October 2014 – SMI (Seattle Music Insider)

SMI Radio Ep. 106 On Demand: NWCZ Radio’s Darrell Fortune & Sarah Gerritsen
By Greg Roth on October 29, 2014
On the most recent episode of SMI Radio I catch up with NWCZ Radio founder, Darrell Fortune and host of his new show True Fidelity which can...
Soniphone Spook-A-Thon this Thursday
By Christine Mitchell on October 29, 2014
Looking for an extra chance to sport your Halloween garb and celebrate this week? Come on down to the Columbia City Theater to the Soniphone...
A ‘Completely Crazy’ Night with Yelle at Neumos (Photos)
By Victoria Holt on October 28, 2014
Neumos was bouncing off the walls Friday night to the sweet sounds of French synth-pop band Yelle. Fronted by talented and beautiful vocalist Julie Budet,...
Phillip Phillips Closes Out CWU’s Homecoming Week (Photos)
By Xander Deccio on October 25, 2014
American Idol Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips performed to a sold out crowd at the SURC Ballroom at Central Washington University (CWU) in Ellensburg. Phillips...
Artist Spotlight: Slim Cessna’s Auto Club of Denver, CO
By Christine Mitchell on October 24, 2014
Slim Cessna’s Auto Club of Denver, Colorado has been headlining shows in Seattle for over ten years. The Tractor Tavern is where it began and...
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness Blend Old & New at the Neptune
By Katrina Charles on October 24, 2014
Last Wednesday night, the Neptune Theater was the place to be. Headliner Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness along with Hunter Hunted and Junior Prom created a...
Live review: King Tuff at Neumos
By Ian Cunningham on October 24, 2014
King Tuff played Neumos on Wednesday night to a packed house full of mostly underage angst and sweat. Their current tour is in support of...
Bradford Loomis and Beth Whitney help you celebrate The Banner Days
By Katrina Charles on October 22, 2014
There’s something so magical about the chemistry that Bradford Loomis & Beth Whitney bring to their first joint effort The Banner Days. Typically solo artists,...
Hozier Earns His Hype at The Showbox
By Alicia Kamenick on October 22, 2014
It would be so easy, so tempting . . . .dare this reviewer start off by saying that “Hozier took the Showbox to church on...
The Grizzled Mighty, Battleme headline at The Cannery
By Christine Mitchell on October 22, 2014
The Everett Music Initiative did it again with an incredible lineup at The Cannery last Friday night. It was the first of two nights operating...
Jason Mraz and Raining Jane Say YES! @ Benaroya
By Mocha Charlie on October 22, 2014
Tuesday night, Jason Mraz wooed the crowd at the sold out Benaroya Hall in Seattle, bringing fans to their feet even before the show began....
Matisyahu: spiritualizing The Showbox
By Christine Mitchell on October 20, 2014
Newsflash: Matisyahu may no longer dress the part, but his music retains a heavy dose of Jewish spiritualism. This may or may not surprise those...