One of the biggest musical events of the summer in Tacoma, WA, has finalized its lineup, and after parties. Tacoma Hempfest is being held June 25th, 2011 in Wright Park, just North of downtown Tacoma. You can find all the details for Tacoma Hempfest 2011, here:
’80s Invasion will be performing at the Hard Rock Cafe – Seattle on Friday, June 24th, 2011..
Friday, June 24
10:00 pm / 9:00 pm doors
21 and over
$10 advance / $15 day of show
Tickets!
The band was formed by good friends who have spent years touring and recording in a variety of musical settings. We love to play music together and have always had a fondness for the music of the 80s. After perusing our LPs for inspiration, the band put together a list of favorite songs and took up the challenge to become the definitive 80s experience.It’s All About The Details
The synth-based dance music of the 80s is a rich tapestry of sound with layered keyboards, electronic percussion, and highly polished production. There are plenty of bar bands out there playing a rough approximation of those 80s hits. As the saying goes, “the devil is in the details”. The challenge in playing such complex and recognizable music is to painstakingly recreate all the subtle nuances and tiny details. It’s hard to do it really well, and we put immense effort into preparing these songs for performance, tweaking synth patches, programming guitar tones and dialing in the electronic percussion. It has to be right. But that’s what makes the difference between getting it “in the ballpark” and nailing it.
Ellensburg, WA – Ellensburg’s all-ages music venue called Raw Space has started a Kickstarter.com project to raise money for audio and video production equipment. The venue is going to release a totally live record featuring local and regional artists as part of the project.
Artists that have agreed to contribute tracks: Open Country Joy, Red Means Go, Tyrannosaurus Grace, Black Market Revue, Podunk Funk, The Quantum Intellect, and Farko Collective. More to come as we get artist approval!
Samples of some of the audio can be found on the venue’s YouTube channel.
Raw Space’s goal is to provide Ellensburg with a professional all-ages music venue, and to support local and regional artists.
VAIN hair salon produced a calendar to benefit their favorite youth-powered music and arts venue – The Vera Project! The calendar is a 12 month tribute to the history and hairstyles of music on sale for $14.95 with all proceeds going to Vera. It is available at locations around Seattle including Easy Street Records, Sonic Boom, Pretty Parlor, Smarty Pants, VAIN and on The Vera Project store.
You can check out more info on the Vain blog.
Friday, November 12, 2010, 9pm
Laguna will be performing at Tost, opening up for two great bands, Satellite by Night and Bucket of Honey.
Laguna: The music group Laguna is the creation of songwriter/drummer/programmer Shane Peck and vocalist/lyricist Lydia Nor. The music style combines art-pop, electronica, ambient, reggae/dub, soca and some Jazz elements. The band was officially formed in 1998. The current line-up includes bassist/arranger Noah Wilson, keyboardist Markus von Prause and alto saxophone player/percussionist Brian Hartman. They just released a new recording, “Volcano”.
www.lagunamusic.us
Bucket of Honey: This Neoacoustifunk HipHop duo is made up of one part Nate Bogopolsky AKA Nate B, one part Annie Jantzer. Beginning his musical career as a singer, Nate B writes most of his tunes with a simple guitar strumming accompaniment, thus spawned the easy to swallow sound and feel of much of Bucket of Honey’s music. He has been involved in the music scene in Seattle for many years playing in groups such as Seattle Opera Company, The Dickens Carolers, The Peeon Yabutts, and Kickshaw. The other half of Bucket of Honey, flute and vocals, is a brain damaged cocky farm girl who get’s bucked off the horse and gets right back on none the wiser. That same gusto and lack of shame led Annie Jantzer to pursue a career in theatre. With a BA in theatre arts, she moved to Seattle and randomly joined forces with Nate. The rest, as they say, is history.
bucketofhoney.blogspot.com
Satellite By Night: Satellite by Night’s musical influences may be as far reaching as the origins of its members; Okinawa, Chile, and the USA. CJ, Gabe, Mas and Mike cite folk, funk, dub, rock, metal, trance, soul, and ambient musical styles as their personal influences, and the band’s self-labeled “folk-fusion groove” sound is cohesive yet diverse.
www.satellitebynight.com
$5, 21+
Tost
513 North 36th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
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..
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
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+.
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.
Free live music all day at Caffé Vita: 6a-6p Black Kids, Mates of State, Say Hi, The Moondoggies, The Maldives and Beads. Then KEXP DJs spin at the Cha Cha Lounge, Grey Gallery and Lounge, Havana, Linda’s, Moe Bar, The Wildrose.
Live showcases at The Comet, Everyday Music and Wildrose: performances from Portland’s the Dimes, Painted Hills, Grand Hallway, The Quiet Ones, The Curious Myster, See Me River, Tacocat and Wallpaper.
More info here: http://www.kexp.org/events/hoodtohood2009.asp
Fifteen months after abruptly closing its doors, the Crocodile has reopened. To kick things off the venue hosted a pair of free shows. On Thursday night Hypatia Lake, the Kindness Kind and the Quiet Ones welcomed the Crocodile back to the Seattle music scene. Last night Akimbo, Brothers of the Sonic Cloth, and Patrol thoroughly blew out any dust that might have remained from the remodling.
First, the Belltown neighborhood hasn’t changed much. There is still no place to park and it’s full of weekend warriors from the burbs (as I walked to the venue I heard a woman yell, “Oh my god, my boobs are popping out.” as she tried to run across a cross walk before the light changed). The Crocodile on the other hand is almost unrecognizable. The entrance is now on Blanchard street (the doors at the bottom of the ramp near where the restrooms were that were never used. The old entrance on 2nd Ave now leads to a smokers pen.) When I walked in Patrol was already playing. One thing that hasn’t changed is the sound. The place still sounds fantastic. It’s great to see Jim Anderson at the sound board doing what he does best. The new stage runs along the south wall of the show room and seems much bigger. The new lighting is going to make every band look like huge stars. When you stand looking at the stage it’s easy to think you are in a much larger venue.
Brothers of the Sonic Cloth, AKA Tad Doyle’s new band, proved the sound system can easily handle the loudest, heaviest bands. And the sight lines are great. The huge column is now gone and there is a mezzanine (I think this mezzanine is what caused all the Neumos comparisons I overheard last night. Rumor has it that the bar in the mezzanine serves stiffer drinks). But the room does not have a good flow. The main bar is now opposite from the stage along what used to be the window in what was the cafe area. All night long people who were going to get drinks were running into people returning with drinks as they all tried to weave through the people watching the bands.
And what’s with the bathrooms? They seem way too swanky. Especially since at the end of the night they are still going to end up looking like the bathrooms at El Corazon.
I’ve only recently gotten into Akimbo. I’ve always thought they were great musicians, but never fell in love with their music. But damn are the fun to watch. The crowd was really into their set. Full-on moshing was going on and it made the place feel alive. Akimbo promised a Nirvana cover if anyone took a stage dive. And when the singer from Patrol did just that, the band kept their word played a version of “Breed” that whipped the crowd into a frenzy. I thought it was a fitting tribute to the house that grunge built.
This is not the old Crocodile. Some of the coziness has been lost, but overall I think the new version will be seen as superior to the original. I look forward to seeing many shows here.
Just got this in my inbox:
Hey Everyone,
King Cobra will in fact be closing its doors for good this Friday.I’m more then happy to answer any questions you have.
Thanks for everything,
Justin
Obviously, all shows after Friday are cancelled.
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.
Would-be stalkers of L.A. fuzz-rock band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club take note: a couple band members are coming to Seattle to see their buddies in Spindrift (members of the Warlocks & Brian Jonestown Massacre) play the Mars Bar on Friday night. They are even rumored to be sitting in on a few songs.
Stargazing aside, Spindrift are excellent. They are travelling with a band called Go Fever. Also on the bill is Kerry from Das Llamas new band, See Me River.
If that wasn’t enough, the lovely and talented Ms. Momma Casserole will DJ.
Friday, July 11 – Mars Bar
8:30 p.m. $7. 21+
SPINDRIFT (Warlocks, BJM) (http://www.myspace.com/thewest)
Go Fever (http://www.myspace.com/gofever)
See Me River (Kerry from Das Llamas) (http://www.myspace.com/seemeriver)
DJ Momma Casserole
If you’re going to see RATATAT tonite at Chop Suey, don’t, go to Neumos instead.
Silver Platters Queen Anne Location celebrates National Record Store Day with an all-day line-up of:
1:00pm The Mary McPage Band
2:00pm Matt Jorgensen + 451
3:00pm Pat Monahan
4:00pm Kim Archer Band
5:00pm Bee Simonds
6:00pm Speaker Speaker
7:00pm Low-Fi
8:00pm The Pharmacy
9:00pm How and Lightning
I’ll be running sound all day and the show is free so come on down!
Featuring the turntable wizardry of ‘The Elefaders’ and the funky stylings of ‘N/NW’
For those that don’t know…
The Elefaders put on an incredible set. Three djs on three sets of turntables creating live beats, dropping sick breaks and the cleanest of cuts.
N/NW always bring a high energy show and will drop a party rocking set sure to keep the Sunset jumping till the wee hours.
PLUS: DJ 100 Proof bringing the old school flavor on the tables and Big Rob dropping comic gems that fly higher over your head than a 747 at cruising altitude.
Featuring the turntable wizardry of ‘The Elefaders’ and the funky stylings of ‘N/NW’
For those that don’t know…
The Elefaders put on an incredible set. Three djs on three sets of turntables creating live beats, dropping sick breaks and the cleanest of cuts.
N/NW always bring a high energy show and will drop a party rocking set sure to keep the Sunset jumping till the wee hours.
PLUS: DJ 100 Proof bringing the old school flavor on the tables and Big Rob dropping comic gems that fly higher over your head than a 747 at cruising altitude.
King Cobra, the new venue in the space that was once the dance club Sugar, and operated by the people that ran Kincora, has announced four nights worth of grand opening events, plus part of their March calendar. From the press release…
4 NIGHTS OF RADNESS GRAND OPENING PARTIES
It Takes A Full Weekend To Celebrate Seattle’s Newest Rock Club!
February 19, 2008 (SEATTLE, WA): King Cobra, Seattle’s newest nightclub, live music venue and home for rock & roll, announces today the lineup for 4 Nights of Radness Grand Opening celebration, to take place February 28, 29, March 1, and March 2, 2008.
Thursday, February 28 $10
3 Inches of Blood
Book of Black Earth
Toxic Holocaust
Plaster
Doors 8pm, Show at 9pm
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Friday, February 29 $7
Neutralboy
Android Hero
Rain City Shwillers
Bucklin
Doors at 8pm, Show at 9pm
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Saturday, March 1 $6
The Emeralds
Neon Nights
The Valkyries
Doors at 8pm, Show at 10pm
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Sunday, March 2 $8
Visqueen
Quadrillion
Super-secret surprise guest DJs!
Doors at 8pm, Show at 9pm
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More press release after the break……
