Tyson Lynn – Comedian Neil Hamburger is not content simply telling jokes. He lives the lifestyle. He gets it. A tireless performer (over 300 performances last year), Hamburger has never transcended the insulating niche of comedian’s comedian, which is a true shame. It might also be an insult.
Kasey Anderson – From a journalistic standpoint, it makes sense to compare the Capitol Hill Block Party to Bumbershoot. Both take place in Seattle; both purport themselves to be celebrations of “culture” or some variation thereof; both offer their respective audiences a plethora of options in terms of live musical entertainment.
Sam George-Allen occasionally educates us on the Australian music scene from her hometown Brisbane. Skipping Girl Vinegar and Dead Letter Chorus are touring the east coast at the moment; see MySpace for details on their upcoming shows in Sydney.
Kyle Kauzlarich – I recently sat down with Herman Jolly to discuss the migration of his Acoustic Coal Mine series to the Mars Bar. The shows now take place one Thursday per month at this Eastlake hideaway after moving from a tiny bar in Georgetown.
Greg Lehman – Kimo Muraki is a Seattle rock star whose name may not be familiar to you. Like many good musicians, he lends out his talent to a multitude of projects that pique his interest. You see, Kimo is the secret weapon who gives bands an extra edge. He’s the dude in the corner of the ring who tells the boxer which punches to throw.
