The Return of A Gun That Shoots Knives

by Isaac on 04.14.2012

It was hyped for months. A Gun that Shoots Knives was returning after their 1.5 year hiatus. Who are they? AGTSK is a band that was a moderately big deal a few years ago, but from what I understand, they have gone through some lineup changes, and developed a new creative direction. This Tuesday marked their return to live music.

I have only been aware of AGTSK since they started their Kick Starter campaign to press their album to vinyl. Before I knew who they were, I had actually written about some of their members in previous posts. The first time was when I covered a show by a related side project, The Shitty Dudes. The second time was when I wrote a review of Kurly Something, a band that happened to be opening this show, and which is a band that I currently regard as my favorite live band in Seattle. Scott, the drummer for Kurly, is also the current drummer for AGTSK. Kurly used to be the drummer for AGTSK, but is now obviously perusing his own independent project. So, this show was one big family reunion.
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New Orleans Brings the Heat, and the Beat, to Seattle

by Isaac on 04.09.2012

Not all US cities have a reputation for rich music and nightlife. If you find yourself wandering through a city that does push the limits of noise ordinances, consider yourself lucky. This weekend, I was lucky enough to experience a flavor of sound from one such notoriously musical city. Down at the Tractor Tavern, this last Friday, I saw The Revivalists and the Rebirth Brass Band stir up a party that was a refreshing departure from the usual Seattle “Rock Sauce” that you hear in our clubs. Hailing all the way from New Orleans, these bands cooked up songs that were a rare, sweet treat of upbeat dance fuel. That’s not to say that I am going to pack up and move down to New Orleans because they’ve convinced me that it’s objectively better over there. However, these professionals put on a concert clinic!

The Rebirth Brass Band

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Postmadonna is Living Your Dream (Interview)

March 15, 2012

As far back as I can remember in my life of making music, there has been a common dream among my musician friends. At some time or another, we’ve been sitting around, shooting the shit, and somebody says, “man, wouldn’t it be cool if we just got a bunch of people together, moved into a [...]

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Supply and the Man…Rocks!

February 9, 2012

I have had the pleasure of seeing Supply and the Man play on stage a few times now, and they keep getting better. Though they stand firmly in the Indie Rock genre, they set themselves apart with their eclectic hooks that borrow from influences that range from 60′s surf-pop to Grunge and a bunch of [...]

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King Cat “Hosts” a “Metal” Show

February 6, 2012

On the strength of one cover song by one band on this bill, I was enticed back to the King Cat Theater for the second time in a week, to witness high-intensity, technical metal done right. What I got was disappointment with a dash of genius, and my first full-blown insecurity pangs about my age. [...]

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B-Side Music…Boon or Bane to the Musician?

January 31, 2012

If you blink, you might miss it as you drive south on 2nd street. B-Side Music is a little hole-in-the-wall, mostly vinyl record store that prides itself on free weekend shows. I hope that last sentence has awoken your inner hipster. My band covered for a band that bailed last minute on a friend’s bill [...]

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Kurly Somthing Implodes My Brain

January 20, 2012

Kurly Somthing is quite possibly the best live and local show I have seen in Seattle. I don’t recommend clicking that link, because their recordings don’t even come close to what it’s like to experience their show. It’s a band you have to see to believe. While walking home in the snow after the show, [...]

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2 Bit Disaster, w/ Loud Bands!

January 6, 2012

The 2 Bit Saloon is a grungy hole of a venue, but I previously thought that gave it charm. After the events of this last Friday, though, my perception is forever changed. But First, let’s talk about the bands. Up first was a band called The Grindy Low, a name ripped directly from the harry [...]

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Best Wednesday Bill You Probably Missed

September 22, 2011

Maybe I’m a little biased, since I have a direct connection to two of the bands, but this was a fantastic show. Yesterday, The Comet Tavern had a full bill featuring, The Shitty Dudes, the Fabulous Downey Brothers, Ubik., and Airpocalypse. While you were off watching The Flaming Lips at the Puyallup Fair, I was [...]

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Slim Cessna’s Auto Club at Tractor Tavern (P-2)

September 19, 2011

Now we get to the headliner, Slim Cessna’s Auto Club. The reason I was at this show in the first place was because my friend told me that they are the only band to appropriately open for Nomeansno. Fair enough. They put on a spectacle, for sure. You might be familiar that in Part 1 [...]

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