John Roderick

”I framed the story with me as the asshole dad because that’s my comedic persona and my fans and friends know it’s ’a bit’,” Roderick writes.

If you spent any time on Twitter on Sunday, you're likely already familiar with the saga of Bean Dad, aka Seattle singer-songwriter John Roderick of The Long Winters.

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is hosting a virtual concert where artists will share songs about space and isolation to ”celebrate how extreme situations can bring out the very best in us all and why there's no challenge we can't face together.”

Plus: Mary J Blige, GovBall After Dark, Amon Amarth/At The Gates, The Cinematic Orchestra, Tirzah, Guster, YBN Cordae, and more NYC-area shows on sale.

The 2018 edition of The Capitol Theatre's recurring 'Last Waltz' tribute also features Nels Cline, Hand Habits, Eric Slick (Dr. Dog), John Roderick (The Long Winters), Andy Cabic (Vetiver), and still much more.

Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison was sadly found dead at age 36. Tributes from fellow musicians and artists are already pouring in...

The 2018 edition of Seattle's Bumbershoot Festival happens Labor Day Weekend (August 31 - September 2) at the Seattle Center. The lineup has just been announced and includes Fleet Foxes, SZA, J. Cole, Portugal. The Man, Phoenix T-Pain, Rhye, Kelela, Lil Wayne, Young Thug, Dr. Octagon, Moses Sum…

This week's Notable Releases include Aimee Mann's sad, slow new album; Falls of Rauros' majestic, genre-defying metal album; Passion Pit's self-recorded LP; and more.

This year's lineup includes Kids in the Hall, tributes to 'King of the Hill,' Fred Williard, Talking Heads movie 'True Stories,' tons of live podcasts and much more.

Hello. I am running for Seattle City Council.

— john roderick (@johnroderick) April 6, 2015
"A nascent, urbanist supercity is right behind the gauze and we just need to pull the curtain back."

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