‘KNKX’ doesn’t connect
Blues and jazz station 88.5 KPLU has announced its new call letters, KNKX, or “connects.” It’s a little awkward for me, and the Stranger sees... Read more
This weekend
Blues highlights around Seattle and Puget Sound for the weekend of August 12th to the 14th. DAY TIME BAND VENUE CITY Friday 12:00 PM Ayron... Read more
Another music festival
There’s already Bumbershoot and CH Block Party, But billionaire Paul Allen has ambitions of a new Seattle music festival, Upstream. Emphasis will be on NW... Read more
Very creative web design
I ran across this from down under last night. Very well presented. Aussie singer Kirbanu has her album displayed as a kind of a story,... Read more
This weekend
Blues highlights this weekend for Seattle and Puget Sound. Day Time Band Venue City Friday 8:00 PM Tribute to BB King (various artists) Highway 99... Read more
Highway 99 presents Hot Spot series
The Highway 99 Blues Club is presenting an outdoor concert series this summer across Alaskan Way on the waterfront (by the aquarium). It’s a free... Read more
This weekend
Blues highlights this weekend for Seattle and Puget Sound. Day Time Band Venue City Friday 7:30PM The Yardbirds The Triple Door Seattle Friday 8:00 PM... Read more
Free tickets!
Itching to get out for a night on the town, but tapped out? KPLU and The Washington Blues Society are both having contests for a... Read more
Blues for a cause
A survivor of abuse and gunshot wounds, Courtney Weaver dedicates her life and her music to victims of domestic and gun violence. It’s in her... Read more
Sold!
Friends of 88.5, the group behind the #SaveKPLU campaign, has taken ownership of the radio station. Through a strong community effort, including a fund drive... Read more