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27 galleries with 1528 photos.

Updated: Jun 04, 2006 2:58pm PST

Music Galleries

Kylie Minogue - Las Vegas (10/3/09) :

Kylie Minogue - Las Vegas (10/3/09)

Updated: Oct 07, 2009 6:36pm PST

David Byrne - 6/24/09 (Seattle) : Another fantastic show! Used my new camera to zoom in close from about 10 rows back, it worked pretty well. There were even some surprise special guests for his 2nd and 3rd encores... From the back of the theatre came the Extra Action Marching Band, visiting Seattle from San Francisco. They made their way right down the center aisle looking like a half-crazed wedding party, then joined Byrne on the stage for "Road to Nowhere" and "Burning Down the House." It was so bizarre and unexpected, and yet somehow perfect. I got this all on video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37ocaZ4kT98

David Byrne - 6/24/09 (Seattle)

Another fantastic show! Used my new camera to zoom in close from abou ...

Updated: Jul 03, 2009 4:44pm PST

Zap Mama - 6/21/09 :

Zap Mama - 6/21/09

Updated: Jun 24, 2009 12:13pm PST

Flight of the Conchords - Seattle (5/11/09) : I've been a fan of these guys for a couple of years now, and somehow our friend Gina scored front-row tickets. Their songs are not only witty but they're well-written to boot, and their silly banter and improv moments really complete the show. You simply cannot miss FoTC if they blow through your town. (Their show is also fantastic...you can grab it on DVD.) Naturally, the Paramount's security goons harassed anybody who pointed a camera at the stage, but I managed to squeeze off a few decent shots anyway.

Flight of the Conchords - Seattle (5/11/09)

I've been a fan of these guys for a couple of years now, and somehow o ...

Updated: May 12, 2009 7:12pm PST

Leslie & the Lys - Seattle (3/30/09) : Another hilarious, booty-bumpin' show with the Gem Goddess. We even got to meet her afterward and take some silly pics. Amy and I were wearing our Leslie shirts, and she loved hearing how people in Europe stared agog at my shirt and even recognized who she was a couple of times. And when Critter and Amy told her that they lived in the Midwest for several years, she said "Oh, so you know exactly what I'm talking about." Awesome.

Leslie & the Lys - Seattle (3/30/09)

Another hilarious, booty-bumpin' show with the Gem Goddess. We even g ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2009 8:56am PST

David Byrne - Seattle (2/18/09) : Another fantastic show by one of my musical heroes. He's a class act, always sure to give his band credit and praise first even while the fans were screaming his name. The audience was typical of Seattle--politely enjoying it for the first half, then out of their seats and dancing in the aisles the second half. The biggest surprise was the "costume change" just before they laid into "Burning Down the House"--they all donned tutus, and somehow they looked like they meant business! He even had some somewhat comically emotive dancers which were interesting to watch. What a blast.

David Byrne - Seattle (2/18/09)

Another fantastic show by one of my musical heroes. He's a class act, ...

Updated: May 03, 2009 11:49am PST

Madonna - Vancouver, BC (10/30/08) : Last time we saw Madonna in 2006 (Amsterdam), we were way up in the nosebleed seats...so we were really lucky to get a seat close to the catwalk for this show. She got in our faces and seemed to be enjoying herself, smiling and sassing it up quite a bit. I even gave her a double flip-off when she gave us the bird towards the end. She also had an awesome laser lightshow and some giant cylindrical video screens. The crowd was loving it and we chatted with everyone around us, but unfortunately we were seated next to a couple of complete morons who fought with everyone around them: a homophobic douchebag and his whiny little girlfriend. Horrible people with hateful behavior. Luckily they weren't at their seats for most the show, but towards the end the guy almost got his ass kicked by a girl in a tight red dress who wasn't taking any more of his shit. Lucky for him, a couple of people held her back!

Madonna - Vancouver, BC (10/30/08)

Last time we saw Madonna in 2006 (Amsterdam), we were way up in the no ...

Updated: Feb 21, 2009 1:26pm PST

Tina Turner - Phoenix (10/24/08) : Tina kicked our asses! She's got amazing energy and voice for someone who will be turning 70 in a couple of years. It's probably my first and last Tina show and I'm glad I got to see her at least once. These are NOT my best photos, but it's the best I could do with my cellphone camera. The venue had lots of signs about cameras being prohibited, and everyone had to pass through metal detectors to get in, but somehow everyone else but me snuck in a camera. Next time I'll know better. :)

Tina Turner - Phoenix (10/24/08)

Tina kicked our asses! She's got amazing energy and voice for someone ...

Updated: Oct 26, 2008 4:47pm PST

Cyndi Lauper - Seattle True Colors Show (7/1/08) : What a show! Our friend Nate surprised us by asking Cyndi's keyboardist Steve Gaboury if he could arrange a couple of all-access passes for us, which he kindly did. The venue had some restrictions on where/what I could shoot, but having a photo pass and a front-row seat made all the difference. Our VIP ticket also included meeting Cyndi (very briefly) backstage and having a photo taken, something Christopher has wanted to do all his life. After the show we met Steve backstage and chatted for a bit. He's a class act, genuinely friendly and quite the accomplished musician. He's played/toured with many of our favorite artists, so it was fun to chat with him about some of of his experiences (makes me wish I had stuck with my keyboards when I was younger). Thank you, Steve and Nate!!

Cyndi Lauper - Seattle True Colors Show (7/1/08)

What a show! Our friend Nate surprised us by asking Cyndi's keyboardi ...

Updated: Feb 21, 2009 6:58pm PST

The B-52s - Seattle True Colors Show (7/1/08) : The B-52s absolutely rocked our asses. I didn't think I would ever get the chance to see them play live, but there they were...and they didn't disappoint in the least. "Rock Lobster" was the first B-52s song I ever heard, and though they've performed it a bazillion times over the years, seeing them do it right in my face was one of the evening's highlights! It was also Fred's birthday so at the end of Cyndi's set she called him out to the front of the stage so we could all sing "Happy Birthday" to him (pics are at the end of the Cyndi gallery).

The B-52s - Seattle True Colors Show (7/1/08)

The B-52s absolutely rocked our asses. I didn't think I would ever ge ...

Updated: Feb 21, 2009 7:07pm PST

Joan Armatrading - Seattle True Colors Show (7/1/08) : I must admit that I'm not familiar with Joan Armatrading's music, but I enjoyed her performance nonetheless. By the applause it sounded like she had a lot of fans in the audience, but it wouldn't surprise me if she gained a bunch of new ones during this tour. I was figuring out my camera settings during her set so I didn't get a lot of great pictures, but there were a few nice ones.

Joan Armatrading - Seattle True Colors Show (7/1/08)

I must admit that I'm not familiar with Joan Armatrading's music, but ...

Updated: Feb 21, 2009 7:04pm PST

Between Bands with Carson Kressley, Rosie O'Donnell, Cyndi Lauper - Seattle True Colors Show (7/1/08) : Carson Kressley was the emcee for the show, he kept us entertained during the band changes. He began to run out of jokes, though, and it was funny to watch him tread water a little. But he did a good job--he even made fun of Christopher's Hawaiian shirt (with pineapples on it) as we sat down. Rosie O'Donnell also came out to do some stand-up, and she was sharp and funny as always. At some point Cyndi came out to say hello and encourage us to vote for human rights/equality initiatives.

Between Bands with Carson Kressley, Rosie O'Donnell, Cyndi Lauper - Seattle True Colors Show (7/1/08)

Carson Kressley was the emcee for the show, he kept us entertained dur ...

Updated: Feb 21, 2009 7:09pm PST

Kylie Minogue - Berlin (6/22/08) : Note: There's a video on the last page. :) This was our first Kylie show and she really impressed. Her sex-kitten persona is more believable and playful than, say, Madonna (though Madonna puts on a hell of a good show). Nice stage setup with light curtains and props like a giant disco skull (my favorite), and even the floor was lit up with designs but we couldn't see well past the "wall of tall" in front of us. Thank the gods for zoom!

Kylie Minogue - Berlin (6/22/08)

Note: There's a video on the last page. :) This was our first Kylie ...

Updated: Feb 21, 2009 11:35am PST

Leslie Hall - Seattle (3/11/08) : I wasn't too close so I didn't get many photos, but the Midwest Diva's glitter-potion nevertheless spackled my donut from afar with its gemtastic gloriousness. I did take some decent video, though, and have uploaded those here. The first clip is a montage from various songs (plus some silly banter), and the second clip shows two gem-sweatered girls being anointed in one of Leslie's hilarious onstage ceremonies. The second girl really gets hip-butted hard, it was a hoot... Stomp once for Britney!!

Leslie Hall - Seattle (3/11/08)

I wasn't too close so I didn't get many photos, but the Midwest Diva's ...

Updated: Feb 21, 2009 3:41pm PST

Angélique Kidjo - Seattle (2/21/08) : A week after winning a Grammy for her latest album, Angélique came back to Seattle for another awesome show. The Moore Theatre security goons were complete jerkwads as always--one of them got in my face and shouted at me to put my camera down when a bunch of audience members got up on stage to dance with Angélique. If they have some weird legal reason for not wanting audience members photographed, that's fine...but he didn't have to be such a prick about it. Oh well, I got some good photos--including one of people onstage, which you can see towards the end. Ha. :) Also check out my video clips of the show on YouTube!

Angélique Kidjo - Seattle (2/21/08)

A week after winning a Grammy for her latest album, Angélique came ba ...

Updated: Feb 18, 2009 4:59pm PST

Jill Scott - Seattle (2/5/08) : I'm new to Jill Scott's music so I had no idea what to expect, but Critter is a huge fan and assured me I was in for a treat. He was right...the show was unbelievable! She has so much confidence and sweetness, and a smile that makes you want to smile right back. She was a class act from beginning to end (even when singing about gettin' nasty) and I'd jump to see her again. The pics are a bit grainy at times because I was using a pocket camera with the flash turned off to preserve the colors... Thankfully Photoshop can clean some of that up. :) I also posted 20 minutes of video on YouTube (see Part 1 and Part 2).

Jill Scott - Seattle (2/5/08)

I'm new to Jill Scott's music so I had no idea what to expect, but Cri ...

Updated: Feb 21, 2009 11:20am PST

Ute Lemper - NYC (11/23/07) : Caught her show in NYC (at Joe's Pub) and it was fantastic! I only had my small camera but I managed to get a few decent shots (and a video clip for YouTube, shhhh!).

Ute Lemper - NYC (11/23/07)

Caught her show in NYC (at Joe's Pub) and it was fantastic! I only ha ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2009 7:00pm PST

Suzanne Vega - Seattle (11/10/07) :

Suzanne Vega - Seattle (11/10/07)

Updated: Feb 23, 2009 6:13pm PST

M.I.A. - Seattle (11/16/07) : Bad pictures from a distance. But what the hell, I had to try!!

M.I.A. - Seattle (11/16/07)

Bad pictures from a distance. But what the hell, I had to try!!

Updated: Feb 23, 2009 5:59pm PST

Nellie McKay - Seattle (10/6/07) :

Nellie McKay - Seattle (10/6/07)

Updated: Feb 23, 2009 6:02pm PST

They Might Be Giants - Seattle (9/26/07) : Another kick-ass show by John & John, despite the gang of Moore Theatre killjoys who patrolled every aspect of our concertgoing experience. First we were frisked to death, then every 5 minutes we saw one of these guys harassing someone in the audience: Move your stuff further under your chair! Don't stand there! Move an inch to the left! Put that food away! They were truly the Enjoyment Police. But was a fantastic show as always, and they even wrapped up just under the Moore's ridiculous 11:00pm curvew. God I hate that venue now.

They Might Be Giants - Seattle (9/26/07)

Another kick-ass show by John & John, despite the gang of Moore Theatr ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2009 6:22pm PST

Bebel Gilberto - Seattle (9/10/07) : Bebel was fantastic, though these are hardly my best pictures. The club was dimly lit at best, which makes for some grainy shots, though I was able to do some noise reduction with Photoshop. They get a little better towards the end, though. :) And what's with people yakking incessantly throughout a show they paid $35 to see? We heard people yakking nonstop the entire show, and it was really irritating...luckily the music was good enough to drown most of it out.

Bebel Gilberto - Seattle (9/10/07)

Bebel was fantastic, though these are hardly my best pictures. The cl ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2009 5:39pm PST

Richard Cheese - Seattle (8/17/07) : What can you say about Dick? He's swanky, smarmy, and swingin'. One of the best cover acts ever--basically he does lounge version of popular tunes, you really have to hear his stuff to appreciate how brilliant it is. Too bad the lighting was so crappy for this show, my pics aren't the best but there are some decent ones in there.

Richard Cheese - Seattle (8/17/07)

What can you say about Dick? He's swanky, smarmy, and swingin'. One ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2009 6:08pm PST

True Colors Tour - Hollywood (6/30/07) : Another great show: The Cliks, The Dresden Dolls, Debbie Harry, Erasure, and Cyndi Lauper, with Margaret Cho entertaining between bands. Rosie O'Donnell showed up again as well. We enjoyed it more than Vegas...some of the sets seemed longer, the venue was far better (being outdoors), and we were seated a bit closer this time which makes for some better pics.

True Colors Tour - Hollywood (6/30/07)

Another great show: The Cliks, The Dresden Dolls, Debbie Harry, Erasu ...

Updated: Feb 22, 2009 10:04pm PST

Jonatha Brooke - Seattle (6/16/07) : I last saw Jonatha at Bumbershoot in 2002 (gallery) and she was just as good this time around, maybe better. I love watching her sing, she always seems to be smiling...and her goofy quips and stories between songs are an entertaining contrast to the bittersweet nature of most of her music. She's surprisingly funny and irreverent, which I had almost forgotten about since seeing her last. The music was excellent and seemingly effortless...she's a class act and we both enjoyed the hell out of her show!

Jonatha Brooke - Seattle (6/16/07)

I last saw Jonatha at Bumbershoot in 2002 (gallery) and she was just a ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2009 5:54pm PST

True Colors Tour - Las Vegas (6/8/07) : What a show: Cyndi Lauper, Erasure, Dresden Dolls, Indigo Girls, Margaret Cho, and Debbie Harry all sharing the stage. Rosie O'Donnell even made a guest appearance, chatting the audience up and banging some drums during Cyndi's set. The pics aren't too great because we were sitting so far back, but I was able to grab a few decent shots by zooming in real close and hoping for the best!

True Colors Tour - Las Vegas (6/8/07)

What a show: Cyndi Lauper, Erasure, Dresden Dolls, Indigo Girls, Marg ...

Updated: Feb 22, 2009 9:41pm PST

Angélique Kidjo - Seattle (5/4/07) : This was only my 2nd Angelique Kidjo show, but already she's one of my favorite performers. She's so full of energy and sassy wit, and she sings with such sincerity that I'm often transfixed... And it wouldn't be complete show until she's gotten most of the room up on their feet, with a group of them dancing with her onstage. At her shows there is only fun, good music, singing, dancing, and (without the slightest bit of sarcasm) love. Go see her if you get the chance!

Angélique Kidjo - Seattle (5/4/07)

This was only my 2nd Angelique Kidjo show, but already she's one of my ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2009 5:45pm PST

Leslie & the Lys - Seattle (4/1/07) : Leslie Hall must be seen to be believed. The shimmering gold...the glasses...the makeup...the dancing, the jiggling, the gems...it's truly beyond words. Oh, and you oughta see her gem sweater collection. I also took several short videos which will give you an idea of what the Leslie experience is like!

Leslie & the Lys - Seattle (4/1/07)

Leslie Hall must be seen to be believed. The shimmering gold...the gl ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2009 5:57pm PST

Sandra Bernhard - Seattle (3/17/07) : This wasn't 100% music, but a combo of her usual stand-up stuff with music scattered throughout. She really rocked out towards the end, though! Sorry some of the pics are a bit grainy...the light was very dim most of the time and I wasn't using a flash too often.

Sandra Bernhard - Seattle (3/17/07)

This wasn't 100% music, but a combo of her usual stand-up stuff with m ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2009 6:08pm PST

Altan - Seattle (3/6/07) : Altan was the gateway to my discovery of the joys of Celtic music, and over 10 years later I'm still enjoying the hell out of it. I saw them play here in Seattle in 2000 and it was fantastic, and last night's show was even better--they are an amazingly talented group, full of wit and charm and fiery tunes. They even got some of the typically passive Seattle audience to get up and dance, which is always fun to see.

Altan - Seattle (3/6/07)

Altan was the gateway to my discovery of the joys of Celtic music, and ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2009 5:35pm PST

Dixie Chicks - Tacoma (2006) : We were sitting pretty far back and to the side, so the pics aren't stellar but here are the best ones. The camera's anti-shake and digital zoom worked together for some of the close-ups. Great show, but finding parking around the Tacoma Dome was hell! It may keep me from ever wanting to see a show there again. (Not to mention all the drunk people picking fights during the peace & love songs...WTF?)

Dixie Chicks - Tacoma (2006)

We were sitting pretty far back and to the side, so the pics aren't st ...

Updated: Mar 13, 2009 10:39am PST

Pet Shop Boys - Seattle (2006) : Our first PSB show! I didn't know what to expect. They had a cool illuminated sheer-walled folding box set-thing which transformed into various shapes during the show, its edges lit up with animated lights and other things. Very creative use of a simple setup. The music was crisp and well-done...Neil's got a good stage presence and was always sharply-dressed, which I liked. The dancers, however, were a bit annoying...especially the Harry Potter lookalike who tried so desperately to act ghetto. *snort* We were standing 10-15 rows/people from the stage, but my new pocket camera (purchased only 4 hours earlier) snapped some pretty good pics.

Pet Shop Boys - Seattle (2006)

Our first PSB show! I didn't know what to expect. They had a cool il ...

Updated: Mar 13, 2009 10:49am PST

Brazilian Girls - Seattle (2006) : See this band if they come to your town...you won't be disappointed! None of them are Brazilian, and there's only one girl, but she sings in several languages and is fun to watch. Their music is a mix of electronic beats, rock, jazz, and some orgy-worthy grooves... At one point she pulled out a joint and lit up onstage, puffed a bit out over the crowd, then passed it around to the rest of the band. She then lit up another one and handed it down to the audience. Very ballsy...we loved it. Too bad the Moore Theatre's union workers shut down the show right at 11:00pm, only halfway thru their set! Bullshit.

Brazilian Girls - Seattle (2006)

See this band if they come to your town...you won't be disappointed! ...

Updated: Mar 13, 2009 10:25am PST

Shooglenifty - Seattle (2006) : Another night at the Tractor Tavern, another of my favorite bands. First time I've seen this Scottish "trad-funk" group in the 10 years I've been a fan. Critter and I were blown away...their music is so full of energy and humor, and it's absolutely brilliant seeing it played live. They got everyone up and hopping around like crazy. Watching Angus play the fiddle reminded me a bit of Capt. Jack Sparrow...and his dry humor was perfect for this Pacific NW audience, everyone loved it.

Shooglenifty - Seattle (2006)

Another night at the Tractor Tavern, another of my favorite bands. Fi ...

Updated: Mar 13, 2009 10:54am PST

Thomas Dolby - Seattle (2006) : I honestly never thought I'd get the chance, but last night Christopher and I saw Thomas Dolby perform at the Fenix here in Seattle. It was an amazing show of thumping music, interesting sound and video technology, and Dolby's nice-guy wit and charm. It was easy to see how much he enjoys peforming...he's completely at home surrounded by his consoles, but he also takes the time to step out of The Rig and chat a bit. The crowd was an interesting mix of young 'uns, older folks, a goth or two, some obvious 80's fans, and hyperexcited geeks. I'm a geek in many ways, but these folks were downright worshipful, and that was fun to see. Dolby is one of music's original geeks, and I'm happy to have seen him do his thing.

Thomas Dolby - Seattle (2006)

I honestly never thought I'd get the chance, but last night Christophe ...

Updated: Mar 13, 2009 11:19am PST

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - Seattle (2006) : Jazz Alley, 2/24/06. I've loved their music for years, and finally I got to see them play... Critter and I loaded up on drinks and a swingin' time was had by all. The music was loud & brassy, the drums were crisp and thumpy, and the guys really seemed to be enjoying themselves despite having to do another show just a half hour after the one we saw. The bass player and Scotty (lead singer) were especially enjoying themselves, and I commented to Critter afterwards that it's nice to see musicians enjoy their work instead of acting bored (the vibe I got when seeing Cake last year). BBVD are a talented, energetic group and if you like swing jazz you'd be nuts to miss 'em.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - Seattle (2006)

Jazz Alley, 2/24/06. I've loved their music for years, and finally I ...

Updated: Mar 13, 2009 10:28am PST

Zap Mama - Seattle (2005) : We saw Zap Mama at the Triple Door on 9/15, and it was absolutely fantastic! She has a great stage presence, totally in control and enjoying herself...the way her voice, dancing, and gestures blend together was fun to see. The music was great, described in her bio as "somewhere between soul, gospel, pygmy song and Afro-Cuban rhythms." She even managed to get us up to shake our rumps during several numbers, even though we were stuffed with dinner and wine (the Triple Door is sort of a dinner-theater setting). I'm new to her music but I really enjoyed her and her show, so I'll be seeing her again when I can!

Zap Mama - Seattle (2005)

We saw Zap Mama at the Triple Door on 9/15, and it was absolutely fant ...

Updated: Sep 16, 2005 5:38pm PST

Dervish - Seattle (2005) : I've been a Dervish fan for about 10 years now, and I finally got to see them play! Critter and I saw them at the Tractor Tavern. Exceptional Irish music...beautiful, loud, and heaps of fun. We were even treated to a bit of stompin' tapdance, something we didn't expect!

Dervish - Seattle (2005)

I've been a Dervish fan for about 10 years now, and I finally got to s ...

Updated: Oct 05, 2005 8:04pm PST

Baka Beyond - Seattle (2005) : This was a fantastic show at the Tractor Tavern, but my pics are a bit grainy at times because I didn't use the flash (out of courtesy to the performers). But I think there are still some pretty good shots in here!

Baka Beyond - Seattle (2005)

This was a fantastic show at the Tractor Tavern, but my pics are a bit ...

Updated: Apr 18, 2005 5:11pm PST

Nina Hagen - Portland (2005) : We weren't allowed to use our camera flashes, so these might be a bit dark.

Nina Hagen - Portland (2005)

We weren't allowed to use our camera flashes, so these might be a bit ...

Updated: Mar 14, 2005 4:45pm PST

Nina Hagen's 50th Birthday Show - Seattle (2005) : I wasn't as close to the stage as I usually am, but that's OK...that's why cameras have Zoom!

Nina Hagen's 50th Birthday Show - Seattle (2005)

I wasn't as close to the stage as I usually am, but that's OK...that's ...

Updated: Mar 11, 2005 2:19pm PST

Scissor Sisters - Seattle (2005) :

Scissor Sisters - Seattle (2005)

Updated: Jan 28, 2005 9:40pm PST

Nina Hagen - Vancouver (2005) :

Nina Hagen - Vancouver (2005)

Updated: Jan 24, 2005 10:06pm PST

Kraftwerk - Seattle (2004) :

Kraftwerk - Seattle (2004)

Updated: Jan 29, 2005 4:50pm PST

Sarah McLachlan - Seattle (2004) :

Sarah McLachlan - Seattle (2004)

Updated: Jan 28, 2005 10:15pm PST

They Might Be Giants - Seattle (2004) :

They Might Be Giants - Seattle (2004)

Updated: Jan 22, 2005 6:17pm PST

They Might Be Giants - Seattle (2003) :

They Might Be Giants - Seattle (2003)

Updated: Jan 22, 2005 6:15pm PST

Nina Hagen - San Diego (2002) :

Nina Hagen - San Diego (2002)

Updated: Jan 22, 2005 6:19pm PST

Jonatha Brooke - Seattle (2002) :

Jonatha Brooke - Seattle (2002)

Updated: Jan 30, 2005 11:52am PST

They Might Be Giants - Seattle (2002) :

They Might Be Giants - Seattle (2002)

Updated: Jan 30, 2005 11:40am PST

Altan - Seattle (2000) :

Altan - Seattle (2000)

Updated: Jan 23, 2005 1:33pm PST

Nina Hagen - Los Angeles (1998) :

Nina Hagen - Los Angeles (1998)

Updated: Jan 22, 2005 6:21pm PST