Band in Seattle Season 3 Episodes

Episode 1

Clinton Fearon

Sat, Apr 16, 2016

Reggae legend Clinton Fearon graces the stage with a performance you're sure to remember. A true pioneer of the genre, Clinton Fearon has had over two dozen albums to his name since the early 70s, and he's still going strong.

Episode 2

Wimps

Sat, Apr 30, 2016

Get to know Seattle's newest punk darlings Wimps. This three-piece writes fast-paced songs about everything ranging from being the old guy at a party, to the gentrification of Capitol Hill, to awkward text messages. Don't miss it.

Episode 3

Katie Kate

Sat, May 14, 2016

We've got Katie Kate, a multi-instrumentalist who has mastered genres ranging from pop to electronic to hip hop. Plus, she's got a classical music degree backing her up; and a band of some of the most prolific artists around Seattle.

Episode 4

Wild Powwers

Sat, May 21, 2016

Wild Powwers proves that they've got enough raw power to justify all those Ws in their name. This three-piece brings in all kinds of influences- punk, metal, and power pop - but they still manage to sound unmistakably like Wild Powwers.

Episode 5

Chimurenga Renaissance/Erik Blood

Sat, May 28, 2016

Chimurenga Renaissance blends American hip-hop with their native culture of Zimbabwe for something that is truly inspiring. Next, prolific producer Erik Blood gets a chance to showcase his mesmerizing synth-heavy songs, accompanied by an out-of-this-world light show.

Episode 6

Posse

Sat, Jun 4, 2016

Meet Posse - a three-piece with smooth dreamy sounds and a sharp wit. They're so clever that you might just be satisfied with eavesdropping on their conversations, but their humor and intelligence carries over perfectly to their music.

Episode 7

The Crying Shame

Sat, Jun 11, 2016

Get to know the Crying Shame's witty lyrics and gritty gothic folk vibe. Each of the six members is a particular ingredient to a delicious sauce, but one where you can't identify what makes it good. No matter if you like country, rock, or folk music, their songs are super accessible.

Episode 8

Brent Amaker & the Rodeo

Sat, Jun 18, 2016

Go into the world of Brent Amaker and the Rodeo - a band that combines the attitude of Spaghetti Westerns and stage theatrics of Bowie. Stetsons and all, this troupe of cowboys are in a league all their own, and you'd be hard up to find a band that puts on more of a show.

Episode 9

Hounds of the Wild Hunt

Sat, Jun 25, 2016

Hear the story of Hounds of the Wild Hunt, a band that came to be when the two founding members were just old enough to drive. Their raw unadulterated punk rock is rooted in a place darker than most bands in Seattle, but it's a place all too familiar.

Episode 10

Evening Bell

Sat, Jul 2, 2016

Evening Bell brings their cosmic country to the 21st century, with images of dust storms, bar rooms, and travel trailers. It's vintage Americana at its finest, but with a dark and psychedelic twist - music fit for a ghost town overtaken by Saguaro cacti.

Episode 11

Paula Boggs Band

Sat, Jul 9, 2016

Paula Boggs has been many things in her life - a former Starbucks executive, lawyer, KEXP board member, and an army officer. But those experiences have led her to where she is today - a singer-songwriter.

Episode 12

Stacy Jones Band

Sat, Aug 13, 2016

With bluesy guitar licks and serious harmonica skills, Stacy Jones channels the greats, from Lucinda Williams to Bonnie Raitt. She's been nominated for Best of the Blues countless times for vocals, harmonica, and just about everything else. This girl's got chops.

Episode 13

Spider Ferns/Mindie Lind

Sat, Aug 20, 2016

We start with the Spider Ferns, whose mystical synth rock invokes both ethereal and haunting qualities, and it's truly original. Next, Mindie Lind's smooth and sultry vocals paired with clever and earnest lyrics make for a combination that might even make you cry.

Episode 14

Pig Snout!!

Sat, Aug 27, 2016

Meet the Pig Snout!!, a trio made up a dad" and his kids, each playing a variety of instruments. Pig Snout makes you want to head-bang, but head-bang with a big fat grin on your face because they're so darn cute.

Episode 15

New Beat Fund

Sat, Sep 3, 2016

Get a big ol' dose of California with New Beat Fund. This band is a blend of all things SoCal, and these four have a ton of fun doing it. It's G punk, with a pastel dash of hip hop funk.

Episode 16

Maszer

Sat, Sep 10, 2016

Meet Maszer - an amalgam of guitar wizardry, haunting and sultry vocals, and ferocious drumming. It's like they took all the deep thoughts you have at 4 am at Burning Man and made it into psychedelic rock and roll in the middle of the Mediterranean desert.

Episode 17

Sundries

Sat, Sep 17, 2016

A band like Sundries needs to be on black vinyl, with all the static and scratches to match the raw and dirty sound this band brings to the table. With poetic and painful lyrics,intricate guitar riffs, sensual bass lines, and killer drums, Sundries has a sound all their own, and it's a darn good one.

Episode 18

Fauna Shade

Sat, Sep 24, 2016

With swampy garage rock and dirty vibrato, Fauna Shade has made a space all their own within the local music scene. These three lay down tracks that will forage their way into your brain and refuse to get out. With a wicked live show and big personalities, Fauna Shade already feels like family.

Episode 19

Hibou

Sat, Oct 1, 2016

Hibou makes sun-soaked beach wave fit for a climate much warmer than Seattle. It's rock music through rose-colored glasses. Some songs ring of 80s synthesizer, some of tried and true current indie rock, but it all somehow fits together into a soundtrack to a film that's just about to hit it big.

Episode 20

Bread and Butter/Acapulco Lips

Sat, Oct 8, 2016

This week's Band in Seattle is a Killroom Records doubleheader. We start with Bread and Butter, the sunny, funny retro rock-and-rollers with songs as infectious as frontman Shane Herrell's big cheesy grin. Then we take you to a punk rock beach party with Acapulco Lips.

Episode 21

Naked Giants

Sat, Oct 15, 2016

Episode 22

Kandy Apple Redd/Christa Says Yay

Sat, Oct 22, 2016

Carrying on the tradition of their grandfather George Clinton, Kandy Apple Redd bring you back to the days of Motown but with a new school urban pop flavor. They're proof that funk runs in the family. Then meet Christa Says Yay, whose moody grooves maintains accessibility while sounding unlike anything else you can hear on the radio these days.

Episode 23

The Malady of Sevendials

Sat, Oct 29, 2016

When you take the themes of Edgar Allen Poe, fuzzy guitars, and add in some reverb and soft ethereal vocals - you've got the Malady of Sevendials. Just to show you how clever these kids are - they heard one of their favorite bands playing a guitar with a bow, so they thought they'd try it too.

Episode 24

Megan Wilde

Sat, Nov 5, 2016

Episode 25

Tango Alpha Tango

Sat, Nov 12, 2016

When you think Portland, you don't often think of psychedelic blues, but apparently it's alive and well in our southern neighbor - Tango Alpha Tango is proof of that.

Episode 26

Huey P/Nacho Picasso

Sat, Nov 19, 2016

This week's Band in Seattle is a double dose of hip-hop. We start with Huey P, the young MC with a positive message - and he's not afraid to tell you what he's thinking. He's gonna be big, just wait. Then we get the local veteran - Nacho Picasso, a rapper with a prolific yet twisted style. He's got a party hard attitude and he covered in tattoos - he's Seattle's rap anti-hero.

Episode 27

Hobosexual

Sat, Nov 26, 2016

Jokingly named as an explanation of their appearance, HOBOSEXUAL was founded in 2009 and the Seattle duo quickly made a name for themselves by playing insanely loud and energetic shows fueled by cheap beer, virtuosic guitar solos, and an awesome sense of humor.

Episode 28

He Whose Ox Is Gored

Sat, Dec 3, 2016

With an eclectic mix of prog, doom, psych, and metal, He Whose Ox Is Gored creates a wall of sound that will engulf you with a sense of mystery that you will have trouble shaking off.

Episode 29

Dude York/Fox and the Law

Sat, Dec 10, 2016

We open with the power pop punk tunes of Dude York - newly signed to Hardly Art Records. Get a sneak peek at songs from their new album and find out the story behind this quirky trio. Then we close the night with Fox and the Law, local legends that perfected the art of mixing retro 70s rock and roll and heavy grunge-y 90s punk.

Episode 30

A Band in Seattle Christmas

Sat, Dec 17, 2016

Our first annual Christmas special with 21 local bands performing original and classic Christmas songs.