2011 – SMI (Seattle Music Insider)

Seattle Music Insider 2011 Highlights
By Greg Roth on December 31, 2011
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...
SMI Radio Ep. 44 On Demand: Kate Lynne Logan / Ian McFeron
By Greg Roth on December 28, 2011
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...
Happy Holidays from SMI and Classic Vinyl Of The Week
By Greg Roth on December 26, 2011
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...
SMI Lost Track of the Week: ‘Diamond Avenue’ by Dave Stewart & The Spiritual Cowboys
By Greg Roth on December 22, 2011
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...
SMI Radio Ep. 43 On Demand: Julia Massey & The 5 Finger Discount / Lucca Sacchetti (Rockstar Motel)
By Greg Roth on December 19, 2011
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...
SMI Radio Ep. 42 On Demand: Ravenna Woods
By Greg Roth on December 15, 2011
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...
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Roger Fisher and Friends keep “Love Alive” during the holiday season (Video)
By Greg Roth on December 12, 2011
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...
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SMI Radio Ep. 41 On Demand: Musical Tribute to Judy Roth, Barbara Davis Roth and Jan Arthur Roth
By Greg Roth on December 6, 2011
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...
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Jammin Challenge Finals tonight at The Hard Rock
By Greg Roth on December 1, 2011
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...
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The end of world as we know it and we don’t feel fine
By Greg Roth on November 28, 2011
In the last few months I have experienced some great personal loss. I will go into this at another time. On a smaller scale, I...
Bumbershoot Turkey Day Insider Deal and Holiday Ticket Sale
By Greg Roth on November 22, 2011
It seems that everyone selling goods and services are putting together some sweet deals for the holiday season. Even though Bumbershoot was only a few...
KEXP will have new home at Seattle Center (Video)
By Greg Roth on November 16, 2011
Robert Nellams, director of the Seattle Center, welcomed Mayor Mike McGinn to the historical site. He quoted the lyrics of a Tower of Power classic and...