National / Global Artists

SMI Radio Ep. 49 On Demand: former Prince keyboardist “Doctor Fink”
By Greg Roth on January 30, 2012
Matt Fink AKA Doctor Fink recorded and performed with the legendary funk rock icon Prince from 1979 to 1991 and best known for being a member...
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Live Review: Allen Stone at Raw Space
By Greg Roth on January 19, 2012
By Timmy Held tgraceband.com / fakelabelrecords.com The indecipherable hum of multiple conversations fell as I approached Raw Space. The first intelligible words I heard were “sold out”....
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SMI Radio Ep.46 On Demand: Global Heat / Bob Tomberg (MANW) and Jessica Latshaw
By Greg Roth on January 10, 2012
On the latest episode of SMI Radio, I feature three wonderful guests doing great things with music as their vehicle… Last December, My Seattle Night Out held...
The Power of Music…A must see video
By Greg Roth on January 7, 2012
We now live in a world where we are bombarded daily by information, photos, viral videos from multiple sources coming from multiple directions. There is...
Bumbershoot Turkey Day Insider Deal and Holiday Ticket Sale
By Greg Roth on November 22, 2011
It seems that everyone selling goods and services are putting together some sweet deals for the holiday season. Even though Bumbershoot was only a few...
SMI Radio Ep. 40 On Demand: Lee Oskar & John Popper / Author Jules Follett (“Sticks n’ Skins”) / Afraid of Figs
By Greg Roth on November 9, 2011
After the collective effort of several folks, including me, the two harmonica powerhouses finally had dinner recently and got up to play in front of...
SMI Radio Ep.39 On Demand: Danny Seraphine, Don Bennett and Quickie
By Greg Roth on November 3, 2011
This week on SMI Radio on NWCZ and Night Out Radio, I feature interviews with the original drummer of Chicago, Danny Seraphine. He talks about...
John Popper and Lee Oskar at Highway 99…It was a beautiful thing
By Greg Roth on October 31, 2011
When I interviewed John Popper backstage at Synergia Northwest 2011 this past May, he had no idea that Harmonica legend, Lee Oskar lived up in...
Stick Men and Adrian Belew Power Trio… My mind is officially blown
By Greg Roth on October 18, 2011
What do you get when you take two world class artists that have played and toured with some of the biggest names in the business,...
Adrian Belew and Tony Levin together tonight at The Triple Door
By Greg Roth on October 15, 2011
Adrian Belew has played with some of the most innovative rock artists in the land. His resume includes: Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Talking Heads, Graceland, Downward Spiral,...
SMI Radio Ep. 35 On Demand: Tony Levin and Alan White (Levin Torn White)
By Greg Roth on September 15, 2011
On this week’s episode of SMI Radio on NWCZ , I have a great conversation with legendary bass guitarist, Tony Levin about working with Peter Gabriel,...
Bumbershoot 2011 Coverage and Recap
By Greg Roth on September 7, 2011
When one turns on the TV and start seeing the back to school commercials and advertising for American football games it is a clear indication...