone conversation… Continue reading
Editor’s Note: With Johnny Marr coming to Neumos on April 15 to promote his new album, The Messenger, we dispatched SW columnist Duff McKagan to… Continue reading
Yes, I know that my previous reading lists have included a lot more than two books. But, like many people, I read at night before… Continue reading
Duff McKagan is the founding bassist of Guns N' Roses and the leader of Seattle's Loaded. His column runs every Thursday on Reverb.Flying and layovers… Continue reading
