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Capitol Hill Block Party 2019 Lineup Announcement
By Abby Williamson on February 26, 2019
First out the gate (we're not counting End of the Rainbow Fest just quite yet) was Capitol Hill Block Party with fire lineup that's surely...
Saving the Showbox: A Seattle Story
By Meredith Smith on September 15, 2018
Plans for Showbox site stoke public outrage It was a smoggy morning in the summer when the news broke that the Showbox at the Market...
Everything I learned from Tom Petty
By Christine Mitchell on October 4, 2017
What follows is a personal commentary on Tom Petty’s legacy from SMI Jr. Partner and Co-Editor, Christine Mitchell. The sudden passing of Tom Petty this...
Billy Joel to Play Safeco Field May 20
By Christine Mitchell on January 27, 2016
It was announced at a press conference held at Safeco Field this morning that the legendary Piano Man, Billy Joel, will play a concert at...
GWAR Takes on Internet Dating
By Mocha Charlie on October 28, 2015
Each year when GWAR heads out on tour, you can expect that the band will be dressed in “alien attire.” Fans can expect that their...
Alt-J Ends Tour in Seattle
By Christine Mitchell on October 25, 2015
Seattle has a lot of love for UK-based Alt-J, and the band responded in kind at the KeyArena last Sunday, telling fans how much they enjoy...
“Weird Al” Yankovic in Puyallup
By Christine Mitchell on September 22, 2015
“Weird Al” Yankovic took over the Washington State Fair in Puyallup last week, performing in his decades-proven style, spoofing popular hits that now span around...
Planes On Paper: Tractor: Thursday
By Christine Mitchell on September 2, 2015
Just a year and change after bringing their dark, multi-layered take on folk music to The Rendezvous (a gorgeous space in its own right, yet...
Dave Matthews Band play 50th show at Gorge Amphitheatre this weekend
By Christine Mitchell on September 2, 2015
Summer is always a busy time for live music and concerts, but no summer is complete without the annual Labor Day Weekend at the Gorge...
Modest Mouse at The Paramount: TWO NIGHTS!
By Abby Williamson on August 24, 2015
Tonight, in support of their latest album Strangers to Ourselves, Modest Mouse starts their two-night engagement at The Paramount, with Mimicking Birds opening. This being Modest...
Life In Pictures: Thunderpussy
By Christine Mitchell on August 16, 2015
Life In Pictures is a new SMI column in which contributors document artists’ preparation on the day of a show. Our first installment features Thunderpussy....
The Hot Seat with Comedian Kelsey Cook
By Christine Mitchell on August 13, 2015
Comedian Kelsey Cook sat down with me for a Hot Seat interview. Seeing Cook perform while opening for Bob Saget at the Snoqualmie Casino opened...