Raphael Saadiq Wows in Seattle Tour Opener

The west coast soul innovator covers Sly Stone and more in a knockout live debut.
Raphael Saadiq / Photo by Alex Crick

One city, four concerts, nine months: Most performers would wear out their welcome, but Raphael Saadiq is not most performers -- and Seattle can't get enough of the lady-killing, big-band-leading soul slinger.

Best & Worst from Treasure Island Fest

Flaming Lips' closing extravaganza, the Streets' rhythmic assault -- plus Grizzly Bear, Murs, and more from San Francisco.
The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne / Photo by Misha Vladimirskiy

This past weekend, 25-plus bands gathered on Treasure Island, an artificial landfill in the San Francisco Bay, for the third annual Treasure Island Music Festival.

Pearl Jam Tour, Night 5: Seattle

Hometown heroes Vedder and Co. offer up plenty of goosebump moments -- and weigh in on Kanye.
Pearl Jam / Photo by Alex Crick

When you're Pearl Jam, Key Arena is your living room and your family is 17,000 screaming Seattleites.

Pink Gets Wet in Seattle Tour Kickoff

The pugnacious pop diva kicks off her tour with a warning to Kanye, classic rock covers, and a big vat of goo.
Pink / Photo by Alex Crick

Amidst the mega-budget spectacle of Pink's tour kickoff in Seattle on Tuesday night, the most prominent feature was Her Pinkness, herself.

Outside Lands, Day 3: Best & Worst

Tenacious D lip-synch, M.I.A. covers the Beastie Boys -- plus Band of Horses, Avett Brothers, Morning Benders, and more.
Jack Black

THE BEST:

BEST LIP SYNCH: TENACIOUS D

Outside Lands, Day 2: Best & Worst

Dave Matthews' breakdancing, Mastodon's psychedelic metal – plus TV on the Radio, the Dirtbombs, and more!
Dave Matthews

THE BEST:

BEST USE OF A BLACK EYED PEA: DAVE MATTHEWS BAND

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