| 8/19/05 |
The Club Scene: Photo Exhibit Of Local Bands Aims To Benefit Artists' Insurance
"Proceeds benefit the Bad Fruit Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping uninsured and underinsured artists in King County deal with medical needs." "
- Seattle PI
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| 8/11/05 |
D.I.Y.: Local Artists Taking Charge And Releasing Albums On Their Own
"Artists have been self-releasing records as long as recording technology has existed. It's become progressively easier in recent years, thanks to improved home CD-duplication technology, faster computers and non-professional studio software."
- Seattle PI
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| 6/09/05 |
A Moment With ... Scot Barbour, Independent Filmmaker
"Independent filmmaker Scot Barbour revisits this tragic chapter in Seattle rock with his documentary, "Malfunkshun: The Andrew Wood Story." "
- Seattle PI
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| 3/25/05 |
The Vera Project Has Thrived Due To Organization And Teen Support
"Tonight is Vera's biannual members party, a celebration to reward the more than 1,100 youths who volunteer each year to help Vera put on shows, workshops or other events."
- Seattle PI
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| 5/12/05 |
Awards Honor Northwest Musical Talent
"The third annual Seattle Weekly Music Awards are another huge reminder of the musical talent kicking around Seattle these days."
- Seattle PI
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| 6/15/05 |
David Diamond, 1915-2005: Composer Was Responsible For 11 Symphonies
"David Diamond, honorary composer-in-residence at the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, died Monday at his home in Rochester, N.Y"
- Seattle PI
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| 5/13/05 |
Vera Project's 'Drink For The Kids' Has An Extravaganza On Tap
"What began as a night of drinking to raise money "for the kids" has grown into a weeklong event that's big enough to float a boat full of cash."
- Seattle PI
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| 3/6/05 |
Madcap March: Bands Vying For Buzz At Festival
"Many Seattle bands will be creating a buzz at the SXSW Music Festival in Austin..."
- Seattle Times
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| 2/13/05 |
Music Biz Hitting A Crescendo In The Northwest
"...the (Seattle Recording) Academy's efforts have transformed the politics of local music, bringing on what some insiders call the most explosive local scene since grunge..."
- Seattle Times
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| 1/12/05 |
Women's Rock Zine Marks 10th Year
" "...ROCKRGRL is a magazine with an agenda, readily seen in its slogan: "Supporting a woman's right to ROCK!" Instead of fashion spreads, you're more likely to see articles on "rock moms," critiques of new music gear and software, and helpful pointers like "50 Tips and Tricks to Make More Money with Your Music," along with artist profiles and record reviews."
- Seattle Times
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| 12/29/04-1/4/05 |
The Top 42 Local Songs Of The Year
"From quiet amplifiers to runaway koalas, from the lies of the living dead to circles of hair, Seattle Weekly's music writers pick two CDs' worth of the year's best local tracks."
- Seattle Weekly
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| 12/28/04 |
Four Seattle Bands On The Cusp Of Bigness
"For fans of Seattle music, 2004 has been both enthralling and bizarre. An extraordinary crop of bands broke nationally... It seems like a rebirth for our city, and we wonder who will follow in 2005..."
- Seattle PI
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| 11/4/04 |
"Death Cab For Cutie" Speaks Up For Seattle's Vibrant Music Scene
"Seattle is so alive right now," Chris Walla of the alternative rock band "DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE" told a Reno reporter.
"It's better than it's been in my memory. It's a strong community and all of the money people made in the grunge years is still having an effect on the scene in the best possible way.
There's a real community who loves and respects and wants to help each other out regardless of what kind of music they're making."
- Reno Gazette-Journal
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| 09/12/04 |
10 Voices From Afar Singing A New Song
- Seattle Times
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| Fall 2004 |
Music In The Making Education Program This program will engage homeless youth creatively with music on Capitol Hill and throughout the city. Volunteers and musicians needed.
For more information, contact Nancie Hines 425-652-1922 or Nancie@sierradove.org.
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| 07/25/04 |
Latin Grammy Nomination For Seattle Recording Artists!
Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto was nominated for Best Latin Jazz Album of the year for "Canto Do Rio".
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| 07/24/04 |
Georgio Brown and The Coolout Network announced 2004 Winner of Mayor's Award for Excellence in Hip Hop
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| 07/25/04 |
Opera Kicks Off Season With Myth, Mystery. The Magic Swan Returns - After A Decade Off - With An All-New Cast
- Seattle Times
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| 07/21/04-7/27/04 |
The Joy Of Gospel - From Heavenly Choirs To Sacred Steel, Seattle's Most Vital Musical Scene Might Be Its Most Overlooked
- Seattle Weekly
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| 07/18/04 |
Rhythmic Forward Movement" Of Hip-Hop Jolts Young Voters Into Political Action
- Seattle Times
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| 06/22/04 |
Casting A Wide Net: Indie Station KEXP Beamed Worldwide Via Web
- Seattle Times
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| 05/26/04 |
Garfield High School's Jazz Ensemble Wins Again
- Seattle PI
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| 05/06/04 |
Music Hall Marks Anniversary With Avant-Garde Fest
- Seattle Times
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| 04/02/04 |
Seattle Symphony Triumphs At Carnegie
- Seattle Times
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| October 2003 |
Rock On Ten Years After The Demise Of Grunge, The Nation's Music Media Have Declared The Emergence Of A New Seattle Sound. Who Are The Acts Behind This New Scene? And Are They Here To Stay?
- Seattle Magazine
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| 03/05/04 |
All That Jazz: Roosevelt, Garfield Going To Festival
- Seattle Times
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| 3/05/04 |
Deal Proves Beneficial For Teng And Record Label
- Seattle Times
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| 02/08/04 |
Official Launch of the Seattle Mayor's Office of Music Web Site as part of the proceedings at the 46th Annual GRAMMY Awards Telecast Viewing Party On Sunday, February 8th At The Experience Music Project.
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| 11/16/03 |
Is Seattle's Skip Peri On Threshold Of Discovery?
- Seattle Times
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| 11/13/03 |
Seattle Channel "City Stream" Take A Look Inside The Vera Project.
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| 09/07/03 |
100 years: Seattle Symphony Survives, Thrives As City Booms And Busts
- Seattle Times
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| 08/29/03 |
Musical Youth Get Plugged In To All Aspects Of Production At Nonprofit Vera Project
- Seattle Times
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| 06/03 |
Congratulations to the Garfield High School Jazz Band!
- Earshot Jazz
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| 04/22/03 |
Life In The Pop Lane: Maktub Shows The Soulful Side Of Seattle's Sound
- Boston Globe
Click here to view a Maktub video.
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| 04/22/03 |
In The Graveyard Of Grunge, New Life
- New York Times
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