Three Imaginary Girls - kexp

We've got some super exclusive songs to debut on Audioasis this Saturday {12/10}

imaginary liz — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:47:04 +0000

One of the best things about a Seattle Saturday night is listening to KEXP's Audioasis radio show as we prep to head out for the evening (or put the finishing touches on things before turning on the movie for nights at home).

We've had this tradition as long as our Seattle memories serve, so you can imagine the roar of happiness that wafted across the imaginary offices when we received an invite to play some songs and chat with Hannah on this Saturday's edition of Audioasis!

Dana and I plan to spill some details on the Imaginary Holiday Party (mark your calendars: Friday, Dec 16th) as well as play a few brand new exclusive (never before heard) songs and some new local stuff that has been melting our hearts as of late.

Tune in at 7 pm PST to 90.3 fm or at KEXP.org to hear us buckle under the weight of Hannah's coolness... and play some songs we think you'll like.

Any last minute requests? Any Pacific Northwest bands what to record a quick cover of "Christmas Is The Time To Say I Love You" so we can play it?

Photo of the day: Head and the Heart at the Mural Ampitheater

imaginary liz — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:27:40 +0000

As if we needed another reason to love The Head and the Heart and Seattle and KEXP {who put together the free show last week}, imaginary photographer Victoria VanBruinisse captured all three in one of the most beautiful dreamy shots ever.

Now that we've kinda rested up from the crazy past few days, tell us all about your faves, notsofaves, surprises, and happiest moments of the weekend!

You can peruse all the other amazing photos from this weekend in the Imaginary Flickr Photo Pool {and add yours}!

A Sixties Soul kinda birthday night at the Musiquarium on Monday 5/17

three imaginary girls — Sun, 16 May 2010 23:13:30 +0000

We're starting off the week with an imaginary birthday celebration! Our very own Imaginary Victoria is commemorating her last day of this age on Monday {5/17} at the Triple Door Musiquarium (upstairs at the Triple Door) with a night of sixties soul deliciousness spun by KEXP's Greg Vandy.

It's free and 21+, so grab your ID and join us there for a dance-y good time.

Maybe we'll hear this song?

Got kids? Got Dad? Wanna get free tickets to the KEXP Father's Day Dance Party...?

imaginary dana — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:05:19 +0000

If you're like me -- in that you have a munchkin at home -- you know how hard it can be to rally and get out to a club. Thankfully, salvation comes for us parental folk with a hankering for rock venues this Sunday, when KEXP hosts its Fourth Annual Father's Day Dance Party. Crafts, cupcakes, breakdancing lessions! This sounds like huge big fun to me. If you feel the same way, you're in luck. Our kind friends at KEXP have offered up a free pair of tickets for one lucky imaginary reader.

It's a great weekend to be an indie-oholic!

imaginary liz — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:42:06 +0000

Pull up your socks and get on your sneakers, we've got a big weekend ahead!

I feel like it's my birthday or something! I couldn't be more over-giddy about the next 72 hours. Who's with me?

If you head out this weekend, post your weekend recaps add your photo to the Sparkly Indie Pop Flickr Photo Pool so we can keep up on all the indie-oholic festivities!

We'll be at KEXP working the phones with Larry Rose today (3p-6p)

imaginary liz — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:40:34 +0000

Some members of Team Imaginary will be at KEXP from 3-6p today (Sunday, March 1) taking your pledges to support KEXP. Listen in as we provide phone support for Larry's Lounge today at 90.3 FM (kexp.org).

Give us a call to make you pledge!

Win tickets to this weekend's KEXP's Yule Benefit

imaginary liz — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:23:23 +0000

KEXP know how to do it right. This year they are marking the holidays with not one, but two nights of yule goodness... and they are sharing the good times with us by giving us a pair of tickets for each night of Yule to give away to a lucky imaginary reader.

And in classic KEXP style, both evenings' line-ups are bumpin':

Friday 12/12 @ Neumo's

    * Grand Archives
    * Shearwater
    * The Dutchess and The Duke

Saturday 12/13 @ Neumo's

    * Thao with the Get Down Stay Down
    * Shearwater
    * Cancer Rising

You can enter to win tickets for each night, but you must enter each one seperately. To enter, email us at tig @ threeimaginarygirls.com with the subject line "KEXPYule-FRIDAY" or "KEXPYule-SATURDAY" before 4p (PST) on Monday, December 7th and you'll be entered to win.

***Please make sure to include your name in the body of the email***

5 reasons CMJ loves KEXP

Jeanine Anderson — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:45:42 +0000

And it's KEXP FTW!

KEXP BBQ 2008

heather b — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:48:09 +0000

9 Aug 2008

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As I stepped outside my apartment on my way to the 2008 KEXP BBQ, I felt a few drops of rain falling. I wisely doubled back and grabbed an umbrella and jacket from my car. Normally a little rain doesn't faze me, but with freshly dyed hair one must plan ahead. Last time I got caught in a storm, I came out looking like Andrew W.K. Heading down to the event, the bus was full of BBQ goers and everyone seemed to be in a good mood, regardless of the impending weather. I wondered if the show would indeed go on if it rained as much as the clouds were threatening.

Arriving at the event, I immediately bumped into a couple of friends from my KEXP volunteer days, and heard about how awesome Greg Vandy's jug band had been. Crap! I really wish I had been there to see them play. The weather was still pretty nice at that point and I wandered into the beer garden to check shit out in there. Lo-o-o-ng lines at the Pyramid beer booths, so I milled around a bit more before being totally stunned by the Saturday Knights! Chris B. has already posted an excellent review of that set, but let me just say I was blown away by how amazing TSK's were on Saturday. I'll definitely be seeing them next time they play.

After the Saturday Knights, I found Imaginary ChrisB and Imaginary Chona to compare notes and catch up a bit before Common Market began. During this time, a non-threatening sprinkle began to fall, which very quickly turned into SUMMER STORM 2008. Thank god for my umbrella! Hipsters were floating past me on swift running rivulets. I noticed animals marching onto the SLUT two by two. I honestly thought they were going to call the whole BBQ off for a second. Undaunted, Common Market launched their set in spite of the downpour, with lots of impromptu rhymes about summer in Seattle.

The beer garden was crammed full of people under the plastic sheeting and small patio umbrellas, trying to get out of the rain. We saw others taking refuge under the Pyramid Beer van. The Common Market set was genuinely good and was a force more driving than the rain, leading most of the crowd to stick around regardless of the weather. I have to say, I don't think any other band could have kept the crowd's spirits as high. The rain eventually slowed to a steady drizzle and then finally stopped altogether, just in time for the Helio Sequence to start
setting up onstage.

I read a really great set by the Helio Sequence just a few weeks ago at SP20 and was a little loathe to cover them in the wake of Chona's fantastic review from that show. Honestly though, they're an easy band to love and an easier band to review; they don't ever disappoint. The sound was a little sketchy at first, especially from where I was standing, but technical issues were resolved early in the set. The Helio Sequence has been playing quite a bit lately and seem very comfortable onstage (if a little tired), cheering everyone with their bouncy, upbeat opener. Drummer Ben Weikel played flawlessly in his characteristic style, although usually he's at an 11 and Saturday he was at about 5/6.

I have to admit that vocalist Brandon Summers seemed a little less energetic than normal as well but they still turned in a decent performance and the audience didn't seem to notice or mind either. In fact, a collective "WHOOP" went up from the crowd when "Can't Say No" began. We also heard "Lately" and the unilateral favorites "Keep Your Eyes Ahead" and "Hallelujah" as the closing two songs. At that point, the crowd seemed really happy, the Helio Sequence was really relaxed and everyone was just in a groove, dancing and smiling a lot. YAAAY. The set ended with much applause and a gracious Helio Sequence left the stage.

While waiting for Joseph Arthur to set up, an enormous, vibrant double rainbow appeared overhead, prompting KEXP DJ John Richards to treat the milling crowd to an a capella "Rainbow Connection" while we waited in line for beer or food. It didn't take long for Joseph Arthur and the Lonely Astronauts to set up. Early into their set, they sang Happy Birthday to G. Whiz (I found out later he was their drummer) and also dedicated a song to "the late, great Bernie Mac" later in the set, containing the lyric "If you're gonna leave, you should say goodbye." A little sad.

The set became more upbeat after that, at times the whole audience was clapping and singing along and really seemed to enjoy the Neil Young-infused country electric style. I gotta tell ya, I thought Joseph Arthur had one of the most beautiful acoustic guitars I've ever seen.

Unfortunately at this point, my friend and I were both tired, damp and a little drunk so we unfortunately were not able to stay for the Dandy Warhols. It had been a good enough day already! But looking at Chona's amazing photos, I have some strong regrets about not staying...

Thank god for my umbrella! Hipsters were floating past me on swift running rivulets. I noticed animals marching onto the SLUT two by two.

Did you outlast the rain on Saturday for the rest of the KEXP lineup?

Jeanine Anderson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:25:16 +0000

Urban legend begins: a broken tambourine brings midwest-worthy rain and lightning.

TIG on KEXP tonight!

imaginary dana — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:28:11 +0000

Tune in at 8:30p tonight at 90.3 FM in Seattle and at www.kexp.org worldwide!

Star Anna on KEXP tonight

imaginary dana — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:25:53 +0000

Tune in!

So excited for KEXP day in Ballard!

imaginary dana — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:33:47 +0000

I'm particularly excited for Arthur & Yu (9a at Verite) and Throw Me the Statue (11a at Sonic Boom), and there are scads of other daytime shows too (Man Plus, Velella Velella, Cloud Cult, and more).

Open auditions for Greg Vandy's Roadhouse Jug Band

imaginary dana — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:59:34 +0000

Feel like you've got what it takes to um, flaut your jugs, or something like that? Auditions are open and will be held live on the show in June.

Chris Estey rocked the EMP Pop Conference

imaginary dana — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:31:58 +0000

Read all about it over at the KEXP blog.

This week in TIG at KEXP: the cops versus the Cops

imaginary dana — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:52:55 +0000

Though we neglect to mention it most weeks, Three Imaginary Girls writes over at the KEXP blog each Friday.

JITM inadvertently leaks bands playing at Sasquatch

imaginary dana — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:47:40 +0000

Speaking of the pledge drive.... make sure you donate your support to KEXP this week!

See any great shows this weekend?

imaginary dana — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:56:46 +0000

What else, what else? Please share your show going adventures in the comments field below.

KEXP: New York City Edition

imaginary stella — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:08:42 +0000

According to a report in today’s Seattle PI, KEXP will partner with New York radio station WYNE-FM. The details include a three-hour, KEXP-produced morning program, a simulcast of John in the Morning’s weekday show, and shorter blips hosted by Kevin Cole. Viva la “Radio Liberation”!

It's going to be a great day

imaginary dana — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:26:26 +0000

John in the Morning has played not one, not two, but THREE of my all-time favorite romantic pop songs (in order of appearance) this morning.