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Kasabian Gives an Arena-Sized Performance at the Showbox

Tony Kay — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 16:59:25 +0000

It seems patently absurd to call a band who’s routinely enjoyed sold-out arena gigs in Europe (and a decade of superstardom in their native England) underrated, but damned if Kasabian isn’t just that—in the States, at least. On this side of the pond, the band went relatively unheralded in the explosion of UK acts that … Continue reading →

Danish Conductor Dausgaard at Seattle Symphony: Scandinavian Music is Done Justice

Philippa Kiraly — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 18:00:33 +0000

Guest conductors are nothing new for orchestras these days. Over the past few decades, permanent conductors have become peripatetic and are at home base only part of the year, conducting all over the world the rest of the time. Ludovic Morlot, conductor and music director of the Seattle Symphony, is no exception, and we enjoy hearing our orchestra under … Continue reading →

A Symphony of Hope

Philippa Kiraly — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 20:12:06 +0000

Andrew Manze has been better known in Seattle for his mastery of the Baroque violin and his ability to engage and pull in listeners like the Pied Piper, but for some years now he has been moving into conducting and expanding his range to the full classical repertoire. This week he is here conducting one … Continue reading →

Cumulus Delivers at Record Release Show (Photo Gallery)

Tony Kay — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 17:39:15 +0000

I Never Meant It to be Like This, the debut release by Seattle band Cumulus, is the audio equivalent of your most wide-eyed pal grabbing you by the arm and dragging you through crowded city streets on an extra-heady night while you and everyone else treading the pavement make up memories as you go along. … Continue reading →

Auburn Symphony Orchestra gets personal with Music Especially For You

Philippa Kiraly — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 18:00:19 +0000

The title says it all. For the second year running, the Auburn Symphony Orchestra opened its season with “Music Especially For You,” a special concert of short, favorite works, guaranteed to please a diverse audience and draw people in who wouldn’t normally make the trip to hear classical music. These aren’t pop concerts—no, the music … Continue reading →

Northwest Folklife Festival Starts Friday at Seattle Center

Michael van Baker — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:24:58 +0000

The SunBreak is the proud sponsor of Saturday afternoon's "Hot Pickin’ & Harmonies Bluegrass Showcase," featuring the talents of Pearly Blue, The Weavils, Pickled Okra, and Badger Pocket. This isn't an Mumfordian affectation. We like bluegrass! Seth plays the banjo for god's sake. (Yes, he's taken, ladies.)