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Bent Knee in Seattle with Megafauna

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Bent Knee entered my awareness around the time of Say So, and I’ve been a big fan ever since. The combination of wild unpredictability and impeccable musicianship really hits a sweet spot for me, and I know I’m not the only one. As intricate and elaborate as their studio albums have always been, they are also a band that puts on an outstanding live performance. With the band now settled into its four-piece configuration, I was looking forward to seeing and hearing this new phase at their 2024 Seattle show.

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(Posted by Jon Davis 2024-09-14)

Saxophones and So Much More — The Tiptons Sax Quartet Plus Drums Live

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The Royal Room in Seattle is a live music venue that’s hosted plenty of amazing music over the years, and I’ve seen quite a number of outstanding shows there, from Kira Kira to Bushman’s Revenge to Jaggery and Seaprog opening nights, not to mention a number of regional jazz artists. The club’s negatives, like difficult parking, are often outweighed by the quality of the music. A night with two sets by The Tiptons Sax Quartet Plus Drums certainly counts as one of those times.

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(Posted by Jon Davis 2023-03-16)

Steve Roach to play in Manhattan, June 4

Sound worlds will flow across time and space with a two-hour journey led by  Southwestern legend of ambient synthesis Steve Roach. Held in a historic cathedral in Manhattan, the performance will be accompanied by an immersive, architecturally-mapped light performance.

 

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(Posted by Peter Thelen 2022-05-21)

Alex Maas Levitates!

 

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(Posted by Henry Schneider 2021-09-12)

Gong Announces UK Tour for 2020

Having spent the last few years touring the world, including dates in Japan with psych legend Steve Hillage, multiple headline European tours and festivals, America’s Cruise to the Edge festival, a South America headline tour, and a headline performance at Tomorrow Festival in China, the band have won the hearts of both traditional and modern Gong fanbases. During this live journey, Gong has delved further into the truly psychedelic, exploratory, and mind-expanding side of the music.  » Read more
(Posted by Henry Schneider 2020-01-21)

Alex's Hand Seeks Spa Treatment

American / European band Alex's Hand has a new album in the works called Hungarian Spa, which looks to be their biggest and best yet, featuring a large roster of guest musicians. They're seeking funding to take the project on the road, and are looking for help from the crowd of wisdom.  » Read more
(Posted by Jon Davis 2019-08-20)

Unbridled Energy and Boundless Joy —
Kira Kira Live in Seattle

Cover art I first encountered Satoko Fujii’s music more than ten years ago when I got Zephyros to review, and have been following her work since then, but I never managed to see any of her groups perform live until Kira Kira participated in the Earshot Jazz Festival in Seattle. The Royal Room is a great place for a jazz show, with a comfortable, classy atmosphere and excellent sound — a perfect setting for the group’s intriguing music.  » Read more
(Posted by Jon Davis 2019-05-14)

Help MoonJune Bring Great Music to Life

Like many music lovers around the world, we’ve been thrilled and amazed to hear the recordings that have been released by MoonJune from sessions at La Casa Murada in Spain. Such label stalwarts as Mark Wingfield, Markus Reuter, Asaf Sirkis, Tony Levin, Dusan Jevtovic, Vasil Hadzimanov, and many more have gathered in various combinations at the studio to produce some of the most creative music in recent years. Now, label head Leonardo Pavkovic is offering a compilation, La Casa Murada - MoonJune Sessions, Volume One, as a fundraiser for upcoming sessions.  » Read more
(Posted by Jon Davis 2019-04-24)

The Pineapple Thief to Tour North America

November and December of 2019 will see The Pineapple Thief bringing their music to Canada, Mexico, and the US, and famed drummer Gavin Harrison will be on board. The band has been touring extensively in Europe, but North America will be new territory for them.  » Read more
(Posted by Jon Davis 2019-04-10)

Chicago-Based Surabhi Ensemble Tours the World in January

Surabhi Ensemble was formed more than a decade ago in Chicago with the aim of bringing together musicians from varying traditions to make music. Saraswathi Ranganathan, who plays veena, assembled a cast that includes Arabic oud, Spanish guitar, and percussion from Africa and India. This month, the group will be sharing their sounds with concert-goers in Southeast Asia, Europe, and Africa.  » Read more
(Posted by Jon Davis 2019-01-02)

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