Respect the Wu!

Wu-Tang Clan will be performing with RZA, Ghostface, Raekwon, Cappadonna, GZA, Inspectah Deck, U-God & Masta Killa.

Yeah, that’s right NO METHOD MAN!

I’ve been noticing that more and more Wu shows are happening with the extremely noticeable absence of “M.E.T.H.O.D-man.” What’s a rap show without their hype man? I can’t say that the show will be lacking as GZA, Ghostface, and RZA never disappoint but we can be a little sad. But for a group as exuberant as these rappers, I’m sure they’ll be no shortage of hype

Mike Thrasher and KUBE 93 presents: Wu-Tang Clan with Fatal Lucciauno, Scribes, and Graves. Monday December 1st, 2008 @ The Showbox Sodo.

Doors @ 7pm, tickets 35$adv/40$dos. All ages (21+ to drink)

Of Montreal @ The Showbox SoDo

Wake Up presents: The Skeletal Lamping Tour with Of Montreal and HEALTH, @ The Showbox Sodo Wednesday November 19th, 2008.

Doors @ 8pm, tickets 20$ all ages!

FYI: Of Montreal’s newest disc is one of the most unique, diverse, and experimental albums of the year. Incorporating elements of rock, disco, techno beats, and funk, it surprises listeners at every turn. Get a taste of it here.

The Faint and Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head

This Tuesday November 11th @ The showbox at The Market indie favorites The Faint drop by along with very special guest and hometown favs Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head. The tour is in support of The Faint newest album Fasciinatiion, which is their most eclectic and dance inspired album to date.

Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head, Seattle’s most exotically named dance rockers, are quickly gaining notoriety in the indie scene as a band whose style and stage performance are almost as interesting as their synth and electro beat inspired tracks.

The Takeover UK

The Takeover UK @ Nectar Lounge. November 13th, 2008. Doors @ 8pm, tickets 10$ adv 12$ dos.

The Hang @ Lo-Fi Performance Gallery

Thursday November 6th @ Lo-Fi
The Hang w/ Music by The Teaching. Free Flow Jazz open for musicians to sit in with the band. Evan Flory Barnes, Josh Rawlings, Jeremy Jones. 5$

Neumos Shows At A Glance

Our favorite indie hideaway, Neumos has November jam packed with some of indies finest, all for your listening pleasure.

Here’s the schedule:

Thursday November 6th- Neumos Presents: The Secret Machines and The Dears. 14$ Adv, 8pm doors, 21+

 Friday November 7th - Neumos Presents: HELIO SEQUENCE, The Pale Pacific, Plus Guests. $13 ADV, 8pm Doors, 21+.

Tuesday November 11th - Neumos Presents: THE BREEDERS, Black Whales, Panda And Angel. $25 ADV, 8pm Doors, 21+.

Wednesday November 12th - Neumos and Obese Present: The Legendary… DIGABLE PLANETS, Godspeed, Big World Breaks One Family Inc. House Band & Friends, DJ Topspin (AKA Blendiana Jonez). $18 ADV, 8PM Doors, 21+.

Friday November 14th - Mike Thrasher Presents: TETON GRAVITY RESEARCH: UNDER THE INFLUENCE, Champagne Champagne. $13 ADV, 8PM Doors, All Ages/
Bar W/ID.

Saturday November 22nd - Neumos Presents: HEAD LIKE A KITE, TRUCKASAURUS, Slender Means. $8 ADV, 8pm Doors, 21+.

Sunday December 14th - Neumos Presents: HOLY GHOST REVIVAL, The Pharmacy, Wild Orchid Children, Strong Killings. $8 ADV, 8PM Doors, 21+.

*All Neumos shows 21+ unless noted otherwise. Times listed note box office times. Buy tickets online at TicketsWest.com , ticket surcharges and handling fees will apply or purchase tickets at the Neumos box office at MOE BAR (on 10th Ave, next to NEUMOS), a $2 surcharge per ticket will be applied.

Machu Picchu Mother Future: LESBIAN takes a detour

Next week was to be the kick off of the band LESBIAN’s 2008 West Coast Tour with Conifer.  As luck would have it, drummer Benjamin Thomas-Kennedy tore a muscle in his forearm while playing with his dangerous thrash-grind project The Abodox.  As a result Conifer will be braving the road alone on LESBIAN’s gear with LESBIAN’s bass player Dorando behind the wheel.LESBIAN fans need not fret though, this Friday November 7th, Conifer and LESBIAN (all of them save for one of Ben’s arms) will be joining forces at Seattle’s Comet Tavern and playing simultaneously as Machu Picchu Mother Future.  Machu Picchu Mother Future recorded a record in Virginia last year during the LESBIAN/Conifer east coast tour.  The album includes all these guys plus the members of Richmond’s Souvenirs Young America.  The album should be out early next year on Hyperrealist. Come witness this psychedelic event on Friday at the Comet in Seattle.  Opening with be Hemingway and Wasted Baby (featuring a bunch of guys from the Master Musicians of Bukkake).  Machu Picchu Mother Future plays again on Sunday November 9th at Kelly’s Olympian in Portland with Saros.

FUNK HALLOWEEN

Seattle’s own masters of Funk and soul, Funkscribe release their newest disc, Synthesized Soul this week.

The new album features members of Parliament-Funkadelic and many seattle funk alum. The Cd release is part of their Invasion Of the Bootysnatchers Invasion Celebration which will also feature The Boogilistics & Altered States of Funk (funkscribe’s other critically acclaimed band.)

Show at Nectar Lounge in Seattle. Doors @ 9pm, tickets are 10$  21+.  Costume Contests w/ Cash Prizes! Horror Movie Visuals! Halloween Themed Music All Night!