About Josh Potter
A recent transplant to Seattle, Josh has been writing news, features and essays about arts and culture in the west for four years. His journalism degree inspired him to break every rule in journalism: from plugging himself into stories and writing reviews about friends’ bands and criticism of his own artistic pursuits. He’s been published in five publications in three states including the Seattle Stranger, the Point Reyes Light and Newwest.net, as well as publishes essays and features to his own website, jmaxpotter.com. You can find him covered in chain oil from fixing his perpetually broken mountain bike, or smothered in chalk dust from rock climbing.
Joe Simpson and his 11 bandmates aim to reestablish Seattle’s bygone funk scene.
Talk to Joe Simpson about music, any kind of music, and he’ll tell you just how much it was influenced by jazz and funk. Especially if the music or band you’re talking about is from Seattle. (more…)
At least one local publication is thriving, even if the publishing industry is not.
To most people, the permanent closure of big-time bookseller Borders was a sign of the times. Then, Amazon effectively drove the final nail in the coffin for books — and bookstores — when the company unveiled their new Kindle Fire just weeks later. (more…)
Prepare to be blown away by Travis Rice.
The only problem with The Art of Flight, Travis Rice’s new snowboarding movie, is that the cinematography is so intense and breathtaking, you’re liable to ignore the snowboarding all together and just watch the beautiful images. (more…)
When Cody Beebe and the Crooks play Neumo’s on Capitol Hill on September 23rd, it’ll be a bittersweet event for the roots rock and Americana band. It’ll be their last show as a seven-piece band before going into the studio, and starting a tour as a five-piece. (more…)
Trendsetting and trailblazing — this die-hard local puts Seattle on the map.
Although Chase Jarvis the businessman is in a state of flux right now, Chase Jarvis the photographer and artist has never been more solid. (more…)
A delicious choice whiskey to toast one’s catch of the day.
Like any good barrel-aged whiskey should be, Washington’s own Dry Fly Distilling was born on a fishing trip. And like any good ‘ole American business, it was started by two old friends who’d had enough of shoddy products and had the passion to out-do their predecessors. The result: the state’s first grain alcohol distillery since the 18th amendment was ratified in 1919. (more…)
Local artist Sylwia Tur presents her eye-catching creations at Point Shilshole Beach.
The beach currently exhibiting sculptor Sylwia Tur’s latest project is just a mile south of Seattle’s Golden Gardens. This is a fitting place for her work — the gardens may not have the broadest appeal, but they’re no less beautiful. (more…)
