Photos: 311 @ Marymoor Park
311 is an American rock band from Omaha, Nebraska. The band was formed in 1988 by vocalist/rhythm guitarist Nick Hexum, lead guitarist Jim Watson (who would later be replaced by Tim Mahoney), bassist Aaron “P-Nut” Wills and drummer Chad Sexton. In 1992, Doug “SA” Martinez joined to sing and provide turntables rounding out the current [...]
Photos: Sublime w/ Rome @ Marymoor Park
Sublime with Rome is a musical collaboration between Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh – formerly of the band Sublime – and singer/guitarist Rome Ramirez. The group primarily performs songs by Sublime, which was fronted by Bradley Nowell until his death in 1996.
Photos: Poison @ Tacoma Dome
Poison is an American glam metal band that achieved great success in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s. To date Poison has sold over 30 million records worldwide, 15 million of which were sold in the United States alone.
Photos: Queens of the Stone Age @ Showbox Market
Queens of the Stone Age is an American rock band formed in Palm Desert, California in 1997. Their current line-up includes founding member Josh Homme (lead vocals, guitar), Troy Van Leeuwen (guitar, lap steel, backing vocals), Joey Castillo (drums, percussion), Michael Shuman (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Dean Fertita (keyboards, guitar). Eagles of Death Metal, [...]
Photos: A Perfect Circle @ ShoWare Center
A Perfect Circle is a super-group with members who have previously played with acts such as The Smashing Pumpkins, Nine Inch Nails and Tool.
Photos: Red Bacteria Vacuum @ ShoWare Center
Red Bacteria Vacuum (レッドバクテリアバキューム) is an all-girl Japanese punk band from Osaka formed in 1998. They are opening for A Perfect Circle on all of their 2011 non-festival shows. Check out the A Perfect Circle set from this same night.
Photos: Dropkick Murphys @ Paramount Theater
Dropkick Murphys are an American Celtic punk band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1996. The band was initially signed to independent punk record label Hellcat Records, releasing five albums. In 2007 the band signed with Warner Bros. Records, and have seen each of their subsequent albums, The Meanest of Times and Going Out In Style, [...]
Photos: Mickey Avalon @ Showbox Market
Mickey Avalon is an American rapper from Hollywood, California. His debut self-titled solo album was released Nov. 7, 2006 on Interscope/Shoot to Kill Records in association with MySpace Records. Frequent topics of Avalon’s songs are his experiences with substance abuse and prostitution.
Photos: Neon Trees @ Showbox SoDo
Neon Trees is a rock band from Provo, UT that is gaining strong recognition with their single ‘Animal’ off of their debut effort titled ‘Habits’.
Photos: Three Days Grace @ Showbox SoDo
Three Days Grace is a Canadian rock band, formed in Norwood, Ontario, Canada, in 1992, under the name Groundswell. After signing to Jive Records, Three Days Grace has released three studio albums: “Three Days Grace” in 2003, “One-X” in 2006, and “Life Starts Now” in 2009. The albums have been certified platinum, double platinum, and [...]
Photos: Young the Giant Endsessions
Young The Giant is an indie rock band formed in Irvine, CA in 2004. They have shared the stage with acts such as Kings of Leon, Minus the Bear and Steel Train. Young The Giant was signed to Roadrunner Records in 2009 and are currently on a U.S. tour supporting their self titled debut record [...]
Photos: Joe Satriani @ Snoqualmie Casino
Joe Satriani is an American rock instrumentalist and is widely acclaimed to be a ‘guitar god’. Early in his career ‘Satch’ worked as a guitar instructor and many of his students went on to fame, most notably Steve Vai, Larry LaLonde, Kirk Hammett, Andy Timmons, Charlie Hunter, Kevin Cadogan and Alex Skolnick. Satriani has 15 [...]
Photos: Deck The Hall Ball 2010
Deck The Hall Ball is a festival hosted by Seattle’s alternative radio station 107.7 The End. The lineup for 2010 included Sleigh Bells, The Temper Trap, Cake, Jimmy Eat World, Black Keys, Broken Bells and special guest Presidents of the United States of America.
Photos: Neon Trees @ Showbox Market
Neon Trees is a rock band from Provo, UT that is gaining strong recognition with their single ‘Animal’ off of their debut effort titled ‘Habits’.
Photos: Black Crowes @ Emerald Queen
The Black Crowes are an American rock band formed in 1989. They have performed with acts such as Heart, Robert Plant, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Dave Matthews Band, the Grateful Dead, Aerosmith, and ZZ Top and have sold over 30 million records worldwide.
Photos: GWAR @ Showbox SoDo
GWAR is a metal band formed in Richmond, Virginia, in 1984. The band is best known for its elaborate sci-fi/horror film inspired costumes, its raunchy and obscene lyrics, and its graphic stage performances which consist of humorous re-enactments of politically and morally taboo themes. GWAR has sold over 30 million units worldwide and has been [...]
Photos: Bullet For My Valentine @ Showbox SoDo
Bullet For My Valentine rocked Showbox SoDo in Seattle on 10/22/2010 with support from Escape the Fate, Black Tide and Drive A. This highly energetic show sold out quickly and the kids came out in full force. Bullet For My Valentine is a Welsh heavy metal band formed in 1998. BFMV has many awards to [...]
Photos: A Perfect Circle @ Showbox Market
A Perfect Circle is a super-group with members who have previously played with acts such as The Smashing Pumpkins, Nine Inch Nails and Tool. These photos are from the first night of a three night stint at The Showbox in Seattle.
Photos: Stone Temple Pilots @ ShoWare Center
Stone Temple Pilots is an American rock band formed in San Diego, CA in 1992. STP has won MTV Video Music Awards, American Music Awards as well as Grammy Awards. They are currently on a world tour in support of their newest self-titled release (2010/Stone Temple Pilots/Atlantic Records).
Photos: AP Tour @ Showbox Market
Alternative Press magazine puts on, in my opinion, what is one of the most fun shows of the year. Essentially, it’s a bunch of rowdy folks playing rowdy music for the kids. Here’s a look at what went down at Showbox Market on 10/24/2010. This gallery was featured on the Alternative Press homepage (altpress.com) and [...]