September 2015 – SMI (Seattle Music Insider)

Hollywood Undead’s Lively Showing
By Renae Koepke on September 27, 2015
Walking up to the Showbox in a light drizzle, the line for the night’s show wrapped completely around the building. It’s rare to see such...
Washington State Fair brings another “British Invasion” with Duran Duran
By Mocha Charlie on September 24, 2015
Those who think Duran Duran is an ’80s “comeback” band, should think again. Over the past few decades, not only have they had numerous top ten...
Ratatat Lasers The Showbox
By Alex Crick on September 24, 2015
Brooklyn based Ratatat played a second sold out show at the Showbox Market last week, just two days after a set at the Showbox SoDo, and the...
Circa Waves rock out the Crocodile
By Renae Koepke on September 23, 2015
Acid Tongue opened the night with lovely retro flare. Lead singer, Guy Keltner of Fox and The Law, lit up the stage, rocking out on...
“Weird Al” Yankovic in Puyallup
By Christine Mitchell on September 22, 2015
“Weird Al” Yankovic took over the Washington State Fair in Puyallup last week, performing in his decades-proven style, spoofing popular hits that now span around...
Empire of the Sun takes over Marymoor
By Renae Koepke on September 22, 2015
It might have been chilly and gray outside, but it was a party at Marymoor Park for Empire of the Sun. The synth-pop duo of...
Foo Fighters at the Gorge Amphitheatre
By Abby Williamson on September 19, 2015
Most bands wouldn’t play a whole tour with a front man with a broken leg, but the Foo Fighters aren’t most bands. Last weekend, the...
Bumbershoot Bumbering Along, Looking For Itself
By Christine Mitchell on September 17, 2015
Intro by Greg Roth Fall is almost upon us and the Northwest leaves are starting to turn a beautiful shade of yellow. The summer to...
Bumbershoot Day 3
By Robin Fairbanks on September 15, 2015
Bumbershoot had a rocky start weather-wise even for diehard Pacific Northwesters, but it ended strong on day three with sunshine and warm temps. During the...
100.7 The Wolf Hometown Throwdown
By Christine Mitchell on September 14, 2015
Country act Big & Rich played to a full house at 100.7 The Wolf’s Hometown Throwdown 2015 last Sunday at Cheney Stadium. Their massive hit “Save a Horse (Ride...
Dave Matthews Band Celebrates 50th Show at The Gorge
By Xander Deccio on September 13, 2015
Every Labor Day weekend, something great happens at The Gorge Amphitheater. While most will look at this as “just another DMB show,” for loyal Dave...
SISTERS are doing it for themselves at Bumbershoot 2015
By Greg Roth on September 5, 2015
Andrew Vait is an artist we have covered and kept our eyes on from what seems like the beginning of SMI. The versatile tenor has...