A conversation with Seattle
“I’m childlike, so I connect with kids, but I never sit down and say, ‘What would a kid like to hear?’ I start with making myself smile and my brain kind of lighting up.” Continue reading President of the USA Chris Ballew Wears Caspar Babypants (Part One)
Local Pearl Jam/gig art fans still feeling jilted by last year’s two-day PJ20 celebration that took place in Wisconsin—and took the art show with it—will appreciate the news that the free exhibit is returning to the Showbox December 2.
Continue reading Pearl Jam’s Rock & Art Poster Convention Returns to the Showbox
While the Pearl Jam guitarist had the “resources” and “means” to work around the problem, most people don’t. Continue reading Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready: “Life is a Pre-existing Condition”
“I don’t really like most of what passes for “rock” these days. Corporate radio and the major labels have somewhat destroyed it.[…]That makes me kind of mad, actually, but I think we’re just currently in a bad cycle. And everything happens in cycles.” Continue reading Seattle Rock Veterans Present their Walking Papers (Part 2)
Around 20 years ago, Seattle was home to two true rock supergroups—Temple of the Dog and Mad Season. Though short-lived (by design and by untimely death, respectively), both bands still have fans who will likely dig the city’s newest uber-talented collective, Walking Papers—and not just because of its familiar faces. Turns out when vocalist/guitarist Jeff Angell (Post Stardom Depression, Missionary Position), drummer Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees, Mad Season), keyboardist Benjamin Anderson (Rorschach Test, Missionary Position), and bassist Duff McKagan (Guns N Roses, Loaded) get together, they make really good music. Continue reading “Seattle Rock Veterans Present their Walking Papers (Part 1)”
“Every item has a memory […] kind of the reason we kept all of it for so long. Over time, they have begun to deteriorate. If they stay in boxes nobody will be able to enjoy the stories they tell.” Continue reading Why Mother Love Bone Frontman Andrew Wood’s Stuff is Up for Sale
Where there was no underage music scene, Calvin Johnson created one, almost single-handedly. His quick-and-dirty early recordings and cassette distribution methods helped build a community of punk, pop, and unconventional artists and an enthusiastic audience (however small) to evangelize the music. Continue reading Everything You Wanted to Know About Calvin Johnson and K Records