Our hometown girl, Vicci Martinez paid us a long overdue visit as she toured the west coast in support for her new album. (Which by the way, is GREAT! I've had it on repeat for about 3 days now... hopefully the neighbors are enjoying it just as much as I do). With her, she brought Jamar Rogers (from season 2 of The Voice). He was getting quite a few squeals from the crowd … [Read more...] about Vicci Martinez 6/15/12 Showbox
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1/25/2012 Jessie Baylin
I just saw Jessie Baylin for the first time this week. Her first album was a bit country, however there were 2 songs on it that I was (and still am) OBSESSED with. I went to the show just to hear those 2 songs (which she sadly didn't play), but instead she blew away with her new material. She went rock!! Okay... mellow, 50ish soul rock... but its still ROCK and not country. I … [Read more...] about 1/25/2012 Jessie Baylin
10/22/11 Katie Herzig / Butterfly Boucher
At long last! Katie Herzig has finally headlined her own tour! I've seen her so many times as an opening act, and it always felt like such a tease to only get her in 40min chunks. Katie is not only in my top 10 favorite musicians, but she's super sweet as well. With her, she brought along Butterfly Boucher as her opening act (and bandmate). I know who she is (is from … [Read more...] about 10/22/11 Katie Herzig / Butterfly Boucher
5/4/11 KT Tunstall/Meiko
At long last, I've finally seen KT! Instead of playing with her band in one of the bigger clubs, she's on a solo tour as a one-woman band. Let's see, there was 5+ guitars, a keyboard, a drum, a foot pedal tambourine, and a kazoo. Oh, and let's not forget the looping/tracking machine she uses to layer everything "Talented" doesn't even begin to describe this woman. My … [Read more...] about 5/4/11 KT Tunstall/Meiko
4/16/11 Ani Difranco
I can't even BEGIN to describe what shooting this show meant to me. Before Brandi, I was an Ani FREAK. Lets see, it was my early 20's, and Ani was my first musical crush. I learned every song on guitar (yep, even the ones with crazy tunings), and followed her all around the west coast, catching 7 shows at a time. It was literally the best years of my life, and completely worth … [Read more...] about 4/16/11 Ani Difranco
3/27/11 Uh Huh Her
It took a few years, but Seattle FINALLY got this band to play here in a club :) Let's see, was it TWICE that a show got cancelled here? They were here at bumbershoot last year, but.... that didn't count for me. I LOVE THIS BAND, and wanted to see them in a club with real fans, and playing a real set, and having a better sound mix than what bumbershoot provided for them. So … [Read more...] about 3/27/11 Uh Huh Her
3/11/11 Kaki King
Kaki King is a incredible guitarist, and I've been meaning to see her for years. Being that I don't spend a lot of time on YouTube, I wasn't sure what to expect. Her last albums have been filled with more vocal songs than usual (vs instrumental), so I was expecting her to come out and rock us with a band. Umm, nope. Instead it was just her and about 8 guitars on the … [Read more...] about 3/11/11 Kaki King
2/12/11 Nicole Atkins
[singlepic id=632 w=250 float=right] I've been waiting to see Nicole for YEARS, simply because once upon a time I was OBSESSED with her "Neptune City" song. I really had no idea what to expect. In the past I youtubed some of her live stuff, and wasn't too impressed. Well I must have watched the wrong stuff, cuz this girl is GREAT!! Not only was the band rockin, but she's got a … [Read more...] about 2/12/11 Nicole Atkins
2/3/11 Girlyman (the Triple Door)
More shots from the show, available in the gallery. … [Read more...] about 2/3/11 Girlyman (the Triple Door)
1/27/11 Grace Potter and the Nocturnals (The Crocodile)
[singlepic id=606 w=250 h=166 float=right] I have seen Grace once before, as an opening act a few years ago. It was quickly obvious that this energetic band was meant to be seen in a packed room full of hardcore fans. I FINALLY got my chance to see them in such a setting, and got a last minute photo pass as well. This was one tight, visualy interesting, fun band! They are a … [Read more...] about 1/27/11 Grace Potter and the Nocturnals (The Crocodile)