Always a great event, the Ballard Jazz Walk will take over Ballard Ave. and Market St. this Thursday. 15 groups will play at 11 venues, including the Wayne Horvitz Quartet […]
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Daniel Pearl benefit at the Tractor Tavern
Wall Street Journal journalist Daniel Pearl was killed by terrorists in 2002. As an avid music fan, he believed in the power of music to bring people together. His friends […]
A few photos from ReverbFest
If you went to ReverbFest Saturday night, you were served up a serious dose of local music. Here’s Guns and Rosetti at the Bit Saloon. More photos by ShinyMama here, […]
65 bands in Ballard on a single night
If you’re looking for peace and quiet this Saturday night, you might want to avoid Old Ballard. But if you’re a local music fan, you’re in for a real treat […]
Monotonix takes to Ballard streets, turns heads
The “famously insane band” known as Monotonix played at the Sunset Tavern on Sunday afternoon. Actually, they decided to play in front of the Sunset. One thing led to another, […]
Rockabilly Ball at Tractor Tavern
The longest-running rockabilly festival in the country, the 21st annual KEXP Rockabilly Ball runs this Thursday through Saturday at the Tractor Tavern. The long lineup of bands includes Slim Sandy, […]
Band writes song about Aurora Bridge suicide
When the Seattle band Massy Ferguson releases their upcoming CD, Cold Equations, it will feature a song called “The Ride” about a friend who jumped from the Aurora Bridge in […]
Mike McCready to play at the Tractor
Pearl Jam lead guitarist, Mike McCready, is stepping off the big stage for a night to perform a Jimi Hendrix tribute at the intimate Tractor Tavern. The sold-out show next […]
No takers for Tractor Tavern wannabe
Remember that Craigslist post from the musician who’s been trying unsuccessfully to play at the Tractor for years? The one who’s trying to pay other bands to allow him to […]
Desperate to play at The Tractor
This guy says he’s been trying to play at The Tractor Tavern for the last two and a half years, but they won’t book him. So now he’s taking a […]
Ballard band buys Conor Byrne
Three members of the band Mooncalf have purchased the Ballard tavern Conor Byrne, reports the Seattle Weekly’s Reverb blog. Band member Diarmuid Cullen has been a minority owner and the […]
Sasquatch prefunk, Ballard band CD release
As you may know, this weekend is the Sasquatch Music Festival at the Gorge featuring headliners R.E.M., Modest Mouse, Death Cab for Cutie and The Cure. To get things rolling, […]
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