Category Archive: Writing

Video Monday

Video Monday

On an arbitrary and completely un-music-related note, I give you: KITTENS!!

 

Fatal Shooting At Chop Suey

Fatal Shooting At Chop Suey

This morning’s most alarming news story is of the shooting that occurred early this morning at Chop Suey nightclub on Capitol Hill. Reports state that just before 12:30, someone entered a side door at the venue and fired shots into the hallway, killing local rap artist 29-E and seriously injuring the show’s host, 1st Black Prez.

 

Tensday: Ten Things I’m Looking Forward To In 2009

Tensday: Ten Things I’m Looking Forward To In 2009

That’s right, it’s a special bonus THURSDAY Tensday, with an extra dose of that listing action that you CRAVE. Every end is a beginning, as they say, and with the end of 2008 comes the fresh excitement of 2009. Here are ten things I’m looking forward to in the coming year.

 

Tensday: Ten Songs That Defined My 2008

Tensday: Ten Songs That Defined My 2008

I almost didn’t post this one, because a part of me feels that anyone who reads this list properly can almost read the whole story …

 

Your Moderately Comprehensive Guide To New Year’s Eve Music In Seattle

Your Moderately Comprehensive Guide To New Year’s Eve Music In Seattle

You might be able to make two different shows. With a complex and well-executed plan, you could get to three. But in reality, you’re going to be lucky to get into one before it sells out, so you should probably choose wisely and in advance. Here’s a little guide to some of the options, to help you on your way.

 

Video Monday: RIP

Video Monday: RIP

For the last Video Monday of the year, I offer an Oscars-style selection of clips of this year’s dearly departed. Luckily, these folks aren’t dead — but their bands are. Here’s a fond farewell to some of the wonderful groups we were unfortunate enough to lose in 2008.

 

Further Thoughts on 2008

Further Thoughts on 2008

A few weeks ago I posted a list of my favorite shows of 2008. Then, about a week and a half ago, I saw The …

 

Video Monday: Get Your Dreidel On

Video Monday: Get Your Dreidel On

I have no idea what happened to Incubus, but I’m hoping it involved their lead singer posing for lots and lots of nude photos and posting them on the internet. Before I go to Google to find out if my wish came true, here’s your video for the week.

 

Latest Show Rescheduling Information

Latest Show Rescheduling Information

Snowpocalypse Part II has arrived, and so has the latest wave of rescheduling notices.

 

Would You Break Your Leg For Rock And Roll?

Would You Break Your Leg For Rock And Roll?

So The Cops, who I have a well-documented obsession with, are playing a three-night farewell stand at the Sunset Tavern. The “Rock And Roll Circus” began last night, which, as Seattlites know, was also the first night of Snowpocalypse 2008. Ice and snow blanketed most Seattle streets, but the Sunset Tavern website assured me the show was still on, so my husband and I bundled up and trudged resolutely off to the bus stop.