Gabriel Scheer, Author at Glide Magazine

Brandi Carlile & Seattle Symphony: Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA 11/29/08

Gabriel Scheer December 2, 2008 No Comments

Playing recently with the Seattle Symphony at the acoustically perfect Benaroya Hall, Brandi Carlile showcased her significant talents and impressive catalog of music. Backed by what was clearly a talented band (in particular, Seattle twins Tim & Phil Hanseroth, who provided lovely backing harmonies), Carlile led the audience through both old songs and new.

Ingrid Michaelson: Neumo’s, Seattle, WA 11/10/08

Gabriel Scheer November 26, 2008 No Comments

Ingrid Michaelson is that rare breed of performer who can come across as both humble and incredibly self-assured at the same time – without it being obnoxious. Indeed, the woman has grounds for both.

Richard Shindell: Tractor Tavern, Seattle, WA 9/28/2008

Gabriel Scheer October 10, 2008 No Comments

There’s something comforting about Richard Shindell. He makes folk-oriented rock’n roll, simple, lovely, melodic, and lyrically engaging. A troubadour of sorts, this Buenos Aires resident (by way of New York City) manages an engaging ease that not only endears him to the audience, but that beautifully complements the salt-of-the-earth, storytelling nature of his songs.

Vienna Teng: The Triple Door, Seattle, WA 9/4/08

Gabriel Scheer September 15, 2008 No Comments

rom the get-go, it is worth noting that Vienna Teng is a great musician. She writes lyrically compelling songs that provide the perfect platform for the duet of her piano and lovely voice. However, in a recent show at Seattle’s Triple Door, performing as part of a quartet (Teng was accompanied by three solid musicians on violin, cello, and percussion), her talent was truly on display.

Nellie McKay: Neumo’s, Seattle, WA 8/14/08

Gabriel Scheer September 9, 2008 No Comments

What does one get when crossing the innocent, vintage look and feel of Holly Golightly (of Breakfast at Tiffany’s fame) with the unique solo style of Joanna Newsome, both complemented by an intelligent acknowledgement of both local and national politics? Nellie McKay.

BoDeans: The Triple Door, Seattle, WA 8/18/08

Gabriel Scheer September 3, 2008 No Comments

BoDeans are an engaging band who has stood the test of time. Their longevity – and the reasons for it – were on clear display at their recent show at Seattle’s gorgeous Triple Door.

Newton Faulkner: Hand Built By Robots

Gabriel Scheer June 3, 2008 No Comments

Newton Faulkner’s “Hand Built By Robots” is familiar like a comfortable blanket…it doesn’t exactly push into new territory, but at the same time, listening to it is like putting on a favorite college CD: it’s good to hear it again after all these years.

Yoav – Sounding Something New

Gabriel Scheer May 29, 2008 No Comments

Yoav…a star yet to be so named. This young musician, who until earlier this year hadn't released a full-length album, has already had quite the trajectory, including scoring the opening slot for Tori Amos.

Morcheeba: Showbox, Seattle, WA 04/09/08

Gabriel Scheer April 25, 2008 No Comments

Morcheeba ruled a certain chunk of the mid-late 90’s. They had the English trip-hop/rocker/rave thing down to a radio-friendly 3-4 minutes (though, of course, there were the remixes…), “Trigger Hippy” perhaps foremost among them. And then they were gone, sort of…

Hearts of Palm UK, The Builders and the Butchers, The Helio Sequence: Spaceland, Los Angeles, CA – 2/26/08

Gabriel Scheer March 8, 2008 No Comments

A recent triple-bill at LA’s Spaceland showed three different bands in a similar orbit, with locals Hearts of Palm UK opening for Portland’s The Builders and the Butchers and the The Helio Sequence.

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