Concerts in Washington

One of Washington state’s claims to fame is having produced multiple artists with a massive effect on the music world, particularly rock music. Among these Kurt Cobain and Jimi Hendrix cannot go unmentioned, along with Sound Garden, The Blood Brothers, and riot grrrl band Bikini Kill, to name a very few.

The fact that a large number of Washington’s musical exports come from Seattle is no surprise to visitors who find the music…

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One of Washington state’s claims to fame is having produced multiple artists with a massive effect on the music world, particularly rock music. Among these Kurt Cobain and Jimi Hendrix cannot go unmentioned, along with Sound Garden, The Blood Brothers, and riot grrrl band Bikini Kill, to name a very few.

The fact that a large number of Washington’s musical exports come from Seattle is no surprise to visitors who find the music scene there to be one of the most vibrant in the country. One of the premiere venues to witness Seattle’s culture is at the downtown Paramount Theatre, an official landmark of the city that has resided there since 1928. The theatre has entertained events of all kinds, including concerts by the likes of Madonna, the Grateful Dead, and Heart. The venue builds its reputation on being an incredibly versatile space, with a stunning interior and an original “Mighty Wurlitzer” theatre pipe organ installed there. Grab drinks at one of the many nearby bars or experience the town’s abundant food truck culture to compliment your Washington concert tickets.

A more laid-back atmosphere can be found at The Crocodile in Belltown, a delicious, inexpensive pizza joint with live music and a great happy hour. Owned by Alice in Chains drummer Sean Kinney (a Seattle native) and company, the venue has hosted acts like Pearl Jam, Joanna Newsom, Neutral Milk Hotel and many, many more. There is always something good coming up at The Croc.

The state has given rise to a myriad of innovative musicians, including The Wailers, Kimya Dawson, and The Blow. It’s these artists that caused the boom in sales of concert tickets for Washington. For the best venues, check out the metropolitan areas like Seattle and Olympia. To find shows and tickets for every venue in this musically ground-breaking state, visit ConcertTickets.com.

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