Truly, enough said... Off a debut EP that's going to be called "Candy Flip"... How nice...
Introducing: TFF
Truly, enough said... Off a debut EP that's going to be called "Candy Flip"... How nice...
Introducing: Jesse Morrow
It had to have been Friday. The time was 11:00pm, and
shockingly, the crowd hadn’t dwindled at all; as a matter of fact, it seemed to
have grown, becoming more condensed than it had been the entire night. Representing
a pillar of patience, this crowd had endured three bands prior -- and at the
Tractor Tavern nonetheless. Not that it’s a truly straining feat, but you would
have gotten your money’s worth if you had left earlier, as the bands who went on
prior were uniquely excellent (we’re talking Xylophone-solo excellent). So why
were they still here? And why only now has this formerly scattered people
resembling a collection of islands transformed into a charged Pangaea?
Jesse Morrow went on around 11:15. One man, one acoustic
guitar, and a mic. The first song, “New Blues,” was no surprise, but only when
you expected to get more of the same “one man, one acoustic guitar etc.” tracks,
the full band came out in cinematic fashion, obviously planned, but
refreshingly unique. Jesse Morrow and Co. continued to play set ranging widely
in tone, some soft in melody, others pumping prolonged, chant-like choruses,
the likes of which include the well-received “I’ve Got You.” It was an
extremely well-rounded and complete performance towards which I give a tip-of-the-hat.
It was actually Friday
when I arrived home, and although 4:30am loomed like your ex at a mutual
friend’s birthday party, I found fulfillment in the talent I was able to see on
stage late that Thursday evening, and it was well worth the wait.
Jesse Morrow is a homegrown singer/songwriter that has only
now begun to scratch the surface, and should have no trouble finding out what
awaits for him underneath.
Be sure to pick up a copy of Jesse Morrow’s album Come On Speak Up, and keep an eye out for
his next live performance in Seattle.
Morrow’s third release is in the works and scheduled
to hit the shelves in the second quarter of 2013.
(Photography by Sarah Boe)
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Kris Orlowski Set To Release New 5 Song All-Star EP
Local folk artist Kris Orlowski is releasing a new 5-song EP
entitled Pieces We Are. This latest
project is a collaboration with Seattle-based orchestrator Andrew Joslyn and
utilizes a 17-piece orchestra. The project was recently recorded at the Columbia City
Theater and included guest vocals from local stars such as Noah Gundersen,
Allen Stone, Daniel Blue of Motopony, and Mychal Cohen and Melodie Knight of
Campfire OK. As the promo video portrays, this is going to be one helluva
record.
The album release show is October 13th at the Triple Door.
Tonight: The Classic Crime
Tonight at the Showbox at the Market Queen Anne's own The Classic Crime will be rocking the stage with Moneta. The veteran Seattle rockers are beginning a month long tour in support of their new record, entitled Phoenix, that will be released August 14th. This will mark their first record since 2010's Vagabonds, and their first release since guitarist Justin DuQue left the band in late 2011. This is sure to be a great rock show and one helluva a way to start off your weekend. So peel yourself away from watching the Olympics and catch this show!
The show starts at 7 pm, it will only set you back $16, and it is all ages.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Release New Video
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have released their video for the latest single, 'Brendan's Death Song,' from 2011's I'm With You. The song is a tribute to their good friend Brendan Mullen who passed away on the first day of rehearsals for the new record. Kiedis and Flea had been friends with him since he booked their first big show as an opening act for Bad Brains in 1983.
The video was filmed in New Orleans and features the band performing the song while participating in a jazz funeral. All the performers you would expect to see on Bourbon Street are present and make for a great video.
Check out RHCP when they come to Key Arena on November 15th. There are still a few tickets available.
Tonight: Lost Lander @ Columbia City Theater
Portland's own Lost Lander are once again gracing the stage of the Columbia City Theater. Lost Lander is folk-pop at it's finest. Their debut record, DRRT, takes you on a journey from strummy authentic Americana folk to mega-produced pop tunes that will get you moving. There is an abundance of diversity in Lost Lander's catalog that will keep you guessing from beginning to end.
The show starts 9 PM and will set you back ten bucks.
Ice-T Defends the Second Amendement
Following the heinous shootings in Colorado last week Ice-T was asked about his stance on U.S. gun control laws. He was asked about why he defended the right to bear arms, "I will give up my gun when everybody else does." He added, "The right to bear arms is because that's the last form of defense against tyranny." When pressed on whether stricter gun control would reduce incidents like the theater shooting the rap icon responded "Not really, if somebody wants to kill people they don't need a gun to do it." Check out the whole interview below.
What do you guys think? Is he right or wrong?
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