Reviews

Capitol Hill Block Party Artists Portraits
By Greg Roth on August 2, 2015
Alex Crick is one of the Northwest's premier concert photographers. Alex was on the scene at Capitol Hill Block Party's annual urban festival extravaganza. ...
Capitol Hill Block Party – Day 3 Recap
By Christine Mitchell on July 31, 2015
Around midafternoon on Sunday at Capitol Hill Block Party, it started pouring outright. Real estate under trees and beer tents became competitive gathering spaces. Neumos...
Capitol Hill Block Party – Day 2 Recap
By Christine Mitchell on July 31, 2015
On day 2 of Capitol Hill Block Party, the weather was moody, intermittently spitting rain and slathering sun upon the festival. Things got damp, but...
An Unshaven Look Back at Chinook Fest
By Brandon Taylor on July 30, 2015
Warning: If you’re expecting a balanced, concise review of Chinook Fest Summit with any attempt at objectivity, answers to anticipated reader questions, or even comprehensive...
New Music Preview: Sundries’ The Wave, release party Friday 7/31
By Christine Mitchell on July 30, 2015
Sundries’ debut album, The Wave, calls to mind a half-tame, half-feral animal; one that has been burned a few too many times to trust the...
Morrissey Back In Great Form at Benaroya Hall
By Xander Deccio on July 28, 2015
Almost two years ago, Morrissey was slated to go on a worldwide tour in support of his album World Peace is None of Your Business.
Capitol Hill Block Party Day 1 Recap
By Alex Crick on July 27, 2015
Seattle’s Capitol Hill Block Party is an urban music festival in the heart of one of the city’s most vibrant and eclectic neighborhoods. The Block...
Third Eye Blind / Dashboard Confessional at Marymoor Park
By Abby Williamson on July 27, 2015
There are a lot of things one could expect to do on a Wednesday afternoon these days, but re-living one’s preteen years is not necessarily...
Parachute Strips it Down on Their Summer Acoustic Tour
By Mocha Charlie on July 25, 2015
Many bands start out playing smaller shows, gain popularity, and move on to performing in larger venues, multi-platform stages, and in front of thousands of...
INSIDE OUT- Pt 2. Instrument and Gear Insurance
By Robin Fairbanks on July 24, 2015
Most musicians own instruments that not only have significant monetary value, but...
Legendary Pop Rock Icon Brian Wilson Closes US Tour with Rodriguez in Seattle
By Isaac Kaplan-Woolner on July 16, 2015
Should legends be judged on their past accomplishments, or must they win over audiences anew each time? This question seemed to be asked, and answered,...
SMI Around The World: Eric & Encarnacion’s ‘Flamenco de Raíz’
By Christina Leiva on July 13, 2015
Eric & Encarnacion's theater ensemble "Flamenco de Raíz" recently performed at the Triple Door with special guest artists from Spain, Manuel Gutierrez, Jesús Montoya, and...