Tuesday, June 27, 2006

A Great American Band Says Goodbye

Sleater-Kinney, the best Pacific Northwest rock export of the last 10 years (and to be daring, maybe ever...gasp), is breaking-up. Known for their social-political tint, Sleater-Kinney were able to sing socially concious songs with a personal, intimate touch. They were able to communicate important ideas through simple heartfelt emotions. Musically, guitarists Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein had impeccable, wonderful voices and Brownstein especially could play some mean licks on her axe. Janet Weiss played some powerful dreams, whether it be with a ferocious rock n' roll flare on songs like "Hollywood Ending" or on touching, risky material like "Modern Girl".
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The very small Summer tour will be their last. It seems as if this is a pretty sudden development, considering the limited number of existing dates and their locations (nothing on the West Coast).

Sat 7/29 Mellwood Arts Center, Louisville,KY
Mon 7/31 Starlight Ballroom, Philadelphia,PA
Tue 8/1 930 Club, Washington,DC
Wed 8/2 Webster Hall, New York City,NY
Fri 8/4 Lollapalooza @ Grant Park, Chicago,IL

The New York date had tickets available for awhile...then within hours of the announcement, it sold out. I missed my chance to say goodbye.

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