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Dead Accents Showcase

Author stradhoughton   Filed under Music   August 31, 2010  

This Friday and Saturday night at the Josephine, Dead Accents Recordings will be showcasing live sets by a ton of their bands:

Fri, Sept 3rd

Tiny Vipers

Crystal Hell Pool

Demian Johnston

Sparkle Girl

Blouse (u.s.a.)

Sat, Sept 4th

Dried Up Corpse

Shining Ones

This Blinding Light

Ardent Vein

The first 30 people to come in each night get a special cassette. Each one is unique to each night. You will want both.

Here is footage of Blouse (u.s.a.) earlier this year. They open the Friday night show at 8:30

Blouse (u.s.a.) LIVE

 
 

Motown Tribute @ Conor Byrne Pub w/ Ancient Vessel Allstars, Head & the Heart, and more

Author K.C.P.   Filed under Music   August 19, 2010  

Ancient Vessel is involved in a show at Conor Byrne this Saturday for a Motown Tribute night the Conor Byrne Pub is hosting. An Ancient Vessel Allstar cast has been pulled together with some of Seattle’s finest players featuring Randy Neal (Captain Leroy & the Zydeco Locals, The Hilltones) on guitar, Mark Bateman (Ian McFeron Band) on drums, Norman Baker as bassist James Jamerson, Ryan FitzSimmons (Man Rockwell, Jonathan Kimball Band) on guitar, and a fine young vocalist named Raquelle Manginsay that is sure to be getting down more on the Seattle music scene soon. Other groups featured this night are The Head & the Heart, the Foghorns, and many others.

This nights music is exclusively Motown Records of the 1960’s era. Ancient Vessel has recognized this to be one of the best labels and eras of music in human history. In the spirit of the Funk Brothers – the Ancient Vessel Allstars are please to take on this task to emulate the sound and feel of this hugely prolific session band. Their set is slotted to start at 11:15 and will grace your ears with the sounds of the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, and Smokey Robinson.

ATTENTION: (though they will be playing all covers) THESE ARE NOT COVER BANDS!!!!!!!!!

Motown Tribute
Saturday, August 21st
@ Conor Byrne Pub
5140 Ballard Ave NW
www.conorbyrnepub.com

We all have so many options for fun things to do this weekend, perhaps this will be one of the many and we’ll see you there.

Thanks,

Ancient Vessel Recording Group
www.ancientvessel.com

 
 

Bossanova released 20 years ago today

Author matt   Filed under Listen Now!, music news   August 13, 2010  

Thanks to John Richards at KEXP we’re reminded Bossanova was released 20 years ago today.

http://www.google.com/search?aq=f&sourc … =bossanova <- you can listen to tracks directly from that Google link, free, from that page. KEXP is playing many songs from Bossanova today.

I bought it 20 years ago today, plus about a week. I had just discovered Doolittle, and was absolutely blinded by this new band.

I saw them on Bossanova tour that December 10th at the Gothic Theater in Denver.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bossanova <- you can listen to “Velouria” on that page, directly. It features a now-rarely used theramin, known for making “ghost” noises in movies and TV shows.

After the Pixies finishing touring obligations for their second album Doolittle (1989) in 1990, band members Black Francis, Joey Santiago, and David Lovering moved from Boston to Los Angeles. Bassist Kim Deal did not initially move with the rest of her band mates due to the amount of tension that existed within the band at the time. Deal ultimately decided to travel out to Los Angeles with the rest of the group.[1] Lovering stated that he, Santiago, and Black Francis moved to Los Angeles because that’s where they intended to record. The three band members lived in the Oakwood apartments, along with comic Garett Morris and members of the band White Lion. Producer Gil Norton also moved into the apartment complex.[2]

my bold, link

Rolling Stone gave Bossanova three out of five stars

 
 

Album Review: The Gentry – ‘Sex by the Unit’

Author et2kah   Filed under Album Review, Music, Northwest Labels, Upcoming, Upcoming Shows   August 2, 2010  

The Gentry

Sex by the Unit, by Portland’s The Gentry, danceable fusion-electro rockers, opens with a 10 note tease of down tempo electro-beats, warns you with a tempered siren, launches into a hard hitting blend of meta-influenced electro rock that grabs your attention and body. The opening title song is fueled by the signature driving guitar, beautifully integrated electro-keyboard work, lugubrious bass and driving rhythm punctuated glorious, hi-hat speed work, the lyrics insightfully snarl and bite at pop culture on a rich, soaring and seductive vocal. It only gets better from here.

The Gentry – Sex by the Unit – Official Video

Awkwardness! Opens with big driving drums, a distorted loose bass line, synth bass followed by guitar then powerful vocal that channels both earlier electro-rock influences as well as power groups like Zeppelin. This is as straightforward rock and roll as any one makes, electro punk to the highest degree, and my favorite new road tune.

 
 

This site free to good home

Author matt   Filed under Music and the Internet   July 31, 2010  

Free, as in $0. As you can tell, I don’t have time to put into it any longer. If I can’t find a home, I’ll archive it for a few years, then it’ll slip under the waves one night while you sleep.

If there are respondents to this (use the Contact page), I reserve the right to pick who gets it under what will surely seem to you completely arbitrary and unfair criteria, but to me will appear as my best attempt at vetting.

I’ll host it for one year and transfer the domain name.

 
 

For No Good Reason: the Dickies, a 25-Year Span

Author matt   Filed under Music   July 9, 2010  

1983

1995

2008

 
 

The Dandy Warhols Present Logan Lynn + The Gentry ON TOUR

Author et2kah   Filed under Music, Northwest Labels, Upcoming Shows, music news   July 1, 2010  

Logan Lynn + The Gentry, The Hugs, and Little Black Bats

Logan Lynn is touring in support of his recently released and critically acclaimed CD, From Pillar to Post, on The Dandy Warhol’s indie Beat The World Records. His three CDs have generated an extraordinary amount of buzz, particularly in the Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, and New York LGBT communities. Additionally, his videos have been well received on MTV, VH1, and LOGO channels. Comparisons ranging from The Postal Service to M83, Lykke Li to Cut Copy, and even Ladytron, Goldfrapp, and indie rockers Metric, are often applied to Logan’s music.

The Gentry, a separate entity providing Rock & Roll to Logan’s emo-tronic sound, also have a new record recently released entitled ‘Sex by the Unit’, which sports an awesome condom-like package which is well worth the $10 I paid for mine. You even have to tear it like a condom package.

Recent shows in the Pacific Northwest have been raucous parties, featuring lines stretching around the block, and satisfied partied-out party-goers filtering out into the early morning. The Oregon Music News recently profiled Logan’s growing impact on the Portland live music scene.

This past Sunday, June 27, marked the launch of Logan’s West Coast tour, starting in Seattle at The Cuff’s Gay Pride Block Party and playing to an estimated crowd of 6,000.

Dates are below – try and catch one if you can.

+TOUR DATES
6.27 – Seattle, WA – The Cuff Pride Street Party
7.13 – San Francisco, CA – Rockit Room with Special Guests The Hugs (Portland, OR) & Little Black Bats (Sacramento, CA) $8
7.14 – Sacramento, CA – Blue Lamp with Special Guests The Hugs (Portland, OR) & Little Black Bats (Sacramento, CA) $8
8.6 – Salem, OR – Flipside Nightclub $10 (tickets here) / $15 at the door
8.20 – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios

 
 

Mary Gauthier & Peter Bradley Adams @ Tractor Tavern!

Author Sarathan Records   Filed under Music   June 28, 2010  

7/21/2010    8 PM    Tractor Tavern     5213 Ballard Avenue NW   Seattle    WA    98107    http://www.tractortavern.com

MARY GAUTHIER
Listen: http://marygauthier.com/jukebox.php

“With a voice like a grazed hawk, she sings bluesy Southern Gothic tales…Whatever you are doing I guarantee you’ll stop and listen to every word.” – 4 Stars MOJO Magazine

“With ‘The Foundling’, Mary Gauthier has created her first masterpiece. Not for the easily frightened, it is the most raw, brave and ultimately satisfying album I’ve heard in a very long time. Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. ” – No Depression Magazine

PETER BRADLEY ADAMS
Free song download: http://www.peterbradleyadams.com/free/betterway/

“This the kind of music that can stop you in your tracks and force you to listen. Peter Bradley Adams is the real deal and seems only to be getting better with each consecutive album. Don’t miss this exceptional display of genuine musical ability.”
- Music For My Peers
Ages 21+
Tickets: $20

 
 

Silversun Pickups @ Paramount tix on sale now

Author matt   Filed under Upcoming Shows   May 13, 2010  

Silversun Pickups
Saturday, 7/31/10, 8:00PM PDT

Get Tickets Here. Password: theend

This Weekend’s shows at NEUMOS

THURS May 14th. CONVERGE, COALESE
FRI May 15. KAKI KING
SAT May 16th. SHOUT OUT LOUDS
SUN May 17. FRIGHTENED RABBIT
WED May 19. SOULIVE, STAXX BROTHERS

 
 

Cinco De Mayo at the Crocodile

Author stradhoughton   Filed under Music   May 4, 2010  

BOOM

 
 

Laguna, CD Release Party at ToST, Friday, May 7th, 2010

Author lagunaleader   Filed under Music, Music Press Release Roundup, Upcoming, Upcoming Shows, music news   April 29, 2010  

Laguna will be performing at ToST on Friday, May 7th.. Cd release party for the new Laguna release, “Volcano”, with guests Boomzzilla and DJ Vodka Twist!! Laguna will feature special guest Rusty Urie on guitar.

Volcano. 2010 Laguna, cd release produced by Shane Peck, Zach Barnhart and Markus von Prause. Volcano will be released in May 2010 and features many fine Seattle guest musicians such as Joe Doria on Rhodes Piano, Brian Hartman on alto saxophone, Janet Utterback-Peck and Karen Halliburton on violin, Brianna Atwell on viola, Danna Birdsal-Theilen on cello, Rusty Urie on guitar and Peter Lynch on trumpet

Friday, May 7, 2010 at 9:00pm
$5
21+
ToST
513 North 36th Street
Seattle, WA 98103

 
 

Free show tonight at the Skylark!

Author exohxo   Filed under Music   April 16, 2010  

Loaded for Bear, Exohxo, and SHiPS, at the Skylark Care & Club.

Free show starts at 9pm.

3803 Delridge Way SW
Seattle, WA 98126

 
 

Soundgarden’s playing tonite at Showbox Market

Author matt   Filed under Upcoming Shows    

…as the Nudedragons.

 
 

Wolf Parade July 26 @ Showbox Market

Author matt   Filed under Upcoming Shows   April 6, 2010  
Wolf Parade
Special Guest: The Moools
Date: July 26, 2010 @ 9:00pm
Venue: Showbox at the Market (All Ages)
Price: $20.00 in advance, $22.00 day of show, not including applicable fees
Seating: General Admission
On sale date: Friday, April 9th @ 10am
 
 

Loaded for Bear in Portland, Seattle, Bremerton April 15,16,17

Author loadedforbear   Filed under Music    

Loaded for Bear starts up another trio of Northwest shows at home in Portland Thursday April 15.

Come drink away your money troubles or blow your tax refund before you get it at the Twilight Room Thursday April 15th as Portland’s Loaded for Bear joins with Eugene synth-rockers Adventure Galley to ease the stress of tax day with their moody, deftly layered, piano-driven tunes and rumbling baritone vocals.

Friday April 16th Loaded for Bear returns to the Skylark in West Seattle, WA for a show with local favorites Exoho and Ships.

Saturday the 17th will find Loaded for Bear at the High-Fidelity Lounge in Bremerton, WA sharing the stage with kindred spirits To the Sea for an evening of brooding post-rock bliss.

For more info and links check www.loadedforbearmusic.com.

 
 

Bands Laguna, Cleemann and Poland live at the Tiger Lounge, April 8, 2010

The Seattle band Laguna will be performing with Series Two Records artists Cleemann (from Denmark) and Poland on Thursday, April 8th at the Tiger Lounge in Georgetown..

Laguna, Poland, Cleemann April 8th, 2010 poster

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see/hear Cleemann perform here in Seattle.

9pm
21+
$5

Tiger Lounge
412 S. Orcas St.
Seattle, WA 98108

 
 

Benefit show in Tacoma – Bob’s Java Jive – Keep the Jive Alive! 4/2/2010

Author et2kah   Filed under Music, Upcoming, Upcoming Shows, Venues & Record Shops   March 25, 2010  

As Your Are Entertainment presents four of Tacoma’s hottest indie music acts April 2, at 8 PM show to benefit the World Famous Bob’s Java Jive at 2102 South Tacoma Way. The club is both an icon of Tacoma’s past, serving many roles through the years, and a beacon toward the future providing a home for local acts to sharpen their musical skills.

The Fun Police with special guests Big Wheel Stunt Show (recently returned from SXSW), The Brotherhood of the Black Squirrel, and Ten Miles of Bad Road will be on hand to celebrate The World’s Famous Bob’s Java Jive’s history which began in 1927. The Java Jive, as it is affectionately known, was originally built as a roadside café on a Highway 99 during its infancy. The Java Jive is what is commonly referred to as a “Duck” or a building in the shape of an oversize object that promotes the business purpose, or in the Jive’s case, a coffee pot for weary travelers.

During the 1950s, Bob and Lylabelle Radernich purchased the business and building and began operating as a bar and lounge. Through the years, the Java Jive has enjoyed a diverse history. Mystery airline hijacker DB Cooper was rumored to have finished a beer on his way to SeaTac for his fateful flight; The Ventures are said to have played the Jive regularly in advance of their top 40 successes; and two chimps named “Java” and “Jive” were at home in the Jungle Room for years. Mention Bob’s Java Jive to Tacoma residents, and you’ll hear coming of age anecdotes, memories of go-go dancers, the TV Theme duo if they have been there, and well intentioned regrets, if they haven’t.

Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate and assist the Java Jive and hear four great bands. $3 minimum donation at the door, 21+.

 
 

@funpolicemusic playing tonight @omalleystacoma – Saint Patrick’s Day, Tacoma-style

Author et2kah   Filed under Music, Northwest Labels, Upcoming, Upcoming Shows, Venues & Record Shops   March 17, 2010  

Tacoma’s own musical Fun Police will be patrolling the St Paddy’s Day merriment at 8 PM along with special guests 10 Miles of Bad Road at O’Malley’s Irish Pub (Google Maps link). The Fun Police, bullies in blue, who are known for delivering energetic give-it-all-you’ve-got, genre-bending performance on any given night, promise an over the top show tonight including a traditional Irish set and an extended set of Fun Police favorites. Enjoy the luck of the Irish with some slow-cooked, corned beef and cabbage along with some Fun Police hijinks for St. Paddy’s Day this year.

The Fun Police have been playing the South Sound for approximately two years, released 2 EPs and a CD, and are currently in the studio. They are well known locally for their energetic stage presence and musical variety including fusion styles of blues, reggae, folk, punk and more. Their 3 song Spring Break EP is available as a free download here.

www.thefunpolicemusic.com