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SMI Radio Ep. 69 On Demand: Lemolo (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on October 10, 2012
Lemolo had been bubbling under the surface of Northwest scene for a few years, but lately have been rising to the top. An invitation from Seattle...
SMI Radio Ep. 68 On Demand: Impossible Bird and Eclectic Approach
By Greg Roth on October 4, 2012
This week’s episode features interesting conversation and music from a couple of brilliant Northwest acts. First, there’s the dynamic duo of Impossible Bird, consisting of Nick...
SMI Artist Spotlight: Whitney Monge puts personal revelations into her music
By Greg Roth on September 30, 2012
By Alina Shanin For some people, music is a stress-relieving hobby. For others, it’s their life – and no obstacle is too great to keep...
SMI Radio Ep. 67 On Demand: Ian Hunter and POTUSA’s Chris Ballew (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on September 26, 2012
Believe it or not, both of the artists featured on this week’s episode of SMI Radio share a strong Seattle connection. In 1979, former Mott...
SMI Radio Ep. 66 On Demand: Cody Beebe and Blake Noble
By Greg Roth on September 19, 2012
After a two month summer hiatus, SMI Radio is back with spankin’ new episodes. The falls season kicks off with two exciting Pacific Northwest artists...
SMI Artist Spotlight: Q&A: Pat Metheny and his new musical unity
By Greg Roth on September 13, 2012
by Jonathan Sindelman After almost four decades and 19 Grammys, Pat Metheny continues to be one of the most talked about artists in modern music....
Hot Bodies in Motion steam up the Crocodile (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on September 8, 2012
With an adjusted lineup and new attitude, Hot Bodies in Motion strutted into town on Friday, September 7th with their “baby makin’ mammal funk n’...
Q&A: Bela Fleck continues to seek out musical adventures
By Greg Roth on September 5, 2012
By Jonathan Sindelman Béla Fleck is like Pablo Picasso, in that their genius and almost telekinetic rapid creation surpasses the craft itself. Catching up with...
New Music Alert: ‘Penumbra’ a shining debut from By Sunlight
By Greg Roth on August 28, 2012
By Alina Shanin Local indie rock band By Sunlight recently accomplished a major goal. They recorded exactly the sound they imagined since their beginning, seven years...
Q&A: Jazz Legend Jimmy Cobb keeps the music alive
By Greg Roth on August 26, 2012
By Jonathan Sindelman Jazz is a broad musical term. Most of us have intersected with this word, and often ended up questioning exactly how it...
Kristen Ward drops new single from forthcoming LP (Free Download)
By Greg Roth on August 21, 2012
Kristen Ward has been doing her thing around the great Northwest for a few years now, both on her own and sharing the stage with...
Roger and Me… a conversation with an authentic rock legend
By Greg Roth on August 12, 2012
My conversation with Roger Daltrey took place two years ago at a pre-show party for a local charity concert that featured several rock luminaries. The...