TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT! Open Mike Eagle and Baron Vaughn are bringing the live stage version of The New Negroes (which I’ve written about quite a bit on this site) right here to the Freemont Abbey in Seattle. It’s gonna be a night full of standup comedy and music.
Aaagh, It’s been over two years since I’ve seen Mike! I miss him, but I can’t make it to this show due to just the sheer power of logistics and distance.
But that just means that YOU should go, especially my friends who live nearby!
That’s “live” as in “happening right now” not “live” as in “They Live.” But you probably got that…
Details:
The New Negroes Live
Friday, November 15th, 8:30 PM
@ Freemont Abbey
4272 Fremont Ave N, Seattle 98103 (map)
All-Ages, $20 (tickets)
Power may be a hologram, but this song is fer realz…
Late last week I heard a song on the radio as I was driving home from the train station and I thought to myself, “Damn, this is frikkin’ catchy!” I asked Google (hands-free, of course) to identify the song, and it said it was “Hologram” by Seattle natives Tacocat.
I looked the song up on the YouTubes and listened to it a few times, and it grew on me more and more with each listen. This is one of the most perfectly-crafted new power-pop songs I’ve heard in years. Take a listen:
Man, this song hits all of my buttons. I love the subtle harmonies that come in during the chorus & bridge. It doesn’t hurt that this is an exemplary entry into my one of my all-time favorite musical genres. I would love to be able to hear this live.
Speaking of which…
Tacocat’s new album, This Mess is a Place (from which “Hologram” comes) was just released, and they’re having an album-release party this Saturday, June 8th, at the Showbox in Seattle!
Details:
Tacocat Record Release Show (Faced Book Event)
With Nightrain and Beverly Crusher
Saturday, June 8th 9:00 PM
@ The Showbox
1426 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)
$17, 21+ (tickets)
Tacos or Cats? You decide!
I would love to go to this show but I’m old, tired, and can’t quite justify the time and expense. Therefore you should go in my place!
Hey, remember how Warren Dunes had an album release party back towards the beginning of April? Well, it turns out they’re not done yet, because they’re having another album release party this Thursday night (April 18th).
This one is at the venerable Sonic Boom Records in Seattle. Says the members of Warren Dunes:
We are so excited to celebrate our release of ‘Welcome to Warren Dunes’ at one of our favorite record stores in Seattle! This is a dream come true for us, and we hope you can make it.
It is free, and all ages! CDs will be available at the store!
A very sonic boom to you, too…
Details:
Warren Dunes Sonic Boom In-Store
Thursday, April 18th, 7:00 PM
@ Sonic Boom Records
2209 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)
Free! All-Ages!
Even though this is a school night, we’re seriously considering going. SO CAN YOU!
On Saturday I went to the Seattle to go to the album release show for Warren Dunes. As is my fashion, I made some animated .gifs of the festivities:
o yes
Has Sonics Guy seen any photos from this event…?
I also snagged the album! It turns out it’s only a 6-song EP, not a full-length album. What’s the deal with my friends only putting out EPs recently? See Exhibits A, B, C, and now D (this EP that I’m talking about now).
Anyway, it’s pretty great to get these songs in my own grubby mitts after what seems like such a long time. Strangely, it looks like they haven’t actually released this album anywhere online yet(!?). I got it directly from Julia Massey’s hands. But here’s what it looks like:
Welcome to zombo.com. I mean Warren Dunes.
Hopefully you’ll be able to listen to it soon, too!
Hey, folks, Warren Dunes (featuring Julia Massey) is finally FINALLY releasing their first album, appropriately entitled Welcome to Warren Dunes. To celebrate that fact, they recently released a new single from said album. It’s called “What Are We Waiting For” although there’s no question mark so I guess it’s a statement rather than a question? You can listen to it here.
Also to celebrate the release of the album, Warren Dunes is having, appropriately, an album release show! This Saturday night! With Cumulus and AIAIA!
Be sure to clock-out before you leave work…
Details:
Warren Dunes Album Release (Eventbrite)
Saturday, April 6th, 9:00 PM
@ Clock-Out Lounge
4864 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 (map)
21+, $12-$15 (tickets)
We’ve got a babysitter! We’ll be there! SO CAN YOU!
Hey-o! This Thursday night (I know, how inconvenient is that?), January 17th 2019, there is a great-big Warren Dunes party happening at the Seattle Aquarium!
According to the Seattle Aquarium:
Adults take over the Seattle Aquarium for this 21+ event featuring animal experiences, music, a cash bar and more.
Shake the winter off at the Aquarium After Hours BEACH PARTY! Dress in your favorite Aloha wear and bask in the indoor sunshine while exploring exhibits and learning more about our Hawaii research.
And here’s more info from Warren Dunes if you can stomach nonstop aquarium-themed puns:
This is your O-FISH-AL invitation to the winter party everyone will be CLAM-oring over this month!
This show will include not one, not two, but THREE sets from yours truly! Your $25 ticket includes the show as well as access to all of the exhibits in the Aquarium!! It promises to be a WHALE of a time!
Also, it just so happens to be Julia’s birthday and all she wants from you is your PRESENCE!!
Details:
After Hours: Beach Party (Get Tickets Here)
January 17, 2019 at 6:30-9:30pm
@ The Seattle Aquarium
1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)
21+, $25 (Discount available to Seattle Aquarium members)
If you can swing it, you should bring it!
And by “it” I mean “yourself to the aquarium on Thursday night to hang with Warren Dunes.” Except not the first “it,” that one means “going out on a School night and being able to afford $25 per person.” Yeah!
Oh, see, “The Crocodile” is the name of the venue…
Hey-o, if you’re in the greater Seattle/Tacoma metropolitan area tonight, be sure to get eaten by a crocodile go to “The Crocodile” in Seattle to see Open Mike Eagle break out some musics along with
VIDEO DAAAAAAAAAVE!
and also Pan Amsterdam, of whom I must confess I’ve never heard before. But here’s a song he did that references Christopher Walken’s infamous Pocket Watch speech from Pulp Fiction:
Details:
Open Mike Eagle at The Crocodile (faced book event)
Monday, November 5th 8:00 PM
@ The Crocodile
2200 2nd Ave, Seattle, Washington 98121 (map)
All-Ages (??), $15 (tickets)
I thoroughly regret that I won’t be going to this one tonight (sorry, Mike), but that doesn’t mean that you should also not be going! You definitely SHOULD be going! Go!
