Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Author Archives: Kara Tiernan

About Kara Tiernan

Kara was born and raised in West Seattle, is a diehard Washington State Alum and proud lefty. Kara has lived in Florence, Philadelphia and Portland but was magnetized back to home plate. Kara loves the outdoors, has participated in two Seattle Rock and Roll half marathon and is THRILLED spandex made a comeback. She is a passionate reader and blogger,our Music Madness guru, and writes the scoop on Seattle Real Estate for Seattleandrealestate.com. But mainly, she believes there is nothing better than a bottle of house red, acoustic music and loud laughter shared between friends and neighbors.
Ben Gibbard
Music Madness: Ben Gibbard
After 15 solid years with Death Cab For Cutie, Gibbard steps out solo at the Showbox Market. Ben Gibbard didn’t choose to step out and rock his solo album in search of finding himself as an individual artist after over a decade with Death Cab for Cutie, he did so to close a door. Gibbard pours his soul into these tracks, which span over 8 years of his life, revolve around 3 interchangeable relationships, and living in two very different cities. (more…)
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Ghostland-Observatory
Music Madness: Ghostland Observatory
Ghostland Observatory breaks it down with the Keyboard Kid in Sodo Ghostland Observatory is not so much a duo, but a collaboration of two opposite minded individuals, dedicated to creating a unique blend of futuristic electro-pop and vocals. Aaron Behrens and Thomas Turner are two men driven by a cause that keeps them awake hours on end experimenting, (more…)
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grouplove
Music Madness: Grouplove
This Cali pop sensation takes down the Moore, making it impossible to never trust a happy song. When Hannah Hopper and Christian Zucconi stumbled into each other in Manhattan one evening, they knew their spirited connection would lead to something beautiful. And when Hannah mentioned (more…)
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gotye
Music Madness: Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival
Many Seattleites take off Labor Day Weekend and flock to campsites, boating trips, and wonderful nooks and crannies of the Pacific Northwest to enjoy their mini vaycay three day weekend. But if you’re staying in town this year, don’t miss out on the Bumbershoot 2012 Festival. (more…)
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jack white
Music Madness: Jack White
Experience the enchantment of Jack White at the WaMu Theater. I liked the White Stripes, I think at some point in time we all fell for the album White Blood Cells in 2001, with that garage band sound a lot of Americans’ strive for, but couldn’t successfully pull off without the British accent. But I must say I LOVE Jack White; his solo performance at (more…)
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Music Madness: Regina Spektor
Come see Regina Spektor seduce the crowd at the Paramount Theater. Move over J Lo, another diva from the Bronx has emerged, and she’s certainly a force to be re-conned with; since her arrival to the main stage circa 2001, Regina Spektor has been (more…)
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Frank Ocean
Music Madness: Frank Ocean
This talent brings his rare exceptional voice to share with the Showbox Market. Who: Frank Ocean, born Christopher Lonny Breaux, is a rare breed of R&B talent these days. He’s remained casually under the radar, writing for artists such as John Legend and Justin Beiber, but after working with LA’s Odd Furtive Collection, and self releasing his first album Nostalgia his own stardom began to shine for his vocal talents. (more…)
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