Pacific Northwest Music News & Events
But there’s enough to give you a sense of the struggles this music pioneer faced. Rosetta’s Carnegie Hall debut was an event called “Spirituals to Swing,” and she encountered strong resistance in gospel circles for daring to make the Lord’s music swing.
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Seven stands as one of Peterson’s most diverse works, with sudden changes in genre, arrangements, and mood. And now that his recording career is up and running again, Green Monkey Records has plans to reissue his entire catalogue. You can’t keep a good man down.
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Sankai Juku’s extraordinary performances take you into another realm. The dancers, stripped to their bare essence, explore the agonies and the ecstasies of being human, and their striving to find a balance between the dark and the light is captivating. It’s an experience you emerge from feeling more fully alive.
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Most pre-grunge Pacific Northwest compilations tend to focus on the well-known acts from the region: the Wailers, the Ventures, the Fleetwoods, the Sonics, and so on. But Sundazed Music has plundered the archives of Salem, Oregon-based Garland Records and unearthed a veritable treasure trove of musical treats
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Things take a turn for the sinister when an unexpected guest arrives in the attic. Now the story begins to heat up, and who can say how things will happen? No spoilers here, folks. Violet’s Attic is a journey into the dark. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the ride.
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The opening and closing number draws upon one of Shakespeare’s most famous lines: “All the world’s a stage.” Indeed it is, and this Public Works production made that a world a little more vibrant.
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“Shake” proved to be the most invigorating number, which had the band practically levitating as they bounced along in time with drummer Tyler Williams’ bass drum. Then it was time for the traditional closer, “Rivers and Roads,” something of a cool down after the rhythmic stomping of “Shake.” A nice send off, on a beautiful night.
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The Grammy-award winning, MTV darling of the ‘80s brought her 40th anniversary show (yes, it’s been four decades since the release of her debut album, In the Heat of the Night), to Tacoma’s Emerald Queen Casino this past Friday (July 26). There were classic hits, new twists given to old favorites, and a preview of something new.
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Even without its pedigree, this would be an entertaining record. As it is, it stands as a terrifically fun slice of history, a look back at a group of young men who hopped on the DIY train and rode it to places they never imagined they’d go.
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It’s a shame that such a terrific production has such a short run. But there are only six remaining performances scheduled. So don’t hesitate. This is a Sweeney Todd that gets the blend of horror and comedy blend just right — guaranteeing that you’ll have a bloody good time.
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That’s what Giants in the Trees is really about; they’re about having a good time, and they’d love to have you join in on the fun. Revel in the bliss.
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May 9 was a double header for fans of Filthy Friends in Seattle, with an afternoon showcase at KEXP’s Gathering Space, and a full set later that evening at Neumos.
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It wraps up with “Whatcha Gonna Do?” which, unlike most of the tracks, has a slower, almost reggae vibe. Perhaps because it’s a call to action, and it’s important that the words be clearly heard; act now, before it’s too late, the song implores. It echoes what Keithley refers to as D.O.A.’s mantra; talk gets you motivated, but it’s action that gets the job done. Words to live by.
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Nina Simone: Four Women is about ideas and debates we’re still having today, and how the energy of those debates inspires music and art. It’s a reminder of how far we have come, and also how far we still have to go. But the songs of Nina Simone make that journey a little bit easier.
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Tacocat’s latest album is a sweet pop treat, with a sunny outlook seemingly bursting out of the speakers on every track. Or is that really the case? On This Mess is a Place, appearances can be deceiving, and there’s definitely a bit of sleight of hand going on here.
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