When the Seattle band Massy Ferguson releases their upcoming CD, Cold Equations, it will feature a song called “The Ride” about a friend who jumped from the Aurora Bridge in […]
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Mike McCready to play at the Tractor
Pearl Jam lead guitarist, Mike McCready, is stepping off the big stage for a night to perform a Jimi Hendrix tribute at the intimate Tractor Tavern. The sold-out show next […]
No takers for Tractor Tavern wannabe
Remember that Craigslist post from the musician who’s been trying unsuccessfully to play at the Tractor for years? The one who’s trying to pay other bands to allow him to […]
Desperate to play at The Tractor
This guy says he’s been trying to play at The Tractor Tavern for the last two and a half years, but they won’t book him. So now he’s taking a […]
Ballard band buys Conor Byrne
Three members of the band Mooncalf have purchased the Ballard tavern Conor Byrne, reports the Seattle Weekly’s Reverb blog. Band member Diarmuid Cullen has been a minority owner and the […]
Sasquatch prefunk, Ballard band CD release
As you may know, this weekend is the Sasquatch Music Festival at the Gorge featuring headliners R.E.M., Modest Mouse, Death Cab for Cutie and The Cure. To get things rolling, […]
Pie eating contest at Hattie’s
If you’re looking for some good entertainment, Hattie’s Hat is holding its annual pie eating contest at 8 p.m. tonight (Monday). Winners will receive tickets for the Sasquatch Music Festival […]
Whew! A wrap-up of KEXP Ballard Day
It was a music marathon in the neighborhood on Friday, provided by the cool kids at KEXP. We wrote earlier about Common Market’s performance at Cupcake Royale, but Keith from […]
KEXP invades Ballard all day and night
I arrived at Cupcake Royale at 7 a.m. today (soooo early) to hear one of my favorite hip hop groups, Common Market, kick off KEXP’s Ballard Day. “What’s up, Ballard?” […]
Pizzeria (and music) coming to 32nd Ave.
My Ballard reader T.M. writes us to say that the empty space along 32nd between 64th and 65th — across from Rain City Video — will become “Pizzeria Picolinos,” according […]
KEXP taking over the ‘hood
Call it the mother of all radio promotions. KEXP (which is our favorite station, by the way) is taking over Ballard this Friday. Live broadcasts begin at 7 a.m. from […]
Scenes from the Ballard Jazz Walk
We took a stroll down Ballard Ave. for the annual Ballard Jazz Walk. The Marc Seales Band cookin’ at Conor Byrne. The crowd taking it all in. The Jay Thomas […]
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