It’s that time of the year to look back at all the live performances I’ve experienced and try to pick my Top 20. This year seemed even harder as I saw many artists I have seen multiple times already. Given that I don’t like to add artists to my lists […]
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Seattle’s Crocodile was transformed into a desert soundscape as Mdou Moctar, the Tuareg guitar virtuoso from Niger, delivered a solo performance that fused hypnotic Saharan blues with blistering psychedelic rock. The intimate venue pulsed with energy as Moctar’s guitar lines cut through the air like lightning bolts, leaving the audience […]
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When I heard that Sol was having a birthday show at Hidden Hall on December 7, I was excited to check it out. I hadn’t seen Sol live in years—I think the last time I saw him on stage was before the pandemic. He was a staple of the local […]
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Paramount Theater was buzzing for Deep Sea Diver’s homecoming show in Seattle—their largest headlining performance to date—closing out a triumphant year of touring their latest record, Billboard Heart. For a band that has steadily built a reputation for electrifying live shows and intricate songwriting, this night felt like a victory […]
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Built to Spill was one of the first bands I ever listened to when I first joined a band. My friends introduced me to their song “Center of the Universe,” and that track became my first introduction to indie songwriting at its finest. Fast forward to November 25th, and I […]
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