Music And Touring With Robb Benson
Monday, August 5, 2013 11:39 — 0 Comments
Robb Benson has been a staple in the Seattle music community for 20 years – he has recorded and released 17 albums, played hundreds of shows, worked with world-famous artists – from Death Cab for Cutie to John Roderick to Alice in Chains – and now he is embarking on his first tour, hitting venues in L.A., Oakland, Portland and Eugene with friend and guitarist Rock Tim DiJulio. The Monarch Review had a chance to chitchat with Robb, here’s what we came up with:Â
Oliver Mtukudzi in Seattle – Kristen Gill
Sunday, August 4, 2013 12:36 — 0 Comments
Sometimes you come across a musician that changes your perspective on life. Oliver Mtukudzi is one of those performers for me. Simply known as “Tuku†to his fans, he created what is known as “Tuku musicâ€, a blend of Southern African traditions, including mbira, mbaqanga, jit, and the traditional drumming styles of the Korekore. Mtukudzi turns 61 this year, and he was in concert at Dimitrious’ Jazz Alley supporting his 61st album.
TIMBER! vol. 2 – Ashley Campbell
Thursday, August 1, 2013 15:29 — 0 Comments
Hello! The Monarch Review sent one of our photographers, Ashley Campbell, to the Timber! music festival over the weekend and she took 899 photos of the place, the musicians and a few selfies. Below are the shots she took of the bands (see vol. 1, the nature shots, here).Â
Capitol Hill Block Party Photos! – Brady Harvey
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 23:25 — 0 Comments
Below are a bunch of photos by Brady Harvey that she took at Capitol Hill Block Party for The Monarch Review. From The Flaming Lips to Rose Windows to Hey Marseilles to La Luz (and more)!
TIMBER! vol. 1 – Ashley Campbell
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 17:17 — 0 Comments
Hello! The Monarch Review sent one of our photographers, Ashley Campbell, to the Timber! music festival over the weekend and she took 899 photos of the place, the musicians and a few selfies. Below are a couple handfuls of shots of the campsite, the park and a giant red barn. Look for vol. 2 here featuring the bands. Enjoy!
Capitol Hill Block Party Day 3
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 11:06 — 1 Comment
Welcome to our coverage of Capitol Hill Block Party. Below are our thoughts on Day 3 (Day 1Â here, Day 2 here). Look for a photo recap soon!
Capitol Hill Block Party Day 2
Sunday, July 28, 2013 13:50 — 0 Comments
Welcome to our coverage of Capitol Hill Block Party. Below are our thoughts on Day 2 (Day 1 here). More pieces coming daily and look for a photo recap soon!
Capitol Hill Block Party Day 1
Saturday, July 27, 2013 13:22 — 3 Comments
Welcome to our coverage of Capitol Hill Block Party. Below are our thoughts on Day 1. More pieces coming daily and look for a photo recap soon! Radiation City  For my money, Portland’s Radiation City is the perfect choice for a festival-opening band. While not familiar with their music before hearing them, they immediately ingratiated themselves into my heart with their lilting harmonies and a journeying sound that continued to evolve throughout the set. Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane, Zappa, and all the finest sonic explorers of the 60s and 70s woven into one conscious thought, and the whole thing has […]
Half-Inch Tall McCartney – Joel Mars
Friday, July 26, 2013 12:01 — 0 Comments
You could feel it in the air, as far away as the University District—the whole city buzzing with Beatles fever.
5 Vids to the Brain
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 12:14 — 0 Comments
Hello and welcome to 5 Vids to the Brain! This is a total spin off of our 3 Songs to the Head series. But so what! Below are 5 videos by artists we love here in Seattle: Hounds of the Wild Hunt, Smokey Brights, Pickwick, La Luz and The Hoot Hoots. From forest walks to milk chugging, from a make-shift drum kit to playing the guitar in bed, we think you will love all of these videos – so, enjoy! Romantic screamin’ and shoutin’! Lotta Seattle cats slippin’ and slidin’ in this one! Ghostly and beautiful… Sultry and mysterious… […]
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