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Always Naked Finally Get Their Big Release

November 16, 2021March 19, 2023 Chase D. Anderson Ayo Tushinde, Kendra Pierce, Seattle, Skylar Steffy

Earlier this year, the rock band Always Naked released an album called “Sex Sells,” along with a music video starring two Seattle-area theatre artists. With next week’s arrival of their third full-length album, the band finally gets to throw a release party. They play the High Dive on November 27.

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With Crescendos of Vocals and Horns Blaring, ‘Susan’ Is a Song of Family, and Letting Go

December 6, 2019December 22, 2019 Chase D. Anderson Ahamefule J. Oluo, Jennifer Zeyl, okanomodé soulchilde, On the Boards, Tiffany Wilson

Using humor, rich detail, and ample song, musician-writer-comedian Ahamefule J. Oluo tells stories of his mother, growing up, and searching — from Texas to Seattle to the Niger Delta. ‘Susan’ runs through December 8 at On the Boards.

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Puget Soundworks Finds Home in Latest Concert

May 5, 2019June 25, 2022 Chase D. Anderson GALA Choruses, Puget Soundworks

The Puget Soundworks choir — the latest local addition to the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses — brings together humor, great voices, and a purpose grounded in social justice. Their current concert, ‘Home Is … ‘, considers notions of home and homelessness. It’s a harmonious, thoughtful, and often funny show. The closing show of the one-weekend-only run is today in Bellevue.