Kurt Cobain’s Aberdeen

December 21st, 2011 Musicians Kurt Cobain (1967-1994) and Krist Novoselic grew up and started the early incarnation of the legendary grunge band Nirvana in the Western Washington city of Aberdeen. Being a huge fan of Nirvana, It was one place I had to visit on my recent trip to the Olympic Peninsula. The welcome sign to Aberdeen says “Come As You Are” in…

Nirvana: Live at the Paramount

24th September, 2011   On this day 20 years ago Nirvana released their second studio album Nevermind. I have discussed this album and the 20th Anniversary Tribute Concert at the EMP Museum in previous posts, and can never say enough about how good an album it is. I still listen to it regularly and it really has stood the test…

Nevermind Live: 20th Anniversary Concert at the EMP in tribute of Nirvana

September 20th, 2011 Nevermind Live The Experience Music Project (EMP) Sky Lounge in Seattle was the venue for a sold out tribute concert for the 20th anniversary of the release of Nirvana’s classic 1991 album Nevermind. I was lucky enough to have managed to get a ticket the day it went on sale (for only $21!). Over 20 Seattle bands performed…