THE STRANGER
Friday 7/4/2003

THE SUPER POWERS, THE RUBY TUESDAYS, THE KWABS, THE SPEEDLES, SGT. MAJOR, THE SHOCKER, SHESUS, TRANSMITTA OLVIDO
(Sunset) Here's a fab idea--let's celebrate our national liberation by throwing a party where half the day is dedicated to the British Invasion (a tribute band called the Super Powers, featuring Martin Feveyear, Rusty Urie, Kurt Bloch, Nabil Ayers, and Jim Sangster, headlines; Sgt. Major, the Kwabs, and the Ruby Tuesday play also), and the other half to foisting tired old Jennifer Finch of L7's new band the Shocker on us proud Americans. If this sounds like a non-endorsement of the evening, be assured it's not (except for the J. F. part). Shesus, featuring members of Guided by Voices and Brainiac, and Transmitta Olvido round out the "all day and all of the night" blowout. KATHLEEN WILSON


THE SEATTLE WEEKLY
12/24/2004

Rockaraoke X-Mas Eve Eve Spectacular

Seattle nightlife basically assumes the Baby Jesus fetal position after tonight, so don't miss this golden opportunity to drunkenly caterwaul '80s hits onstage with a full backing band. Or maybe they'll do carols. God only knows. No matter the playlist, the men of Rockaraoke (specifically guitarist Rusty Urie) will totally hold your hand and not make you feel like the idiot you'll definitely look like. Sunset Tavern, 9 p.m. $7


SEATTLEWEEKLY.COM

Conor Byrne Victory Party
Posted July 13 at 1:23 pm by Mike Seely

Recently, Conor Byrne pub succeeded in its quest to render an eviction notice null and void in King County Superior Court, squashing the latest in a string of attempts by culinary couple Kathy and John Casey to bring their historic Ballard Avenue tenant to its knees. This is obviously cause for celebration, which is why Conor's is hosting a victory party Saturday night, July 15, featuring the piano stylings of Rusty Urie, who sources tell us will be willing to provide live accompaniment for anyone gutsy enough to sing "I Fought the Law and the Law Won" or Gloria Estefan's "Conga."

 

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