Archive for June, 2009
Eclectic Approach
Review by: Ace To See Rating: 5.5/10 Just Curious Rating: 4/10 Band Members Jowed Hadeed - Vocals Justin MacDonald - Guitar Ryan Jander - Guitar Brian Paxton - Drums Seth Humphrey - Bass When arriving at Nectar, there were high expectations laid upon Eclectic Approach. Having listened to their tunes for a while and doing my research, I felt that I was up-to-date with the band. Boy, was [...]
Introducing: Jodi Kaufer aka Redheadhippy!
I would like to introduce you to Seattle Show Gal’s newest writer, Jodi Kaufer aka Redheadhippy! Jodi is someone who is so passionate about music that she could literally talk your ear off about it. I mean really -- your ear would be gone. You don’t have to take my word for it! I asked her about music, and here’s what she had to say: “I'm often asked ‘What kind of music do you like?’ [...]
Preview: Delhi 2 Dublin
Delhi 2 Dublin @ Nectar 06/28 - $7 Can you dance a Celtic jig? Maybe you prefer the thumping beats spun by a DJ? Does the twang of a sitar getting you moving? If you can answer yes to any or all of these questions then Delhi 2 Dublin is the answer to your mash-up prayers. Delhi 2 Dublin, out of Vancouver, BC is bringing world music to a whole new level with their brilliant ability to fuse [...]
Preview: Neema w/ Mad Rad @ Nectar 6/25
Neema w/ Mad Rad & Spaceman @ Nectar, 6/25 - $8 Mad Rad (via Rabid Child) Neema (via MySpace) With Mad Rad's recent rise to the front cover of Seattle Weekly, why not check out what all the hype is about yourself? Mad Rad highlights a solid bill with Neema of Unexpected Arrival, and Spaceman at Nectar on 6/25. If [...]
Preview: Eclectic Approach @ Nectar 6/24
Eclectic Approach w/ Tommy Simmons, Ryan Laughlin @ Nectar, 9pm - $10 donation Eclectic Approach (via MySpace) Eclectic Approach is a six piece band originally formed in Tri-Cities, Washington in 2003. They quickly gained a reputation around town for their innovative live performances; following that, they grew rapidly. Drawing from a wide variety of musical influences, their sound [...]
Mark Baumgarten, Editor of Sound Magazine
To See Rating 8/10 Just Curious Rating 8.5/10 Band Members N/A. Mark Baumgarten is the Executive Editor of Sound magazine If you are a music buff as I am, you might have come to revere Sound as one of the most beloved rags on the news stand. Sound roves about the city in search of our musical hidden gems and gives our nationally renowned acts a place to flourish. Not only does Sound deal in [...]
Cheyenne
To See Rating 6.5/10 Just Curious Rating 7.5/10 Band Members A'dje - Vocals Chris aka Easz - Vocals Brian Woods- Guitar Josh aka Woody - Bass Spencer - Drums When it comes to Cheyenne, either you will really love them, or you won’t. Cheyenne provides a rush that is not for the faint of heart. If you follow Seattle Show Gal, you might have noticed that I have reviewed a post-rock band [...]
Preview: The Helio Sequence @ Neumos 6/18
Did you hear there is going to be a party over at Neumos tomorrow night? OOOOH SNAP! Neumos is celebrating five years of being one of the most kickin’ venues in the city! To celebrate the event, they are hosting a party to rock your socks off – and it’s totally free! Is this too good to be true??? YES! Ahhh… I mean, NO! :D This is going to be an event for the books! First come, first [...]
Bronze Fawn
To See Rating 7/10 Just Curious Rating 7/10 Band Members Jim Acquavella - Drums Bryce Shoemaker - Guitar Steve Becker - Bass When it comes to Bronze Fawn, emotion is the name of the game. Bronze Fawn is a group of three highly talented musicians who compose instrumental rock. Having their music as a wide-open canvas gives people all sorts of places for their minds and hearts to wander off [...]
