Neo Flamenco Classical Guitarist Andre Feriante’s 12th Annual Valentine’s Day Concert
Troupe de Ville Joins Feriante at Benaroya Hall, Feb 14;7:30 pm.
Tickets On Sale Now.
“Muy bien…wonderful tone.”
– Andres Segovia comments on Andre Feriante’s performance, Madrid
For a dozen years, Andre Feriante, the award-winning, neo-flamenco/classical guitar virtuoso has performed his annual Valentine’s Day Concert to capacity crowds at Benaroya Hall’s Nordstrom Recital Hall. This year Troupe de Ville joins Feriante for an extraordinary evening of soulful and seductive harmonies certain to ring in the romance of Valentine’s Day.
Andre Feriante with Troupe de Ville is on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall. Tickets are $40 and are on sale now. They are available through the Benaroya Hall Box Office, at 206.215.4747 or online at www.benaroyahall.org.
Andre Feriante – www.andreferiante.com
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Valentines Day Concert
Friday, January 22nd, 2010Les Paul, RIP
Thursday, August 13th, 2009Visionary and innovative musician Les Paul has passed away at 94. He helped bring the electric guitar into the spotlight, and his work helped pioneer modern day rock ‘n roll. He truly lived a long prosperous life, and will be missed. If you’d like to pass along your condolances, you could do so at his website.
For your viewing pleasure, Les Paul wailing away on his guitar:
Light Rail Seattle
Monday, July 20th, 2009Well after all these years, Light Rail is finally here. Anyone get a chance to take a ride on it this weekend? An employee took it to work this morning, and in the Beacon Hill tunnel apparently there were some playing cards that would flash by outside the train. Anyone got the story on that?
Here’s a pretty cool time-lapse video of the track. Can’t wait till this expands throughout the sound.
Road Teams Up with Schumacher Racing
Friday, July 10th, 2009
Road is proud to help sponsor the U-37 Schumacher Unlimited Hydroplane. Road shares the commitment to excellence that Schumacher Racing brings to the most exciting sport on the water. Follow the U-37 as the Unlimited Hydroplane season unfolds from Detroit to Dubai with stops in Evansville Indiana, Tri-cities and Seattle Washington.
This is an exciting time for Road and Hydroplane fans alike! The U-37 boat looks to be competitive this season, and it’s only a matter of days before we hit the water.
Also,
Beginning July 18th Road will offer a limited edition driver and crew shirt signed by team owner and racing legend Billy Schumacher. Stand by for updates regarding availability.
Local Seattle Mountain-Men Lead Seahawks and NFL Commissioner up Mt. Rainier
Thursday, July 9th, 2009This Wednesday, Seahawks CEO and friend of Road Tod Leiweke, along with Jim Mora, Roger Goodell, Ed Visteurs, Peter Whitaker, and others reached the summit of Mount Rainier. The group reached the summit in an effort to raise money for United Way of King County. Jerry Brewer of the Seattle Times gave a little insight as to how the group formed:
“Goodell is here because Leiweke invited him during a league meeting last December. Goodell was hustling toward a room to start the meeting when the Seahawks’ CEO stopped him and said, ‘I’ve got a challenge for you.’
‘What is it?’ Goodell wondered.
‘I want you to climb Mount Rainier with us,’ Leiweke said.
Goodell agreed. Later, on his way home, he started to realize what he had agreed to do.
‘I was thinking, “Oh my. What did I just do?” ‘ The Commish said, laughing. ‘I really didn’t know what it entailed, frankly.’
The climbers are lucky to have two of the best mountaineers alive as their guides – the legendary Ed Viesturs and Peter Whittaker – but it still won’t be easy.”
You can read the whole article here.
There are sure to be some great pictures from the climb, and once we find them, we’ll put them up on the site.
Update: You know what’s better than pictures? Video.
See all other media from the climb here.
Top 5 Worst Men’s Fashion Trends in History
Tuesday, July 7th, 20095. Neckerchief: Completely unneeded, provides no warmth and makes you look like a fool.
4. Wigs: How did our ancestors think this looked classy?
3. Male Bell bottoms: Pants that cut off circulation to your feet are not really healthy. Also. Just. Yeah. Don’t wear these anymore.
2. Full Body Bathing Suit: This suit wouldn’t keep you dry, and would be ridiculously uncomfortable to swim in.
1. Short Shorts: unless you have shaved legs, there’s no reason to show off your upper thighs. Actually even if you have shaved legs you shouldn’t show off your upper thighs.
Traveling in Style for Cheap
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009Remember when traveling to Europe barely cost a thing? In the days when the US dollar was strong, and Europe was struggling, you could live in luxury for a low price. Now the Euro is soaring, and Europe is too expensive for many travelers. So with the economy in mind, we went out and found a good list of vacation spots that were easy on your pocket book.
The link takes you to the travel channels list. Check it out if you’re looking for someplace fun to go this summer.
Road out.
The History of Father’s Day
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009So basically, Father’s day is six very short days away. Thought it might be interesting to look back at the history of this great day. The folks over at The History Channel have a whole site devoted to father’s day. Their site includes videos, fun facts, and famous dads from TV shows. They also provide an excellent history of dad’s day.
Apparently, the first celebration in honor of fathers was held on July 5, 1908 in Fairmont, West Virginia. A woman by the name of Grace Golden Clayton supposedly suggested the idea to her pastor after an explosion in a neighboring town killed 361 men.
The following year in Spokane Washington another woman, Sonora Smart Dodd, thought it odd that Mother’s Day was not accompanied by a Father’s Day every year. Dodd had been raised by a single father after her mother passed away when she was young. Her father, William Jackson Smart, was a civil war veteran, and apparently, a pretty cool dad. Because he was born in June, Sonora Dodd worked make the first official Father’s day happen on June 19, 1910.
Sadly it took until 1972 to make Father’s Day a national holiday. President Calvin Coolidge made a recommendation for a National Holiday in 1924, then President Johnson made the holiday occur on the third Sunday of every June. Then finally, President Richard Nixon officially instituted Father’s Day as a national holiday.
Top 10 Lamest Father’s Day Gifts
Thursday, June 11th, 2009Father’s Day is coming up, what are some of the lamest Dad’s day gifts ever? Here’s a start from Guidespot. Is there a gift that should be added to the list? Post it in a comment below.
Without further adieu, here are the 10 worst gift ideas for Fathers Day:
10. A DVD Box Set of Romantic Comedies:
Essentially torture in a box.
9. Duct Tape:
Here dad, go try to apply a cheap fix to something I broke.
8. Fatherhood for Dummies:
Nothing says “you’re a terrible role model” like a book that insults him on the cover.
7. Ties:
Gifts should make a dad happy and excited to make use of whatever they got. Don’t give him a gift that reminds him he has to go to the office tomorrow.
6. A Gift Certificate for “Free Hugs”:
This gift says “I totally forgot it was fathers day so I made you this five minutes ago.”
5. Nose Hair Clipper:
If you’re lucky, Dad might use this once. Ever. He’ll go through an intense amount of pain and agony for results that he won’t even notice. Try something else.
4. Toothpaste/Deodorant/Bad Cologne:
Dad does not want a cheap shot at his hygiene on fathers day.
3. Rogaine:
It’s not coming back. Just give up and try a different gift. Preferably not from this list.
2. Nair for Men:
If body hair is really an issue, trying to be subtle can do more harm than good.
1. This:
Pity the man that is in this photograph.
Road Supports Balinese Culture and Clinic
Thursday, January 1st, 2009In December, 2008, Road hosted two very talented Balinese artists: Ngurah
KK and Agung Pole. Road’s flagship store in downtown Seattle was
colored with an arrangement of oil paintings and canvases depicting
the lively and upbeat Balinese culture. Judy Mohre, the artists’
manager, and Dennis Raymond from the Seattle Art Museum, were on hand
to answer questions about the artists, their works, and foundation
efforts. A portion of the purchases made during the show went to
support the Bumi Sehat birthing clinic in Bali.