Greg A. Alfonso

seattle, wa


Events:

Born Ruffians

Where: High Dive

Date: 2008-03-22 21:00:00

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Karla Bonoff

Where: The Triple Door

Date: 2008-08-23 19:00:00

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Judith Owen & Harry Shearer

Where: Triple Door Mainstage

Date: 2007-12-23 19:00:00

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Welsh singer and pianist Judith Owen combines the pounding piano sensitivity of Elton John and Ben Folds with a "pythonesque" sense of humor. She's blessed with an expressive and distinctive voice, a fine talent for writing and a masterful style of piano accompaniment. Owen is backed by her husband; bassist, composer and noted satirist, Harry Shearer.

Tilly & the Wall

Where: Chop Suey

Date: 2008-03-05 20:00:00

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Nebraska's own Tilly and the Wall create jagged elegant songs about secrets and kissing.

June Casagrande - Mortal Syntax: 101 Language Choices That W...

Where: University Book Store

Date: 2008-03-31 19:00:00

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'Mortal Syntax' takes on the 101 most frequently attacked usage choices. Dedicating one short chapter to each, Casagrande brings her subject to live, teaching English usage through lively and amusing personal anecdotes.

Ashraf Ghani: Fixing Failed States

Where: Seattle Town Hall

Date: 2008-05-08 19:30:00

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Ashraf Ghani, who played a central role in the design and implementation of the post-Taliban settlement in Afghanistan, has been nominated for the job of Secretary General of the United Nations and considered for the job of President of the World Bank. 'In Fixing Failed States,' Ghani, along with co-author Clare Lockhart (Director of the Institute for State Effectiveness), argues in that only an integrated state-building approach can heal these failing countries.

Lizz Wright

Where: Century Ballroom

Date: 2008-03-05 20:00:00

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This powerful jazz singer gives new and fresh interpretations to the recordings of such artists as Sarah Vaughan and Oleta Adams.

Yo Majesty + Does It Offend You, Yeah? + Champagne Champagne

Where: Neumo's

Date: 2008-05-06 20:00:00

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$12 ADV, 8PM DOORS, 21+ Yo Majesty Does It Offend You, Yeah? Champagne Champagne ~~~ http://www.myspace.com/yomajesty4life http://www.myspace.com/doesitoffendyou http://www.myspace.com/champagnechampagne

Fallen Angels

Where: The Funhouse

Date: 2008-04-20 20:00:00

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Fallen Angels' vocally-driven style weaves elements of country, folk and bluegrass into an entertaining blend of original music. They have been performing in the Chicago area since 1997