Bryan John Appleby is unadulterated talent, through and through. His piercing and emotionally charged voice doesn't need strength to carry it to the back of the room. He is, simply put, beautiful. His lyrics bring tears to your eyes no matter how many times you hear them. Morgen has been following his career for a couple years and couldn't think of leaving him off her countdown list. more ›

Morgen is choosing some very personal favorites to round out this month's countdown. Jake Hemming, otherwise known as Big Sur, is one of the nicest, most generous and warm-hearted people you'd ever meet not to mention one hell of a singer and songwriter. Today's photo is from Big Sur's show with The Local Strangers, Shenandoah Davis and Hannalee at Columbia City Theatre. more ›

Travel abroad by heading down to Columbia city, watch out for Raindogs and Swordfishtrombones in Ballard, silkscreen your favorite shirt and get your holiday shopping done at Seattle Center, and more! more ›

Lots to do this weekend, including playing rec-room games with some very experienced folks, sketching figure eights in ice, meeting new people, and listening to marimbas along the Sammamish. more ›

We were shocked by two things last Friday night: first, how many awesome folks turned out for our first-ever Seattlest Music Presents show. And second, how cute they all were. So we took some party photos--are you in any of them? more ›

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