Our old friend Casey is coming from Portland to play a CD release show at the High Dive in Fremont this Wednesday, June 30th. Now, before we get too much further, we'll insert the disclaimer: he really is an old friend: every summer brings back memories of trudging a starlit wooded path to the abandoned quarry in New England where we group up, stripping down and charging off the cliff into emptiness, then bracing cold, ink black water water below. Of…
Need to get your World Cup fix? No worries, Murphy's Irish Pub is opening its doors every match day at 6:45 a.m. beginning this Friday, where they'll be screening each match on four different 50" HD televisions. And for those of you who want to be there without--you know--being there, they'll have 3D TV, complete with beer goggles 3D glasses for rent. See Murphy's calendar for a schedule of all the matches. If Murphy's is bursting at the seams with 3D…
Joan Hermann down at OmCulture dropped us a line about Seattle Music Partners, an after-school music program she volunteers for that pairs community volunteers with underserved students in the Central District for music lessons. They're holding a fundraiser at OmCulture on Friday, June 18th from 7 - 10 pm. Here's the scoop: Striking Accord: Seattle Music Partners Benefit Concert at OmCulture An evening of music and desserts to benefit Seattle Music Partners After-School Programming with performances by SMP tutors and special…
In January '09, Wallyhood introduced us to Hollow Earth Radio -- an Internet radio station broadcasting an eclectic mix of music and interviews 24 /7 from right here in Wallingford. Sadly, we've recently learned that Hollow Earth is moving out of the 'hood and into the Central district. But it's good news for them, for local musicians, and for indie music fans throughout the city. From their recent press release: By moving to a publicly accessible station in Seattle's Central District,…
Local post-grunge rock band Grammatrain is taking over Gas Works Park this Thursday to shoot a music video for their single, "The Last Sound." If you're a season ticket holder for the Sounders, you've most likely heard "The Last Sound" at Qwest Field before kickoff. The Sounders adopted the song as their team anthem, and co-owner Drew Carey endorsed the song and pledged to help the band make a "proper video". Carey introduced the band to video producer Nik Venet, whose…
Okay, let’s get the banjo jokes out of the way first: Q: How do you tune a banjo? A: Everybody yells the answer: “Who cares!” Q: What’s perfect pitch? A: Tossing a banjo into the toilet without hitting the rim! Okay, enough already. Despite the fun to be had making fun of the banjo (don’t get me started on flute jokes) it’s a terrific instrument. It can be fun, mournful, cheerful, sad. Love classical music? Check out Bela Fleck’s “Perpetual Motion”…
Tax Season has officially come to a close! Huzzah! Now, get out and do something fun this weekend. Here are some of the cool things happening in Wallingford: Friday Grab yer partner and dosey doe to Hamilton Middle School's Hoedown and Bluegrass Concert, from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Lincoln H.S. gym. Pizza, Vietnamese sandwiches, snacks and beverages will be available for sale. Proceeds benefit the music program at Hamilton. Tickets are $25 for a family, or $10 per person. Soak up…