Posts Tagged ‘live entertainment’

Radiohead review

A long time ago, before many a Logger had even applied to college, a band called Radiohead graced the state of Washington with a visit during their In Rainbows tour. On April 9, almost four years later, the band came back to Washington, this time performing in Seattle proper for the first time in their [...]

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis inspire Puget Sound students with Pacific Northwest pride

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis inspire Puget Sound students with Pacific Northwest pride

On Sunday, March 25, Puget Sound hosted Seattle emcee Ben Haggerty, better known as Macklemore, and producer Ryan Lewis. Situated in the Memorial Fieldhouse was a giant stage, an impressive array of lights, a soundboard and two large stacks of high-output speakers which beckoned the arrival of the Pacific Northwest’s contemporary hip-hop icon. Doors opened [...]

Lucha Libre Volcanica entertains Puget Sound

Lucha Libre Volcanica entertains Puget Sound

Spandex. Dropkicks. Masked heroes. High-flying action. On Saturday, Feb. 19, the University of Puget Sound’s Fieldhouse was treated to a performance by Lucha Libre Volcánica. Based in Renton, Wash., Lucha Libre Volcánica is the premier Lucha Libre troupe in the Pacific Northwest. Club coach Jose Gomez began his career by touring Mexico as a professional [...]

Solid Sasquatch lineup promises to draw usual number of Puget Sound music lovers

Solid Sasquatch lineup promises to draw usual number of Puget Sound music lovers

With the announcement of their 2012 lineup, Sasquatch music festival has increased the fans’ excitement for the event. Big names such as Jack White, Bon Iver, Tenacious D and many others topped the long list of artists to play at the Memorial Day festival. The season of Sasquatch 2012 began early Nov. 25 with the [...]

Brothers From Another visit the Puget Sound area

Brothers From Another, a rap duo from Seattle, visited Puget Sound on Friday, Nov. 18. They stopped by a house party at 12th and Adams and graced undergrads and Tacoma locals alike with phat beats in a packed and sweaty unfinished basement. Despite competition from SAE’s Tron-themed dance party, Brothers From Another managed to fill [...]

Minus the Bear ends 10-Year Anniversary Tour

Minus the Bear ends 10-Year Anniversary Tour

Last Friday night, Seattle indie-rockers Minus the Bear brought their 10-Year Anniversary Tour to a cathartic close at one of their hometown’s more intimate venues—Showbox at the Market. Known especially for their experimental guitar tapping and absurd song titles such as “Just Kickin’ it Like a Wild Donkey” and “I’m Totally Not Down with Rob’s [...]

Death Cab for Cutie’s first arena show a grand success

Death Cab for Cutie and the Head and the Heart began their first arena show Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Key Arena in Seattle. That evening, the stage became an enlarged playground for both bands. Each song had a force of excitement and fun powering it, while the band members danced around stage, [...]

The Flaming Lips sizzle the crowd at Puyallup Fair

The Flaming Lips sizzle the crowd at Puyallup Fair

Although the Puyallup State Fair ended this past Sunday, it certainly went out with a resounding bang. Among the fair’s list of performers were Counting Crows, Larry the Cable Guy, Never Shout Never and finally, the Flaming Lips. Last Wednesday, Oklahoma City’s renowned psychedelic rockers dazzled their audience with stunning aesthetics and lush, mind-altering soundscapes. [...]