REVERB Local Music Showcase

This being my first post on GooseNinja, I felt obligated to make it count. The love of live music is whats behind the creation of this blog and the reason why I read it/shoot photos for it constantly. October 6th marks Seattle Weeklys REVERB Local Seattle area music showcase. The bill is an incredible day of music in one of my favorite Seattle neighborhoods for a mere $8 (10 day of show). Although there are many talented acts involved I wanted to showcase one band and one solo artist from the day. Siberian & Jtillman are my two suggested acts. I'm throwing up a live performance of my favorite J Tillman tune: Jesse's not a sleeper. Gander on for more information and insight about Siberian/J Tillman. Including there family connection



I recently had the pleasure of photographing Siberian. These 5 guys are making some incredible rock music that really stands out in a city overloaded with Indi Rock. Zach Tillman of Siberian comes from a family with no lack of talent.

His brother is my second recommendation for the showcase. J Tillman is an incredible songwriter with a voice that you will fall in love with. Siberian is releasing a new record at the end of October with Sonic Boom recordings. Some samples can be heard at their myspace page (myspace.com/siberian) J Tillman is also working on a new record and can be heard on his myspace (myspace.com/jtillman) Keep an eye for both acts because they wont be a local secret much longer. -Kyle Johnson over and out Gander On!

Bumbershoot Bound

We're off to Seattle today for Bumbershoot. We'll be live blogging the festival every day so check back often for whats happening at one of the best music festivals around. Our favorite photographer Kyle Johnson will be joining Sunday to shoot some more killer pictures and MJ, Chief Rocka and Myself will be getting you up to the date info on whats going down. You can look for interviews for the likes of Iceage Cobra, D. Black, Art Brut, and more. As well as video from some of the KEXP secret sessions.

Along with the festival we'll be covering our friends Eclectic Approaches performance at the Chop Suey and Whiskey Tango's performance at The Comet, which is being billed as the anti-Bumbershhoot. It's going to be a great three days of music in Seattle and we'll be bringing you all the action as it happens. Gander On!

Help Support KEXP And Sponsor An Intern Or Something

Over at KEXP they are having an auction to raise money for the station. You can sponsor everything from an intern to a podcast and in turn for one year you will get a plaque displayed on or near your item proclaiming your sponsorship. We haven't quite decide what we'll be sponsoring yet but the Black Angels cow skull is high on our list. Help support one of the greatest radio stations on the planet and place your bids today. Click here to see all the items up for auction. Gander On!