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SMI Lost Track of the Week: “Cameras in Paris” by The Fixx
The Fixx had a string of hits in the early 80′s. Their cool and stylish looks made them an MTV staple when MTV actually was a 24/7 video delivery system as opposed the reality show vehicle that it is today. The group came to the Northwest on September 1, 1983 supporting The Police at The Tacoma [...]
SMI Radio Ep.45 On Demand: Kristen Ward / Michael McMorrow (Synergia NW) / John Maynard
We have a packed show this week. The super talented and soulful Northwest roots rock and folk artist, Kristen Ward is working on her highly anticipated record for 2012, “Night Out on Division.” With the help of her fans via Kickstarter.com, it may end up being her finest work to date, which is saying a lot. [...]
SMI Lost Track of the Week: “State of The Nation” by Industry
Not to be confused with the Irish band of the same name, Industry was a 80′s New Wave band. Surprisingly, this euro-pop sounding outfit was not from Europe at all. In fact, the group was formed in 1978 in NewYork. They were originally known as Industrial Complex but later changed their name to the more simple sounding Industry. The group went [...]
Seattle Music Insider 2011 Highlights
It has been an incredible year in music in the Pacific Northwest. I feel very blessed and fortunate to have covered some stellar events, meet and interview gifted artists and discover some great new music in the process. I have said it many times before but covering music in the Pacific Northwest is like trying [...]
SMI Radio Ep. 44 On Demand: Kate Lynne Logan / Ian McFeron
On SMI Radio I feature interviews and music from two amazing Northwest artists who’s music is soulful and close to the bone. Kate Lynne Logan is an emerging artist who has managed to channel the vocal stylings of Patsy Kline, Stevie Nicks, Paula Cole and more. Her music is intimate, honest and will take you on journey [...]
Happy Holidays from SMI and Classic Vinyl Of The Week
I hope that each and every one of you are enjoying a happy holiday season, whether it be Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa or whatever it is you choose to celebrate. What you chose to celebrate is not as important as who you chose to celebrate with. Whether it be friends or family, it does not matter. [...]
SMI Lost Track of the Week: ‘Diamond Avenue’ by Dave Stewart & The Spiritual Cowboys
Those of you familiar with the Eurythmics body of work may also know that the male half of the UK 80′s hit makers Dave Stewart is an accomplished producer and songwriter in his own right. Aside from producing artists such as Tom Petty, he also had his own outfit called Dave Stewart and The Spiritual Cowboys. Stewart formed the [...]
SMI Radio Ep. 43 On Demand: Julia Massey & The 5 Finger Discount / Lucca Sacchetti (Rockstar Motel)
They had and impressive showing in the semi-final and final round at the My Seattle Night Out Jammin’ Challenge. (check out the photos from that gig from Mocha Charlie here) The quirky, original, and amazing trio, Julia Massey & The 5 Finger Discount are poised to do great things in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The [...]
SMI Radio Ep. 42 On Demand: Ravenna Woods
Ravenna Woods has received local and national attention because of a non-traditional approach to acoustic folk music. The three-piece outfit produces edgy and dark songs with haunting lyrical themes. The atmospheric harmonies soar above clean guitar tones and tasty, minimalistic yet complex arrangements. The band will embark on a West Coast Tour which kicks off [...]
Roger Fisher and Friends keep “Love Alive” during the holiday season (Video)
Roger Fisher, original guitarist and founding Member of Seattle’s own Heart has put together a wonderful video and spiritually moving arrangement of a number that he, Ann and Nancy Wilson penned in 1975. Several local music and visual artists take part in the project including the amazing and etherial vocalist Beth Quist, along with the soulful [...]
SMI Radio Ep. 41 On Demand: Musical Tribute to Judy Roth, Barbara Davis Roth and Jan Arthur Roth
A wise person once told me, “We make big plans and God just laughs.” This past Labor Day weekend, I was covering Bumbershoot 2011. Unlike 2010 the weather and temperature was absolutely stellar. I had a bunch of interviews lined up for my annual Bumbershoot special on SMI Radio. You can hear that episode here. When I [...]
Jammin Challenge Finals tonight at The Hard Rock
Over the course of the last few months, Night Out Radio has been giving local talent to strut their stuff and show what they go by hosting an American Idol type music contest at Seattle’s Hard Rock Cafe. The competition was open to both bands and solo artists. It all comes down to tonight’s finals as Four Seattle [...]
