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Mos Def plays the Showbox tonight.

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DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist Play Afrika Bambaataa When DJ Shadow dropped

DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist Play Afrika Bambaataa When DJ Shadow dropped his first album, Endtroducing, in 1996,…

Christopher Owens plays Neumos tonight.

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At 35, songwriter Christopher Owens has already had his fill of excitement:

At 35, songwriter Christopher Owens has already had his fill of excitement: He was raised in a Children…

The agony and the ecstasy of the comedy open mike cannot be

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The agony and the ecstasy of the comedy open mike cannot be

The agony and the ecstasy of the comedy open mike cannot be matched. To be perfectly honest, in…

Mamma Casserole. Photo by Morgen Schuler

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In a certain light, talent bookers are the canary in the coal

In a certain light, talent bookers are the canary in the coal mine. The intermediary who helps facilitate…

It all started when Jen Wood finally bought a piano. With a

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It all started when Jen Wood finally bought a piano. With a

It all started when Jen Wood finally bought a piano. With a new marriage and a new home,…

Wednesday, Oct. 8 DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist Play Afrika Bambaataa When

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Wednesday, Oct. 8 DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist Play Afrika Bambaataa When

Wednesday, Oct. 8 DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist Play Afrika Bambaataa When DJ Shadow dropped his first album,…

Mary Lambert, Heart on My Sleeve (Oct. 14, Capitol Records, mary lambertsings.com)

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Mary Lambert, Heart on My Sleeve (Oct. 14, Capitol Records, mary lambertsings.com)

Mary Lambert, Heart on My Sleeve (Oct. 14, Capitol Records, mary
lambertsings.com) Fourteen tracks go by quickly on this…

Even though the way most of us consume music is changing, there’s

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Even though the way most of us consume music is changing, there’s

Even though the way most of us consume music is changing, there’s still a lot of romance in…

Aaron Carter plays El Corazon tonight.

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Aaron Carter, the Shaq-challenging onetime he-boy, is now 25 and returning to

Aaron Carter, the Shaq-challenging onetime he-boy, is now 25 and returning to El Corazon to continue his strange…

Tin Lizzie Lounge. Photo courtesy Marketeering Group

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What makes something a “hidden gem?” Is it really a back bar

What makes something a “hidden gem?” Is it really a back bar if there’s a two-hour wait? And…

Blue Moon. Seattle Weekly archives

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As long as there have been drinkers, there have been dive bars,

As long as there have been drinkers, there have been dive bars, and Seattle has some great ones.…

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You won’t be doing the safety dance when you need help, but

You won’t be doing the safety dance when you need help, but you can take some comfort if…

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The party has to end sometime. After all the drinks have been

The party has to end sometime. After all the drinks have been downed and cabs have been called,…

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Next time you’re out getting sloshed at the cantina, take a moment

Next time you’re out getting sloshed at the cantina, take a moment to thank a leathery winged mammal.…

Chili cheese dog

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Where would we be without the meaty torpedos loaded with cream cheese

Where would we be without the meaty torpedos loaded with cream cheese and caramelized onions that make up…

The line for entry to the show wrapped around the block.

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 Conor Oberst performed to a packed house at The Showbox. Photo by

Conor Oberst performed to a packed house at The Showbox. Photo by Kyu Han Fans lined up around…

Justin Townes Earle hits up the Neptune tonight.

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Art rock doesn’t have to be inaccessible: Ought’s latest record, More Than Any

Art rock doesn’t have to be inaccessible: Ought’s latest record, More Than Any Other Day, is ambitious and experimental,…

Elton John rocking the Key. Photo by Morgen Schuler.

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In the world of music there are those for whom the joy

In the world of music there are those for whom the joy of creation is its own reward,…

Slow Club plays Barboza tonight.

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Complete Surrender, the latest album from Slow Club, the English duo of

Complete Surrender, the latest album from Slow Club, the English duo of Charles Watson and Rebecca Taylor, is…

Elton John was as classy as ever stopping after each song to happily engage the fans and throw a smile.

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Saturday night at Key Arena was buzzing with excitement as the Rocket

Saturday night at Key Arena was buzzing with excitement as the Rocket Man took the stage. With blue-rimmed…