September 2008

FEATURES

Free Fall
Damien Jurado makes the most personal record of his career. It’s also his best.

From Breaking Up to Breaking Out
Former members of the Blood Brothers and Pretty Girls Make Graves get together and make Jaguar Love.

Magic Man
MusicfestNW director Trevor Solomon shares his secrets to a fantastic fest.
PLUS: Sound’s MFNW picks.

Behind the Rise
Portland artists talk about their blossoming music scene.

I-5 Killer
Portia Sabin explains how her label went from Olympia to New York to Portland and why KRS will not be PDX’s Sub Pop.

A View from the Stage
Sound gets a unique view of the Seattle Symphony’s 2008-09 season, from the people who will be playing it.
PLUS: Benaroya turns 10, the future of Schwarz and this season’s best bets.

CALENDAR
Michael Franti, Rock the Bells, Calexico, CSS and Decibel Fest lead the month in music.

SIGNALS
Grave Maker shares some tips for cheap touring, the Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band comes, literally, out of nowhere and more.

REPORTS
Jazz: Byron Vannoy mourns with music.
Global: The government’s terror list and you
Classical: The Seattle Chamber Music Society

REVIEWS
The Record Report: Common Market, Blitzen Trapper, eR DoN, Karl Blau, Talkdemonic and more
The Film Report: Outsourced, Sports Night and more
Sound Classic: Built to Spill’s Perfect From Now On
FIVE: John Richards names the best Portland bands.

THE LIFE

Fall Fashion 2008
Art and style come together in Seattle’s independent galleries. Plus: Full listings of the boutiques with the best fashion and art.

Love Shack
Jesse Lortz of the Dutchess and the Duke shares his love for his wife and a treasure trove of collectibles.

10 Things We Learned About …
Weinland frontman Adam Shearer shares his likes, dislikes and history of run-ins with law enforcement over a pitcher at the Eastlake Zoo.

Berry Different
Sound’s food critic looks past the pastries to find a dish that uses the littlest fruit in the biggest way.

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