Monthly Archive:: April 2015
Elvis Costello, and his dad, in a fabulous Seattle show
On April 27, 2015 In Uncategorized
4/27/15: If you missed Elvis Costello’s fabulous performance last night at the Seattle’s Paramount (“they don’t build palaces like this anymore”), here’s my review from the Seattle Times. I’ve seen Elvis a lot, in many incarnations, but this was the best show I’ve ever seen him put on. I think part of that is
The Cost of Elvis Costello’s First Seattle Show: $1
On April 25, 2015 In Uncategorized
Elvis Costello appears in Seattle on April 26, 2015. Here’s a preview, and a report back on his first show from several decades ago. http://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/elvis-costello-makes-a-detour-to-seattle-concert-preview/
4/18/15 The Sonics and Eddie Vedder and Friends Rock Easy Street
On April 20, 2015 In Uncategorized
Saturday night’s Sonics’ show at Easy Street Records was a concert that I’m certain I will feel the afterglow of for some time to come. It was only later, after the concert had happened and I was talking to the band in Easy Street’s basement, that I realized the show as the same night
Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘N’ Roll, and the Weird Sexual Organs of Animals
On April 20, 2015 In Uncategorized
Here’s my review from today’s Seattle Times of this fascinating new science book. About sex! And drugs! And music! http://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/sex-drugs-rock-in-this-book-all-in-the-name-of-science/
Reviewing the Reviewer: Christgau’s Memoir Reviewed
On April 14, 2015 In Uncategorized
In Sunday’s Seattle Times you’ll find my review of Robert Christgau’s new memoir. It’s a book that no only tells the history of his life, but also serves as a primer on rock criticism itself. And though you don’t give books letter grades in the Times, as Christgau has graded albums in his column
“Heavier Than Heaven” on Seattle Met’s Seattle Top 20
On April 3, 2015 In Uncategorized
I’m honored that Seattle Metropolitan listed “Heavier Than Heaven” as one of the twenty books every Seattleite should read. I’m particularly honored to be on any list with Raymond Carver, Jack Kerouac, Thomas Pynchon, well, and a host of other incredible writers. http://www.seattlemet.com/arts-and-entertainment/articles/20-books-every-seattleite-should-read-april-2015
The Replacements Are Back… By Unpopular Demand
On April 3, 2015 In Uncategorized
The Replacements return to Seattle next week — “Back by unpopular demand!” my favorite line from any gig poster, except the old Hank Williams one I have “If the good lord is willing and the creek don’t rise.” What’s your favorite show promo line? Here’s my preview of the Replacements from today’s Seattle Times.