By the time Chris Botti settled into his hotel room for our morning Zoom call, he was already deep into one of the most demanding stretches of his career: 60 straight nights, two shows a night, spanning November through January. It’s a grueling schedule by any...
Arts & Entertainment: Music
Kenny G is a true Pacific Northwest treasure, and every December you can count on his annual residency at Seattle’s Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley during the final week of the year, right up to New Year’s Eve, playing a mix of holiday hits, jazz standards, and more. I...
Some voices define a generation, while others create entire universes. Kate Pierson unquestionably belongs to the latter group. Her voice, shifting effortlessly from a deep, inviting growl to a soaring high note, brings a vivid, melodic energy to one of...
Trans folk punk band Pigeon Pit from Olympia performed a live show at the all-ages Vera Project on Friday, Nov. 21, coinciding with the release of their newest album, Leash Aggression. Pigeon Pit originally began as a solo venture by Lomes Oleander in 2014....
Robyn first appeared in the late ’90s as a Swedish teen-pop export. She delivered slick R&B hits such as “Do You Know (What It Takes)” and “Show Me Love.” They were undeniable pop songs — polished and perfectly suited for the times. But the industry machine...
Enter Bumbershoot 2025: an amalgamation of vendors, food, live music, and entertainment in Seattle Center, put on by New Rising Sun and Third Stone...
In 2008, American Idol became a battleground of three Davids. One, David Hernandez, was voted off too soon, leaving fans in shock. But the real drama unfolded in the finale, where the “other Davids” — edgy rocker David Cook and the sweet, boyish David...
Envi, a Queer pop artist based in Seattle, has a style that can be described as upbeat and provocative, as displayed in the two singles, “Dreamland” and "Tight,” that will be featured in his debut album...
Among those cultivating Queer club scene electricity are local DJs Mixx America and Summersoft, some of many Black and Queer entertainers in the area who have become staples in the community.
This spring, the Seattle Men’s Chorus (SMC) performed “Dolly: Seattle Men’s Chorus Salutes Dolly Parton,” dazzling audiences across Washington — which now has an on-demand viewing option from May 18-31.