Upcoming shows in Seattle

Here are some shows coming up. Click on the band name to listen to their music. Enjoy!

May 17:

Front Line Assembly, The START, Desillusion and more, El Corazon, 8pm, all ages bar with ID

May 18:
BURY YOUR DEAD, Suicide Silence, Since The Flood and more, at Studio Seven, 7pm, all ages

May 19:

Low Thin Square CD Release show, Burning Hearts Burlesque, Omni and more at The Showbox, 7pm, 21+

May 20:

Tysen Tour Kick off show with New Heights and The Real You at The Showbox, 7pm, 21+

Aiden, Kane Hodder, Patient Patient, and more, El Corazon, 7pm, all ages

May 21:

Sugar Skulls, Loom, Sleeping in Gethsemane, Funhouse, 9:30pm, all ages


May 22:

The Audition, The Graduate, My American Heart and more, El Corazon, 7pm, all ages

May 24:

Dyslexic 33, Lessons in Regret, Rukut,and Off Centered, Funhouse, 9:30pm, all ages

May 25:

Moneta, Dating Delilah, A Chance Without at The Showbox, all ages

May 26:

Amber Pacific CD Release show, Melee, Monty Are I, Search/Rescue, El Corazon, 6pm, all ages

Monty Are I

Alright if metal were to marry emo but have an affair with ska, Monty Are I would be the result. I like this band because they get diverse in one song alone. My favorite track I've heard is "Dublin waltz", because it does have that carrying, waltz vibe to it. While the choruses are a little rushed at times, I'm looking forward to hearing more music from them in the future. I realize that Amber Pacific's CD release show has been hyped up a lot by me, but I think this may be one of the most solid lineups I've seen in awhile.

Have a listen:
Monty Are I Website
Monty Are I MySpace page

What do you think?

Although they will be on tour for awhile with the Audition, this Rhode Island band won't be back here any time soon, so check them out while you can:

May 26, El Corazon

Check out this video to see the band live!

The Used's new record is on it's way...

Check out the new music video for one of my favorite tracks, "The Bird and The Worm"



Also, here is the video for an awesome instrumental track, "Paralyzed." This video is awesome because it was made from photos, not video. Plus I love that when Bert wakes up in the video he is wearing a "Burn Your Friends" T Shirt.

Bayside's Walking Wounded

Although this record was released back in February, it is excellent and if you haven't heard it you had better check it out. After experiencing a terrible tragedy in their band, losing one member in a terrible car crash, Bayside put out an uplifting and inspirational album that celebrated life.
The opening track, "Walking Wounded" is as unique as it is energizing. In the least, this tune will get you excited about life's challenges. At the most, it could guide you through struggles. I love Vinny Caruana's guest vocal as he cries out "Scientists they, couldn't fix me I'm so tired of getting out of bed!"
The track "Dear your Holiness" is an interesting venture into spirituality and a higher power. I find it thoughtful and relatable.
Another one of my favorite tracks is "Landing feet first." While it is slower with a romantic theme, this song still boasts the excellent lyricism that Bayside is known for.

Definately give this record a listen at

Bayside's website

or MySpace page

Bayside will be on Warper Tour this summer. I know I'm looking forward to hearing these songs live!

Watch Bayside on the Conan O'Brien Show, Feb 27:

Abyssinian Creole

Another local hip hop act that includes Khingz, Gabriel Teodros, dj WD4D, and Kitone is Abyssinian Creole.
A little more complex and a little less mellow, Abyssinian Creole's music is diverse with male and female vocals. Which I definately enjoy. Their style of storytelling is inspiring and effective. While the sound can be a little rough around the edges sometimes, this group definately has potential and I can't wait to hear more from them.

Abyssinian Creole's upcoming West Coast shows:
May 11 Oseao in Seattle
June 21 The Airliner in Los Angeles
June 22 La Peña Cultural Center in Berkeley
June 30 The Vera Project in Seattle
July 14 Home Skillet Fest 2007 in Sitka, Alaska

Listen to them on MySpace!

Search/Rescue

I recently heard a new Seattle band, Search/Rescue for the first time. Comprised of members from Acceptance and Gatsby's American Dream, this trio has recorded a couple beautiful, peaceful songs that really resonated with me. I encourage you to give it a listen. They will be playing May 26 at El Corazon.

Search/Rescue MySpace page


I was also able to interview a member of the band, which you can read below:

Rose: When did Search Rescue get together? What are your musical backgrounds?

Ryan: We started writing together in July of 2006. Bobby and I (Ryan) were in a band called Gatsby's American Dream. Gatsby's decided to take an indefinite hiatus and so we started talking about doing something different musically. Bobby was friends with Kaylan who was in a band called Acceptance that had just broken up. We wanted to start a band based on friendship and musicianship. It just seemed to click well together.

Rose: How would you describe your sound?

Ryan: We try to provide an atmosphere with our music. We want it to rock because we are all used to playing in those kind of bands. However, we are trying things musically that we've haven't before such as writing slower songs and having solid structures to them.

Rose: Who are your influences?

Ryan: Cold play, U2, The Killers.

Rose: What do you write about?

Ryan: The lyrics are more on the obscure side so people can take many different views and feelings from these songs. It is important to make each person feel like they can connect with every song in some way.


Rose: Your favorite think about being in this band?

Ryan: My favorite thing about this band is the people. I like going to practice because I like being around these guys. I also love doing something different musically than we did in our old bands.

Rose: What are your live shows like?

Ryan: Well, our first live show is May 26th at El Corazon in Seattle. I can tell you that as we continue to play shows we want to create an atmosphere with a great light show and make sure fans are entertained. We don't want to be boring!

Rose: Do you have a record out yet?

Ryan: No, but if not by the end of this year we will have one out next year.

Rose: What are your plans for the future?

Ryan: Make a record and tour non-stop. Then repeat that same cycle.

Kane Hodder

Alright, First I must admit that I am not a huge Kane Hodder fan. It is not my personal taste. But I do have respect for the band. They have an awesome following and have continued making awesome, original music for years now. They will be playing several shows in Seattle and Tacoma this week, so if you have never heard them before, you ought to give them a listen. Though this is a hard band to put in any genre, if pressed I would say punk meets hardcore with a whole lot of other things thrown in. On their myspace page the band themselves describes their music as "totally like that movie Back To The Beach having carnal relations with Poseidon, a Cupid, and a Takashi Mike movie." Whatever that means....

Upcoming shows:
May 12 Hells Kitchen
May 20 El Corazon
June 2 El Corazon


Check their music out on Myspace, Purevolume, or the bands web site. Or you can watch their video for "I think Patrick Swayze is Sexy" here: