December 2012 – SMI (Seattle Music Insider)

SMI musical highlights of 2012
By Greg Roth on December 30, 2012
by Greg Roth, with additional contributions from Alicia Kamenick, Timmy Held, and Henry Jake CNN called 2012 the year of “Meh.” We beg to differ. 2012...
SMI 2012 Highlight: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has Heart after all (Video and Audio Interviews)
By Greg Roth on December 26, 2012
In the next few days SMI will be sharing some of our favorite highlights from 2012… For the past few years here at SMI, we’ve...
SMI New Music Preview: ‘Rotting on the Vine’ by The Purrs
By Greg Roth on December 23, 2012
by Timmy Held In September of this year, Seattle psych-pop-shoe gazers, The Purrs signed with Fin Records, a growing NW label that’s home to The Walkabouts...
Live Review: Lamb of God wraps up tour at Showbox Sodo (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on December 21, 2012
by Alina Shanin The massive crowd size and a “Sold Out” sign explained the long search for a parking spot near the Showbox SODO last Sunday night....
SMI Radio Ep. 78 On Demand: Holiday special and interview with Tess Henley
By Greg Roth on December 20, 2012
The Pacific Northwest weaves a rich tapestry of eclectic music and art that covers our region like a favorite blanket. We embrace artists from a variety of...
The HOHOHOS and NWCZ Radio will rock Rec Room this Saturday
By Greg Roth on December 14, 2012
‘Tis the week before Christmas At The Juliettes’ place The HoHoHos! are jamming And melting your face! by Jennifer Austin If you only go to one...
SMI Radio Ep. 77 On Demand: Roger Fisher & Steve Fossen (Heart), Andrew Vait (Eternal Fair) and Julie Mains (The HoHoHos)
By Greg Roth on December 12, 2012
On Tuesday, December 11th, the members of one of Seattle’s best-known rock bands, Heart, were notified that they would be inducted into the Rock and Roll...
SMI Artist Spotlight: Jessica Lynne (Photo Slideshow)
By George Bentley on December 11, 2012
Danish-born country singer Jessica Lynne brings unexpected purity to her music. Having lived and performed in the Pacific Northwest for the last two years, she’s...
A double delight of Lemolo and Choklate at The Paramount (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on December 10, 2012
This past Friday night (12/7), fans were treated to an electrifying show from Seattle’s own Allen Stone at The Paramount. The concert served as a...
Allen Stone comes home to shine at The Paramount (Photo Slideshow)
By Mocha Charlie on December 10, 2012
Allen Stone @ The Paramount on 12/7/12 I remember seeing Allen Stone when he performed back in 2010 in a living room for 15 people....
Glen Campbell’s long goodbye to Seattle
By Brent Stavig on December 8, 2012
SMI contributor Brent Stavig shares his thoughts on Glen Campbell’s last Seattle performance…. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the Glen Campbell Farewell Tour...
SMI Radio Ep. 76 On Demand: Chaos Chaos and some holiday rock music
By Greg Roth on December 6, 2012
Last week on SMI Radio, we featured a fun conversation and music from Daydream Vacation with David Einmo (Head Like A Kite) and Asy Saavedra. Asy spoke...