Dirty Girls Throw a Fundraiser

Hell hath no fury like a mess of Hot Grits!   If you want further proof of that warped adage you should take yourself down to the Seattle Magic Wheels on September 6th.   A whole bunch of female punky bands will be smudging their sounds with a whole bunch of other sounds in attempt to entertain you and raise funds for ‘Dirty Girl Productions’   All but one band are all girl outfits, and with a broad range of influences; from PJ Harvey inspired Nancy Frieko to the new Seattle band ’Information Service’ who write songs that remind listeners of Alaska (sometimes sunny, often grey and sludgy)  So we’re promised an eclectic show, headlined by the filth and the fury of Hot Grits themselves – who are inclined to burn everyone in their path – How can you resist; such an abundance of energy, enthusiasm and all in a good cause – a relative snip at the suggested donation price of just $10 on the door – no presales.   So to recap:

September 6th 2008 – Seattle Magic Wheels – Doors open at 3pm, show starts at 4pm.   Suggested donations for $10 also get you a Weiner (and you guessed it) some hot grits, along with a heady mix of well intentioned punk and other loveliness, all aimed at raising funds for pioneering work made by black women.

Silver Summit

Silver Summit are heading to the North West, with 3 upcoming dates, bouncing from Portland to Seattle and back to Portland, before heading down to San Francisco.

Hailing from Brooklyn the band make no apologies for the origins of their sound, indeed they celebrate their mish-mashed heritage and spectrum of influences.   From British folk to American psychedelia, through Middle Eastern rhythmns and tones the mutli-instrumental duo touch on a spectrum of sounds that may leave you slightly disorientated, but no less interested or moved by what you hear.

If the tunes are interesting from their mp3s, this reviewer would love to hear them live and see how it all works – They promise to be great nights.

September 2nd – Portland – Someday Lounge

September 3rd - Seattle – The Mix 

September 4th - Portland – Holocene (MusicfestNW)

berkley heights

Berkley Heights are set to play three nights around Seattle and Olympia, within the next four weeks.   So if you like your tunes ‘unashamedly pop’ - easy access, not too challenging and simple to sing along to, then you may want to get yourself out to hear what’s going on.   Berkley Heights may not rock your world or your flip your outlook upside down, you may not propose to your love with the sounds, but you’ll certainly dance to them at your wedding and you’re likely to come away singing or humming some of the catchiest tunes you’re able to hear on those dates.   The first date is for a smally and happy fee – and if you like what you hear there, you can follow the pop duo on to the other venues and see them for free.

August 25th    High Dive New Music Night presented by Nada Mucho
$6, 8pm, 21

September-18    Skylark Café
free, 9pm, 21

September-20    Le Voyeur (Olympia)
free, 10pm, 21