Seattle Subsonic

Sea Shanties Fill Georgtown’s MIX Lounge. Sat, Sept, 27th

September 23rd, 2008

To be sure, this is one of the most intriguing and beguiling events I’ve seen in a while. Let’s first start with the location. Formerly the Christoff, and right behind the 9 Lb Hammer, The Mix is an urban culture oasis, a great combination of mini-gallery, and mini-venue, nestled right in the heart of Georgetown. It’s becoming known for it’s jazz musician jam sessions, healthy pours and being a MUST on your tour of hipster nightlife.

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One of our favorites, Shenandoah Davis, will be bringing her collection of gothic ballads and lackidaisical sea shantys into this industrial scene. A marvelously talented singer-songwriter with a voice like driven rain. Perfect for the edgy Seattle gallery.
Check here for a full writeup on Shenandoah.

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Headlining the bill is Danbert Nobacon formly of Chumbawumba (really) and now hailing from Twisp, though I’m not sure how long that’s been the case. He’s been in the music game since 1980 recording on over a dozen albums all ending in getting knocked down in 2004. But he got up again. Since then, he has released his first solo album in a decade titled “The Library Book of the World” filled to the brim with lager-soaked roots rockers and bitter ballads reminiscent of Robyn Hitchcock or the Pogues.

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Also on the bill are Jack Wilson and the Wife Stealers. The sound of true Americana. The slide guitar, tinkling keyboard and shuffling guitars of the Wife Stealers back the soft folk tones of Jack Wilson.

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