Music
March is Cabaret Month “The Cocktail Hour” runs every Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in March and includes performances by different artists each week. See website for complete details. Egan’s Ballard Jamhouse, 1707 NW Market Street, Seattle WA, 98107 $15-$25 Friday, March 20, 2015
HARPS Electro-pop band from Seattle. Its EP, Marvelous Cheer is out now. With Hank & Cupcakes, Dionvox. Barboza, 925 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $10 Friday, March 20, 2015, 7pm
Starbucks Hot Java Cool Jazz A benefit concert by award-winning jazz bands from five local high schools. The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $20 Friday, March 20, 2015, 7pm
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Hurray for the Riff Raff Country/blues musician Alynda Lee Segarra, who performs as Hurray for the Riff Raff, left home at 17 and began traveling the country, eventually settling in New Orleans, where she joined a group of fellow travelers and started playing music on the street. But just one year later, Hurricane Katrina hit. Rather than head somewhere new, Segarra decided to stick it out to thank the community that inspired her to pursue music full-time. The influences of her adopted hometown are evident on Segarra’s latest release, Small Town Heroes, as she sings about local issues like neighborhood violence (on “St. Roch Blues”) and adds a vibrant, modern kick to her era-transcending sound on “No One Else.” With Adia Victoria. All ages. The Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., Seattle WA 98121 $20 Friday, March 20, 2015, 8pm
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Los Lobos Los Lobos recently celebrated 40 years as a band. That’s a serious milestone, especially considering they’ve managed to keep the lineup intact for nearly that entire time. And while they’ve never had a ton of commercial success (save for their 1987 version of “La Bamba”), their records are just as acclaimed as their live show. The band’s multi-genre sound-which blends roots, rock, R&B, and norteno-has allowed them to tour with the best of the best, including Dylan, U2, and especially the Grateful Dead. Given that close latter association, this three-night run at the Triple Door will have plenty of jamming and a flexible set list. Further reinforcing the band’s commitment to gigging, they have released more live albums than original recordings over the past decade (Disconnected in New York City being the most recent example). But rather than cranking out disposable retreads as do many bands this late into a career, Los Lobos albums are worth waiting for. 2010’s Tin Can Trust found longtime collaborators Louis Perez and David Hidalgo exploring the working-class characters of the their East L.A. neighborhood with the kind of wisdom that can only come from a lived-in life, while singer Cesar Rosas penned the pensive “All My Burning Bridges” with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter. Whether you’re into soulful rock, cumbia, or Tex-Mex, Los Lobos has something for nearly every kind of music fan. Their reputation as a must-see live act is fully deserved. DAVE LAKE The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $75-$90 Friday, March 20, 2015, 8pm
Magmafest 2015 Magmafest 2015!
What is Magma Fest?
Magma Fest is a month-long all-ages festival presented by Hollow Earth Radio that celebrates independent music, sound art, and community radio at multiple venues around Seattle. The 8th annual Magma Fest is coming March 2015.
What is Hollow Earth Radio?
Hollow Earth Radio is the Pacific Northwest’s freeform online radio station that presents a forum for underrepresented music, sounds and perspectives. We support the local music community in Seattle, King County, Washington state, and the larger Pacific Northwest. Our focus is on found sound, field recordings, forgotten music, local musicians, bedroom recordings, low-fi demos, dreams, storytelling, and things that feel real. We expose works that have yet to be unearthed or have long been dormant. We acknowledge and celebrate raw talent and imperfections, and encourage bands who’ve never had their music air on a radio before to take a chance with us. Not only do we talk with musicians, but we talk with music supporters like small label owners, DIY venue curators & music bloggers to reveal the stories behind the art, and learn about the actual people involved in creating the music culture in our area. We encourage community participation and offer the local community access to training and knowledge on how to run a radio station.
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Friday March 20th at the Cockpit:
Hollow Earth Radio’s “Going F.M.” Party
<2605> Religious Girls (Oakland, CA)
www.religiousgirls.bandcamp.com Using their talents, Religious Girls focus their energy into creating beautiful harmonies and layering them over intricate percussive rhythms. Preferring to play on the floor near listeners rather than a distant stage, they feel that no matter how high of quality a recording may be, the live set is what moves people, and therefore focus on creating intimacy with the crowd. These guys offer an intense and dramatic set, leaving viewers in awe by the end of each performance.
<2605> Great Spiders
www.soundcloud.com/great-spiders Great Spiders is the name of a musical project with material created solely by Omar Schambacher. Started in 2005, the name was taken from the book “Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds.” ‘Great Spiders’ originally refers to a medieval poison. Great Spiders is self-described as pop music, where no particular era or genre are exclusively inspirational. Melody, chordal flow, harmony, and production are what’s most important to Omar. “Lyrics are important, but are secondary to the sound” he says. Currently there is only one official Great Spiders release, ‘The Blues are Dead’ E.P. circa 2008. A follow-up record is nearing completion.
<2605> Gazebos
www.soundcloud.com/gazebos-1 “Seattle’s best band named after a yard structure (sorry not sorry, Fences), Gazebos are Shannon Perry (formerly of Butts), TV Coahran and Jordan T. Adams (formerly of Spurm), and Shane Herrell (of Bread & Butter). Think dancing and post-punk soaked in pink wine-soft angles, fall-apart endings, the good kind of nervous, the good kind of arty, and Perry channeling a more reasonable Amy Winehouse or someone reading a letter to themselves out loud while smoking a cigarette from one of those long holders. Their live shows are A+.” -The Stranger
<2605> bod
www.bodcamp.bandcamp.com/album/party-drug-2 Born from deep within the firm abdominal muscles of the Puget Sound region in late 2013, bod features members of BOAT, Cumulus, Oberhofer, and Slowwave. Bod’s sound is a vivid yet wide spectrum: the fuzzed-out growl of a diamond-encrusted theropod, lost like a lion in canyons of smoke; the baroque harmonies of the well-dressed and undead; the static and warble of a public broadcast ID; playful arabesque melodies gliding across a green screen image Saturn. Bod draws influences from late 90’s Bay Area art-rock, grunge, glam, minimalism, punk, kiwi pop, and recreational watercraft.
8pm, $8, all ages
More info at www.magmafest.org The Cockpit, Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA $8 Friday, March 20, 2015, 8 – 11:55pm
Rhiannon Giddens The singer of Carolina Chocolate Drops performs solo from her new album Tomorrow is My Turn.
Meany Hall for the Performing Arts, UW Campus, Seattle, WA 98105 $35-$40 Friday, March 20, 2015, 8pm
Seattle Choral Company Music Seattle Choral Company Music from Sweden, traversing the wide gap (stylistically if not alphabetically) from Alfven to ABBA. seattlechoralcompany.org Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 Tenth Avenue EastSeattle, WA 98102 $25 Friday, March 20, 2015, 8pm
Zakir Hussain Zakir Hussain creates an incredible blend of Indian and Celtic music and has performed with George Harrison, Van Morrison, and Yo-Yo Ma. The Moore, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $35 and up Friday, March 20, 2015, 8pm
Walk the Moon Walk the Moon is known for their infectious music and interactive live shows. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98105 $25 Friday, March 20, 2015, 8:30pm
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Pickwick All’s been quiet on the Pickwick front as of late. The band’s last Facebook post publicizes a sale on music and merch from November, and the most recent news entry on its website touts the April 2014 release of Window Sill (Recall) 7”, which features “Window Sill” and an alternate version of “Halls of Columbia,” both from the Seattle six-piece’s 2013 debut album Can’t Talk Medicine. No doubt fans are still spinning Medicine; it’s a mix of garage-rock edge and smooth R&B, a majority of which comes from singer Galen Disston. This is the only show Pickwick has booked so far this year. Could the band be trying out some new material? With Bardo, DJ Leopold Bloom. 21 and over. Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave., Seattle WA Sold out. Friday, March 20, 2015, 9pm
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The Gaslight Anthem No idea was too absurd for New Jersey punk-rock quartet The Gaslight Anthem when it entered the studio to work on its fifth full-length, Get Hurt, which explains the record’s impressive variety. The album kicks off with the unexpectedly ferocious “Stay Vicious,” which finds the band nearing metal territory, while the somber “Break Your Heart” is a borderline-country tune. And there’s a classic-rock edge to lead singer Brian Fallon’s rasp on “Stray Paper,” to which guest vocalist Sharon Jones (who fronts the Dap-Kings) adds a touch of soul. The band hasn’t strayed far from its roots, though; plenty of tunes throwback to its 2008 breakthrough, The ‘59 Sound. With Northcote, Sammy Kay. All ages. The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $25 Friday, March 20, 2015, 9pm
March is Cabaret Month “The Cocktail Hour” runs every Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in March and includes performances by different artists each week. See website for complete details. Egan’s Ballard Jamhouse, 1707 NW Market Street, Seattle WA, 98107 $15-$25 Saturday, March 21, 2015
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Umphrey’s McGee Umphrey’s McGee’s upcoming release, The London Session, is the result of a spur-of-the-moment decision to fulfill a dream to record at the world-famous Abbey Road’s Studio 2. With just 12 hours in the studio, the jam-rock six-piece recorded a mix of old and new tunes. The first six, which include acoustic takes on “No Diablo” and “Cut the Cable” from UM’s latest, Similar Skin, were recorded a handful of times to “ensure there was a keeper,” while the final four, which include a cover of the Beatles’ “I Want You (She’s So Heavy),” were cut in one take. It’s a fun project from a band who knows how to make the most of its time. With the Revivalists. All ages. The Moore, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $25 adv./$27.50 DOS Saturday, March 21, 2015, 7pm
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Los Lobos Los Lobos recently celebrated 40 years as a band. That’s a serious milestone, especially considering they’ve managed to keep the lineup intact for nearly that entire time. And while they’ve never had a ton of commercial success (save for their 1987 version of “La Bamba”), their records are just as acclaimed as their live show. The band’s multi-genre sound-which blends roots, rock, R&B, and norteno-has allowed them to tour with the best of the best, including Dylan, U2, and especially the Grateful Dead. Given that close latter association, this three-night run at the Triple Door will have plenty of jamming and a flexible set list. Further reinforcing the band’s commitment to gigging, they have released more live albums than original recordings over the past decade (Disconnected in New York City being the most recent example). But rather than cranking out disposable retreads as do many bands this late into a career, Los Lobos albums are worth waiting for. 2010’s Tin Can Trust found longtime collaborators Louis Perez and David Hidalgo exploring the working-class characters of the their East L.A. neighborhood with the kind of wisdom that can only come from a lived-in life, while singer Cesar Rosas penned the pensive “All My Burning Bridges” with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter. Whether you’re into soulful rock, cumbia, or Tex-Mex, Los Lobos has something for nearly every kind of music fan. Their reputation as a must-see live act is fully deserved. DAVE LAKE The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $75-$90 Saturday, March 21, 2015, 8pm
Seattle Choral Company Music Seattle Choral Company Music from Sweden, traversing the wide gap (stylistically if not alphabetically) from Alfven to ABBA. seattlechoralcompany.org Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 Tenth Avenue EastSeattle, WA 98102 $25 Saturday, March 21, 2015, 8pm
Walk the Moon Walk the Moon is known for their infectious music and interactive live shows. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98105 $25 Saturday, March 21, 2015, 8:30pm
Andrea Peterman Whether or not the song is about her own nomadic experiences, alt-country singer Andrea Peterman captures wanderlusts everywhere in “Gypsy” off her sophomore album, Faster Than the Days: “She can’t settle down/She’s got the road in her veins and a fire in her bones/She’s a wanderer.” And Peterman knows a thing or two about wandering. She was born in Minnesota, grew up in the Midwest and Montana, and graduated from Northwestern on a scholarship before making a name for herself in New York’s theater scene. She then moved to Los Angeles, where she released her first album, Miles to Go. Now based in Seattle, Peterman is charming locals with her polished pipes. With the Ramblin’ Years, Lonely Mountain Lovers. 21 and over. Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98107 $10 Saturday, March 21, 2015, 9pm
Jazzy Bluesy Sunday Brunch Enjoy brunch and live music with a different featured musical act each month. Artists include Eugenie Jones, Kareem Kandi Band, Ann Reynolds, Charles Mack, and more. See website for complete details. Maxim’s, 5608 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118 $15 Sunday, March 22, 2015, 1pm
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Karl Blau Anacortes-based singer Karl Blau’s latest release, Maherican Dream, came together after an “I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine” agreement with Olympia folk-pop band LAKE, in which Blau agreed to produce a LAKE record (Circular Doorway) if the quartet backed him on his. In Olympia, Blau and LAKE improvised, using a variety of sounds to create an eclectic mix of instrumental tracks. Blau then wrote lyrics for each (except “7 Sisters,” “Big Kalimba Blues,” and “When the Trees Take to Dancing”) based on what each track made him feel. Some tunes lean toward folk while others head down an ambient route, perfectly combining Blau’s and LAKE’s go-to sounds. With Little Wings, With Child. All ages. The Vera Project, 305 Harrison St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA 98109 $8 Monday, March 23, 2015, 7:30pm
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Kristin Hersh Multi-hyphenate Kristin Hersh likes to keep busy. She founded alt-rock band Throwing Muses with her stepsister Tanya Donelly (the Breeders, Belly) when both were in high school, and has performed with the band since its 2003 reformation. She also began a mostly acoustic solo career in 1994 with eight releases to date, most recently Crooked. Plus, she founded punk trio 50 Foot Wave in 2003. But that’s not all. Hersh is also the author of a children’s book (Toby Snax) and a memoir (Rat Girl), and she added “nonprofit founder” to her resume in 2008 with CASH Music. Luckily for fans, her creative wellspring seems nowhere near close to running dry. All ages. The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $15 adv./$18 DOS Monday, March 23, 2015, 7:30pm
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Bad Religion Before True North, the latest from California punk-rockers Bad Religion, begins to play, song titles give away the issues with which the band has a bone to pick: “Robin Hood in Reverse,” “Land of Endless Greed,” “Dharma and the Bomb,” “Dept. of False Hope,” and what is perhaps the most appropriately titled Bad Religion tune of all, “Fuck You.” The six-piece is known the world over for its musical bursts of social commentary, and True North only adds to that claim to fame. The drums are thundering, the guitar riffs fast, and lead singer Greg Graffin is just as eager to vent. With each album Bad Religion releases, a new group of discontented youths find their voice. With OFF! All ages. Showbox SoDo, 1700 First Ave. S., Seattle WA $30 adv./$35 DOS Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 8pm
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OK Go More often than not, Chicago-born, L.A.-based OK Go’s increasingly creative music videos overshadow the music in them-which is unfortunate, because from one release to the next, the band seems keen on flipping musical expectations on their head while still keeping its alt-rock base intact. The quartet’s latest, Hungry Ghosts, for instance, is just as diverse as its predecessors, but on Ghosts, the band experiments with electronic elements that seem both otherworldly (“Another Set of Issues”) and straight from the ‘80s (“Obsession,” “I Won’t Let You Down”). It’s not surprising to hear so much innovation from OK Go, but it is impressive how many tricks the band still has up its sleeve. With White Arrows. All ages. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98105 $22 adv./$25 DOS Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 8pm
Hamsaz Ensemble Over 700 years of Iranian history explored through music. Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th AvenueSeattle, WA 98101 $20 adv./$25 DOS Thursday, March 26, 2015, 7pm
Colin Hay The former Men at Work frontman is gaining new acclaim for his troubadour-style solo career. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle, WA 98101 $35 and up Thursday, March 26, 2015, 7:30pm
Seth Avett & Jessica Lea Mayfield Seth Avett & Jessica Lea Mayfield perform songs from their new collaboration, a tribute to Elliott Smith. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98105 $45 adv./$47.50 DOS Thursday, March 26, 2015, 8pm
Marilyn Manson Hide your children and come out for a night of freaks and theatrics. The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $59.95 and up Thursday, March 26, 2015, 9pm
March is Cabaret Month “The Cocktail Hour” runs every Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in March and includes performances by different artists each week. See website for complete details. Egan’s Ballard Jamhouse, 1707 NW Market Street, Seattle WA, 98107 $15-$25 Friday, March 27, 2015
Colin Hay The former Men at Work frontman is gaining new acclaim for his troubadour-style solo career. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle, WA 98101 $35 and up Friday, March 27, 2015, 7:30pm
March is Cabaret Month “The Cocktail Hour” runs every Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in March and includes performances by different artists each week. See website for complete details. Egan’s Ballard Jamhouse, 1707 NW Market Street, Seattle WA, 98107 $15-$25 Saturday, March 28, 2015
Caspar Babypants Caspar Babypants, aka Chris Ballew of the Presidents of the United States of America, he writes simple, fun sing-alongs for children and their parents. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98105 $6 Saturday, March 28, 2015, 10:30am
Craft Spells Justin Vallesteros is behind this dreamy, lush 80’s-inspired synth-pop. With Bilinda Butchers and Snuff Redux. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $13 adv. Saturday, March 28, 2015, 8 – 9pm
Chastity Belt You’re invited to the Seattle party with these humorous dreamboats. With Cool Ghouls, Dude York. The Highline, 210 Broadway Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98102 $8 Saturday, March 28, 2015, 9 – 10pm
Jazzy Bluesy Sunday Brunch Enjoy brunch and live music with a different featured musical act each month. Artists include Eugenie Jones, Kareem Kandi Band, Ann Reynolds, Charles Mack, and more. See website for complete details. Maxim’s, 5608 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118 $15 Sunday, March 29, 2015, 1pm
Guster The veteran alt-rock band has made a stylistic departure with its new record, Evermotion. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98105 $26.50 Monday, March 30, 2015, 8pm
Dark Star Orchestra Grateful Dead cover band. The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $25-$35 Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 8pm
Happyness Like its spelling, the South London band’s music has a subtle strangeness. Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave., Seattle WA See website for details. Friday, April 3, 2015
Roy Rogers The acclaimed slide guitarist performs with the Delta Rhythm Kings. The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 See website for details. Friday, April 3, 2015
Twerps The band has been championed in the lo-fi world, having toured with Yo La Tengo, Deerhunter, and the Black Lips. Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave., Seattle WA See website for details. Saturday, April 4, 2015
TRIBE-olution Explore the roots of hip hop dance through African, Brazilian-Capoeira, and Asian Kung Fu though cross-cultural dance. Ensemble members include b-boys from Massive Monkees, Dogg Pound, and more. Open Space for the Arts & Community, 18870 103rd Avenue SW
Vashon, Wa 98070 $15-$20 Saturday, April 4, 2015, 7pm
Jazzy Bluesy Sunday Brunch Enjoy brunch and live music with a different featured musical act each month. Artists include Eugenie Jones, Kareem Kandi Band, Ann Reynolds, Charles Mack, and more. See website for complete details. Maxim’s, 5608 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118 $15 Sunday, April 5, 2015, 1pm
The Sing-Off Live Tour NBC’s top-rated a cappella music competition performs with VoicePlay and Street Corner Symphony. The Moore, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 See website for details. Monday, April 6, 2015
Willie Jones III This highly appreciated jazz drummer is known for his speed and control. Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 See website for details. Tuesday, April 7 – Wednesday, April 8, 2015
