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Joan Baez

When the Americana Music Conference takes place in Nashville this September, Joan Baez will be honored with a "Spirit of America" Free Speech Award. Baez also has a new CD due out Sep. 9. Learn more about this inspiring activist/folksinger.

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Ferron and Bitch Live in Concert

Friday July 18, 2008
Ferron and Bitch Live in ConcertIt's been one month since Ferron and Bitch released their collaborative album, Boulder, and they've hit the road to share their collaboration with the world. Considering the community feel of the record (on which Ferron and Bitch were joined by the Indigo Girls, Ani DiFranco, JD Samson, and Samantha Parton), it was a curious thing to see how the duo would deliver these songs in a live setting without the contributions of the other five women. Read more about this concert and see how it went with Ferron and Bitch live in Seattle

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Aimee Mann Live in Concert

Thursday July 17, 2008
Aimee Mann live in concertSinger-Songwriter Aimee Mann came to Seattle ready to pull from her latest album, Smilers, for a mid-summer show at the Woodland Park Zoo. Flanked by her band of keyboardists, drummer, and bass player, Mann lit into a 90-minute set that showcased her ability to seamlessly move through musical styles without losing sight of the songs' meanings. Read my full review of Aimee Mann live in concert.

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