LIFE PLANS: It’s fun to tell you my plans for the future then, we can look back and see what fate revealed and what fortunes were won. I am currently planning to a few more albums for The Staxx Brothers then I want to shut that sh☆t down as a recording project. But it doesn’t necessarily mean …
These plants survived the winter pretty good, had some “chicks,” but then about a month or so ago one of ’em started sprouting some serious wood. WTF? I never seen them do this. The last two weeks, especially; a full-on rager, with some sorta buds or something at the tip. And the other one’s become …
This tune has some edge to it. Give it a listen. ElectroBluesSociety is a European duo who produce organic dance music by combining electronics with raw vintage live sounds. In December 2017, Cuban Heels singer Jan Hidding did a recording session with them and here is another original and new song, the third track from …
This new album, Pieces Of The Night, is a collection of songs expertly combining organic and live elements, with classy electronica and stunning production. Lyrically, these are honest songs about the human condition and human connection in an increasingly hectic world. The album ranges from stunning instrumental performances such as ‘Boy In The Frame’, to …
I just got a call from Decurrian, AKA DC. The third official member of The Staxx Brothers after Joshua Hanson and I started the band on 2002. He was one of my best friends at the time anyway, and I remember Tina Turnbull told me after we rocked a particular house party that I had better ask DC to officially join …
For those who are not yet of a certain age, it’s easy to forget that Steve Martin was once the most popular comedian in America. His stand-up appearances filled baseball stadiums, and his guest-host appearances on Saturday Night Live were must-see appointment television events that routinely added a million viewers to the show’s ratings. After …
San Mei captains a technicolor ride with take-no-prisoners guitar runs and lush, ethereal vocals in the new video for single ‘Wonder’. Riffing off the traditional performance video framework, the visuals are a glimpse at the raw power and boss musicianship fans have come to expect from San Mei’s live show.
“My Dad and My Dandelions!” A Tribute to Hank Kipp A little over six years ago, on April 29th, 2012 to be precise, I quite spontaneously decided to weed a dense patch of dandelions in front of the townhouse complex where I’d been living for the previous two years. The front of said complex—along the …
On Sunday June 23 Boston ska legends The Mighty Mighty Bosstones made their first Seattle appearance in four years and I was there to witness this esteemed event. The concert was once again held at Seattle’s Neptune Theater, a great venue to hold live music. This time they were promoting their brand new album While …
“Written for anyone who has ever been screwed over in a relationship, “Investment” is an anthem that investigates the meaning of self love and relationships in a modern age of non-committal dating culture that we’re taught to accept and accustom to without question.” – Domanique Grant http://www.domaniquegrant.com
It may be a sign of climate change that the old Mark Twain joke about cold summers in San Francisco no longer seems to apply, at least during day games at AT&T Park. It was roasting in the upper deck behind home plate on Saturday, even for those of us used to the dry summer …
Here it is, the long awaited video for ‘Free Your Mind.’: The Book of Horace Chapter One As I am on the cusp of quite possibly having a Top 40 Hit in several countries with the song ‘Free Your Mind’, I keep hearing the voice and sage advice of my greatest professor. Horace Alexander Young. …
On Father’s Day in America, The Guardian (London) newspaper ran a story called, “Separation at the border: children wait in cages at South Texas warehouse.” Former First Lady Laura Bush wrote an op-ed piece the day after Father’s Day, decrying the “mass detention” of children who have been separated from their parents. https://www.twincities.com/2018/06/18/laura-bush-separating-children-from-their-parents-at-the-border-breaks-my-heart/ Mr. Orwell, …
The intensity builds on this track. Stick with it. Riley says of the track “My Ex called me a couple weeks ago, 2 months after he broke up with me, to tell me he was in a serious relationship. Which sparked some anger in me because he told me he wasn’t ready for serious commitment. …
On Wednesday night June 13th I had the privilege of seeing Jonathan Richman for the first time in seven years and for the third time ever. Jonathan Richman is difficult to explain as he’s quite unique. I describe him as sort of a folky punk with a quirky sense of humor. This concert, was just …
The Golden State Warriors’ sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2018 NBA Finals suggested an inevitability to their 2018 championship, especially after the final game when most of the second half was garbage time. For those who watched the Warriors throughout the playoffs and the regular season, however, the result was anything but assured. …
Seattle-based songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist Rawb Middleton is back and has released two excellent EPs in the last year: Cracker From the Black Lagoon and The Cure for Tired Blood. I have always said that Rawb–he went by “Rob” back in the day and has updated his nom de guerre to distinguish himself from other …
Driving to work a few weeks ago, I was surprised to see billboards announcing a visit to my neck of the woods by Franklin Graham, son of his recently departed father Billy. An online search found the website of his Decision California tour, intending to bring the Gospel to a state which, as Graham made …
That is the question. These guys can rattle on with the erudition of a college professor about a long reliever for the local baseball team or a minute change in the football’s catch rule, but dare talk about the real futbol, and sports radio guys will ruthlessly mock you. Should they be foolhardy enough to …
Georgetown Orbits and the Skablins Celebrate A New Orbits CD With A Fun Night of Ska, by Holly Homan
Georgetown Orbits On Saturday May 12 I headed to Seattle’s south end to an intimate club called the Royal Room. Here Seattle’s ska masters The Georgetown Orbits were performing to promote their brand new CD, Solar Flares. I have been a fan of the Orbits since I first saw them open for the Slackers back …
Don’t care if you love this or hate this, it is amazing. The more you watch it… absolute genius. It’s f’ing brilliant. – Harper Hull
Rock ‘n’ roll has lost touch with the black voices that birthed the genre. Rock Artist Pete Wilde just debuted his single “Lucy” with a mission to make Rock & Roll black again. Lucy by Pete Wilde on VEVO. Is Pete Wilde the savior of rock ’n’ roll? Only time will tell. But he is …
Wednesday night I ventured out to Seattle’s foremost punk club, El Corazon. Yes, I’d seen Less Than Jake only three days prior at the Back to the Beach Festival, but it’s Less Than Jake. If they decided to come back to Seattle this weekend I’d venture out to see them. And if they came back …
Pacific NW! On May 14, 15 and 16 the motherf___ing Afghan Whigs are in your general vicinity. Dates here – looks like the first Seattle show is sold out but Portland tickets are still available as is the last night of the whole tour on the 2nd night in Seattle – do not miss this …
The Portland Trail Blazers are no strangers to early NBA playoff exits, but this one hurts more than most. Unlike the Blazers of recent years, this team had all of its stars healthy and a higher seed that allowed them not only home court in the first round but the privilege of not facing the …
PSA, aka Archie Chandler, brings the heat with the release of “Ghost.” From start to finish this track radiates confidence and sass, aided by uncontainable horns and bass and the wisely brash delivery of lyrics. “Ghost” provides a blueprint for leaving behind an undeserving lover with no room for negative emotions. This (heads up, explicit) …
Paid a visit to the San Francisco Giants yesterday as they beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Sunday. The win brought the Giants record for April to 14-14, suggesting that the jury is still out on whether their off-season makeover will bear fruit. The defending National League champion Dodgers have had their own share …
Lit AF in the Atlanta underground scene, Funk Manchu is now given the spotlight to showcase his affinity for seamless productions that combine a number of genres from tech-house to bass music. Titled ‘Bounce That B / Waif Boy,’ Manchu’s club bound double header delivers a heaping dose of creative synth licks, pulsating hi-hat, and …
Living alone, widowed, with only a cat and 2 mute turtles to hear my voice… my mind occasionally goes to strange places. In times of kismet, I often think of my wife as a sort of Polynesian goddess… a goddess who, as she was in life, can be pleased or angered. Benevolent. Wrathful. More than …
I love this tune. Dig the guitar leads on the back end. Tents, a Portland band, claim to have shot this video in three days in their own backyard. I don’t know where the yard is, but by looking at the flat ground and the style of houses, my best guess is that this took …