You can sit around and complain about Seattle not being as cool as it used to be, or you can make rad things happen. Through his record label, his band, booking shows, and other endeavors, Freiburger makes rad things happen. His enthusiasm and positivity is contagious.
You can sit around and complain about Seattle not being as cool as it used to be, or you can make rad things happen. Through his record label, his band, booking shows, and other endeavors, Freiburger makes rad things happen. His enthusiasm and positivity is contagious.
This guy is full of class and integrity. I first met Nick Merz when he was playing in Darto, but before that I was lucky enough to see his previous band, Pregnant, at the Black Lodge once. Whatever type of music he’s making, he pours his heart into it.
This guy is full of class and integrity. I first met Nick Merz when he was playing in Darto, but before that I was lucky enough to see his previous band, Pregnant, at the Black Lodge once. Whatever type of music he’s making, he pours his heart into it.
Michael Baillie, musician. I’m such a huge fan of both of Mike’s current bands, Buildings and Dug. I’m really looking forward to the forthcoming Dug record. And I am very excited Buildings are playing shows again and are planning on putting out new music.
Michael Baillie, musician. I’m such a huge fan of both of Mike’s current bands, Buildings and Dug. I’m really looking forward to the forthcoming Dug record. And I am very excited Buildings are playing shows again and are planning on putting out new music.
I’ve known Michael since about 2006. We met through our mutual friends in the band, the Heavy Hearts. Even if you don’t know her, if you’ve been in Seattle, there’s a good chance you’ve attended an event she helped organize.
I’ve known Michael since about 2006. We met through our mutual friends in the band, the Heavy Hearts. Even if you don’t know her, if you’ve been in Seattle, there’s a good chance you’ve attended an event she helped organize.
Making zines is cool. Making zines in the internet era is even more so. Mark makes zines and publishes comics that bring together many different artists. He also sings in the long running punk band, Warning: Danger.
Making zines is cool. Making zines in the internet era is even more so. Mark makes zines and publishes comics that bring together many different artists. He also sings in the long running punk band, Warning: Danger.
Jim Blanchard, graphic artist and portraitist. Jim makes amazing portraits. Before I met him, I was fan of the covers he’d done for the Stranger. If you remember the Muhammad Ali, Nell Carter, or Courtney Love covers, those were Jim’s.
Jim Blanchard, graphic artist and portraitist. Jim makes amazing portraits. Before I met him, I was fan of the covers he’d done for the Stranger. If you remember the Muhammad Ali, Nell Carter, or Courtney Love covers, those were Jim’s.
I don’t quite remember when I first met Don. Maybe at a Lozen show at the Funhouse? I’d see him around town a lot and eventually we had enough mutual friends we just kinda became friends. He’s played in maybe a million different bands.
I don’t quite remember when I first met Don. Maybe at a Lozen show at the Funhouse? I’d see him around town a lot and eventually we had enough mutual friends we just kinda became friends. He’s played in maybe a million different bands.
Polaroid technology isn’t always predictable. I think Doug Owens might appreciate the analogue qualities of this photo. Doug is one of my favorite bass players ever.
Polaroid technology isn’t always predictable. I think Doug Owens might appreciate the analogue qualities of this photo. Doug is one of my favorite bass players ever.
Tad and Peggy. Once when I was on tour in San Diego, I was asked, “Do you know Pegadeth?” And proudly, I was able to answer, “Yes I do!” Peggy played bass in Brothers of the Sonic Cloth along side Tad.
Tad and Peggy. Once when I was on tour in San Diego, I was asked, “Do you know Pegadeth?” And proudly, I was able to answer, “Yes I do!” Peggy played bass in Brothers of the Sonic Cloth along side Tad.
I’m a big fan of all the wildly varying music Corey has been a part of making. Bands like Triumph of Lethargy Skinned Alive to Death and Cold Lake, his solo recordings and alternative soundtracks to classic movies, it’s all fantastic.
I’m a big fan of all the wildly varying music Corey has been a part of making. Bands like Triumph of Lethargy Skinned Alive to Death and Cold Lake, his solo recordings and alternative soundtracks to classic movies, it’s all fantastic.
He Whose Ox is Gored, the Great Goddamn, Haunted Horses, Filth is Eternal… Brian has played in so many rad, loud bands. And he has been so incredibly supportive of my attempts to make music. It’s really meant a lot to me.
He Whose Ox is Gored, the Great Goddamn, Haunted Horses, Filth is Eternal… Brian has played in so many rad, loud bands. And he has been so incredibly supportive of my attempts to make music. It’s really meant a lot to me.
Every neighborhood needs someone like Jesse. I live in the White Center neighborhood and when I hang out there, whether it’s going to see bands, or getting a drink or a bite to eat, there is often a connection to Jesse. I first met him when he owned Company Bar.
Every neighborhood needs someone like Jesse. I live in the White Center neighborhood and when I hang out there, whether it’s going to see bands, or getting a drink or a bite to eat, there is often a connection to Jesse. I first met him when he owned Company Bar.
Josh Rhoads and his family own and operate the Southgate Roller Rink. The rink is a place for birthday parties, a place for live music, and a place where communities can come together and celebrate joy.
Josh Rhoads and his family own and operate the Southgate Roller Rink. The rink is a place for birthday parties, a place for live music, and a place where communities can come together and celebrate joy.
Has anyone written more about music in Seattle, especially all-ages music, than Megan? Through her long running column in the Stranger, as well as her time hosting the local show on Sunday nights on 107.7fm, Megan has been letting us know about cool bands for a long time.
Has anyone written more about music in Seattle, especially all-ages music, than Megan? Through her long running column in the Stranger, as well as her time hosting the local show on Sunday nights on 107.7fm, Megan has been letting us know about cool bands for a long time.
That booming voice always lets you know when Matt Brown is around. Matt is another person I don’t remember when or where we first met. I remember knowing of him before I actually met him. I knew he co-hosted annual viewings of the Empire Strikes Back at Hattie’s Hat.
That booming voice always lets you know when Matt Brown is around. Matt is another person I don’t remember when or where we first met. I remember knowing of him before I actually met him. I knew he co-hosted annual viewings of the Empire Strikes Back at Hattie’s Hat.
Nick Brown has excellent taste in music and all the northwest bands you wish you’d been able to go see, he probably saw several times. Brandy has known Nick for around 30 years.
Nick Brown has excellent taste in music and all the northwest bands you wish you’d been able to go see, he probably saw several times. Brandy has known Nick for around 30 years.
Tim Hoff, bass player for Gaytheist. He might look like a mean biker dude, but I’ve always found Tim to be super friendly. I’ve been going to see his band, Gaytheist, since 2012. On stage, it’s all loud, heavy bass, off stage he’s soft spoken and all smiles.
Tim Hoff, bass player for Gaytheist. He might look like a mean biker dude, but I’ve always found Tim to be super friendly. I’ve been going to see his band, Gaytheist, since 2012. On stage, it’s all loud, heavy bass, off stage he’s soft spoken and all smiles.
I first met Katie when Brandy and I ran into her and her husband, Dylan, at a June of ‘44 show at the Crocodile in November of 2019. Brandy and Katie know each other from their roller derby days. Katie plays drums in a band called Bobcat.
I first met Katie when Brandy and I ran into her and her husband, Dylan, at a June of ‘44 show at the Crocodile in November of 2019. Brandy and Katie know each other from their roller derby days. Katie plays drums in a band called Bobcat.
Multi talented and all around nice guy, Darren Chase. When I met him more than a decade ago, he was playing guitar in a band called Ancient Warlocks. These days he’s creating electronic soundscapes under the name Annihilation Squares.
Multi talented and all around nice guy, Darren Chase. When I met him more than a decade ago, he was playing guitar in a band called Ancient Warlocks. These days he’s creating electronic soundscapes under the name Annihilation Squares.
Larry Reid never stops championing the art and music of others. He put on punk shows at Roscoe Louie, Graven Image Gallery, and CoCA back in the day. He organized Big Black’s final show at the Georgetown Steam Plant (you can find it on YouTube). He managed the U-Men.
Larry Reid never stops championing the art and music of others. He put on punk shows at Roscoe Louie, Graven Image Gallery, and CoCA back in the day. He organized Big Black’s final show at the Georgetown Steam Plant (you can find it on YouTube). He managed the U-Men.
Bert and Michelle Ring. Bert was Brandy’s high school English teacher. Michelle is from France. They split their time between Seattle and a small town outside of Paris. Once or twice a year we get together with them for lunch or dinner and catch up. They are fantastic.
Bert and Michelle Ring. Bert was Brandy’s high school English teacher. Michelle is from France. They split their time between Seattle and a small town outside of Paris. Once or twice a year we get together with them for lunch or dinner and catch up. They are fantastic.
Father-son relationships are complicated, right? Family is very important to him. This was instilled in him by both his father’s Greek immigrant family, and his mother’s Mormon family.
Father-son relationships are complicated, right? Family is very important to him. This was instilled in him by both his father’s Greek immigrant family, and his mother’s Mormon family.
I think it was Joel Cuplin who once called Ben “Seattle’s best friend” and I’ve always loved that description. I’ve been going out to see his bands for more than 20 years (Helms Alee, Constant Lovers, Harkonen, Roy,…).
I think it was Joel Cuplin who once called Ben “Seattle’s best friend” and I’ve always loved that description. I’ve been going out to see his bands for more than 20 years (Helms Alee, Constant Lovers, Harkonen, Roy,…).
Miki is one of the hardest working people I know. Juggling multiple restaurants, playing in bands, and advocating with the city on behalf of small businesses, she’s always making things happen. A true pillar of community.
Miki is one of the hardest working people I know. Juggling multiple restaurants, playing in bands, and advocating with the city on behalf of small businesses, she’s always making things happen. A true pillar of community.
The first time I saw one of Matt Cronk’s bands was when Qui played at the Crocodile in the fall of 2007. They were fantastic. A few years later he sent me a message asking if he could use some photos I’d taken when Qui had played at the Black Lodge.
The first time I saw one of Matt Cronk’s bands was when Qui played at the Crocodile in the fall of 2007. They were fantastic. A few years later he sent me a message asking if he could use some photos I’d taken when Qui had played at the Black Lodge.