I haven't listened to much punk since 95... But there are a few places to check out. The fun house (it's moving don't know where) when the bigger bands come through they're usually at the arena shows (or bumbershoot or sasquach, if you can get a ride I'd suggest the latter as the line up for bumbershoot has been pretty poor lately).

If you come to any of the vera shows for punk bands the kids there can point you to the house venues if you re looking to play those are probably the best place to start vetting potential band mates and figure out what kind of off the radar (and usually pretty cool) stuff is going on

Good luck

I've played different styles throughout the years but I'm mainly interested in Punk e.g. NOFX, Bad Religion, AFI, The Offspring, etc. I'm in Salt Lake City currently and with the likes of The Used and The Fictionist here, it has been impossible to find like-minded individuals here. I'm aware the Indie scene is huge in Seattle, I'd be thrilled just to network with other musicians.

Not a stupid wish to hold on to at all. Thanks. Later :)

I don't think what I said was stupid...it's the hope that it can mean something, or lead to anything positive, that's stupid. It may be laudable, but it's foolish.

Hope wasn't preserved in Pandora's Box, it was trapped there. It's a stupid wish to hold on to, but it's one I can't help.
Whatever... glad you liked the song. Rock on with your bad self (and fun when you arrive in the city...weather holds up from mid-May through late-September, so try to make it during that window or else it's depressing as hell here).

Later.

In NO WAY did anything u write come across as stupid. I'm very into music and will always hear something out. Thank you and peanut butter and banana sandwhiches aren't to bad ;) So I just watched it and wow didn't see that coming. It actually works well together. Definitely different but different isn't bad. I checked out a couple other videos and yea I would definitely sit and listen to someone play. Like I said I'll always give music a shot

Stick to Belltown (area surround Pike Place, kinda the north end of downtown) then, if hip hop is what you're looking for. Most of the shows in the genre are going to be concentrated in that area, though Chop Suey has some as well (because while I was flippant about it prior, if there is a place to see local music, it's there).

Here's the song I heard on accident that got me on my current Newgrass vibe (Bluegrass/Hip-Hop fusion...sounds stupid, but if you know the way back roots of both genres, it actually makes perfect sense, like Elvis's Peanutbutter and Banana sammiches). Not expecting that you'll go as nuts for it as I did, but it did help me come to a realization about the common seeds of both genres of music and how they might be the best chance we have of coming together as two cultures that still seem to separate ourselves from one another (all that over a banjo and a DJ??? Yeah...I know...like I said, it's stupid.)

http://youtu.be/oBwE61RWHC4

You've actually been pretty helpful do thank you and I love hip hop. Oh and I know shit about electronic stuff myself. Lol

I've been way into country and country/hip-hop fusion lately, so I don't think I'm gonna be a huge help here. Best I can do is tell you something equivalent if you tell me a band/artist you like...except electronica (Jungle/Drum and Bass/Dubstep, etc) DJs. I'm dog-shit when it comes to knowing who any of them are.

You guys are awesome and beyond helpful :)Wish I was over there now but sadly I have to wait. I like all types of music really except country lol Can't say I'm a fan. In no way am I looking to practically be wearing a shirt that says "Hey! I'm a tourist!" lol I rather blend in a bit lol I see that A LOT over where I am when people visit. Oh here is a question...Do any of you have a favor band that plays in Seattle? Just curious

That's great! Thanks so much. I will definitely check this out when I'm out there :)

Totally...and, Chop Suey (pictured) totally doesn't have bands playing, basically every night.

Oh wait, yes they do. And, it's right next to Piecora's, so you can grab a slice on the way in, or on the way out.

(I knew I posted that picture for a reason...as someone who knows several bands on the scene, as well as basically every genre of music from tin pan alley through death metal, including all points in between, you can go with me, or this other dude.

I can also take you on a virtual guided tour of Seattle, including hot spots frequented by Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Jimi, etc...or not.

I'm a smart ass...can't help it, but I got this covered if you'd like...

But, ya know...dowhatchalike.

You can actually check out the stranger online BEFORE you get to town. There are larger shows listed ahead of time so you can start checking 2 weeks before you're coming and check out those. Weekly listings will go up wednesday and you can see what is playing that week and plan that way. If you say what genera you're interested in qlanders can tell you what clubs are the most appropriate to your search

Yes! I have been looking for "The Piano Has Been Drinking", but cant find it either!!! I used to sing this Karaoke.......

One thing to consider - ply wood come in 4 x 8 sheets usually. Trying to track down a width of 5 feet will be hard and cost you about double the price for that extra foot. It will be safer unless there is a support directly under the seam to do something that retains the full width of the wood (probably why you were told 4x6). If you go 5x5 make sure you have something under the seam ( at that point it may be better to do a 3x5 and a 2x5 or two 2.5 x 5 so you dont have just a foot in to the stage where the under support is. Also you may want to use beefier wood in the under structure (2x6's instead of 2x4's) that way you have the height of the 6 on its side instead of several layers of 2x 4's

I would still go for a small ramp. Just in case someone decides you need to roll a piano on your stage-let at some point, or other heavy gig bag, and also to make it accessible.

Thanks for the shroom and happy building.

This is great to know, I will go with 5x5. Thank you.

No, this space is not intended to host the musician's "kit" we have virtually unlimited space for storing cases, coats, etc "behind the scenes."

The venue seems brightly lit to me, but it will be right next to an outlet so I can put a lamp there if it's needed. Thanks for that tip.

Regarding the ramp, I am anticipating that this stage will be 12-18 inches high. Would a ramp still be recommended in that case?

Thank you so much for this helpful information, and enjoy the 'shroom!

No prob. Setting yourself aside is always good, and you wanna make it as easy as possible for people to review you ( that's why you want your discorgapy and any other reviews in there) it gives them background info so they dont have to get ahold of you if they're busy. If you don't have any reviews write up an artist statement of sorts - include what you're trying to do, influences, process ( if it's applicable, more for out-there stuff or people who are really monkeying with the sound. May not be nessicary if you're a straight up rock band but if you layer hundreds of found sound recordings probably something to hit on). Also a bio is good ( especially if it's a new band but members were in recognizable projects)

Thank You so much. You are a kind person for putting in so much energy and words into your response. Love Pizza T

Totally! The Triple Door and Showbox are good as well.

Avoid Hard Rock, blecch.

Oh, and here's a new service. It's also NOT FREE, but kinda cool. Basically, they'll drive you home IN YOUR CAR, and then another employee will pick up the driver at your place. http://www.seattlepi.com/local/transportation/article/Need-a-designated-driver-CarGozz-takes-you-and-2433708.php

You just can't go wrong with Warren!

Those are mostly more optimistic than I'm going for, but the Warren Zevon suggestion led me to My Shit's Fucked Up, which is perfect!

See, now you're giving me upvotes after it's been established I'm wrong. Funny old world.

There - just gave you a couple of upvotes because I can.

It wasn't Sassy. 'Twas sassier than Sassy. And it might have only had a couple of issues. It was more in the 'zine spirit of Rollerderby, Ben Is Dead, etc. but was totally a 4-color magazine release. Part of me says that one of the covers was a guy from "Girls Against Boys." Another part of me says to shut the fuck up and keep drinking.

Hmm, I was a Sassy subscriber, and it was pretty different from Tiger Beat, but Kevin might not know that.

They definitely had some Evan Dando beefcake pictures...

Good to see I've got a random downvoter stalking me even when I'm right, though.

Fnarf is right. Early 90s mag. The "cute band alert" was one of their regular features.

Priceless response!!!

Thank ye kindly! I loooove Numan - hence the profile photo. I guess I should have said that many might be familiar with his early stuff, but unaware that the man just hasn't ever stopped producing great music. Except maybe for "Machine & Soul"... *shudder*