Jay-Z and Beyonce – Shaun Scott
Thursday, July 31, 2014 11:19 — 0 Comments
As the twin towers of American cultural capitalism in the 21st century stood tall in Seattle’s Safeco Field last night, I imagine they felt something like the Seattle Mariners will when they return from their 6-game road trip to that same stadium: “Here we are. What’s next?†A 162-game baseball season that spans 3 seasons probably isn’t that different from a summer tour with 20 dates in 35+ days—at some point, rote professionalism overrides performance anxiety, and histrionic proceedings boil down to hitting one’s marks. Fielding a routine groundball to 3rd base that takes a tricky hop really isn’t all […]
Timber! 2014 – Caleb Thompson
Sunday, July 27, 2014 13:29 — 0 Comments
A winding drive around the north side of Lake Washington and into Carnation. Pete’s Grill and Bar for a pint and a decent Reuben, and then it’s on to check-in. The usual suspects at parking, two attendants in bright orange vests. There’s some confusion about whether or not I get a free parking pass. The confusion is probably my fault, but I’m not even sure about that.
Iska Dhaaf On Tour
Thursday, July 10, 2014 10:49 — 0 Comments
We asked Benjamin Verdoes what it’s been like on the recent Iska Dhaaf tour. Here is what he told us:
An Interview With Natalie of Joseph
Monday, July 7, 2014 10:28 — 0 Comments
Joseph are the Portland-based, eerily-flawless harmonizing three-piece you’ve probably heard about. In case not, let’s jump in and show off one of their videos right now:
A Conversation With Three Seattle Guitarists
Tuesday, July 1, 2014 10:57 — 0 Comments
Jeff Fielder, Tim Dijulio and Justin Davis can play the effing guitar! They pack houses. They are legends in Seattle and they play with legends all over the world. Each has his own style – Jeff an amazing slide player, Tim a windmill player full of emotion, Justin who loses himself in his work. This is why we at The Monarch wanted to chat with them and see what we could learn about their craft, about their passion and about their appreciation for each other.Â
Conscious Culture Festival
Sunday, June 29, 2014 4:18 — 3 Comments
The Monarch Review sent our Tonasket Correspondents to the Third Annual Conscious Culture Festival. This is what they found:
Three Songs To The Head vol. 13
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 10:30 — 0 Comments
Hello and welcome back to Three Songs to the Head where we share three songs that moved us, three songs we love, three songs we can’t get out of our heads! Today, we’re featuring Lucky Lawrence & the Souvenirs, Spekulation and Theoretics ft. Moe Betta. Enjoy!Â
Conscious Culture Festival
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 17:07 — 0 Comments
This weekend the hippies, festival tourists, love-seekers, and other assorted oddballs will be travelling past the middle of nowhere to the Barter Faire grounds in the hills above Tonasket for the fifth annual Conscious Culture Festival. Dozens of bands will be performing on the main stage and DJs will be spinning the dome stage. The Monarch Review is sending journalists to document the event, but we strongly encourage you to get some tickets for yourself and go have an adventure! Get your weekend passes here.
Robb Benson’s ‘Evergreen’
Monday, June 16, 2014 14:17 — 0 Comments
It’s probably been said before, but I will say it again: Robb Benson is a mad scientist. I’ve seen it. In his home, he retreats to his basement studio and writes some of the most moving music in Seattle – from pop music to instrumental soundtracks. And that is just what he’s done again with his The Evergreen State Movie Soundtrack.Â
Sasquatchers!
Tuesday, June 3, 2014 12:29 — 0 Comments
We sent our intrepid photographer, Abigail Swanson, to Sasquatch music festival to take some photos and, above all, to meet the people. So, here is some of what she found: the people of Sasquatch. Enjoy!
The answer isn't poetry, but rather language
- Richard Kenney
