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Green River

Kyle Johnson's Top Ten Live Music Photos of 2008

TIG photographer Kyle Johnson has been quite busy this year. Taking the impeccable press and editorial photos as well as covering shows and festivals for TIG, Kyle has amassed a great portfolio for 2008.

Here's a recap of his personal favs from the past year.

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Latest comment by: Aaron Edge: "— Great shots from a great man!"

New term coined at SP20?

We decided that a more appropriate term for Green River is "reverse supergroup" as it was a minor band that spawned several other major bands.

Put that in your rock lexicon and smoke it.

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Latest comment by: Jon Harthun: "The Byrds produced David Crosby (CSN/CSNY) and Chris Hillman (the Flying Burrito Brothers)... I dunno. I'm sure some better ones will come to mind as I fall asleep tonight. ha. "

Sub Pop 20: Green River

Green River photos by Shawn Brackbill

at Marymoor Park

Tonight, edging toward the end of this stellar two-day fete in honor of Sub Pop's birthday, the band that was once only the stuff of lore took the stage and became reality.

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Latest comment by: gregoogly: "Good to hear ... sad but I just couldnt stay that long on day 2. At least I got to see Mudhoney again!"

Happy birthday, Sub Pop! Fave 20 releases of all time

Here, in tribute to the Seattle label's 20 years of not going out of business, are my favorite 20 releases from Sub Pop from the past two decades. I encourage you to check out their catalog and provide yours, too.

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Latest comment by: mike: "Jesus lizard/Nirvana 7" All Afghan Whigs Wolf Eyes LP Fugazi 7" Love Battery 10""

Sub Pop 20th birthday bash details

Why, it's Seattle Sound giving some GREAT scoop about the Sub Pop 20th Anniversary Festival!

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Latest comment by: Gerald Collier: "Dearest Micky Doe, You very well might have been the only one who liked us! Others mearly seemed to put up with us. As flattering as all of that is, the chances are indeed slim but I'm sure all would be into it as all of us are out of jail, rehab, money ...