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Capitol Hill Block Party 2008
Friday
U.S.E
I only caught the tail end of this set, but the
part that I caught was just as glitter and smiles as I remember
USE being in shows past. I just wish I was a part of the
dance party longer!
Girl Talk
Ok, so I wasn't really sure about some of those
kids dancing on stage. Did anyone else thing this girl in
the green and white stripped shirt may have a furture job
at Deja Vu? Or how about that really adoreable geeky kid
that took off his shirt? OMG, I could not stop going "awww"!
The music was fun but watching the 100+ kids crammed on
the stage was far more fun, sorry Girl Talk!
Le Savy Fav
Again, I only caught the tail end of this... but
the part I saw was the lead singer stripped to a un-buttoned
shirt and his breifs! Not the sexiest sight, but definitely
fun!
Vampire Weekend
By their set I was exhausted. I love this band,
so I stayed and watched their set. They sound great live
and played many of my favourite songs! I was happy to finally
see them live- and in such a familiar place, Capitol Hill.
Saturday
Kay Kay and his Weathered Underground
Only 10 people spanned the stage this time. By
"only" I mean that at past shows they've had as
many as 14!
Kay Kay brought their usual progressive, funky, dirty, just
plain weird style to the block party's main stage.
This band is definitely breaking some ground amongst the
Seattle music scene and they're loved for it.
The Cave Singers
How beautiful was their set? It was awesome. I
managed to find this little space at the side of the main
stage that let me see the lead singer perfectly. I have
seen them before but this was a far better experience- with
such a huge crowd-every band was stepping up their game!
Kimya Dawson
She is SO FUNNY! She was really nervous at first
and the songs were a little too fast but as the set went
on she relaxed and played to the crowd like a pro! She told
a few stories, had her brother play a song and had a sing-along
with the crowd. Not to mention she had the crowd help with
one of her songs "Now boys and girls, what other animals
can you think of? ... And what sounds do they make?"
It was adorable!
Fleet Foxes
I only saw a few songs by them because I wanted
to go in and see Jaguar Love. The few songs I saw were from
the same corner I found for the Cave Singers set- great
view of a few of the members. However, I had some really
annoying people standing really close to me and they were
talking SO loudly. I could barely hear the band! I plugged
my ear closest to them but it didn't help much. So sadly,
I didn't really hear much of the 3 songs I was watching
the Fleet Foxes for. Damn loud talkers, go to the back of
the crowd!!
Jaguar Love
Holy crap... the first time I saw Jaguar Love at Neumos
I was totally blown away and tonight at the Capitol Hill
Block Party 2008 was no different.
This mash up of NW talent is on a whole new level than the
Blood Brothers or Pretty girls Make Graves ever were (though
both were f.cking amazing bands!).
To add to even more to this shinney new outfit- they have
Craig Bonich and JC from Head Automatica playing with them!
And can I just say that I cannot get enough of Cody... he's
so entrancing when he's on stage. He's a bouncy, sliding,
rock-star posing fool! His dancing really is hypnotizing...
try not to look.
If you weren't able to catch them at the Capitol hill block
party- you can catch them playing an all ages show at the
Redmond Firehouse next Saturday, August 2nd!! 8PM $6
Also, for a review of their last homecoming show in June
go to the reviews page!
Jaguar Love will be releasing their first full length
Take me to the Sea on August 19th through Matador Records-
in the mean time you can download
their 3 song EP on iTunes or pre
order the full length!
I ended my night with... CHROMEO!
Ok, I'll be honest here, I had never actually listened
to Chromeo. I know, I know- I'm horrible. I was so surprised
at how much I loved them! Their performance was electric
and they were fun and you could dance to them. I just really
loved it. Guess what album I'm gonna buy next?
After Chromeo I had to go home, I was exhausted. I missed
out on Vellela Vellela and Feral Children also- An extra
set by kay kay at the Cha Cha after hours.
Its okay though, I had a gerat time and am not really motivated
to go to SXSW this year!
-Jacquee
07.27.08
R.I.P. to The Crocodile: Doors are closed.
The Crocs talent buyer, Pete, is moving to Chop Suey after
Kris K relinquishes his title at the end of December. No
news of when an official statement will be placed, but as
soon as it is, we'll post it!
The Crocodile closing is more than a shame... And a blow
to the local music scene. We'll miss you, we loved you.
-Who I remember seeing at the Croc:
Mute Math
Pete Yorn
OK GO
The Lonely Forest
Patient Patient
Spook the Horse
Ghostland Observatory
Sandi Thom
DJ Kris K
The Divorce
... the list is so long and I have horrible memory. Who
do you remember seeing at the Croc? Comment on
our myspace
page with your list!
Jacquee. [12.16.07]
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The Blood brothers break up:
After several months of rumors and speculation
the seattle band, The Blood Brothers, have officially called
it quits. A decade old, the band thinks
it's time for them to go their seperate ways. Posting a
bulletin on myspace directing their fans to their blog which
said the following:
" THANK YOU AND GOODBYE
Dear Friends,
After 10 years of making music as The Blood Brothers, we
have made the collective decision that our time together
has come to an end. We feel extremely fortunate to have
spent such a deeply memorable and amazing part of our lives
with each other. At this point, however, we feel it's best
that our futures move forward on separate paths. We'd like
to express our sincerest thanks and gratitude to all the
bands we've played with, individuals who have helped us
make our records, and fans who have come to our shows and
picked up our music throughout the years. Your friendship,
support and love hold such a profoundly special place in
each of our hearts. We hope that the memories you attach
to our music are as fond as those you have given us. Thank
you and take care, we'll miss all of you.
Love,
The Blood Brothers"
Thankfully the band members of the Blood Brothers will
be continuing on with their careers; Neon Blonde, Jaguar
Love, Head Wound City- and of course the clothing line;
Crystal City Clothing.
It's always a sad day when such a loved band breaks
up, but we are thankful for what they have given us the
past 10 years and thankful for their new projects!
Jacquee [11.08.07]
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Radiohead, pioneers of music:
So unless you live under a rock, you've heard about
how Radiohead has their new album up to download on inrainbows.com.
But what is unique about online buying (digital sales)?
What is unique about this is that Radiohead is allowing
their fans (consumers) to be the judge of what their music
is worth. Not only that, but it is allowing people who can't
afford to buy new music all the time (which lets face it-
with the price of CD's, if everyone bought all the music
they love, they'd be broke) a way to download the album
for free and legally. This may be the evolution
in music sales that we've all been looking for.
Major Labels have been sinking because the lack
of physical CD sales, the amount of digital sales (iTunes,
etc.) is not compensating for the drop in physical sales
(how many of you actually go to record stores to buy all
your albums these days?).
Radiohead's idea of digital sales may be the new way to
sell music digitally that labels and indie artists alike
have been searching for.
I am not saying that this will happen overnight, or at all-
but I think Radiohead is definitely on to something that
is revolutionary.
If you want to discuss this, post
a response in the guestbook.
Jacquee. [10.20.07]
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Seattle (Sound) Magazine!: NWB's very
own Jacquee Swindle got published in the
January issue of (Sound) Magazine! Check out the 'Best of
2006' list on page 43 to check out her write ups! Maybe
there is one about your band! [you can buy Seattle (Sound)
at any local record store.]
[01.01.07]
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Best of 2006: Once again, welcome back
Sherri Prunier! She has put together a great list of album
releases for 2006. Check it out.
[12.01.06]
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Vendetta Red [R.I.P] ticket giveaway:
Check out Vendetta Red's final show...
SOLD OUT!
Looking for a ticket to Vendetta Red's LAST, SOLD OUT show
on 04.08.06?>>ONE Vendetta Red ticket left for SOLD
OUT SHOW!>Be the first to e-mail
us with the subject title 'R.I.P. Vendetta Red' and
you win one ticket to the sold out show at El Corazon on
04.08.06! We only have ONE extra ticket- so HURRY!
[The ticket was given to one lucky person waiting at the
door of the venue hoping for a ticket. Sweet!]
Love.
J. [04.07.06]
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Vendetta Red [R.I.P]: After seven years
and many amazing songs, Vendetta Red has decided to call
it quits...
This band, while they may not know it, was 80% of the reason
why I got into the local music industry. I will always love
the music they made and the members of the band-both old
and new. But...
There is good news! ...the VR members will still
rock your faces off in their new projects!
Love.
J. [03.04.06]
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Upfest
2006!: 03.03.06
NWB is a proud second year sponsor of Upfest! The
line up this year is awesome and we're stoked for it! [900+
people attended upfest this year-03.08.06]
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EMP Finals 02.25.06:
Last night was awesome. All the bands were amazing.... The
crowd pleaser was John Van Deusen and the Lonely
forest, and they also went away with the awesome
title of : EMP sound off winners for 2006.
John Van Deusen and the Lonely Forest:
Rock n' roll recap:
: There was a sombrero on stage
: Jonny Warman played the flute for half of a song, before
switching to guitar. (how many rock bands do you know with
a flutist?)
: John V beat the crap out of: his tambourine and one of
Braydn's cymbals. Serious aggression... taken out of the
percussion section.
: The audience sang along (rather well) with john on 'the
upside down tree'. "WoOoowooo O....wooOoO oo...."
: I think Carl bought new jeans for this show.... Carl?
Did you?
: Braydn didn't beat the crap out of John for beating the
crap out of his cymbal.
NWB loves you; Carl, John, Jonny and Braydn!
Congratulations!
Love.
J. & NWB.
Hop in the geo >>>GEO!<<<
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Redesign!: NWB got redsigned by the wonderful
Kyle M. of Westward design. We love him....he loves us.
It's a mutal thing. It's good. Love
him here! [11.20.05]
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NWB's Slip into Hip tour 2005!
A tour that went from Oly to Bellingham to Seattle then
ending at PDX. The tour was fun, stressful, amusing, exciting
and all those other descriptive words. [07.05]
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