Jake Uitti — The Monarch Review
The Civilians Band Together On New LP ‘Straight In / Straight Out’
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 11:22 — 0 Comments
When considering the relationships that comprise a successful band, the idea of loyalty can easily be overlooked. But, without it, there is no triumph. It’s an essential component to progress. In the vulnerable cocoon of creativity, one must be able to look at the person standing beside and feel a depth of trust. And the raucous Seattle-based band, The Civilians, exhibit that shared, mutual faith in spades. Indeed, the feeling exudes from their roughened rock ‘n’ roll and their music is like a medicine in a world that’s disparate and ailing. While the bonds of artistic and personal friendship bind […]
Bringing People Together Over A Pint
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 16:53 — 0 Comments
Below is a story from the print-only BARE MAGAZINE, vol. 2 Most of the world’s beer industry is comprised of white people. This has been true for hundreds of years, and it’s true today. But that may be slowly beginning to change thanks in part to a new wave of black-owned breweries and other brewers of color. One such pioneer is Rodney Hines, CEO and co-founder of Woodinville, Washington’s Métier Brewing. Rodney is a black man who has often found himself amidst clashes in culture in the U.S. Hines remembers not long ago being in his local pub in Seattle’s Central District […]
THE LAND OF RIP CITY
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 15:10 — 0 Comments
Below is a story that appeared in Alaska Beyond magazine in October 2019 If you’ve ever walked through downtown Portland, Oregon, and wondered about the origin and meaning of the “Rip City” signs and banners, the answer is rooted in the city’s professional basketball team, the Portland Trailblazers. The term was reportedly coined by local broadcasting legend Bill Schonely during the team’s inaugural 1970-71 season. The Blazers, founded by sports promoter Harry Glickman, were down more than 25 points during a home game against the powerhouse Los Angeles Lakers, led by legends Wilt Chamberlin and Jerry West, when Portland mounted […]
ESPN’s Kenny Mayne On RunFreely.org, Playing Quarterback and Colin Kaepernick
Monday, September 16, 2019 16:57 — 1 Comment
For any sports fan or ESPN aficionado, the name Kenny Mayne is more than familiar. Mayne, of course, is the sardonic, sarcastic personality who often hosts the station’s flagship program, SportsCenter. Mayne, who has also hosted shows like ESPN’s Widler World of Sports, grew up an athlete and played quarterback at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he broke his leg in 1980. Ever since the break, Mayne has suffered ankle pains – so much so that he once considered amputation. More recently, however, he found relief with intricate rehab and special braces. This relief has translated into a […]
Chronicles of Country Music
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 16:56 — 0 Comments
Below is a story that appeared in Alaska Beyond magazine in September 2019 Ken Burns remembers sitting in a tiny editing room, sobbing, as he put together his latest documentary, Country Music. In fact, the acclaimed filmmaker says, there are often a half-dozen boxes of tissues in the office for him and his staff to use as they pore through old photographs and emotional testimonials, content they choose from to tell intimate stories about impactful time periods, iconic structures and significant cultural movements in American history. Burns, whose first documentary, Brooklyn Bridge (1981), earned him an Oscar nomination, has a […]
Steve Earle Talks Death, The Wire, Guitars And Leaving Home
Tuesday, August 6, 2019 15:54 — 0 Comments
American singer-songwriter, Steve Earle, is a living legend. Between his decades touring the country, playing his jangly-heavy guitar for audiences thirsty for stories of the road and dust kicked up, and his years acting on hit television shows like HBO’s The Wire and Treme, Earle is known for his folk wisdom and sharp tongue. He’s a veteran of the Texas, New Orleans and Nashville music circuits and he’s a staple for those combing through the decades of Americana music greatness. I caught up with Earle to ask him about the first time he picked up a guitar, what it was […]
Your Last Supper
Thursday, August 1, 2019 15:55 — 0 Comments
Below is a story that appeared in Amtrak’s OnTrak magazine in Summer/Fall 2019 KIRO RADIO’S RACHEL BELLE loves food. A decade ago, the intrepid reporter stumbled upon a list of last meals requested by Texas inmates. She wondered what would her own last meal be, and what if she turned this curiosity into a podcast series featuring celebrities such as Neil deGrasse Tyson, Guillermo Del Toro and Alicia Silverstone? Just like that, the podcast Your Last Meal with Rachel Belle was born. Ultimately, what interests you about food? I’ve been enthusiastic about food since I was a tiny girl, trying […]
Valerie June On Brad Pitt, Banana Candy, Etherial Portals And Time
Monday, July 29, 2019 11:09 — 0 Comments
Valerie June finally has free time. After a life working odd jobs and steeling moments to write songs, the lilting, butterfly-voiced Americana singer has room to make her art, unfettered by traditional responsibilities. And, she says, this is the best thing she could have hoped for. June talked about this newfound resource and the freedom it offers her ever-evolving creativity. She also talked about the time she met Brad Pitt (and nearly passed out), what her favorite candy was as a kid and how she grew up singing gospel music with family and friends all around her. Do you remember […]
H.R. Of Bad Brains On Headaches, Human Rights And Speeding Up Songs
Thursday, July 25, 2019 14:54 — 0 Comments
Paul “H.R.” Hudson is the longtime front man for Bad Brains, a group founded in 1979 and often credited with creating the original hardcore sound. Through fast, energetic songs and snarling, high-pitched vocals, Bad Brains raced through shows as their fans moshed all around them. Bad Brains also often played reggae between the punk rock. And after decades in the scene, the band only plays reggae at shows today. This fall, H.R. (short for Human Rights) is releasing a new solo record, Give Thanks, a reggae-inspired album filled with the uplifting music he’s made his signature. I caught up with […]
Sonics Great Detlef Schrempf On Music, Money And Matrimony
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 12:32 — 0 Comments
It’s been 20 years since Seattle SuperSonics legend, Detlef Schrempf, suited up in the green and gold, but that hasn’t stopped the former All-NBA player from making a home in the Emerald City area (Bellevue, technically), where the German-born sharp-shooter lives, plays golf and works at an investment firm, Coldstream Capital. I caught up with Schrempf at Third Culture Coffee in Old Bellevue to ask him about the music he listened to when he hooped, his favorite Seattle bands in college and who decides on the soundtrack in an NBA locker room. Did you ever make mixes when you were […]
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- Richard Kenney
