Seattle's Key Arena has hosted tons of events ranging from high profile concerts to sporting events, but never before has it been coated with dirt for bulls to stampede on. Well all that changed last weekend, when Professional Bull Riders, Inc (PBR) took over. Nearly 40 cowboys from all over the world took their shots at riding bucking bulls, aiming for the 8 second landmark
Seattle's darlings The Head & the Heart have been blowing up all over the world since their recent signing to Sub Pop Records, and recent appearance on Conan O'Brien. As part of their spring tour through North America, the band made a stop in their hometown, treating fans to two sold out shows. Mind you, the first scheduled show at the Showbox Market sold out
Rusko performing live at the Showbox SoDo in Seattle, WA. English dubstep producer Rusko (real name Christopher Mercer) was in town at the Showbox SoDo earlier last month, bringing with him a slew of electronic jams that his sold-out fans were eager to dance to. Despite Rusko being somewhat hidden behind his table of gear, the lighting for this show was fantastic, with the
Photos, words, and video from the "surprise" Fleet Foxes show at Columbia City Theater in Seattle are up on Pitchfork, with a full photo gallery on my Flickr. Check it out, and go see if the Fleet Foxes' extended tour dates include your city!
Blue rock duo Ethan and Joel, otherwise known as My Goodness, are blowing up in Seattle. Recently signed to Sarathan Records, these rockers stopped by KEXP Studios on Saturday in April to record an explosive in-studio session. Have a listen, and hop on the My Goodness train; they'll undoubtedly be giving The Black Keys a run for their money soon! Photos up on Flickr.
On Friday at the ACT Theater, The Stranger put on its first-ever fashion show, featuring the talents of thirteen Seattle-based designers: Chris Jones, Miriam Reynolds, Ceair St Onge, Ramona Barnes, Isaiah Whitmore, Alex Hancock, Jamie Von Stratton, Mark Mitchell, Stella Rose Saint Clair, Matt Noren & Maikoiyo Alley-Barnes, Davora Lindner & Camilla Eckersley, Maresa Patterson, and Cameron Levin. All photos of the models
Metal Chocolates, a new hip-hop collaboration between Seattle rappers Rik Rude and OC Notes, teamed up with Viper Creek Club in early April for a night of sick local hip-hop at Neumos. Also on deck was Grynch, Mad Rad, Fresh Espresso, State of the Artist (SOTA), and more. Full photo set up for viewing on Flickr.
Colombian singer Juanes kicked off his U.S. P.A.R.C.E. tour in Seattle at WaMu Theater on Thursday night. The tour follows the recent release of his album P.A.R.C.E. and will take him throughout the U.S., ending in Orlando, Florida in October. Although the stage at WaMu is rather high, the pit was very roomy and the lighting was bright, but consistent. Juanes tends to be very
It was that time of year again! Time for the annual Emerald City Comicon to take place at the Washington State Convention Center. Hundreds (maybe even thousands) flocked to downtown Seattle to visit vendors, interact with their favorite comic book artists and publishers, attend celebrity panels, and have their photos taken with the handfuls of costumed characters running around. From superheroes like Batman and Quail
Snowpocalypse 2011 has hit the United States, with snow reported in 49 states, including Hawaii's Big Island (Florida being the lone exclusion). As light snow fell from the sky in Seattle on the evening of January 11, it gradually accumulated in soft pillows on the ground. It was chaos for drivers, and a joy for those seeking to play in powder. In the downtown neighborhood
