Brian J Barr

Brian Barr has been SW's music editor since Spring of 2006. Before that, he painted houses, made organic dog biscuits, pulled espresso shots, and answered phones for an architecture firm, all while contributing regularly to The Believer, Arthur, No Depression, HARP, DIW, The Stranger, and several other publications he's either forgotten, or wishes he could forget about. As an East Coast native, he is still baffled at the Seattle phenomenon of braking while merging onto the freeway.

Yearly Archive

2008 (16 articles)
2007 (54 articles)
2006 (63 articles)

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Eight is Great - May 7, 2008

Dim the sun and head to Ocho.
A Shot in the Dark By Brian J Barr

Shotgun Stories - May 7, 2008

The South, Without White-Trash Clichés
Review By Brian J Barr

Flight of the Conchords’ Special Delivery - Apr 23, 2008

Walking the line between tribute and mockery is easy; just use a Kiwi accent.
Review By Brian J Barr

Can Sasquatch’s “Carbon Negative” Efforts Help Save the Planet? - Apr 9, 2008

Or is it all just PR?
News By Brian J Barr

After the Beep - Apr 2, 2008

A new compilation of old answering machine tapes reveal what we talk about when we talk to machines.
Review By Brian J Barr

Should Springsteen Be Forgiven? - Mar 26, 2008

Arguments for reconsidering the missteps on the Boss’ otherwise impeccable track record.
Music By Brian J Barr

A Cure for the South Lake Union Blues - Mar 19, 2008

Poured exclusively at Stix Billiards & Brewery.
A Shot in the Dark By Brian J Barr

An Avant-Metal Icon Mellows, and the Results Are Sensational - Mar 12, 2008

The Bees Made Honey in the Lion’s Skull is the most melodic, clearheaded record in the Earth catalog.
Review By Brian J Barr

Brouwer’s Is a Small Piece of Europe’s Finest Country - Mar 12, 2008

Poring over the brew menu is always an exercise in indecision.
A Shot in the Dark By Brian J Barr

Want to Know Why Seattle’s “Tree Canopy” Is Disappearing? - Feb 27, 2008

Take a look at what’s happening in North Seattle.
News By Brian J Barr

Seattle, You Love Your Mainstream Country Music - Feb 27, 2008

You just won't admit it.
Music By Brian J Barr

Susan Robb’s Big Idea for Spring: Crap Power - Feb 20, 2008

Her work is unrecognizable, except for the fertile mind behind it.
Spring Arts 2008 By Brian J Barr

The Sea Navy’s Holiday Sweet Potatoes - Feb 20, 2008

Postholiday style.
Sound Bite By Brian J Barr

Yes, Ballard Loft Is a Sports Bar - Feb 13, 2008

And it's just what the neighborhood needs.
A Shot in the Dark By Brian J Barr

Chop Suey Introduces Seattle to the Residency Concept - Jan 16, 2008

And it's anything but redundant.
Preview By Brian J Barr

Pink Door's Not Just a Summer Seater - Jan 2, 2008

There’s no better way to spend a soggy Friday night.
A Shot in the Dark By Brian J Barr

To Do List

Friday, May 16

Bike to Work Day
We need Bike to Work Day for the same reason we need Mother’s Day, or ... More>>
City Hall, Fri., May 16, 7:30am

Clinic, Shearwater
Clinic bears an unfortunate, much-mentioned resemblance to the Beatles—... More>>
Neumo's, Fri., May 16, 8:00pm, $13 adv

Nas, D. Black, Grynch, DJ Nphared
How will Nas top his declaration that a nuclear winter had smothered hip-ho... More>>
Showbox SODO, Fri., May 16, 8:30pm, $37.40 adv./$40

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