All posts by Abby Williamson
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ALBUM REVIEW: Noah Gundersen’s “White Noise”
In a time where reinvention is almost a prerequisite for anyone to give a shit about your music, it’s hard to feel optimistic about new...
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Lady Bosses and Sad Boys: A Mixed Bag | CHBP 2017 Part Two
Aaaand we’re back. Saturday of Capitol Hill Block Party was a mixed bag. The highs were very high and the lows were a bunch of...
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Capitol Hill Block Party 2017 | Part 1: Delightfully Unhinged
Capitol Hill Block Party is a different kind of beast when it comes to music festivals. If you’re used to the dusty walkways and cold...
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Fisherman’s Village 2017 Proves That Everett’s Got It Going On
As someone who calls herself a festival veteran, I’m ashamed to say that 2017 was the first year I got to experience Everett’s Fisherman’s Village Music...
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Run the Jewels’ EL-P & Killer Mike Run the Showbox Sodo
In the last few weeks of 2016, most of us had a list compiled of the best records of the year. But alas – Run...
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Band in Seattle Returns with My Goodness and Cosmos
Have you heard of Band in Seattle? No? Well now’s the time to enlighten yourself – or better yet – we’ll do it for you!...
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BEST SEATTLE ALBUMS OF 2016: ABBY & CHRISTINE’S PICKS
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...
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“A Band in Seattle Christmas” delivers locals-only versions of holiday tunes
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...
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Watsky Amps Up All Ages Crowd for X Infinity Tour
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...
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Temple of the Dog’s Triumphant Return To Seattle for 25th Anniversary Tour
As a fitting finale to their short eight city tour across the United States, local grunge legends Temple of the Dog sold out two nights...
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Flight of the Conchords likes to rock the party
New Zealand’s fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo-acapella-rap-funk-comedy folk duo played to a sold-out crowd at Marymoor Park last week. In case you’re wondering who that...
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Sasquatch 2016 in Photos – Monday
The Sasquatch Festival got back to normal after Sunday’s insane wind storm – the main stage was occupied all day, starting with local rock darlings...
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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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