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BEST OF MUSIC 2015:
Hottest Artists of the Year
by Albert Rodriguez and Jessica Price -
SGN A&E Writers
Some artists had a better year than others. And some had a better year than everybody. Here are ten that towered above the rest, in ranking order.
1. TAYLOR SWIFT
Taylor Swift's massive 1989 World Tour provided a magical my first concert moment for many a starstruck teen (and a more |
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BEST OF MUSIC 2015: Feature Artist Interview
Allen Stone says Gay marriage legalization and playing Apollo Theater were highlights of year
by Albert Rodriguez -
SGN A&E Writer
You can count on at least one Northwest artist breaking through each year, and in 2015 it was Allen Stone. The long-haired, hippie-soul musician, who splits residences betwe more
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BEST OF MUSIC 2015:
Albums
by Albert Rodriguez -
SGN A&E Writer
One or two hit singles doesn't define the overall quality of an album. It's a strong collection of well-composed and timely songs, strung together by a concept, or a mood, or a sound that does. Here are the 10 Best Albums of 2015 that overall outshined the others, in ranking order. more
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BEST OF MUSIC 2015:
Singles
by Albert Rodriguez -
SGN A&E Writer
These are the songs that stood way out from an impressive long list of amazing singles from 2015, in ranking order.
1. 'Let It Happen' - Tame Impala
This trippy number, off the Grammy-nominated Currents album, is further proof that Tame Impala is one of roc more
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BEST OF MUSIC 2015: Live Performances
by Albert Rodriguez and Jessica Price -
SGN A&E Writers
Every show is different. Every crowd is different. Every set list and tour is different. From everyone and everything we saw in 2015, these are the five shows that were just better than the rest, in ranking order.
ALBERT RODRIGUEZ's picks: < more
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Best of Music 2015 and special interview with Allen Stone next week
by Albert Rodriguez -
SGN A&E Writer
It's time to almost say goodbye to 2015. But before we do, we're going to take a look back at the music we listened to and loved these past twelve months. Next week, we'll reveal our choices for the year's best albums, singles, live performances, hottest artists, and our picks for the worst more
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Seattle musicians Brandi Carlile, Death Cab for Cutie, and Seattle Symphony earn Grammy nominations
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Danish Girl a gender journey of self-discovery
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Abrams' Star Wars brings balance back to The Force
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Rambunctious Sisters a Poehler-Fey gem
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Howard's Sea a whale of a disappointment
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Sorrentino's Youth an emotionally obvious fable
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BEST OF MUSIC 2015:
Worst Music
by Albert Rodriguez and Jessica Price -
SGN A&E Writers
The duds. The disappointments. The total stinkers. The stuff we hoped would go away, but didn't. And though we could've filled this list with many more, here are the 10 worst offenders of pitiful music that was ushered out in 2015.
1. 'Uptown Funk' - more
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Ham for the Holidays with Lisa Koch and Peggy Platt is amazing comedy
FINAL WEEKEND
by Miryam Gordon -
SGN A&E Writer
HAM FOR THE HOLIDAYS:
WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA HAM?
TONGUEINCHIC PRODUCTIONS
(AT ACT THEATRE)
Through December 20
I'm going to put a suggestion in the box for Lisa Koch and Peggy Platt to develop another regularly scheduled show durin more
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Adele gives Seattle a big hello with two concerts next July
by Albert Rodriguez -
SGN A&E Writer
She had us with 'Hello.' Now she'll have us eating from the palm of her hand, when she comes here, of course, next summer. Adele announced plans for a 2016 North American tour with a two-night stop in Seattle. The multiple award winner is scheduled to perform July 25 and 26 at Key Arena, t more
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STG presents 'So You Think You Can Dance' at the Paramount Dec. 26
'SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE'
PARAMOUNT THEATRE
December 26
'So You Think You Can Dance' comes to Seattle's Paramount Theatre on December 26 at 8 p.m., featuring Season 12's Top 10 finalists performing the season's most popular routines as well as original pieces created specifically for the nationwid more
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Seattle Musical Theatre presents She Loves Me
by Miryam Gordon -
SGN A&E Writer
SHE LOVES ME
SEATTLE MUSICAL THEATRE
Through December 20
The musical She Loves Me, music by Jerry Brock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, book by Joe Masteroff, is one of the most perfect musicals ever, to me. It has a smallish cast, a fun and charismatic sto more
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