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.The Year in Music - Dec 27, 2006
Breakups, breakouts, defections, onstage kissing and hippies making good music again: All in a year's work.2006: Year in Music By Brian J Barr
Easy Riders - Dec 27, 2006
Hairy hippies make good stoner music once again.2006: Year in Music By Brian J Barr
Like the Wind - Dec 20, 2006
The Cave Singers at the Crocodile Cafe, Dec. 14, 2006Opening Act By Brian J Barr
'I Don't Know Where I Am, Man' - Dec 13, 2006
Sebastian Bach at Everett Events Center, Dec. 10, 2006.Opening Act By Brian J Barr
The Short List - Dec 13, 2006
Highlights-and lowlights-from this week's music calendar.Notable Shows By Brian J Barr
Country Darkness - Dec 6, 2006
Nudie Suit Stardusters at the Little Red Hen, Nov. 30, 2006.Opening Act By Brian J Barr
Behind the Lens - Dec 6, 2006
As Pearl Jam's tour photographer, Lance Mercer lived out a rock and roll fantasy.Music By Brian J Barr
The Lost Wallet Follies - Nov 22, 2006
The Lymbyc System at Chop Suey, Nov. 16, 2006.Opening Act By Brian J Barr
Natural Rhythms - Nov 22, 2006
With sprawling riffs and lysergic jams, Whalebones are an anomaly in the Seattle scene.Music By Brian J Barr
Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Lady Sovereign, Unnatural Helpers, and Jackie Mittoo - Nov 22, 2006
CD Reviews By Brian J BarrWeeknight Warriors - Nov 15, 2006
A Gun That Shoots Knives at the Sunset Tavern, Nov. 8, 2006.Opening Act By Brian J Barr
Mass Marketing - Nov 8, 2006
Wide release and a new label have Common Market poised to conquer new lands.Music By Brian J Barr
A Fine Time - Nov 1, 2006
A Seattle label infatuated with hidden gems tries (again) to put Karen Dalton on the map.Music Feature By Brian J Barr
Malajhube, Jeremy Enigk, Chad VanGaalen, and The Black Garfield Comp - Nov 1, 2006
CD Reviews By Brian J BarrMars Bars - Oct 18, 2006
Paradox bookers scramble as Ballard church boots 'em out.Music By Brian J Barr
Rosewood - Oct 18, 2006
Barrstool Blues By Brian J BarrBaked to Perfection - Oct 11, 2006
Wooden Wand and the Sky High Band's stoned masterpiece.Music By Brian J Barr
Think Globally, Listen Locally - Oct 11, 2006
The year's not over...yet.Barrstool Blues By Brian J Barr
Bert Jansch - Oct 11, 2006
Plus CD reviews of Beirut, Miss Violetta Beauregarde, and The Melvins.CD Reviews By Brian J Barr
Space Cadets - Oct 4, 2006
Molding the next Lester Bangs at 826 Seattle.Barrstool Blues By Brian J Barr
It's Alright, Bob (They're Only Jealous) - Sep 27, 2006
Weighing in on the Bob Dylan/Henry Timrod dilemma.Barrstool Blues By Brian J Barr
Never Say Die - Sep 20, 2006
Meet Dead Moon, the most highly regarded Northwest rock band you've never heard. (But Pearl Jam and Mudhoney sure have.)News By Brian J Barr
Ben There, Done That - Sep 13, 2006
Ben Blankenship takes the law into his own hands.Barrstool Blues By Brian J Barr
Best Vending Machine Ever - Sep 6, 2006
A weekly distillation of musical goings-on, local and otherwise.Barrstool Blues By Brian J Barr
King of the Road - Aug 30, 2006
Barrstool Blues By Brian J BarrThe Incredible Shrinking Bumbershoot - Aug 30, 2006
Our guide to the small things that make Seattle's arts festival great.Arts By Brian J Barr
Small Band, Huge Target - Aug 30, 2006
The Thermals take aim at our fascist regime.Bumbershoot By Brian J Barr
Cosmic Change - Aug 23, 2006
Brace yourself: The cherished old Comet Tavern is cleaning house. Brian J. BarrMusic By Brian J Barr
Jim Noir - Aug 9, 2006
Plus CD reviews of Robert Stillman, Heartless Bastards, and Evangelicals.Music By Brian J Barr
Club Hugo House - Aug 2, 2006
Barrstool Blues By Brian J BarrNightlife United - Jul 26, 2006
Club owners and employees rally to form Seattle Nightlife and Music Association.Barrstool Blues By Brian J Barr
Mayor Club Hater - Jul 19, 2006
Barrstool Blues By Brian J BarrWest Seattle Rocks - Jul 12, 2006
Barrstool Blues By Brian J BarrMr. Lif - Jul 12, 2006
Plus CD Reviews of Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Awesome Color, Miles Davis Quintet, and Thelonius Monk with John Coltrane.CD Reviews By Brian J Barr
For Kids' Sake - Jun 21, 2006
Barrstool Blues By Brian J BarrBrightblack Morning Light - Jun 21, 2006
Plus CD Reviews of Helios, the Futureheads, and Alan Singley & Pants Machine.CD Reviews By Brian J Barr
King's in Ballard - Jun 14, 2006
Barrstool Blues By Brian J BarrFacing the Music - Jun 7, 2006
Barrstool Blues By Brian J BarrThe New Freedom - May 31, 2006
Digging toward the power source of the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers, Ethan Miller comes up Howlin Rain.Music By Brian J Barr
Getting Droned - May 24, 2006
Barrstool Blues By Brian J BarrPerfect Summer Streets - May 24, 2006
Cruising Seattle's less-populated promenades for good food and people watching.Summer Guide 2006 By Brian J Barr
Contrasting Noises - May 17, 2006
Barrstool Blues By Brian J BarrFire & Rain - May 10, 2006
Barrstool Blues By Brian J BarrThe Winners Are . . . - May 10, 2006
The results of Seattle Weekly's 2006 Music Awards poll.Music By Brian J Barr
Billy Joel and Goldfish Sandwiches - Apr 26, 2006
Four artists share their guilty, and not-so-guilty, pleasures.Music By Brian J Barr
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