07.14.2023

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Music to our granite ears

Mt. Rushmore of Seattle Music: the winners

The faces of Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Quincy Jones, and Ann + Nancy Wilson from Heart on Mount Rushmore

All of these icons have special connections to Seattle’s music scene. | Graphic via 6AM City

Get out your chisels and climbing gear, folks. The results of our Mt. Rushmore of Seattle Music poll are in, and we’ve carved out the four names that came out on top: Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Quincy Jones, and Heart.

Yep, you see five faces up on our special sculpture, though two of them — Ann and Nancy Wilson — are the leaders of one group (Heart). It’s just not fair to choose between talented sisters.

The results were pretty definitive: Hendrix got the most votes (24% overall), Cobain was second at 17%, Jones was fourth at 12%, and Heart had 10%. Thanks to everyone who voted — you rocked it, picking four icons with amazing music history and plenty of local cred.

Jimi Hendrix

Raised in the Central District, the “Purple Haze” singer and electrifying guitarist attended Garfield High School. There’s now a park dedicated to him not far from the campus, right outside the Northwest African American History Museum.

Kurt Cobain

Though he was born more than an hour’s drive away in Aberdeen, grunge’s enduring idol made a name for himself in Seattle when Nirvana started playing bigger and bigger shows here — including the one where the band debuted “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”

Quincy Jones

The 28-time Grammy winning producer — who had hits with Ray Charles, Count Basie, Michael Jackson, and countless others — was born in Chicago, but spent his formative years in Seattle. He’s a Garfield High alum like Hendrix and recently donated $50,000 to the jazz program at Washington Middle School.

Heart

Getting their start in a Bellevue basement in the 1970s and at clubs within the I-5 corridor, Ann and Nancy Wilson rose to rock stardom in the 1970s on the strength of hits like “Barracuda” and “Crazy on You.” They’re still going strong.

Look for longer pieces on each of these legends in upcoming newsletters. We’ll keep the encores coming.

Events

Friday, July 14

West Seattle Summer Festival | Friday, July 14-Sunday, July 16 | Times vary | West Seattle Junction, 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle | Free | Celebrate the warm weather with live music, crafts, beer gardens, and a play area for the kiddos.
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” in Concert | Friday, July 14-Sunday, July 16 | Times vary | Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle | $52-$182 | Watch the magical classic accompanied by the musical score performed live by the Seattle Symphony.
Tarot and Wine | Friday, July 14 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Three of Cups Winery Tasting Room, 19255 Woodinville-Snohomish Rd. Unit 4, Woodinville | Free | Grab a bottle of wine and get a free tarot reading.

Saturday, July 15

Vashon Strawberry Festival | Friday, July 14-Sunday, July 16 | Times vary | Uptown Vashon Island, 17326 Vashon Highway SW, Vashon | Free | Eat some food from yummy local vendors, enjoy some live music, and sip on some drinks in the beverage garden.
Forest Restoration at Watershed Park | Saturday, July 15 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Watershed Park, 4500 112th Ave. NE, Kirkland | Free | Help remove invasive plants and pitch in with other tasks like mulching and weeding.
Beginner Crochet Class: Make Your Own Washcloth or Coaster | Saturday, July 15 | 4-6 p.m. | Monster, 1716 NW Market St., Seattle | $60 | Learn the basics of crocheting by making your own washcloth or scrub for your dishes.

Sunday, July 16

Mending and Repair Circle | Sunday, July 16 | 4-6 p.m. | Sustainable Capitol Hill Tool Library, 1552 Crawford Place, Seattle | Free | Repair your clothes or add a bit of flair to them with tools provided by the Capitol Hill Tool Library.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Sports

The Mariners have released their full schedule for the 2024 season, with games beginning on Thursday, March 28 against the Boston Red Sox. The New York Mets will also visit Seattle for the first time since 2017. Season tickets will go on sale Tues., Sept. 5.

Number

$14.35 million. That’s the amount that a luxury condo in Bellevue sold for, breaking the record for the highest price ever a condo has been purchased for in Washington state. The 4,781-sqft, 26th-floor home has 3 BD, 4 BA, and almost 1,000 sqft of deck space. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Coming Soon

Here’s some big, yummy news for Eastsiders. RockCreek Seafood and Spirits, widely regarded as one of Seattle’s best restaurants, is planning a new Kirkland location. The owners plan to open the new location in the Webb Building at 89 Kirkland Ave. towards the end of the year. (Seattle Met)

Eat

The organizers of Bite of Seattle have released the line-up of its participating restaurants for this year’s free culinary festival. Hungry attendees will be able to sample foods from 100+ spots, including favorites like Dough Joy, Kaleenka Piroshky, and Ong Lam Bistro. (Eater Seattle)

Fun Fact

Yes, it does smell like rotting meat in the Amazon Spheres right now, but there’s been no crime. It’s just Morticia blooming, the greenhouse’s corpse flower. This is the flower’s second time ever blooming, as the event only happens every 10-15 years. The bloom will last for about another 24 hours, but you can watch it on Twitch. (KING 5)

Tech

The City of Seattle has received $393,200 to help lower-income residents get free or heavily-discounted internet access. The money is part of the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program. Residents can apply for assistance online. (GeekWire)

Open

Bad Jimmy’s Brewing in Frelard has undergone a bit of a transformation. The brewing company removed all of its brewing equipment last month and is now operating as a sports bar and live music venue called Showboat. The hangout now also has an indoor stage and menu with cocktails and other local brews. (My Ballard)

Finance

This leading balance transfer card offers 0% intro APR for guess how many months… with no annual fee. (Hint: It’s one of the longest 0% intro APR periods we’ve seen.) Details revealed here.*

Travel

Searching for the perfect luggage set that’s both lightweight + durable? We love this set for its polycarbonate shell and quiet double spinner wheels.*

Drink Up

🍑 Just peachy

Drink Up Month recipe: Poquitos Peach Margarita

A glass of a peach margarita at Poquitos in Capitol Hill, Seattle

This is basically summer in a glass. | Photo via Poquitos

Let’s face it — summer chill-out sessions could always use a good marg. Our friends at Poquitos in Capitol Hill provided us with a delicious, simple recipe that you can make at home using fruit from your local farmers market and decent (but affordable) tequila.

If you want an expert to mix it up, Poquitos is serving it throughout July — you can find it on our list of Seattle Drink Up specials. But here’s how to play bartender on your own.

Poquitos Peach Margarita

1.5 oz Javelina Blanco
.75 oz lime juice
2 oz peach purée (2.5 parts sliced yellow peaches to 1 part simple syrup blended and strained)
Shake over ice and serve in a tajín salt rimmed glass with a lime

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Alina

From the editor

Alright, today’s peach margarita recipe reminded me of something controversial I have to say as someone who moved here from the south. The peaches here are wayyyy better than Georgia peaches. Don’t let Justin Bieber fool you. Sure, you may get a good one every now and then, but you have to know people to find them. Here, you can find that in any old grocery store. Plus, West Coast peaches have better texture. Let’s talk about it.

Drink Up Month
What I’m drinking: Georgetown Brewing Company’s Bodhizafa — gotta love a classic.

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