Tory Lanez, Aly & AJ, Rodriguez, And More On Sale at Seattle Theatre Group
By: A.A. Cristi Apr. 02, 2018
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Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following shows going on sale:
Tory Lanez
Date: Friday, June 8, 2018 @ 9:00 PM
Venue: The Showbox SoDo Age Limit: All Ages, Bar with Valid ID Price: $27.00 advance / $32.00 day of show (not including fees)
Seating: General Admission
On Sale: Friday, April 6, 2018 @ 10:00 AM
A near reverential dedication to truth is the foundation Tory Lanez' artistic identity. Unabashedly introspective and keenly observant of the outside world in equal measure, the rapper born Daystar Peterson in Toronto, Canada, spent his early adolescence honing the sure-footed, narrative-led lyrics that have become synonymous with his singular style of rap. Lanez sophomore studio album, Memories Don't Die, comes as a follow up to his 2016 debut, I Told You, which was met with critical success, and featured the number one, Double Platinum singles, "Say It" and "LUV." One part personal confessional and one part victory lap, the album sees Lanez place his feet firmly between the now and the then, walking the blurred line between what has transpired and what is to come with all of the surety and dominion of a modern day Chronos.
"This album is nostalgic because a lot of the stuff I'm rapping and singing about is from my past," said Lanez. "These memories are very vivid, very real and very true. They're memorable to me and I know if they're real to me they're real to other people too." The sprawling musical opus, which highlights moments in the 25-year-old's history spanning from early childhood through 2017, is held together by the rapper's innate talent for uniting genres into new, hybrid soundscapes. With seemingly little effort, Lanez always experiments as he creates, fusing together a mish-mash of influences into a nuanced, self-mythologized genre he has dubbed "swavey."
And while Lanez scored a Grammy nomination and number one single with the tropically-infused, hip-swaying, familiar rhythm of "Luv"-produced by Cashmere Cat and Benny Blanco-Memories Don't Die is defined by a revisitation of more traditional hip-hop and R&B conventions; Lanez embraces the world of knocking 808s and the growl and punch of unembellished instrumentals alongside the polished gloss of his trademark croon. Touting features from 50 Cent-an homage to the part of his adolescence spent in Jamaica, Queens, Future, Wiz Khalifa, Fabolous, NAV and more.
With practiced finesse, Lanez matter of factly spins larger-than-life tales of betrayal at the hands of friends and finding solidarity in former foes. Yet even while working within the comfort of his own personal history, Lanez is never monotonous. Instead he is positively effusive, slinking between moods and pivotal moments as if trying to reclaim and preserve the memories seared into his soul. There are moments when he thumps his chest, claiming the spoils of a hard-won victory, and proudly embracing his self-perceived status of underdog and voluntary outcast. At other times he is unapologetically vulnerable, falling down the rabbit hole of reflection with an unguarded transparency that resonates with the emotion of a distant moment.
Lanez explores his past, recalling tender memories of the death of his mother-a woman who he remembers as "True Happiness"-and his upbringing zig-zagging across the U.S. and Canada, dodging the cycles of violence that his saw his family subjected along the way. He also looks forward, promising the world to his newborn child and his mother. In short, memories truly have not died for the Grammy award nominee-he is able to recall his own life story with remarkable clarity, and keenly translate its impact on his present with pragmatism, verity and true emotion.
When Lanez details the loss of his mother he does so with the sheen of salt from unshed tears. When he reflects on the nature of love (and his own shortcomings), there is a sense of genuine regret and desire. His honesty is unfailing and unrelenting, but also feels universal. We are seeing Tory Lanez for what he is-a young man growing, progressing and learning in an ever-changing world that can be capricious and cruel, but also wildly beautiful and filled with warmth.
Aly & AJ
Date: June 17, 2018 @ 9:00 PM Venue: The Crocodile Age Limit: All Ages, Bar with Valid ID Price: $20.00 (not including fees) Seating: General Admission
On Sale: Friday, April 6, 2018 @ 10:00 AM
Date: August 12, 2018 @ 8:00 PM Venue: The Moore Theatre Age Limit: All Ages, Bar with Valid ID Price: $42.50 - $62.50 (not including fees)
Seating: Reserved Seating on Main Floor and in First Balcony, General Admission Seating in Second Balcony
On Sale: Friday, April 6, 2018 @ 10:00 AM Ticketing Information: Available online at Ticketmaster.com, in person at the Paramount box office, or may also be purchased by phone at 1-800-745-3000. For more information, visit STGPresents.org.
STG Presents Rodriguez at The Moore Theatre on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Rodriguez, the legendary singer-songwriter known only by his surname, is a self-taught guitarist. He began performing in bars and clubs around the city of Detroit in the 1960s, as the city suffered postindustrial urban decay. It was there that he recorded two studio albums,
Cold Fact in 1969 and Coming from Reality in 1971 released on Sussex records. These recordings went unnoticed in the U.S. and Rodriguez eventually turned his efforts elsewhere, earning a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Wayne State University, running for political office and working construction and factory jobs to support his family. In the mid-1970s, his music gained airplay in Australia and New Zealand. He has since toured there several times, to play festivals, arenas & theaters. He released "Rodriguez Rocks - Live In Australia " in 2016 on Light in the Attic Records and has just completed a multi-city tour of Australia in November/December of 2016. In the late 1990s, South African fans finally sought him out, leading to the unanticipated renaissance of his music career.
Their story is told in the 2012 Oscar award-winning documentary, Searching for Sugar Man, directed by Malik Bendjelloul , which has given Rodriguez a new measure of fame in the U.S. with his music and story now reaching audiences worldwide. The film has been aired multiple times on PBS and public TV worldwide and is available on DVD and streaming TV. Rodriguez was unaware that he had reached legendary folk-rock super stardom status in South Africa, where mistaken rumors circulated that he had perished. As it turns out, South African anti-Apartheid activists and musicians alike were inspired by his counterculture lyrics.
At the beginning of 2016 he went on a multi-city tour of South Africa, often playing multiple nights in arenas. Rodriguez now tours extensively in South Africa, Australia, Europe, Canada and the U.S., where he takes thoughtful appreciation in greeting longtime fans, and a new generation of listeners who find common ground in his music. His albums, Cold Fact and Coming from Reality have been re-released on Light in the Attic Records and the Searching for Sugar Man soundtrack is available on Sony Legacy. International media attention, awareness and accolades have since been bestowed upon both the documentary - Searching for Sugar Man and Rodriguez's music. He has perhaps one of the most unique true music business stories of fleeting fame finally realized. Rodriguez is enjoying the collective heartfelt dream of a musician, beating the odds and finding a place in music history. With a music career that has withstood the test of time; the story of Rodriguez is one of sweet success.
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