While we may have lost the great weather that’s unexpectedly been hanging around well it’s usual summer (read: post-July 4th) appearance, Seattleites can once again look forward to another week of live music acting as that audio version of sunshine. Here’s a look at the best shows of the week ahead. Be sure to check out our calendar for a longer look at our future recommended concerts.
May 3, 2013
Bumbershoot 2013 Lineup Announced!
Seattle’s Bumbershoot Festival has always been our favorite way to bid adieu to summer. With a variety of outdoor and indoor stages, a great comedy, arts and spoken-word lineup in addition to an increasingly fantastic musical lineup, all in the shadow off the Space Needle, what’s not to love?
Last night, the Bumbershoot crew announced the lineup for this year’s festival, and we couldn’t be more pleased. With some local favorites highlighted alongside some more mainstream all-stars, this year’s Bumbershoot is sure to be another favorite.
In other good news, three-day passes are only $120… that’s only $40 per day to see more music than you probably do all year! We’d say that’s a pretty great deal!
The full lineup is below, and be sure to check out bumbershoot.org for more details.
May 1, 2013
Kris Orlowski Reaches for Such Great Heights with New Cover
We just got a lovely note from local songsmith, Kris Orlowski, sharing a new cover he did of the much lauded “Such Great Heights” by the Postal Service. His version is ethereal and moving compared to the original quick-tempo, digitized original, and we think you’ll enjoy it.
Check it out below and let us know what you think – did Kris do the song justice?
On a related note, Kris is hitting the road for a quick West Coast tour with Sara Watkins. Be sure to check them out if you’ll be on the road, too!
April 30, 2013
Best Seattle Shows to Kick Off a New Month
Lot’s of great live options to whet your appetite for summer, summery music and much more.
5/1 (Wednesday) Bleached, Ex Cops, Week of Wonders at Chop Suey
Smart, female-fronted jangle pop from LA garage punks
April 19, 2013
Best of the Weekend: KEXP’s Hood to Hood, Record Store Day + More
With a nightmarish week nearly behind us, here are a few live music options to make the most of your weekend. In addition to the usual fee-upfront venue shows, we recommend spending time checking out KEXP’s Hood to Hood celebration and seeing some great bands at Silver Platters for Record Store Day. Take a look at your options below, watch some videos and get out there to enjoy some great music.
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April 10, 2013
Summer Snapshot: Sub Pop’s Silver Jubilee, Sir Paul and More
Mark your calendars! Just this morning, Sub Pop announced Silver Jubilee, a huge “25th anniversary public display of affection,” will take place July 13, 2013 in Georgetown.
April 2, 2013
Announcing: Capitol Hill Block Party 2013 Lineup!
There’s nothing like sunshine and festival announcements to get this city thinking about that season that starts sometime after Independence Day: Seattle Summer! While we don’t quite have the sun yet this morning, we’re happy to report we do have some news on one of Seattle’s best in-city festivals. Capitol Hill Block Party will take place this year from July 26-28.
Headliners include The Flaming Lips, Girl Talk, Frightened Rabbit, Pickwick and more. Take a look at the poster below for the just announced partial lineup. More to come!
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March 25, 2013
Best Shows in Seattle [Week of 3/25]
A week of contrasts – the early end of the week will appeal to those of us who feel like dancing, while the end of the week brings a Seattle singer-songwriter showcase at Neumos. Check out the videos below to get a taste of this week’s best musical offerings.
3/25 (Monday) Citizens @ Neumos
A five-piece synth-pop group out of the UK.
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March 19, 2013
Best Shows in Seattle This Week [Week of 3/18]
3/19 (Tuesday) – Django Django @ The Neptune Theatre
A revolutionary art-rock band out of the UK that perfectly combines ominous electro-pop hooks with complex harmonies to produce an experimental, psychedelic sound that feels both primitive and polished at the same time.
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