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“Emo Night” touring concert 2025 celebrating its 10th anniversary in Seatle’s El Corazone venue as a thank you to Washington’s music scene for supporting them through thick and think. Photo by Karla Pastrana.

Letters to the Editor

Lack of affordability pulls the plug on Washington’s Music Scene

December 15, 2025 The Ledger 438 Views local music, music, Music culture, Tacoma Life, uw, UWT

The increase in the cost of living is causing difficulties to Washington’s iconic music scene. Leading to concerns about its

COURTESY OF PETER WEISS

Arts & Entertainment

A Look Inside Tacoma Group Band of Lovers

February 17, 2015 Ledger Staff 1840 Views band of lovers, By Christine Maggi, Dave Strumfeld, local music, Sabina Beachdell

Band of Lovers consists of Dave Strumfeld, who plays acoustic guitar and sings with Sabina Beachdell, who plays the ukulele

COURTESY OF DAGMAR SIEGLINDE PATTERSON

Arts & Entertainment

Katie Kate: Seattle Queen of Local Music Scene

February 2, 2015 Ledger Staff 1735 Views By Christine Maggi, Katie Kate, local music, Local musicians

Katie Kate is much more than a woman who can sing catchy pop songs, write emotive lyrics, and rap. She