Music Blog, page 95

MFNW: Friday (Mount Eerie, We're From Japan + more)

Zaph Mann on September 19, 2009 at 06:15 PM, last updated March 10, 2011 at 02:40 PM

Twin Peaks style spooked music and swirling non-Japanese rock that's compared to Gorecki? What's rock coming to?

MFNW: Friday (M64, Deer Tick)

Karyn-Lynn Fisette on September 19, 2009 at 05:53 PM, last updated March 10, 2011 at 02:41 PM

M64 takes on Jimmy Mak's; and Deer Tick bares all at Mississippi Studios

MFNW: Thursday in Pixels

Jeremy Petersen on September 19, 2009 at 01:58 PM, last updated March 10, 2011 at 02:41 PM

More photos from Thursday's first full night of Musicfest NW action, including Norfolk & Western, The Dirty Three, Ah Holly Fam'ly and more.

MFNW: Friday (Mayer Hawthorne & The County)

Jenny Tatone on September 19, 2009 at 01:36 PM, last updated March 10, 2011 at 02:42 PM

Mayer Hawthorne & The County transformed the dinner party vibe at Jimmy Mak's Friday night into a frenzied dance party built on love.

MFNW: Thursday (Dr. Dog, The Helio Sequence)

Karyn-Lynn Fisette on September 18, 2009 at 04:39 PM, last updated March 10, 2011 at 02:42 PM

Dr. Dog and The Helio Sequence opened the first full night of action with a free show at the Wonder Ballroom.

MFNW: Thursday (Jetpacks, Ah Holly Fam'ly, more)

Zaph Mann on September 18, 2009 at 03:19 PM, last updated March 10, 2011 at 02:43 PM

Day two wanderings brought quality and contrast, but the night belonged to Scotland.

MFNW: Thursday (Hey Marseilles, Tu Fawning)

Jenny Tatone on September 18, 2009 at 03:46 PM, last updated March 10, 2011 at 02:42 PM

A quick look at two excellent acts from Thursday evening at MusicFest NW.

MFNW Preview: EXTRA EVENT +All Ages Venues

Zaph Mann on September 14, 2009 at 11:06 PM, last updated March 10, 2011 at 02:43 PM

The Woods has added a MFNW date on Saturday + information on accessibility to shows for those under 21 years old. Here's a quick look...

Sunday Night Open Thread....MFNW Edition

Jeremy Petersen on September 13, 2009 at 07:46 PM, last updated March 10, 2011 at 02:45 PM

And we're on the brink: the annual MusicFest NW roars back around beginning Wednesday, an embarrassment of riches featuring regrouped veterans, it bands of the moment, and hometown work-a-day heroes. We'll do our best to serve up a primer for the 2009 edition tonight, and in the process give away a few passes to the festival. Also tonight, new music from Grand Archives, Gordon Gano & the Ryans, The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, and more, plus an in-studio visit with Portland trio Lovers. Join the conversation...

Bumbershoot 2009

Robert Ham on September 05, 2009 at 03:09 PM, last updated March 10, 2011 at 02:45 PM

Our roving reporter Robert Ham reports from Seattle's annual music and arts festival. Check back regularly for updated coverage, photos and commentary.

Review: Bill Callahan - Can Anyone Really Take On the Mantle of Leonard Cohen?

Zaph Mann on September 01, 2009 at 09:29 PM, last updated March 10, 2011 at 02:46 PM

Live at The Aladdin and on Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle, Bill Callahan firmly establishes himself as one of the calmest and most convincing acts around.