The Country Lips at KEXP. This guys throw a great live show, catch them while you can.
Reggie Watts
Of course it is hard to catch them all (Dandy’s @ the Doug Fir last Sunday immediately comes to mind), however there are several standout shows that I should call out for this year, from small clubs to arenas. My goal in 2013 is (as always) to see a few more, but….
Two young Indians want to widen the audience for the Manganiyars, a hereditary caste of Muslim musicians in the state of Rajasthan whose music is passed down orally.