2023-03-09 Hardly Raining Seattle songwriter, musician, and vocalist Mt Fog (Carolyn B.) performed at the Tractor Tavern on March 9, 2023. The Forest Cats—Andy Sells (drums) and Casey Rosebridge (synth)—accompanied her. They played a set of moody synth-pop that emphasized Mt Fog’s 2022 album, Spells of Silence. Seattle bands Fotoform and Reverse Death opened. Mt …
2023-03-04 Hardly Raining The Freakout Weekender mini-festival returns to Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood on March 4-5, 2023. This year’s event takes place at three stages within the recently relocated Crocodile complex. The largely punk-focused lineup features several Seattle artists on the Freakout Records label, along with bands from around the world. The 28 acts include Stockholm …
2023-01-29 Hardly Raining Seattle-raised drummer and producer Kassa Overall is offering a four-part music series at Langston. He gave a drum masterclass on January 29, and held open rehearsals in early February. Next, Overall will offer a free beatmaking and production workshop on Saturday, April 1 from 2-5 p.m. The series will conclude with a …
2023-01-22 Hardly Raining The NYC-based Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart Organ Trio played two sets at the Royal Room on January 22, 2023. Larry Goldings (organ, comedic banter), Peter Bernstein (guitar), and Bill Stewart (drums) have performed together for over 30 years. The group plans San Francisco and New York dates this autumn. Gallery
2023-02-16 Hardly Raining NYC avant-garde jazz group Sexmob played two sets at the Royal Room on February 16, 2023. Personnel included Steven Bernstein (slide trumpet), Briggan Krauss (saxophone), Tony Scherr (bass), and Kenny Wollesen (drums)—along with special guest (and Bernstein’s long-time friend) Tom Varner (French horn). The event was part of the Earshot Jazz winter concert series. After Seattle, Sexmob …
2023-02-18 Hardly Raining Tord Gustavsen Trio performed in Seattle on February 18, 2023. The Norwegian jazz ensemble included Tord Gustavsen (piano, electronics), Steinar Raknes (bass), and Jarle Vespestad (drums). Part of the Earshot Jazz lineup of winter concerts, the event took place in the Town Hall Forum. Gallery
2023-01-22 Hardly Raining Introspective rockers somesurprises played The Sunset on January 22, 2023. The Seattle-based group includes Natasha El-Sergany (guitar, vocals), Josh Medina (synth, guitar), Nico Sophiea (drums), and Laura Seniow (bass). (Read a review of somesurprises and a recent interview with El-Sergany.) On March 2, somesurprises will return to The Sunset with Coral Grief. …
2023-01-19 Hardly Raining Drummer Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden) played a sold-out double bill at the Royal Room on January 19, 2023. The Matt Cameron Trio kicked off the evening with a set of mostly jazz originals. Joining Cameron were Geoff Harper (bass) and Ryan Burns (keys), along with special guest Caspian Coberly (guitar). Musical …
2023-01-18 Hardly Raining London post-punk group Dry Cleaning returned to the Neptune Theatre on January 18, 2023. They were last here in 2021, and unfortunately did not perform at the 2022 THING Festival after having been announced in the early lineup. Dry Cleaning includes Florence Shaw (vocals), Tom Dowse (guitar), Nick Buxton (drums), and Lewis …
2023-01-16 Hardly Raining Seattleites marched in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 16, 2023. The 40th annual march began at Garfield High School and wound through the Central District. Outside the new Children and Family Justice Center, speakers called for an end to youth incarceration. Organizers carried banners and led chants in support …
