The Seattle Women’s Chorus introduced its new resident conductor, Beth Ann Bonnecroy, [on Feb. 28 and Mar. 1], and she’s a wonderful addition. Engaging, expressive, and clearly connected to the singers, Bonnecroy led the group through Legacy, a program that...
Arts & Entertainment: Music
One of the most beloved Muppet songs, "Just One Person," waxes poetic about how being yourself can inspire glorious things in other people. "If just one person believes in you," it begins, "Before you know it / Someone else would think / 'If he can do it, I...
Valentine’s Day is often a time to celebrate love. Many, however, share complicated views on it. Pop singer and songwriter Envi Jordan explores this through his newly released single “Somebody to Love” (not to be confused with the song by Queen, a...
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...
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...