Seattle via Chicago Music Experiences
Okay, so I’m really spoiled when it comes to open mics. I know that not every stage is going to be like the dedicated music room at Chicago’s Uncommon Ground with a captive audience and great sound system. But that’s what I’ve gotten used to, so I just want to fess up to that upfront. That being said, the open mic at Hopvine – just a few blocks from where I’m staying in Seattle – was a good place to pop my SeattleOpenMic cherry, if you will (and you will). … Read More…
I just made it to Seattle, safe and sound, after a fun, gorgeous cross-country drive. Getting settled, getting organized, and getting pumped because some of my favorite bands in the whole wide world are playing in Seattle this month! What luck! I know none of these are Seattle bands, but I’m really excited to see some friends and familiar faces and check out some of these great venues: May 5 – Coyote Grace @ the Triple Door (opening for Girlyman) Discovered this band via the AMAZING documentary “RIOT ACTS: Flaunting… Read More…
Hello you beautiful and loving Internet you! So here’s my story: In May 2010, I will be moving to Seattle from Chicago with my girlfriend. I’ve got a location-flexible day job (freelance website creation and assistance) and a hunger for salt water and topography after living in the Midwest my whole life. But the music piece, which is a huge one for me, is a big scary starting-over question mark… Back in Chicago I was the co-frontman of a a band called Cobalt & the Hired Guns. We started that… Read More…
This blog started as a means to explore music communities in Seattle, which was a huge personal success. From here on out it will be more personal – more of a creative outlet to help me dig into music that is affecting me. Thanks for reading and sharing these experiences with me. [Read More …]
