February 2016 – SMI (Seattle Music Insider)

Hundreds Pay Tribute To Louie G
By Mocha Charlie on February 29, 2016
Louie Galarza may have sold his beloved pizza & music venue Louie G’s in Fife, but he he wasn’t going to do it by simply signing...
Young Wonders: Vance Joy and Elle King Take Over
By Stephanie Dore on February 28, 2016
There’s no escaping it now. “Riptide,” Vance Joy’s 2013 hit – like the ultimate definition of hit – song is one that there’s no denying....
Whiskey Syndicate: Slide Guitar Ride
By Christine Mitchell on February 26, 2016
Whiskey Syndicate brought new music to The Anchor Pub in Everett last Saturday night, supported by the new and intriguing SunSets West and indie rock...
Battleme’s Explosive Return
By Christine Mitchell on February 18, 2016
Everett Music Initiative showcased a great lineup of mostly local bands at Tony V’s Garage last Friday in Everett for Crystal Desert’s EP release show,...
New Blood: SunSets West To Play Anchor Pub Saturday
By Christine Mitchell on February 18, 2016
When new band SunSets West takes the stage at The Anchor Pub this Saturday, you may recognize some familiar faces. Half of SunSets West is...
Nu Era gives us ‘Armadilla Lexus’
By Carradin Michel on February 16, 2016
http://nueramusic.bandcamp.com/album/armadilla-lexus Seattle-based crew Nu Era descends upon 2016 with their latest full length, Armadilla Lexus, a slight departure sonically from their previous projects, which...
Capitol Hill Block Party Announces 2016 Lineup
By Christine Mitchell on February 16, 2016
For Capitol Hill Block Party, 2016 marks the twentieth anniversary of what started out as a one day festival with one stage. CHBP has expanded...
Law Claims “Victory” Over Amaker on Band In Seattle
By Mocha Charlie on February 15, 2016
Band In Seattle still continues to bring out great local bands and great crowds to their live taping events at Seattle’s, Victory Studios. On Friday night,...
Why Are You Not on These Lists?!
By Mocha Charlie on February 12, 2016
Seattle Living Room Shows (SLRS) started their 2016 season with three sold out shows in a row. Those who have signed up on their “lists”...
HBO’s ‘Vinyl’ shows magical and murky sides of music biz
By Christine Mitchell on February 11, 2016
There is a scene in the premiere episode of HBO’s new series, Vinyl, where a building is physically ripped apart by music, and at first...
SMI On The Road: The 2016 NAMM Show
By Greg Roth on February 8, 2016
SMI's Bill Bungard traveled down to SoCal and visit some of our friends at The 2016 NAMM Show. For those of you that may not...
Little Big Show Raises $18,000 for Red Eagle Soaring Native Theatre
By Kriston McConnell on February 2, 2016
In 2012, three local groups came together with a common goal of creating a show that would support other groups within the community who share the...