Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin and of course, Seattle’s own Jimi Hendrix are among the most influential artists in rock history. This Saturday, students from the School of Rock will pay tribute to these legendary musicians with a rockin’ all-ages event at Nectar Lounge.
School of Rock Students Pay Homage to Jimi, Jim and Janis Saturday
Britney Spears Obit, Already in Progress
So the lovely and talented Britney Spears has reached that beautiful moment in a young celebrity's life when the media decides they need to draft your obituary. Yes, it seems the AP has concluded that Ms. Spears' mortality is sufficiently imminent they need to prepare for the story. Of course, drafting an obit in advance is an industry-wide practice, but for a 26-year-old? Of course, 27 is just that by kicking the stool out from under her sometime before Dec. 2, 2008.
Sasquatch Report: “Not Only Blind But Deaf”
First of all, we could describe it all, the minutiae, the ecstasy -- but streaming video is also fun. MSN Video was at Sasquatch, filming for future on-demand streaming starting Thursday, June 1. (We understand teasers and highlights are up now.) They have artist interviews and a blog from Sean Nelson (whom our friend thinks lives upstairs from him, after seeing him appear with the Decemberists -- "He's in a band?" he asked. "Man, he makes a racket stomping around up there. He's got a piano, too.") You can create your own playlist or just sit back and Sasquatch.
Seattlest Interview: Didi
Didi is a vocalist who's been performing in Seattle for five years. She's sung with jam bands, reggae group Nuffsed, and lately with Bethurum Collective.

