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The Capitol Hill Block Party 2009 went down July 24 and 25

The Capitol Hill Block Party 2009 went down July 24 and 25 featuring Deerhunter, The Gossip, Jesus Lizard,…

Erika Hobart: The 23-year-old is a far more interesting celebrity than she is an actual performer.

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Lily Allen performed at the Showbox SoDo with Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head

Lily Allen performed at the Showbox SoDo with Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head on Monday, April 6, 2009. All…

Seattle People: West Seattle: Our weekly look at people not making headlines around Seattle hits the West Seattle Bowl.

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From the streets and clubs of Seattle, check out our favorite photos

From the streets and clubs of Seattle, check out our favorite photos from the month of November —…

Souls of Mischief, Wednesday, Jan. 14, Nectar Lounge: When Souls of Mischief proclaimed themselves dope from aE™93 aE˜til infinity sixteen years ago, they were squeaky-voiced youngsters talking a big game on a debut disc. However, that brilliantly chilled-out record held up as one of the best of the decade, and the still-intact Bay Area quartet has stayed true to its vow, remaining on the road despite not having released an album since 2000. Back in the day, the Souls dismissed other MCs as aEœwacker than Batman sound effects.aE Given the state of modern commercial hip-hop, theyaE™ve probably spent their sabbatical from the studio concocting harsher analogies. A new track called aEœTour Stories,aE featuring smooth-flowing travelogue lyrics and a vintage mellow beat from longtime producer Domino, leaked in mid-December, suggesting that 2009 might produce a new record -- and that the set list could offer some fresh material. With Bukue One, Serendipity Project, the Rebelz, DJ Swervewon. Nectar Lounge, 412 N. 36th St 632-2020. 9 p.m., $12. Note by ANDREW MILLER

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Fountains of Wayne and Cool Nutz made the list too. Check out

Fountains of Wayne and Cool Nutz made the list too. Check out briefs and photos for our recommended…

Belle Cozette

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Moisture Festival’s Libertease Burlesque featured Madame X and a host of others,

Moisture Festival’s Libertease Burlesque featured Madame X and a host of others, Sunday night at ACT Theatre. All…

Lucero, Thursday, October 29:Some styles of music just donaE™t fit with storytelling.A  Others require it.A  For that latter group, made up of backstreet bards and barroom lyricists, narrative is so essential that the music might as well not exist without it.A  Lucero is keenly aware of the importance of character development and story arc in its particular vein of punk-fueled Americana.A  These are songs about frustration and heartache, glory and hope from characters who take shape in the span of three minutes, and they represent some of the best examples of how to tie form, function, and feeling together.A  Interweaving the grit and urgency of punk, the sounds and moods of country, and the lyrical mastery of a gifted storyteller, Lucero offers the kind of anthemic and ambitious music that results in greatness, the kind of music to turn to for the rest of your life.A  While the band clearly pays homage to a number of greats, LuceroaE™s fresh approach makes their music much more than just a simple reworking of its influences (Springsteen, the Replacements, Uncle Tupelo).A  In other words, Lucero isnaE™t feeding off a legacy, but becoming part of one. With Jack Oblivian, John Paul Keith & the One Four Fives. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave. 441-7416. 8 p.m. $16. Note by NICHOLAS HALL

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The Henry Clay People, Esperanza Spalding, and Langhorne Slim are also among

The Henry Clay People, Esperanza Spalding, and Langhorne Slim are also among performers this Halloween week. Check out…

M.I.A. played Friday, Nov. 16, at Showbox SoDo.Published on November 17, 2007

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M.I.A. played Friday, Nov. 16, at Showbox SoDo.Published on November 17, 2007

M.I.A. played Friday, Nov. 16, at Showbox SoDo.Published on November 17, 2007

To read all the coverage from Bumbershoot 2010, be sure to check

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To read all the coverage from Bumbershoot 2010, be sure to check

To read all the coverage from Bumbershoot 2010, be sure to check out Reverb. Photos by Laura MusselmanPublished…

As part of the Out to Lunch concert series, people gathered this

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As part of the Out to Lunch concert series, people gathered this

As part of the Out to Lunch concert series, people gathered this afternoon on the Harbor Steps to…

KISS and 35-year-old KISS Army descended upon KeyArena on Sunday, November 125.

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KISS and 35-year-old KISS Army descended upon KeyArena on Sunday, November 125.

KISS and 35-year-old KISS Army descended upon KeyArena on Sunday, November 125. Our man Jim Bennett got nice…

A look at day two of the annual celebration of green at

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A look at day two of the annual celebration of green at

A look at day two of the annual celebration of green at Myrtle Edwards Park, Sunday, Aug. 17.…

Yo Majesty played Chop Suey on Saturday, Sept. 15.Published on September 20,

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Yo Majesty played Chop Suey on Saturday, Sept. 15.Published on September 20,

Yo Majesty played Chop Suey on Saturday, Sept. 15.Published on September 20, 2007

Michael Clifton with Randy Minkler

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Moisture Festival closed out 2009 with another night at Hale’s Brewery on

Moisture Festival closed out 2009 with another night at Hale’s Brewery on Sunday, April 5, 2009. All photos…

David Byrne brought his carnival and new record, Everything That Happens Will

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David Byrne brought his carnival and new record, Everything That Happens Will

David Byrne brought his carnival and new record, Everything That Happens Will Happen Today, to Benaroya Hall on…

The Sasquatch! 2011 Launch Party took place on Feb. 6. The Thermals,

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The Sasquatch! 2011 Launch Party took place on Feb. 6. The Thermals,

The Sasquatch! 2011 Launch Party took place on Feb. 6. The Thermals, Das Racist, and Todd Barry performed,…

Just like you remember, but now you're old enough to drive yourself

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Just like you remember, but now you’re old enough to drive yourself

Just like you remember, but now you’re old enough to drive yourself to the show. The New Kids…

Sean Penn's Into the Wild, starring Emile Hirsh, and featuring the music

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Sean Penn’s Into the Wild, starring Emile Hirsh, and featuring the music

Sean Penn’s Into the Wild, starring Emile Hirsh, and featuring the music of Eddie Vedder, opens Friday.Published on…

Of Montreal and Janelle Monae lit up the Paramount last night. Here's

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Of Montreal and Janelle Monae lit up the Paramount last night. Here’s

Of Montreal and Janelle Monae lit up the Paramount last night. Here’s a look. Photos by Laura Musselman.…

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…

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…