Local Artists

The Mama Rags Emerald City revival at Blue Moon (Photos)
By Greg Roth on November 27, 2013
Last week I was pointed in the direction of the University District’s Blue Moon Tavern for a show. A few locals boys known as...
Shelby Earl and Planes on Paper Hauntingly Serenade The Seasons Performance Hall (PHOTOS)
By Xander Deccio on November 26, 2013
The Seasons Performance Hall has been on a roll this year with booking some awesome shows. With the likes of Band of Horses, Leon Russel,...
Blitzen Trapper: A bowshot to the heart at the Neptune Theater (PHOTOS)
By Christine Mitchell on November 25, 2013
“There is no sound in the world like the one of an arrow leaving the bow,” Eric Earley told us shortly before his band, Blitzen...
Surfs Up! Switchfoot Makes a Huge Splash At Yakima’s Capitol Theatre (PHOTOS)
By Xander Deccio on November 18, 2013
When you think of surf films, what comes to mind? Many say The Endless Summer films, or the cult classic that is Big Wednesday… Or...
SMI Radio Ep. 95 On Demand: Christian Zucconi of Grouplove and Robert DeLong
By Greg Roth on November 17, 2013
On this week’s episode of SMI Radio, I catch up with Grouplove’s Christian Zucconi from the road. The band played two stellar shows in the...
Empire of the Sun…An electronic dance pop rock spectacle (Photos)
By Greg Roth on November 10, 2013
Empire of the Sun consists of longtime collaborators Luke Steele of alternative rock act The Sleepy Jackson, and Nick Littlemore of electronic dance act Pnau. The group comes from “The Land Down Under,”...
A look back at Joe Satriani and Living Colour at The Paramount (Photos)
By Greg Roth on November 10, 2013
When it comes to rock guitar, Joe Satriani and Vernon Reid of Living Colour have been and will be on the top of the electric...
Iron and Wine soars high at The Paramount (Photos)
By Alicia Kamenick on November 9, 2013
Seattle loves Sam Beam … and Sam Beam loves us right back. Every happy fan who called out “I love you!” last night at Iron...
SMI Radio Ep. 94 On Demand: Kithkin, Sean De Tore & Rachel Belle (KIRO Radio)
By Greg Roth on November 8, 2013
XTC, Adam and The Ants and Modest Mouse had a baby and they named it Kithkin. This brilliant quartet is more than just a band, they are...
Vicci Martinez Packs The Seasons Performance Hall In Yakima (PHOTOS)
By Xander Deccio on November 4, 2013
Indie pop singer and Tacoma native Vicci Martinez, played a nearly sold out show at The Seasons Performance Hall in Yakima. Martinez who was the...
Metric Brings The Awesome To KeyArena (PHOTOS)
By Xander Deccio on October 29, 2013
Toronto based Alt-Rock group Metric made it’s return to KeyArena with a memorable performance. The band had played last year’s sold out Deck The Hall...
Paramore Dazzles KeyArena (PHOTOS)
By Xander Deccio on October 29, 2013
Power Pop group Paramore, played Seattle’s KeyArena to a packed crowd with a show to kick off their latest tour in supporting their newest self-titled album....