Will be in Seattle July 9th..

Valerus · #1 05-17-2009, 11:47 AM

For about a week. Any good shows coming up? None of my favorite bands are playing there for that week.

I was wondering what you guys would suggest (if you're going to a show that week as well?)

I'm going to be stuck there for a week with my family so I gotta find something to do. Suggest other things to do as well.

Thanks

glamrockin · #2 05-17-2009, 12:58 PM

Shim is one of my favorite Seattle bands. http://www.myspace.com/shim

Valerus · #3 05-24-2009, 11:30 AM

anyone else?

TBird1958 · #4 05-24-2009, 11:58 AM

When you get into town just pick up a copy of "The Stranger" it's the local alt publication with most of Seattle's many venues listed.......The music scene here is very good, you'll never run out of places to go. That said, Seattle and Washington State in July are incredibly beautiful, visit the Olympic peninsula - the scenery is breathtaking.
And don't forget a visit to BassNW to chat with Evan and the guys.

MJ5150 · #5 05-24-2009, 10:17 PM

Where are you staying? Seattle is spread out.

-Mike

Valerus · #6 06-04-2009, 04:52 PM

any more suggestions?

warwick.hoy · #7 06-04-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TBird1958

When you get into town just pick up a copy of "The Stranger" it's the local alt publication with most of Seattle's many venues listed.......The music scene here is very good, you'll never run out of places to go. That said, Seattle and Washington State in July are incredibly beautiful, visit the Olympic peninsula - the scenery is breathtaking.
And don't forget a visit to BassNW to chat with Evan and the guys.

For some reason I thought this said when you get into town give yourself a stranger.

Go to BassNW of course. Don't go to the EMP...that place is dumb.

EDIT: Wait there is a Science Fiction HOF at the EMP now???

MJ5150 · #8 06-04-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Valerus

any more suggestions?

Where are you staying? Not that I am going to come find you, but it will help in pointing out convenient things to do.

The area down by the airport is still considered Seattle, but 20 minutes from downtown by car. Up by UW is considered Seattle, but also a good car ride from downtown.

The Mariners will be in town for a few of the days you are here. If you like baseball, catch a game. The stadium is beautiful and has some killer views of the city and Puget Sound, not to mention awesome garlic fries.

You could also takle a ferry ride over to Bremerton, that would be fun. Or up to the San Juans Islands.

-Mike

Valerus · #9 06-04-2009, 08:22 PM

we're staying at bainbridge island

MJ5150 · #10 06-04-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Valerus

we're staying at bainbridge island

Tight....a short ferry ride right into downtown Seattle. Hop off the ferry then walk the waterfront, but get out of there if you can. That is the tourist trap part of Seattle. There are some miraculous views of the Olympics from down there, especially in July when the sky is a shade of blue you have never seen before.

When you get off the ferry, you're a half mile from Bass NW.

-Mike

warwick.hoy · #11 06-04-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ5150

Tight....a short ferry ride right into downtown Seattle. Hop off the ferry then walk the waterfront, but get out of there if you can. That is the tourist trap part of Seattle. There are some miraculous views of the Olympics from down there, especially in July when the sky is a shade of blue you have never seen before.

When you get off the ferry, you're a half mile from Bass NW.

-Mike

Try to make it to the Market too. (Pike's Place before you ask).

Valerus · #12 06-05-2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MJ5150

When you get off the ferry, you're a half mile from Bass NW.

-Mike

I shall find it. Is it a good store?

warwick.hoy · #13 06-05-2009, 08:44 AM

http://www.bassnw.com/

Yes...it's a welcoming store.

They have a wide selection of boutique and high basses and amps as well as starter stuff as well. I've been there and they treated me like a brother. I don't remember if they have an FX department.

TBird1958 · #14 06-05-2009, 10:09 AM

No wanking guitards at BassNW = yay!
You're always #1 there, you'll like it.
If you're staying in Bremerton I'd suggest traveling out on the Olympic Peninsula, even a day trip is totally worth it here are a couple pics from a recent road trip I made out there with my band. Make it a point to get and see the country here, it's beautiful.

Kalaloch Beach

Lake Crescent

Pt. Angeles from the Spit that forms part of its Harbor

Valerus · #15 07-12-2009, 05:48 PM

this place is sick! the scenery/weather is better than texas for sure.

MJ5150 · #16 07-12-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Valerus

this place is sick! the scenery/weather is better than texas for sure.

Cool, glad you like it. I am flying back tonight from Denver.

What have you seen so far?

-Mike

Valerus · #17 07-12-2009, 08:35 PM

not much of actual Seattle. checked out Poulsbo, etc. Nice, down to earth people around these parts.

Valerus · #18 07-17-2009, 09:13 PM

I went to BassNW. Nice guys!! I played their fireglo Rick, an 82 natural pre-Ernie Ball MM, and two 70's precisions