Local director Ryan Worsley’s worthwhile documentary chronicles the people, culture, and eventual demise of the legendary punk venue the Funhouse,…
What songwriter hasn’t thought of moving to New York in the hopes of being discovered? What aspiring musician hasn’t at…
Jonathan Malindine is a man with a lot going for him. He lives in one of the most gorgeous cities…
For all the heartache found in her songs, Sharon Van Etten comes off as remarkably cheerful. Perhaps the L.A. sun…
From Greek joints in Chicago to delis in L.A., you’ve seen her. Sometimes she’s blonde, sometimes brunette, but she’s always…
When singer/songwriter Hayes Carll returned to his Crystal Beach, Texas, home in 2008 following a tour of the UK, he…
Wheedle’s Groove, Seattle Funk, Modern Soul, and Boogie, Vol. II, 1972–1987 (digital, CD, and two-platter vinyl box set out now)…
While we wholeheartedly encourage you to splurge on live music this summer, nothing beats free admission (= more money for the…
UPDATE: Doe Bay Fest organizers have announced this year’s full lineup. Bands performing are: Thao & the Get Down Stay…
Jonathan Cunningham is Manager of Youth Programs and Community Outreach at EMP Museum. He’s also Mayor Murray’s newest Seattle Arts…
Jonathan Cunningham is Manager of Youth Programs and Community Outreach at EMP Museum. He’s also Mayor Murray’s newest Seattle Arts…
Growing up with Shel Silverstein for a godfather, Bobby Bare Jr. was born into the world of storytellers, learning early…
Notwithstanding Sunday’s rain, Folklife 2014 was a huge success. You’ll likely never see more men wearing skirts, female body hair,…
In this week’s fest issue, I spoke with Mindie Lind of circus folk group Inly, who play Folklife for the…
For so many of us, listening to music is a private thing, a sacred experience not shared lightly. That first…
For so many of us, listening to music is a private thing, a sacred experience not shared lightly. That first…
Year after year, you can always count on the Northwest Folklife Festival—now in its 43rd year—to deliver something interesting. No,…
Local director Ryan Worsley’s debut documentary chronicles the people, culture, and eventual demise of the legendary punk venue The Funhouse,…
Sam Boshnack Quintet Presents The Nellie Bly Project Friday, May 9 As Einstein once said, “Energy, rightly applied, can accomplish anything.”…
David Dondero Sunday, May 4 Singer/songwriter David Dondero was born in Duluth, Minn., just like Bob Dylan. In a recent…
