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TM6 on "Belltown To Ballard" tour

Friends know I almost make it to every Transmissionary Six show, as I have a big heart for sexy noir science fiction folk-rock -- and this week I have two reasons to see 'em live

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Latest comment by: Levi: "Yay! Thanks for the plug, everybody. Tonight's going to be wonderful, and we've got the next few first Wednesdays all planned out with some really great performers. Feel free to hit the Softly Now myspace for details: http://www.myspace.com/softlynow"

Transmissionary Six sign to Tarnished Records

Seattle band Transmissionary Six have just announced that their next record will be released on local label Tarnished Records (home Conrad Ford, Palodine, and Whiting Tennis, among others).

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Latest comment by: MC "Big Freak" Estey: "I adore this band, and I think Tarnished is releasing very high quality music. You're right, this is a beautiful new relationship!"

Barn Burning — Werner Ghost Truck

Barn Burning -- Werner Ghost Truck
They're like a more sullen version of The Decemberists, with instrumentation that’s sometimes reminiscent of The Elected and lyrics that tell lush, elaborate stories.

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Latest comment by: Tony Heywood: "I love the site and the passionate and well written reviews. Werner Ghost Truck is a record I have fallen in love with, it takes a while to get under your skin but once it does it really shines. I have written a review of it here: Highway Five - Barn ...

AstroPOP! for May-June 2006

AstroPOP!

AstroPOP!

Find out what's in the stars -- and the record stores -- for you for May-June 2006, including reviews of the latest releases from Roy, Elf Power, Mountain Con, The Coup, Trapped By Mormons, and more.

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TIG on KEXP for July 2005

KEXP

TIG hearts KEXP

On our latest visit as guests on KEXP's Audioasis show fell on a beautiful sunny Seattle Saturday {July 9th}, and featured tracks from The Salteens, Slender Means, Argo, The Withholders, and more.

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