2016 – SMI (Seattle Music Insider)

BEST SEATTLE ALBUMS OF 2016: ABBY & CHRISTINE’S PICKS
By Abby Williamson on December 30, 2016
We keep hearing about how 2016 has been a massive dumpster fire, and in many ways us SMI folks do not disagree. But if there’s...
September Bids Farewell to December
By Mocha Charlie on December 29, 2016
Theatrical stage shows at a concerts are becoming more and more prevalent, giving music fans more for their money and greater visual stimulation. One such...
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks! Tour at the Paramount Theater
By Mike Baltierra on December 28, 2016
Brian Setzer, leader and founding member of Stray Cats, along with his big band jazz ensemble, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, brought their 13th Annual Christmas...
The Sounds Pack A Sweet Punch
By Stephanie Dore on December 25, 2016
Sweden’s The Sounds wrapped up the 10th anniversary tour for their seminal 2006 album, Dying To Say This To You, at Seattle’s Showbox with a...
In Flames Makes Another Visit To Seattle
By Jared Ream on December 20, 2016
The Forged in Fire tour seared itself into the memories of the fans in Seattle Tuesday night at the Showbox SoDo. Swedish metal band In...
“A Band in Seattle Christmas” delivers locals-only versions of holiday tunes
By Abby Williamson on December 15, 2016
If someone told you that they were putting together an hour-long holiday special filled with a mixture of classics and original songs performed by 21...
DTHB Illuminates & Mesmerizes Seattle
By Mocha Charlie on December 9, 2016
Another holiday music season in Seattle was kicked off this week with this year’s installment of 107.7 The End’s, DECK THE HALL BALL. Held at...
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks! Tour coming to the Paramount Theater
By Mike Baltierra on December 7, 2016
Brian Setzer and his nineteen piece Brian Setzer Orchestra will be making a stop at the Paramount Theater in Seattle on Monday, December 26th. The...
Watsky Amps Up All Ages Crowd for X Infinity Tour
By Abby Williamson on December 4, 2016
George Watsky, known by his stage name as just simply Watsky, hasn’t followed the most stereotypical route to stardom. He got his start as a spoken word...
The Pretty Reckless Meld Blues and Rock At Showbox SoDo
By Jared Ream on December 4, 2016
Hot on the heels of the release of their third album, Who You Selling For, The Pretty Reckless blew into Seattle for an absolutely incredible...
Dark Tranquility Leaves Seattle In Rubble
By Jared Ream on November 30, 2016
Melodic death pioneers Dark Tranquility devoured the crowd at El Corazon with the melodic trance of their music. The band is currently on tour to support...
Leava: Glum Hilarity
By Christine Mitchell on November 29, 2016
The streets of downtown Everett were dark, rainy, and blustery. So it was an immediate treat to step into the Black Lab Gallery on Hewitt...