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Jim James - Neptune Theatre - Seattle WA

Adam — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:56:50 +0000

Jim James of My Morning Jacket just released his latest solo album "Regions of Light and Sound of God" and he is touring hard to promote it. Although this was his last show of the tour before Bonnaroo and the Newport Folk Festival he was in full force and looked like he was ready for more!

Jim James is on another level as a musician. His stage presence is pure insanity and it is hard to predict what he is going to do next…but you know its going to be good! I am not going to lie… I wish I was Jim James!

Photos/Words/Video by: Adam Richert and

Photos by: Adam Hawes::twitter:@Adam_Hawes

Spirit Family Reunion and John C. Reilly and Friends - Adams Avenue Unplugged:

Adam — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:28:21 +0000

Adams Avenue Unplugged in San Diego was lively and overrun by sun, good musicians, and good vibes.

* The Spirit Family Reunion introduced themselves to a new crowd and gained brand new superfans (like they do.) On a personal level, it is great to watch other people discovering a band like SFR for the first time. Their music is nothing but contagious!

* John C. Reilly (and friends) proved that he is not just an actor/comedian but a genuine musician who has the chops for some good ol' country music. He played in a church which was very fitting for his performance. I really hope to see more of John C. Reilly in the future, possibly an old fashioned style church tour?

*Spirit Family Reunion*

*John C. Reilly and Friends*

John C. Reilly covered "Color of the Blues" in honor of the recently deceased George Jones:

"Rock Island Road"

"I Ain't Got No Home" *Some sound issues but definitely worth a listen!

"Sweet Roseanne"

Family of the Year & The Mowgli's at Barboza in Seattle WA 4-20

Adam — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:42:37 +0000

Sometimes people say "You had to be there." Well this was one of those times. It was one of the most energetic and generally fun shows I have been to in a long time. Both Family of the Year and The Mowgli's danced around so vigorously while playing that it was difficult to capture the rambunctiousness. Although these two bands are substantial on their own they would be perfect permanent touring buddies! Such a good night of upbeat goodhearted music

Family of the Year

The Mowgli's

*Please excuse some sound distortion in video

Record Store Day - Gold Van Records - Maps and Atlases - Seattle WA

Adam — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:49:18 +0000

In a time when everyone is purchasing their music online or listening for free on Spotify it is refreshing to know that record stores are still going strong! National Record Store Day (Saturday 4-20) celebrates vinyl records, CD's, smaller bands trying to put their music out, and of course nostalgia! Gold Van Records knows this all to well and were out in full support. Gold Van Records is a classy gold cruiser selling vinyl records on the go! Parking where they please lets them bring "the goods" to you. Gold Van Records were kind enough to shuttle people from various record stores throughout Seattle and spread the word along the way. At Sonic Boom Records in the Ballard neighborhood, customers packed the store to browse and catch an in-store performance. Maps and Atlases performed to the cozy crowed playing a lower key show than what they are used to but it translated in good form.

Yonder Mountain String Band and Head For The Hills - Neptune Theater -Seattle WA

Adam — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:30:56 +0000

Yonder Mountain String Band is a new breed of Blue Grass! There is Blue Grass, there is Blue Grass fused with Rock, and then there is YMSB rocking it out on all strings! No one goes to a YMSB show to sit on their "grass" (had to fit in a pun.) There are no slow melodies, people come to dance! This was YMSB's first show of a very extensive tour; they were joined by Head For The Hills who I would go out of my way to see again! Such a perfect kick off to their tour! Go to http://www.yondermountain.com/tour/ for more tour dates.

YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND

Head For The Hills

Langhorne Slim - Crocodile - Seattle, WA

Adam — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:19:18 +0000

It baffles my mind that Langhorne Slim can keep bringing this kind of energy every night. They gave the people what they wanted; a foot stomp'n, banjo play'n, hootenanny of a night! Recently playing on Conan, Langhorne Slim have been on the road promoting their vivacious new album "The Way We Move." Once again proving they can stand out among the rest.

Damien Jurado - Jon Russell - Tomo Nakayama at Neumos -Seattle

Adam — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:05:45 +0000

This was an amazing singer/songwriter's night at Neumos!

Tomo Nakayama (of Grand Hallway) kicked off the night with his unique sound and powerful blasts of energy! Usually people will skip the first artist and come for the headliners…what a huge mistake that would be when Tomo is playing! Some may have come for Damien Jurado and Jon Russell but quickly fell in love. Tomo will also be in an up and coming movie with Ellen Page called Touchy Feely.

Damien Jurado doesn't speak to the crowd very often during performances, nor does he need to. He is the kind of musician that you would rather him keep playing so he can fit as many songs in to his set as possible. Damien was joined with a group of women who sang in choir form to complement his new songs. It was a beautiful performance and a treat to watch him.

Jon Russell (of The Head and the Heart) is as consistent as "consistent" gets! He is a true singer/song writer and performer. He does not put on a show that makes you look forward to a specific "favorite song" since every song fulfills on all marks! A few members from The Head and the Heart (including Josiah Johnson, Charity Rose, and Chris Zasche) joined Jon on stage for a few songs which was very well received by the crowd.

Tomo Nakayama (of Grand Hallway)

Jon Russell (of The Head and the Heart)

Damien Jurado

Willy Mason -Kitchen Sessions - Boston, MA

Adam — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:17:01 +0000

Willy Mason is a musician's musician. He has toured with everyone form Mumford and sons to Radiohead and now he has scaled up to playing Kitchen Sessions. He has a sound that takes you back to a simpler time, his songs are deep yet whimsical which I believe fulfills a void in current music. Enjoy this video of Willy Mason playing a song his father wrote called "Tic Tac Toe" and visit www.kitchensessions.net for more great performances!

Willy Mason - Tic Tac Toe from Kitchen Sessions on Vimeo.

Alabama Shakes - Paramount Theater - Seattle, WA

Adam — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:02:00 +0000

The Alabama Shakes are everything they are cracked up to be. If you are not on board yet…Get there! Lead singer and guitar player Brittany Howard has an incredible way of commanding her space. The shakes pour everything they have into their performances and make sure every person gets their money's worth. The Paramount Theater in Seattle was undoubtedly the place to be!

by Adam Richert

Grace Potter & the Nocturnals Rocked the 14th Annual "Big" Night

Adam — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:08:02 +0000

On Saturday, February 9th the House of Blues Boston offered refuge from snow storm "Nemo" to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay and their supporters.

The event’s goal was to raise funds and awareness for the organization. They have put the call out for male volunteers to become Big Brothers to 1,000 boys in Mass Bay who are currently on the waiting list for a Big. In the end, the event raised $1.4M for the organization and over 500 people attended.

Sharon Jones' band The Dap-Kings could not make it due to the snow conditions but it did not inhibit her ability to entertain and captivate with Grace Potter & the Nocturnals jumping in to "lend a band!" Grace Potter & the Nocturnals brought the soulful "rock-out" experience to the audience which made this BIG night worth every penny that was donated!

Grace Potter's acoustic set:

Grace Potter & the Nocturnals:

Sharon Jones

Sharon Jones (Left) and Grace Potter (Right) in all of their glory!

Big Brothers Big Sister Photos by David Fox Photography