Live Show Review: The Hold Steady at the Neptune
As a music writer, there are a few ways to measure what makes one show better than another. The way … Continue reading Live Show Review: The Hold Steady at the Neptune
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Live Show Review: Courtney Barnett and Sharon Van Etten at the Neptune Theatre
It was a night of powerful voices and strong wills. Three women, each with their own unique style, sharing deeply … Continue reading Live Show Review: Courtney Barnett and Sharon Van Etten at the Neptune Theatre
Hometown Heroes: Kronos Quartet Returns For 40th Anniversary Extravaganza
On November 16, the Kronos Quartet celebrated their 40th anniversary with a performance at the Neptune Theater, featuring special guests Jherek Bischoff and the Degenerate Art Ensemble. Continue reading Hometown Heroes: Kronos Quartet Returns For 40th Anniversary Extravaganza
Your Live Music Bets for the Weekend of October 5th to the 7th
Thank you, San Francisco, for Thee Oh Sees, whose shambling and sexy surf-rock-on-heavy-duty-hallucinogens live shows officially make life worth living. Continue reading Your Live Music Bets for the Weekend of October 5th to the 7th
The Cult Sells Sanctuary (and Riffs) at the Neptune Tonight
Back when The Cult started out in the early 1980s as part of Britain’s goth scene, their devotion to the Almighty Riff in all its chugging glory alienated them from their eyeliner’ed and black-hair-dyed brethren. Continue reading The Cult Sells Sanctuary (and Riffs) at the Neptune Tonight
Hilary Hahn and Hauschka Bring Whimsical, Melancholic Soundscapes to the Neptune Theatre
What happens when one of the world’s best classical violinists collaborates with one of the world’s greatest champions of the prepared piano? This Tuesday, catch violinist Hilary Hahn with German experimental tunesmith Hauschka at the Neptune Theatre. The pair is on tour promoting their genre-bending album Silfra . Continue reading Hilary Hahn and Hauschka Bring Whimsical, Melancholic Soundscapes to the Neptune Theatre
What We’re Hearing This Month: Classical Music Picks for May
Get ready for a wild month in the Seattle classical music scene. Catch violinist Hilary Hahn at the Neptune, Seattle Opera at KeyArena, a performance by a “fire organ” at On the Boards, and operatic arias in your local pub. Continue reading What We’re Hearing This Month: Classical Music Picks for May