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Like The Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly, Vancouver, Canada’s Real McKenzies combine

Like The Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly, Vancouver, Canada’s Real McKenzies combine their love of traditional Celtic music…

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Matt IrwinIt was announced this morning that painted pop star Nicki Minaj

Matt IrwinIt was announced this morning that painted pop star Nicki Minaj will bring her Pink Friday tour…

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Slashed Tires, Assure EPOut now, Off TempoWebsiteSlahed Tires is the solo project

Slashed Tires, Assure EPOut now, Off TempoWebsiteSlahed Tires is the solo project of guitarist and producer Kenneth Piekarski,…

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A couple weeks ago, when I finally broke down and cut the

A couple weeks ago, when I finally broke down and cut the grass for the first time of…

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Duff McKagan is the founding bassist in Guns N’ Roses and the

Duff McKagan is the founding bassist in Guns N’ Roses and the leader of Seattle’s Loaded. His column…

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I was super excited when our art director, Jane Sherman, told me

I was super excited when our art director, Jane Sherman, told me she’d secured Travis Bone to design…

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Tuesday marked the much-anticipated release of Josh Tillman’s new project under the

Tuesday marked the much-anticipated release of Josh Tillman’s new project under the name Father John Misty, Fear Fun.…

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Cover Illustration By Travis BoneThe May issue of Seattle Weekly’s music magazine,

Cover Illustration By Travis BoneThe May issue of Seattle Weekly’s music magazine, Reverb Monthly, is on the racks…

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By now you may’ve heard of Celene Ramadan–one of my old drink

By now you may’ve heard of Celene Ramadan–one of my old drink dates, who goes by the stage…

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The Month Ahead

Recommended and significant shows in rock, rap, country, and more.

the old fashioned way

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Atari Folk

Folklife answers the question: What do a Game Boy and a washboard have in common?

Broken Water's Tempest is out May 9.

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Reviews: It’s May 2012, and Seattle Sounds Like…

Our take on every local release.

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Ricky PharoeArt Vandelay is the product of local rapper Ricky Pharoe and

Ricky Pharoe Art Vandelay is the product of local rapper Ricky Pharoe and producer Mack Formway, with occasional…

Before the Regime

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Before the Regime

Folklife reminds us of a Seattle that celebrated the strange.

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John Roderick is the singer and songwriter responsible for the Long Winters.

John Roderick is the singer and songwriter responsible for the Long Winters. His column runs in SW’s Reverb…

Duff McKagan: Folk's Dreamboat

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Duff McKagan: Folk’s Dreamboat

Seattle's longtime love affair with the softer side of rock.

Answers & Advice: Surviving Folklife

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Answers & Advice: Surviving Folklife

What to bring, how to dress, and when to watch the sky for oatmeal.

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Editor’s Letter: Community Service

Why do you go to shows?

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Lil B The Based GodSunday, April 29NeumosNorthern California’s Lil B had a

Lil B The Based GodSunday, April 29NeumosNorthern California’s Lil B had a lot to live up to last…

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In addition to our usual 3 p.m. Sunday spot, Seattle Sounds is

In addition to our usual 3 p.m. Sunday spot, Seattle Sounds is going to be aired at 2…