Holy sunshine, Batman! Now that the weather is really heating up, it’s just another reminder to start preparing for summer concerts and festivals. Speaking of which, the Waterfront Blues Fest recently announced their 2023 lineup. This year they added some exciting, new family-friendly programming in partnership with “public joy” artist Mike Bennett. Plus, they’ve got a new Wellness on the Waterfront program, in collaboration with upscale inner-Eastside day spa Knot Springs. In the Hear in.
Wow! It’s been a gutting couple of weeks—of fucking terrible news for our country—regarding: mass shootings, continued attacks on reproductive rights, and a shitload of other things. You might be finding it hard to care or think about anything that doesn’t feel absolutely pressing right now, or you might want some music-related relief from being pissed/sad/scared/other about where US culture is headed. This week's picks of noteworthy upcoming shows and new tunes from locally-based artists.
We're continuing the tradition of Black History Month and ringing in Women’s History Month this week with a slew of recommendations of Black and women artists. From a showcase of two all-women bands that are killing it, to a hip-hop show on Alberta, a new Dodgr track, and beyond—the next several weeks are looking very promising. MUST-SEE:Two can’t miss upcoming shows. Habibi, Plastic CactusWell, it looks like Mississippi Studios is kicking off Women’s History.