Earlier this year, Sara Bareilles challenged herself to do the bravest thing she could do: go on tour completely solo. In alignment with her latest single, “Brave,” Sara is encouraging fans across the country to overcome their fears along with her. Sara is hoping that fans will share what kinds of things they are brave [...]

It’s been a while since we’ve seen Lisa Loeb in the Seattle area – but lucky for us, she is going to be playing at the Kirkland Performance Center tomorrow night. I was lucky enough to have a fantastic chat with Lisa just a couple of days before the show, check it out!

Applause roared through a sold-out Benaroya Hall the moment that Seattle’s folk-rock darling Brandi Carlile took the stage with twins Phil and Tim Hanseroth on November 23rd.

Susanna Hoffs is heading to Seattle’s Triple Door Theater this Sunday and she’s bringing a set of brand new 60s-influenced songs to share from her latest album, Someday. Her shows, she says, are a lot more spontaneous this time around. “Part of what’s really special and fun is that every show is different,” she says about this very special solo tour. “I get to sort of make it up on the spot.”

As much as I loved Alison Sudol of A Fine Frenzy and her latest album, Pines…I love her and it even more now that I’ve seen her perform the record live.

Photos of ZZ Ward’s booming performance at The Crocodile in Seattle on October 22nd, 2012.

Photos taken by Rhys Logan during Joshua Radin’s show on October 18th, 2012 for City Arts Fest in Seattle, WA.

Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you couldn’t go underwater? Singer-songwriter Joshua Radin never had to wonder – that’s just how life was for him growing up. Diagnosed with a hole in his eardrum at just 4 years old, Joshua was forced to be a land-dweller throughout his formative years and well into adulthood. “Everyone takes it for granted, I think, the ability to go underwater.” he tells me as we sit on a couch backstage at Seattle’s Moore Theater, “I started thinking about alienation and different worlds that people can never be a part of. That’s one for me, obviously.”

One listen to Meiko’s new album, The Bright Side, and you’ll know that this girl has something special. Her first single off of the record, “Leave the Lights On,” is playful and catchy. The album in its entirety follows the cycle of a relationship.

If you live near Seattle and you’ve got plans on October 22nd, I am officially suggesting that you cancel your plans and go catch ZZ Ward’s show at The Crocodile.

Grammy award-winning Richard Marx is arguably one of the most impactful men in the music business.  With his undeniably distinct voice and versatility as a songwriter, he has been a part of most all of our musical lives over the last THREE decades.  He has several number one hits under his belt including, “Don’t Mean Nothing,” [...]

City Arts is pleased to announce that Mos Def with special guests The
Physics, Larry Hawkins (formerly SK), Thaddeus David, and DJ Swervewon,
Devotchka with the Seattle Rock Orchestra, Blind Pilot , Point Juncture,
WA, Tom Eddy, The Soft Hills, Reign Wolf at the Laser Dome, SSION,
Glitterbang, Nark, Fresh Espresso, Kingdom Crumbs, Key Nyata, The Good
Sin, The Dusty 45s, and Vince Mira Band have been added to the music
lineup.