Featured Photos: Noise for the Needy Kick off 2011
Neumos was the site for a spectacular kick off for the 2011 Noise for the Needy effort – this year announcing their support for Real Change. Several musical groups came out to help kick off the season – Kokon Taiko Drummers Truckasauras Mad Rad Junkie XL This party, they partnered with Twistory to present a [...]
Featured Buzz & Photos: Mister Heavenly featuring Michael Cera at bass
Yes, you read the headline correctly folks – that is, Michael Cera, apparently “guesting” at bass for the newly formed indie all-star band – “Mister Heavenly”. Local Seattle street press at the Stranger – Line Out – was first out, though, I tweeted it as it happened… the girls all lining the front of the [...]
New CD & Tour recommendation: Justin Nozuka – You I Wind Land & Sea
We love love love, the new CD by Justin Nozuka – You I Wind Land & Sea. Check it out – it’s fresh, it’s innovative. Our faves bolded – love the title track. Give it a listen: 1. Gray 2. Love 3. Carried You 4. Heartless 5. My Heart Is Yours 6. Soulless Man 7. [...]
Featured News: Ryan Star’s 11:59 climbs the charts, joins Train on tour
Following up on our feature of Ryan Star’s 11:59, we are happy to report on some additional news that has come to press. 11:59 is coming into the charts with some impressive numbers – just one week post it’s debut – not too shabby.
via marketwire – “11:59,” the acclaimed new album from Mark Burnett Records/Atlantic recording artist Ryan Star, has made a phenomenal chart debut this week, coming in at #31 on the Billboard 200 and #10 on Billboard’s “Top Rock Albums” chart with 11,599 copies sold after its first week of release. “
Show Preview: No Depression Festival 2010 @ Marymoor Amphitheatre
Great news – in conjunction with the Seattle Theatre Group(STG), No Depression is hosting their 2nd annual “No Depression Festival” (buy tickets HERE) at Marymoor Amphitheatre in Redmond, Washington, August 21st. It’s a great way to spend your summer afternoon – amongst the gorgeous setting that is Marymoor(our favorite outdoor venue!), admist such great music [...]
Featured CD: Ryan Star – 11:59
Ryan Star – an apt name for sure – as this tall, dark and broodingly handsome singer songwriter spreads his wings on his first solo major label release(Atlantic) – 11:59. Fresh off of his hometown CD release August 3rd – in New York City’s Irving Plaza, his fans are ready for the world to see [...]
Featured Sighting: Lacey Conner of Rock of Love, fronts Lords of Acid, Sextreme Ball Tour
Lacey Conner, that firey red haired reality vixen – who played the part of VH1′s bitch we love to hate, first opposite Bret Michaels, and then Sharon Osbourne, hit this summer’s tour circuit at her day – well ok, night job – fronting a recompiled Lords of Acid, headlining the “Sextreme Ball” summer tour… For [...]
Featured CD: Foxy Shazam
They just wrapped up a headlining tour on top of their major label (Warner Bros) release of the eponimous release of “Foxy Shazam“. The CD is totally reflective of their energy, that you see of their live show along with the eclectic vibe their name embodies…buy it now – FOXY SHAZAM Tracks – * Intro/Bombs [...]
News: Lallapalooza line up announced!
Where will you be? If you are lucky – you’ll be making some of the shows at the upcoming Lallapalooza – Grant Park, Chicago – August 6-8th. http://2010.lollapalooza.com/ Our “don’t miss” rec’s would be – Semi Precious Weapons Foxy Shazam Phoenix Social Distortion Metric
Show Preview: Noise for the Needy 2010 kick-off
NFTN and House of Hands throw a Kickoff Party/Fundraiser at Woodshed Studios and Mars Bar April 17, 2010! http://www.noisefortheneedy.org/2009/index.php