On this page the following entries were made in the “June, 2009” time-frame.
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REVIEW: King Sunny Ade at the Triple Door
Known for their all-night dance marathons, Nigeria’s King Sunny Ade and His African Beats turned an hourlong set into what felt like an all-night party Monday night at the Triple Door.
With more than a dozen colorfully dressed male singer-musicians gyrating and harmonizing on a compact stage, the concert created an intoxicating groove that brought gleeful [...]
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Rock Hall celebrates Michael Jackson
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum pays tribute to the life and legacy of two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Michael Jackson this weekend at its 12th annual Rock and Soul Festival.
Jackson, 50, died on Thursday in Los Angeles.
“Michael Jackson was one of the most creative and influential recording artists [...]
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Rock marathon leads to Marymoor
Seattle is so awash in good bands that music will be as big a part of Seattle’s first Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon as the marathon itself.
More than 40 bands will play on nearly 30 stages along the marathon’s route from Tukwila to Qwest Field on Saturday. The race begins at 7 a.m. For details, as [...]
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The Rough Guide to Nirvana
Seattle music journalist Gillian Gaar is celebrating the release of her latest book, “The Rough Guide to Nirvana,” roughly coinciding with the 20th anniversary of “Bleach,” the album that launched the Seattle band’s career.
Gaar’s previous books include “She’s a Rebel: The History of Women in Rock & Roll,” “Green Day: Rebels With a Cause” and [...]
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Michael Jackson RIP
Michael Jackson’s death today is truly a shocker that will resonate with generations of fans and remain in the news for weeks to come.
The King of Pop died in Los Angeles after going into cardiac arrest. Jackson was set to play 10 concerts at London’s O2 Arena in July.
Here’s one of the first stories on [...]
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Rising star: Jared Douglas
One of the surprise musical guests at Wednesday night’s re-election party for Seattle City Councilman Nick Licata at the Crocodile Cafe was R&B/smooth jazz singer Jared Douglas, a Northwest resident whose songs have been featured on “Sex and the City” and “Soul Food.”
Douglas’s smooth, silky vocals and reputation as a “one-take wonder” have brought him [...]
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New solo album from Rob Thomas
Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas releases a new solo album, “Cradlesong,” on June 30.
But Napster.com will be the only place fans can get acoustic live versions of the songs “Her Diamonds” and “Lonely No More.” They’ll be available to those who buy the album at Napster.com.
Fans can also buy the tracks individually at Napster or [...]
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Gene Stout appreciation party
Friends and colleagues gather for a “Gene Stout appreciation party” at the Feedback Lounge.
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ZooTunes launches June 17
The first of the big outdoor concerts series begins next week when colorful new-wave band The B-52s take the stage at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at the north meadow at the Woodland Park Zoo.
I interviewed Kate Pierson of The B-52s when the Athens, Ga., group was on the “True Colors” tour.
The family oriented [...]
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Layne Staley tribute
The eighth annual Layne Staley Tribute and Benefit Concert will take place Aug. 22 at the Showbox at the Market.
The event beginning at 7:30 p.m. will feature a solo acoustic performance by Ed Kowalczyk, the singer and guitarist for rock band Live. Also performing are Seattle band Second Coming, whose members Johnny Bacolas and James [...]
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