Travis Trautt – What a memorable first trip the Gorge, my home state’s gorgeous outdoor amphitheater. Adding drama for the HUGE, extremely fired-up crowd was the haze from massive wildfires plaguing the state this fall. The smoke was so thick I didn’t even get my own version of the venue’s iconic sunset behind the stage. .
Sean DeTore – Irene Barber is no stranger to creating music. Especially with other creative talents from around town. You might know her name (or, moreover, her voice) from her recent collaborations with Erik Blood and Hotels or her current rock band, Dust Moth.
Rachel Bennett – A common question in the music industry these days is whether or not rock music a dying genre. Most radio hits are meaningless fluff from hip-hop and pop genres, and it seems like rock and roll is becoming less and less popular amongst the general public. But contrary to what the top 40 charts say, Desert Daze Music and Arts Festival is evidence that the rock genre is in fact alive and thriving;
Promote This is a long-running NadaMucho.com feature wherein we write about songs and videos by emerging and unsigned bands. This installment includes Asterhouse, Moon Dial and somesurprises.
Gabe Baker – The Afghan Whigs are touring behind their new album In Spades, and they play the Showbox on Wednesday, Oct. 18. I may be in the minority, but In Spades sounds pretty terrific to me. Might be my third favorite Whigs album.
