In celebration of Independent Venue Week, KEXP shares memories from artist/musician Eric Carnell of the original Funhouse location, courtesy of Ghosts of Seattle Past.
We take a second look at Eric's Trip's debut Love Tara, the drama behind the LP, and why it remains a timeless classic as we celebrate Sub Pop's 30th anniversary.
Eric Carnell, a.k.a. the head honcho behind Independence Printage, has been a fan of The Clash for most of his life. His love for the band runs so deep, in fact, that he’s done KEXP the favor of curating and illustrating our artwork for International Clash Day for years, drawing on an eclectic grou…
Cataldo's Eric Anderson writes big, beautiful songs that begin with just a hum or a whistle. His new album, Gilded Oldies, is full of tracks with bright melodies and powerful percussion - jungles from small seeds. It's a particularly strong record that has been received in Seattle with open arms. W…
Following their 1995 debut, Memphis garage punk band Oblivians released two more albums in quick succession and then practically disappeared for the next twelve years. But they didn't quite slip into, well, oblivion. Band members Greg Oblivian, Jack Oblivian and Eric Oblivian -- a.k.a. Greg Cartwri…
If you're a fan of Twin Peaks, Tim & Eric, and Beach House you are in for a treat this morning. Yep, that's Ray Wise riding a majestic stallion in the photo above. It's a screenshot from the new Eric Wareheim-directed video for Beach House's "Wishes". Wise lip syncs the song at a futuristic …
Four master improvisors in the classic sax and drum duo times two. Very powerful. Eric Barber and Greg Sinibaldi (tenor saxes), Greg Campbell and Paul Kicuchi (drums).
Four master improvisors in the classic sax and drum duo times two. Very powerful. Eric Barber and Greg Sinibaldi on tenor saxes, Greg Campbell and Paul Kicuchi on drums.
An acoustic blend of the tango tradition fused with jazz sensibilities, performed by Ben Thomas (vibes/bandoneon), Jovino Santos-Neto (piano/melodica), Eric Likkel (clarinets).
Bassist Evan Flory-Barnes leads this acoustic ensemble through an hour of genre-busting compositions, featuring Eric Peters (drums), Dylan Rieck (cello), and Jacques Willis (vibes).
Bebop with a contrapuntal infusion from Jake Svendsen (piano, arrangements and compositions), Steve Tressler (saxophone), Eric Vanderbitt-Matthews (saxes), Adrian Noteboom (tenor sax), Nate Parker (bass), and Remy Morrit (drums.)
In May 2010, Eric Satie's Vexations was performed at Jack Straw Productions. This continuous, 18-hour performance was made possible with the skill of numerous Seattle pianists. Roger Nelson stands as one with the grand piano in this hour-long performance
Day 2 of the Capitol Hill Block Party was packed with sun and some of the best in local music. Check out shots from the scene from photographers Eric Tra and Alley Rutzel.
Described as his latest "therapy" album, Gold Past Life taps into nostalgia.
In May 2010 Eric Satie's Vexations was performed at Jack Straw Productions. This continuous 18 hour performance was made possible with the skill of numerous Seattle pianists. Roger Nelson's hour long shift was beautiful and a great way to close 2010.
There's nothing quite like summertime in Seattle and nothing quite like the Capitol Hill Block Party. KEXP took to the Pike-Pine corridor on Friday; check out photos from photographers Eric Tra, Niffer Calderwood, and Alley Rutzel.
Beautiful Noise(Directed by Eric Green, USA, 2014)
