06 March 2009, 10:10 am
The Big Blues Benefit for guitarist Jerry Miller will be this Sunday March 8th at the Swiss. Jerry was one of the victims of the dam release that swamped the city of Pacific. All he was able to save was a favorite guitar, an old amp and his dog. Jerry lost everything else -... Read More »
27 February 2009, 12:12 pm
I want to take a moment & give some kudos to a great fan of live music. Lisa Spielmann is the kind of person you want in your audience. She loves music. She will spend some money at your gig. And she can give you an honest critique of your sets. She will tell you... Read More »
20 February 2009, 10:10 am
What a treat we have tonight - Glenn Harrell will be at Woody's on the Water. Glenn proved to me what a great songwriter James Taylor really is - I couldn't stand him until I heard Glenn sing some of his songs. Glenn is one of those can-do musicians - lead guitar, rhythm... Read More »
12 February 2009, 1:01 pm
I've collected hearts for over 30 years, so in honor of "Heart" Day I thought I'd write about some of my favorite people and where you can find them this week, and in the days ahead. . . Carole Kapeliela is at O'Gallaghers this Saturday from 5-7. Besides Bud Schulz on keys and Gary Orr on... Read More »
30 January 2009, 8:08 am
Rumor has it that this will be the last weekend of live music at the Hub. If so they are going out in style with the Malcolm Clark band playing Saturday night. Malcolm is the reason I started going out to hear live music, and I thank him every time I see him. The Malcolm Clark Band is... Read More »
14 January 2009, 9:09 am
Every Wednesday Karl Thurmond hosts an open mike at Captain Jack's in Sumner - across from the Old Cannery. As he says - "friendly folks, new owners, good food & talented people. Check us out" When speaking of talented people, the first person I think of is Karl Thurmond. A... Read More »
08 January 2009, 8:08 am
My good friend & talented singer Carole Kapeliela will be performing at O'Gallaghers this Saturday from 5pm to 7pm. I'm sure anyone who sees her at work as a field rep for Transmission Rebuild in Kent, cruising around with her head-banger heavy metal pulsing thru her speakers, can believe... Read More »
02 January 2009, 4:04 pm
One of my favorite bands will be playing at Doyle's this Saturday night. 9 Pound Hammer - a trio of great guys & talented musicians - will put a smile on your face and get your toes tapping with their mix of covers & originals. Dustin Lafferty, the tall frontman, gets... Read More »
3 September 2010, 9:08 am
My 2010 Bumbershoot Schedule: Delorean, Neko Case, Surfer Blood, and FlatstockSeattle Weekly (blog)At every show I've been to, she gives a spirited shout-out to our shared hometown of Tacoma and has fun jibing with her band; I'll never forget her braving ...... Read More »
3 September 2010, 8:19 am
NIGHT MOVES: More live than you'll ever beWeekly Volcano (blog)10 pm Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Junkyard Jane Reunion Show, the four-piece local favorite reunites with sax player Sue Orfield and trombonist Randy ...... Read More »
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