Seattle, Washington … are … you … ready … to … ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCK? Or something
Why? Because tomorrow night, our favorite Austin, Texas psych-rock band The Black Angels are dropping by old Neumo’s for a couple of shows with their friends The Warlocks. You boneheads who bumbled about and didn’t buy tickets for the show and then complained when it sold out – well you have nothing to bitch about anymore. Due to the newly imposed, impressively-draconian, capacity requirements, The Black Angels have added a second late show.
This is how it all breaks down:
June 11th @ Neumos
The Black Angels
2 shows (21+)
Doors open at 7 and 10:30.
If you haven’t seen The Black Angels live, you’ve missed out, and here’s your chance to redeem yourself.
You know, we live in a pretty great place, this here Seattle. Big trees, beautiful water, the ever-looming corporate presence of Starbucks (heart) – what isn’t there to love about this place?
Sure, we’ve some things to be complaining about: the weather (passively, because that’s how we roll), how shitty our Mariners are (get rid of Sexson, that dudes a money hole!), or the fact that our basketball team is going the way of the tumbleweeds (damn you Clay Bennett). But c’mon this is a marvelous city, and here’s a couple of reasons why:
1. HAROLD AND MAUDE AT THE NORTHWEST FILM FORUM!
Yup, the greatest love story about an 80 year old and a suicidal high schooler, well, ever is being screened for an entire month and a half (July 1 – August 20) at our beloved Northwest Film Forum. This, if ya’ll remember, would be Hal Ashby’s revered masterpiece scored by the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens. The beloved soundtrack that Cameron Crowe recently re-released on vinyl to massive fanfare from the music-loving world. Yes, that fucking film will be screening for an entire month at the Northwest Film Forum. Seattle: 1, rest of world: 0.
2. THE SATURDAY KNIGHTS RECORD RELEASE WITH THE BUDOS BAND
Ah shit sucka, The Saturday Knights are dropping the hottest summer album, well, ever on the 24th and in celebration of this monumental occasion, they’re throwing a fucking party. June 27th at Nectar Lounge in Fremont, the trio will hit the stage to rock a song or ten or four hundred for a crowd of their favorite fans (those being the ones who buy tickets!). If that wasn’t cool enough, opening up is none other than the legendary BUDOS BAND. They alone will make your night, your week, your lifetime, but throw in the main course of Saturday Knights’ goodness and you’ve got magic for an entire family of Mormon’s lifetimes. Be there, or be a quadrangle.
Seattle-based photographer Chase Jarvis‘ new photo book Seattle 100 – Portrait of the City showcases the stunning array of talent that continues to thrive in the Emerald City. Watch the video clip below to get an idea of the scope of the book (and spot for a second a photo of Light In The Attic’sThe Blakes!). All proceeds go to the non-profit arts and cultural organization 4Culture!
“Ss the culmination of a two-year personal project by renowned photographer, filmmaker, and social artist Chase Jarvis. Both a creative project and an insightful ethnography, Seattle 100 shares—via more than 300 stunning black-and-white portraits and biographies of each subject—a curated collection of leading artists, musicians, writers, scientists, restaurateurs, DJs, developers, activists, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, and more, all of whom are defining and driving culture in Seattle. Some faces you will know, other names you may have heard in passing, and others will have been unknown to you until now.
Individually, the images and words here introduce you to 100 engaging and important people. Collectively, this portrait of a city tells a fascinating, interwoven story about a unique and vibrant place.
Purchase this book and help support the arts here in Seattle.”
Ss the culmination of a two-year personal project by renowned photographer, filmmaker, and social artist Chase Jarvis. Both a creative project and an insightful ethnography, Seattle 100 shares—via more than 300 stunning black-and-white portraits and biographies of each subject—a curated collection of leading artists, musicians, writers, scientists, restaurateurs, DJs, developers, activists, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, and more, all of whom are defining and driving culture in Seattle. Some faces you will know, other names you may have heard in passing, and others will have been unknown to you until now.
Individually, the images and words here introduce you to 100 engaging and important people. Collectively, this portrait of a city tells a fascinating, interwoven story about a unique and vibrant place.
Purchase this book and help support the arts here in Seattle
Just came across this amazing video from Seattle Channel of the Wheedle’s Groove performance at Bumbershoot 2010. That week in September was so exciting for all of us and the Wheedle’s crew–not only did Wheedle’s Groove get to play the 40th anniversary of Bumbershoot but earlier that week Mayor McGinn proclaimed September 4th as Wheedle’s Groove Day. What a day! Check out the full set–featuring Overton Berry, Ural Thomas, Ron Buford, Calvin Law, Jr., Patrinell Wright, Bernadette Bascom, Robbie Hill, Cookin’ Bag, Broham, Cold, Bold & Together–on Seattle Channel’s Front Row or stream below. Smokin’!
Last week in anticipation of our latest release–Overton Berry Ensemble T.O.B.E. / At Seattle’s Doubletree Inn–we thought it would be great to sit down with the man himself, Overton Berry, and get the back story on these two legendary Seattle soul/jazz/funk albums. And who would we ask to be the interviewer but T.O.B.E. / At Seattle’s Doubletree Inn liner notes writer Kurt B. Reighley.
Presented in two parts, this week Kurt and Overton discuss the landmark 1972 studio album T.O.B.E.. The 40 minute interview goes in-depth into the making of the album and features cuts from the album. Make sure to check back next week for part two! Special thanks go out to producer/engineer extrodinaire Steve Fisk (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Low) for taking the time to tape the interviews and snap some photos!
Kurt and Overton, February 2011. Photo by Steve Fisk.
Big news this week for Wheedle’s Groove! Run out and pick up the March 31, 2011 (#1132) issue of Rolling Stone–yeah, the one with Howard Stern on the cover–and flip as quickly as possible to page 68. Whoop there it is! Barry Walters calls Wheedle’s Groove an “exceptionally good-looking doc” in which “the real stars are the unsung heroes who now live as ordinary folk but were once superfly kings of the ghetto.” Congrats to filmmaker Jennifer Maas and all of the musicians that made this film what it is.
That’s right! Jennifer Maas’ Wheedle’s Groove is now available in North America. Here’s your chance to bring a little Seattle soul-funk into your home! Available in record stores everywhere!
As you may have seen in our Twitter feed this week, Dave Segal wrote a great piece on Northwest recording engineer Kearney Barton (as in Wheedle’s Groove Kearney Barton) in the latest edition of The Stranger. Check it out online HERE!
Sadly, Kearney’s health is quickly deteriorating and he had to retire after over six decades of recording Northwest music. Our friend and mastering guru Dave Cooley has been helping Kearney sell his music gear to cover health bills. The man’s legendary custom build, one-of-a-kind, Langevin recording console is now on eBay – check out the listing for full info and photos. It’s pretty incredible–The Kingsmen, The Standells, The Sonics, Earl Hines, Paul Bley, and many others recorded on this very console.
Kearney has arguably recorded more music than anyone in the entire Pacific Northwest, dating back to 1958, including rock, jazz, sitar music, country, psych, folk, operas, classical, radio jingles, the list goes on and on – Quincy Jones to The Sonics. His significance to Northwest music history cannot be understated.
We’re currently working with Kearney, his family, and the University of Washington to digitize thousands of analog reels from Kearney’s endless audio archive, and eventually release some of this material on CD/LP/Digital. The University is now preserving over 1,500 reels, but we’re looking to find a safe place – ideally a local Seattle museum – to house the remainder of the archive and then locate funding to pay for months of professional digitizing.
Things are getting mighty busy ’round these parts, and we sure could use some ready-willing-and-able types. So please get in touch if you’d like to take part in one of our Seattle Summer 2011 internships! Info below:
Light In The Attic is looking for a highly-motivated, record-lovin’ intern to work in our Seattle office. Come learn the ins-and-outs of the record business, and have fun while working in an energetic and rewarding environment.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
-Organization, close attention to detail
-Motivated, able to take on heavy tasks with a good attitude
-Computer and web skills, knowledge of Microsoft programs and website management are a plus
-Please have own transportation
RESPONSIBILITES:
-Helping to pull orders
-Stocking and organizing shelves
-Learning the LITA catalog, and knowing basic information about titles
-General shipping and receiving
-Managing promotional mailings, including postage, putting titles to promo, etc.
-Assist with management of website and online inventory
-Weekly stock count of warehouse
CONTACT:
Please contact Rosemary Otero at: rosemary [at] lightintheattic [dot] net or (206) 706-6715
Hey Portland come out this Wednesday night (9/7/11) for an evening of Seattle’s finest in soul and funk. As part of the MusicfestNW, the documentary Wheedle’s Groove will be shown with the band Wheedle’s Groove taking the stage immediately after the film. This is the first time the band and the film have shared the stage on the same night, so this is not to be missed! And just to sweeten the deal, director Jennifer Maas will be in attendance for a Q&A moderated by the legendary George Drakoulias. Be there! For tickets and more info, click here.
Wheedle’s Groove (Documentary and Band)
7:00PM – Wedensday, September 7 – MusicfestNW @ the Mission Theater
