NWMB Recommends - Seattle Concerts for March

This March, Seattle has a huge lineup of great bands to continue where February left off. This month, again, I’d have to say that the High Dive in Fremont probably has the best schedule going - and beyond that - they’re GIVIN’ it away. Two free shows. One on St Patrick’s Day and another on March 8th with the Blakes and the Detroit Cobras! Other highlights of the month include the finals for Seattle’s SOUND OFF! the under 21 battle of the bands raging on at the EMP for the past month, Tiny Vipers at the Triple Door, and a rockin night on March 20th at Seattle’s newest venue, King Cobra. As always, I’ve got links to all recommended bands as well as some MP3’s hooked up so you can check out what we’re going on about.

Sat Mar 1
KEXP Audioasis
Holy Ghost Revival
The Feral Children
$ 7 - 6:00 show High Dive

The Feral Children
Sirens and Sailors
The Femurs
$ 7 - 9:00 show High Dive

Another of our favorites, Feral Children will be on twice tonight with the KEXP Audioasis Broadcast- a Monthly event designed to showcase local bands and support local charities. All Proceeds will benefit Parent Trust for Washington Children

Sat March 1
SOUND OFF! Finals
8:00 - EMP
Winners from previous 3 rounds play for ultimate under 21 NW title
Previous final round bands have included Schoolyard Heroes, Idiot Pilot, Mon Frere, The Lonely H, Dyme Def, Capitol Basement, The Lonely Forest and Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head

Sun Mar 2
BALKAN BEAT BOX
DJ Joro Boro
Orkestar Zirkonium
$12 adv 8pm @ Chop Suey

Balkan Beat Box is a high energy globe-trotting collective blending electronic music with hard-edged folk music from the Balkans, North Africa, and the Middle East. A very cool sound that is only to be appreciated in the live setting. BUT, you can check the sample below or on their web page to get a taste.

Mon March 3
Lake of Falcons
The Ironclads
Future Of The Ghost (SLC)
9:30pm, $6 @ Funhouse

NWMB favorite Lake of Falcons headline tonight at the Funhouse bringing their invariable “wall of sound”. This is a mighty and tiny venue and I’m curious to see if it can contain the power. Check out a sample below

Thurs March 6
Lifesavas w/ Live Band
One Struggle feat. Ras K’dee
9 PM / 21+ $12 @ Nectar

Some of the best Hip Hop out there comes right from Portland. Lifesavas blend soulful, hard-hitting beats, and spiritual consciousness. Check some out here:

Sat Mar 8th - My Pick of the Month
The Detroit Cobras
The Blakes
Dragged By Horses

FREE FREE FREE!!!
9:00 @ High Dive

Local Seattle band the Blakes can do no wrong by me. Their last show at Chop Suey was incredible and paired up with the smoky and sultry blues/rock stylings of the Detroit Cobras, this will easily be the best show of the month. Plus, how can you beat the price… $FREE.99!

The Blakes-Two Times

Sat March8
Intelligence
The Lights
The Shackles
9:30pm, $7 @ Funhouse

I’m a huge fan of the Lights. Another of Seattle’s own, with a sound vaguely like that of the Fall, but from the 70’s. With 10 years of playing together under their belts, this powerful trio belts out the rock that will be sure to get you trampled in the Funhouse.

Wed March 12
TINY VIPERS
w/opener YANN NOVAK
$12 7:30 @ Triple Door

I’ve only just began to get into Tiny Vipers. I just recently bought their first EP as a memento of the Fremont Sonic Boom and love it through.
Lead, Jesy Fortino, has done her time in coffee shops and on mismatched bills. Her style is not folk, not alternative, but something different and wonderfully better. Tiny vipers is backing up their latest release (and first full legnth) Hands Across the Void.

Fri March 14
LES CLAYPOOL
$26 Doors 8 - 21+ @ Showbox (SoDo)

That’s right fabled bass slapper and lead of Primus (Primis SUCKS!) as well as the Flying Frog Brigade and Oysterhead is bringing his circus act to Seattle. Chances are that this show won’t have the mosh pits Primus would (or blown out knees-eh Casey?) , as Les ain’t so down wit dat. What I can promise though is that Mr Claypool will amaze with both his musical and showman talents.

Mon March 17
Sunday Night Blackout
The Goondocks
DJ Taco Supreme
Free-Free Free 7:00 @ high dive

Seattle’s Sunday Night Blackouts are putting the rock back in rock and roll. I’m a believer that indie music will be killed once and for all if this sound makes a revival, and I’m OK with that. And once again, this show is FREE!!
Man, the High dive is just givin it away this month. Blakes/Detroit Cobras free on the 8th and this show tonight, they can do no wrong.

Thurs, March 20
The Cops
North Twin
All American Playboys
Sunday Night Blackout
Jeff Fielder and others pay tribute to the mighty Thin Lizzy!
$6- KING COBRA!!

King Cobra, the heaven sent venue that obliterated that sh!t-hole Sugar on capitol hill is starting to draw in some serious weight. Tonight NWMB faves, the Cops, North Twin AND Sunday Night Blackouts all line-up to bang out some Thin Lizzy songs. This should be a memorable Thursday.
This is King Cobra’s monthly benefit “Cobra Plan” with proceeds helping the MusiCares Foundation in their aim to aid musicians in crisis.

Sat, Mar 22
Born Ruffians
Cadence Weapon
The Village Green
$10 adv/$12 dos 9:00 @ High Dive

The Village Green trek up from PDX to open tonight’s lineup at the High Dive. They played the backyard stage at Bumbershoot 2 years ago and I was stunned. The 2 piece has an incredible version of Brit-Pop that jangles in the Beatle-esque realm then tears into their namesake influence, the Kinks.

Show up early and catch them tonight

Mon March 24
JUSTICE
DIPLO - FANCY
$25 Doors at 8pm - All Ages @ Showbox SoDo

Last time Justice was in town, the floor of Neumos reached it’s maximum bouncing potential. I’ve never been part of such a full fledged dance party and the Showbox SoDo venue only promises to step it up.

Justice-Dance

Wed March 26
VAMPIRE WEEKEND
YACHT
$10, 8PM DOORS, 21+ @ Neumos

Apparently ( and very unfortunately) this show has already sold out. These East Coast superstars made huge waves far before their self titled album ever dropped. Keep an eye out for last minute tix from Neumos.

Vampire Weekend-Walcott-Insane Mix

Of course as everyone already knows, Tesla is going to be at the Showbox on the 9th. It’s a rescheduled show from last month. I can only muster the enthusiasm for that show once, so, there you go. In other buttrockery, I believe LB has a very special announcement about what’s happening at the Key on Sat March 8th as well as other recommended shows to make your little hearts flutter.
Please add any other shows you deem worthy in the comments!

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