Music
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Tegan and Sara On their latest, Heartthrob, Tegan and Sara traded indie-rock riffs for a synth-heavy pop sound. This more polished sound surely shocked some fans, but listening to the lyrics, Heartthrob is very obviously a product of the Quin sisters. The Canadian duo explores the joy and heartache different stages of a relationship can bring. On lead single “Closer,” the twins sing about wanting someone they’re sweet on to move in closer. And on “How Come You Don’t Want Me,” the pair asks an ex why they weren’t willing to try harder to save the relationship. Heartthrob is sugary sweet, but it doesn’t lack any of the Tegan and Sara substance. With Waters, the Courtneys. The Paramount Theatre. All ages. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $31.25 and up Tuesday, November 11, 2014, 7:30pm
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Shovels & Rope Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst, the married couple that makes up country-rock duo Shovels & Rope, live on an island in South Carolina. It makes sense then that the duo’s latest, Swimmin’ Time, has an aquatic theme. On “Fish Assassin,” the pair sings about a fisherman hoping his catch will woo his lady after the two had an argument. And on “Stono River Blues,” Trent and Hearst namedrop a handful of rivers and creeks that run through the state and, with a fantastic twang, wax poetic on life down by the river: “You don’t need much to be happy/The boat cost money, but the shrimp is free.” With Willie Watson.
All ages. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98105 $22 adv./$25 DOS Tuesday, November 11, 2014, 8pm
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Hard Working Americans Hard Working Americans is the alt-country supergroup to end them all. The Americana band features Dave Schools of Widespread Panic on bass; singer/guitarist Neal Casal of Cardinals and The Chris Robinson Brotherhood; keyboardist Chad Staehly of Great American Taxi; and Duane Trucks (brother of Derek) of King Lincoln on drums, with vocalist/songwriter Todd Snider and singer/guitarist Jesse Aycock. Their talent is showcased on HWA’s self-titled debut, a collection of 11 covers. From Hayes Carll’s “Stomp and Holler” and Drivin’ ‘N’ Cryin’s “Straight to Hell” to David Rawlings and Gillian Welch’s ‘Wrecking Ball,” the band’s mastery of the blue-collar anthem runs true to its name. With The Congress. The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $25 adv./$28. Tuesday, November 11, 2014, 8:30pm
Hard Working Americans w/The Congress Hard Working Americans is the supergroup to end all supergroups. The band features Dave Schools of Widespread Panic on bass, singer/guitarist Neal Casal of Cardinals and the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, keyboardist Chad Staehly of Great American Taxi, and Duane Trucks (brother of Derek) of King Lincoln on drums. Vocalist and songwriter Todd Snider and singer/guitarist Jesse Aycock round out the Americana group. HWA’s talent is showcased on its self-titled debut, a collection of 11 cover songs. From Hayes Carll’s “Stomp and Holler” and Drivin’ ‘N’ Cryin’s “Straight to Hell” to David Rawlings and Gillian Welch’s ‘Wrecking Ball,” the band’s combined mastery of country, blues, and Americana shows its blue collar anthems run true to its name. With the Congress.
21 and over. The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $25 adv./$28.21 DOS Tuesday, November 11, 2014, 8:30pm
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All Your Friend’s Friends Album Release
Various artists, All Your Friend’s Friends (Nov. 11, K Records, krecs.com) K Records is not known for its hip-hop releases, but they are there throughout the Olympia label’s 30-year history. Speckled among better-known albums by Beat Happening, Built to Spill, the Microphones, The Blow, The Gossip, and Mirah are releases by artists and bands like Black Anger, Silent Lambs Project, Tilson, and, most recently, Eprhyme. Read the full review at seattleweekly.com. JewelBox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 $8 Thursday, November 13, 2014, 8pm
Dave Peck Trio Special guest and MC Jim Wilke. Tula’s, 2214 2nd Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 $15 Friday, November 14, 2014, 7:30pm
Dave Peck Trio Special guest and MC Jim Wilke. Tula’s, 2214 2nd Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 $15 Saturday, November 15, 2014, 7:30pm
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Shaprece CD REVIEW: Shaprece, Molting EP (out now, self-released via Noisetrade, shaprece.com) One listen to this album makes it clear that Shaprece is one of the most innovative artists in Seattle. Negotiating the boundaries between trip hop and chamber pop, each of its six tracks (five new songs, one remix by Blue Sky Black Death) is a world unto itself, with atmospheric electronics, orchestral strings, deep bass, and layers of vocals. Amid it all, Shaprece’s voice-restrained and intimate, with a quiet power-weaves a tale of unrequited love and loss. “Her Song” stands out for its straightforward storytelling, lush orchestration, and beautifully harmonized chorus: “Stop sabotaging her song for you/Why won’t you let it play?/Such a beautiful melody interrupted by the rain.” MFB McCaw Hall (Seattle Center), 321 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 Varies, see ticket link Saturday, November 22, 2014, 9am
106.1 Kiss FM’s Jingle Ball 2014 106.1 KISS FM, Seattle’s #1 Hit Music Station, today unveiled the star-studded lineup for its annual holiday concert, 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2014 taking place on Tuesday, December 2, at 6:00p.m. PST at the WAMU Theater. 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2014 is part of the national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour, the season’s biggest annual music event that captures the holiday spirit of the iHeartRadio app, in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Chicago, Miami, and Tampa, with additional Jingle Ball concert events in Dallas, Atlanta and Columbus.
106.1 KISS FM officially announced the all-star performers for 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2014, which will include Lil Jon, Afrojack, Fall Out Boy, Mary Lambert, Fences, Jake Miller, Rixton, Lindsey Stirling and MAGIC!.
Pre-Sale tickets will be sold exclusively to 106.1 KISS VIP’s via Ticketmaster outlets on Friday, October 17 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. PST. Fans can register for free to become a 106.1 KISS FM VIP Club Member by logging on to www.KISSFMSEATTLE.com. Any remaining tickets following the will be available for public purchase starting Saturday, October 18, at 10a.m. PST via Ticketmaster.com.
“There’s truly something for everyone on this year’s Jingle Ball lineup,” said Eric Powers, 106.1 KISS FM Program Director. “We’ve got range … pop favorites like Jake Miller and Rixton … hometown legends Mary Lambert and Fences … plus huge DJs in Lil Jon and Afrojack. This is gonna be one huge holiday party!
Every year 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball gives back to the community to celebrate the holiday season. This year’s official charity for 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2014 is the station’s annual Radiothon partner Seattle Children’s Hospital in advance of Bender’s One Big KISS for Seattle Children’s Hospital.
For up-to-minute information on 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2014 log on to www.KISSFMSEATTLE.com keyword: Jingle Ball or listen to 106.1 KISS FM on-air or online via the station’s website, as well as on iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio mobile app, iHeartMedia’s all-in-one music streaming and digital radio service. iHeartRadio is available across web, mobile phones, tablets, automotive partners, smart TVs, gaming devices and more. iHeartRadio is always free for listeners to use, with no capped hours or monthly subscription fees. It delivers everything listeners want in an all-in-one platform: Instant access to more than 1,500 radio stations from across the country, user-created Custom Stations inspired by a favorite artist or song, thousands of curated digital stations “Perfect For” any mood or activity, and a Shows & Personalities feature giving users access to the best on-demand news, talk and entertainment content available today. To see all available platforms and to download the app, visit iHeartRadio.com/apps.
Artists and/or event subject to change or cancellation without notice. Wamu Theater at Centurylink Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98134 Visit website for more info Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 6pm
