WAR may be rooted in the 1970s, but the American funk band proved it is still kicking with quite the following during its long weekend showcase at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley. On opening night on Thursday, WAR packed the house for two back-to-back shows, bringing out a large middle-aged crowd to see the diverse band play its hits. Although the lineup is quite a departure from the original crew, the sounds of WR sounded crisp and familiar to a crowd that was more than eager to dance and sing along to hits including "The Cisco Kid," "Low Rider" and more. Lead singer/keyboardist Lonnie Jordan was a comical and entertaining host who gave all six other band members their chances to shine during the band's lengthy two-and-a-hal-hour set. Check out photos from the show below, with more available on Flickr. more ›

We all know the funky, rhythmic beat associated with popular American songs "Low Rider" and "The Cisco Kid." Starting this Thursday night at Jazz Alley, the L.A.-based band WAR brings these songs and more to Seattle for four nights of shows. more ›

Last night at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, TONY Award-winning musical "Ain't Misbehavin'" made its weeklong debut to the delight of what turned into a hootin' and hollerin' audience. The musical takes its name from a song of the same title written by Thomas "Fats" Waller, and is a tribute to black musicians of the Harlem Renaissance. The lively cast of five bring this delightful musical to Seattle from New York, and they had the snazzy on-stage costumes and personalities to match. Backed by a three-piece band (piano, drums, bass), the show takes its audience through thirty musical numbers that encapsulate the various moods of the Harlem era. more ›

SHE GOT SOUL: Bettye Lavette, a Detroit native and prolific singer-songwriter well known for her work in the Motown era, is visiting Seattle tonight and tomorrow night. Though Lavette toured in the 1960s with the likes of Otis Redding and Ben E. King and even had a short stint with the James Brown Revue, she always flew under the fame radar until 2005, when she released her album, I've Got My Own Hell to Raise. While in Seattle, Lavette will be singing songs from her latest album, The Scene of the Crime, along with old favorites from the '60s. more ›

MY LIFE IS A MUSICAL: Regular karaoke not enough of a challenge for you? Head to the Rendezvous tonight for Cineoke, in which you sing along to your favorite scenes from musicals. Warm up with some Chicago, belt out The Sound of Music, and soon you'll be Singing in the Rain. Don't forget the jazz hands. 7-9:30 p.m. // Rendezvous Jewel Box Theater // 2322 2nd Ave // $5, 21+ more ›

DIAL M-A-C-E-O: You know how some people are so funny (Steve Carell, Ellen DeGeneres) that just looking at them makes you laugh? Well, that's kind of how Maceo makes us feel, but instead of making us laugh, he makes us get funky. He's played with everyone who matters—from James Brown to Prince—and he's here tonight and for the rest of the weekend to bring the funk to you. How lucky you are! more ›

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