October 2016 – Page 2 – SMI (Seattle Music Insider)

Guitar Maestro Tony MacAlpine Performs at Studio 7
By Mike Baltierra on October 20, 2016
Guitar shred pioneer Tony MacAlpine gave an outstanding performance last Monday at Studio 7. The crowd that made their way out to the venue consisted of...
Show Preview: Christine And The Queens To Rock The Showbox Tonight
By Kriston McConnell on October 19, 2016
Christine And The Queens is the stage name for the France-based, synth pop singer/songwriter Héloïse Letissier. She has been an active musician since 2008, and...
VNV Nation’s North American Tour Starts in Seattle
By Jared Ream on October 18, 2016
“It’s truly difficult to properly describe a show that is put on by a band with over 20 years experience, playing all over the world.”...
Last in Line to start Fall Tour Friday at Studio 7
By Mike Baltierra on October 18, 2016
Last in Line will be starting their fall 2106 Tour in Seattle at Studio Seven. The band is touring in support of their freshman release,...
Cold War Kids at The SoDo
By Christine Mitchell on October 17, 2016
An enthusiastic crowd of all ages packed the Showbox SoDo last week for a show from Long Beach, California’s Cold War Kids. The indie favorite...
Ghost holds its Black Mass at the Moore Theater
By Mike Baltierra on October 17, 2016
Swedish heavy metal band Ghost, who is currently on tour in support of their latest EP Release Popestar, made a stop at the Moore Theater...
Brian Wilson’s Seattle Surfing Safari
By Greg Roth on October 13, 2016
The Pacific Northwest is surrounded by a lot of water but is not known for its surfing. Throughout decades, the music of The Beach Boys...
Brendan James Howls Back To Seattle
By Mocha Charlie on October 12, 2016
For the last few years, Brendan James has toured the Seattle area in early October. This time he chose to plan a Seattle Secret Shows,...
Gojira brings their North American Tour to the Showbox Sodo
By Mike Baltierra on October 12, 2016
Heavy metal rockers Gojira of Bayonne, France, brought their Magma North American tour to Seattle. The band played an amazing set that featured a production focusing...
Emo Electronics With The Range and Phantogram
By Stephanie Dore on October 10, 2016
New York DJ/Producer The Range – née James Hinton – scored the tough job of opening up for electro-rock duo Phantogram, one that he made...
Skirting Mainstream Success with Tegan and Sara
By Stephanie Dore on October 8, 2016
The bridge from indie to pop is well-trodden, but perhaps the best-shod feet to cross it as of late are those of Tegan and Sara. The Canadian twin...
Interview: James Hinton aka The Range
By Sunita Martini on October 6, 2016
There are heavily anticipated albums that disappoint, and albums you happen upon by chance that turn out to be a surprising favorite. James Hinton, under...