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One Reel offers less expensive ‘economy size’ version of Bumbershoot
No one can argue that times are still tough for a lot of music fans. Traditionally, during rough economic times, the one thing that folks...
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SMI Radio is now on the air (SMI Radio Episode 1)
With the launch of seattlemusicinsider.com, comes the launch of a brand new internet radio show, SMI Radio. SMI is about covering the local...
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Welcome to SMI!
Seattlemusicinsider.com is now officially launched. There will be several links that we will be adding as well as great coverage of featured musical artists. In...
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Live Review: Celebrating Presidents Day the right way with POTUSA
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SMI Radio Ep.46 On Demand: Global Heat / Bob Tomberg (MANW) and Jessica Latshaw
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Capitol Hill Block Party 2012: Allen Stone ‘Soulidifies’ his reputation (Photo Slideshow)
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SMI Radio Ep. 41 On Demand: Musical Tribute to Judy Roth, Barbara Davis Roth and Jan Arthur Roth
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Roger Fisher and Friends keep “Love Alive” during the holiday season (Video)
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Season five of Band in Seattle may have recently kicked off on KING 5, but we have a little inside story on the explosive way the show finished up taping this season with MONSTERWATCH and Bad Optics.
Monsterwatch + Bad Optics play Band In Seattle - SMI (Seattle Music Insider)
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A review of Monsterwatch and Bad Optics' live taping at Victory Studios for local tv show Band In Seattle, soon to air on KING 5 and KONG.Apple Jam, I have known these cats since 2010. I have had the opportunity to MC and cover many of their shows. Their Beatles tributes are stunningly brilliant. As a huge Beatle fan, it is amazing to see their music celebrated by world-class musicians in a live setting. I am honored once again to host Apple Jam"White Album" 50th Anniversary Celebration, Saturday, December 1st at the Neptune Theatre (Seattle) with a Special guest performance by our friend and Rock Hall of Famer, Alan White, legendary drummer for YES (official) (official), John Lennon and George Harrison Tickets /Info: bit.ly/2SQIrTM We hope to see you there!
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By now maybe you have already heard, but if not, as of January 1st, 2019, we will be suspending operations at the club and closing our doors. We were not able to work out a manageable lease extension with our current landlord, and in light of the pending demolition of the viaduct, followed by a few years of construction on the waterfront, thought the unknown elements of the future to be just too much for the business to bear.
Thanks to all of you. We accomplished more than we thought at times possible. The awards we won, the friends we have made and the artists that we have brought to our stage, all seemed impossible when this started. None of this happened without the support of our fans. Thanks to all of you. For treating us and our staff with respect and friendship. Our staff makes this place what it is; their commitment to the vision of the club and the effort they put out night after night will always be what we and our customers remember.
The Blues Foundation presents the KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE (KBA) awards to organizations that have made significant contributions to the Blues world. In 2017, The Highway 99 Blues Club won this award. With over 200 shows a year presented in the club, the number of artists to have "Hit the Highway" is huge. They represent the best; collectively they have won Grammy's, BMA's, KBA's, and Best Of from their respective Blues Societies. Even Canada's Maple Blues Award. International, National, Regional, and local bands all brought their best to our stage.
We have had our favorite all time shows. We bet you do too. We were always about the music first. Unforgettable performances, surprise guests, bands and artists you had never heard of, styles of music you didn't know you liked. That's what makes a club special. They bring you the favorites along with the new stuff to get you excited about what you just heard.
We hope you get a chance to make one last visit before we go; sign the wall, talk to the staff, see one or all of the remaining shows.
It's been an amazing run. Your support for all these years is truly remarkable. We can't say thank you enough.Bold, Brave & Stunning... Lily Allen plays a #SoldOut show at Showbox Presents!
Lily Allen Has No Fear Of Crossing Party Lines - Seattle Music Insider
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I had always wanted to see Lily Allen perform live, and this month when she played to a sold out crowd at The Showbox Market, I finally had my chance. She's not only bold, brave, and stunning, she's o...Thank you City Arts Magazine for inspiring (breathing life into) our community. You will be missed. 😥
End of an Era - City Arts Magazine
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We have some big, sad news. A message from our editorial team. [...]Read More...Subscribe to SMI
