By Martin Cizmar
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It was a bold move, putting Dry River Yacht Club on right before Black Carl. Here you have two of the biggest female voices in the Valley's indie rock scene -- Emma Pew of BC and DRYC's Garnet -- back to back. But, hey, when you're talking about a benefit show for the family of former New Times staff writer Megan Irwin, you can afford to be bold.This past Labor Day weekend, the family of Megan Irwin -- former staff writer for
Roarke LaceyKinch performs on Roosevelt Street at September's First Friday. It was the first time Roosevelt has ever been closed for a concert.Kinch's The Economic Chastisement EP release party back in February was one of the best little concerts I've seen this year, so I was pretty stoked about this weekend's twin parties on behalf of the new EP Collars and Sleeves. I was not disappointed.Starting with a Friday night show on a stage in front of Modified Arts, in the middle of a closed-down R
Apart from a markedly talented five band bill, the first night of the last Modifest brought Modified Arts owner Kimber Lanning to the event's forefront. After Treasure Mammal completed an invigorating set, Lanning stepped toward the stage and addressed the crowd. "Music is my number one passion," Lanning said, while refuting rumors, and explaining that Modified will host occasional shows, but the focus will rest on art exhibitions. "If it weren't for the painting sales, the doors wouldn't hav
