Mike Baltierra, Author at SMI (Seattle Music Insider)

Shovels & Rope at the Showbox Sodo
By Mike Baltierra on November 15, 2016
American Folk duo Shovels & Rope made a stop at the Showbox SoDo in Seattle, performing to a jam-packed venue. Many folks from many walks...
Shovels and Rope coming to the Showbox Sodo
By Mike Baltierra on November 10, 2016
American Folk duo Shovels and Rope, who hail from Charleston, SC, will be performing Saturday November 12, 2016 at the Showbox Sodo. Comprised of husband...
Five Finger Death Punch and Shinedown Pummel the Tacoma Dome
By Mike Baltierra on November 7, 2016
On a cold, windy, and rainy Saturday evening, the Tacoma Dome was packed to the rafters with many a metal head who came out to...
Epica To Perform at Studio 7
By Mike Baltierra on November 3, 2016
Dutch symphonic metal band Epica will perform at Studio 7 Seattle on November 16, 2016. Formed in 2002 and currently consisting of Mark Jansen (guitar /...
10 Years in the Black Tour at the Showbox Sodo
By Mike Baltierra on October 29, 2016
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of Sumerian Records, some of its most established acts came together for an eight week tour dubbed “10 Years in...
Last in Line starts their West Coast Tour in Seattle
By Mike Baltierra on October 24, 2016
Power house super group Last in Line kicked off their West Coast tour at Studio 7 in Seattle last weekend. The band is hitting the...
Slayer Brings Repentless Tour to BC
By Mike Baltierra on October 24, 2016
Southern California based thrash metal kings Slayer brought their Repentless Fall Tour to the Abbotsford Centre in Abbotsford, BC for a night of loud, fast...
Guitar Maestro Tony MacAlpine Performs at Studio 7
By Mike Baltierra on October 20, 2016
Guitar shred pioneer Tony MacAlpine gave an outstanding performance last Monday at Studio 7. The crowd that made their way out to the venue consisted of...
Last in Line to start Fall Tour Friday at Studio 7
By Mike Baltierra on October 18, 2016
Last in Line will be starting their fall 2106 Tour in Seattle at Studio Seven. The band is touring in support of their freshman release,...
Ghost holds its Black Mass at the Moore Theater
By Mike Baltierra on October 17, 2016
Swedish heavy metal band Ghost, who is currently on tour in support of their latest EP Release Popestar, made a stop at the Moore Theater...
Gojira brings their North American Tour to the Showbox Sodo
By Mike Baltierra on October 12, 2016
Heavy metal rockers Gojira of Bayonne, France, brought their Magma North American tour to Seattle. The band played an amazing set that featured a production focusing...
Five Finger Death Punch and Shinedown Co-Headline the Tacoma Dome
By Mike Baltierra on October 6, 2016
Hard rocking bands Five Finger Death Punch and Shinedown will be co-headlining a night of great music at the Tacoma Dome on Saturday November 5,...