Mike Baltierra, Author at SMI (Seattle Music Insider)

Some Mighty Fine Music Found at the Blue Moon Tavern
By Mike Baltierra on January 30, 2017
So a dude with a camera walks into The Blue Moon Tavern, located in the University District, looking to grab a quick pint or two of his...
Naberus: “The Lost Reveries”
By Mike Baltierra on January 23, 2017
Australian Metalcore quartet Naberus released their second album, The Lost Reveries, through Eclipse Records on December 2, 2016. Though Naberus may not be a household name,...
An Excellent Friday Night at Louie G’s
By Mike Baltierra on January 11, 2017
Stone Entertainment Group put on a killer show with an awesome line up at one of the South Sound’s favorite venue, Louie G’s Pizza. It’s...
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks! Tour at the Paramount Theater
By Mike Baltierra on December 28, 2016
Brian Setzer, leader and founding member of Stray Cats, along with his big band jazz ensemble, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, brought their 13th Annual Christmas...
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks! Tour coming to the Paramount Theater
By Mike Baltierra on December 7, 2016
Brian Setzer and his nineteen piece Brian Setzer Orchestra will be making a stop at the Paramount Theater in Seattle on Monday, December 26th. The...
Steel Panther Performs at a Sold Out Showbox SoDo
By Mike Baltierra on November 22, 2016
Los Angeles based hair metal jokesters Steel Panther performed to a jam packed crowd at the Showbox Sodo. With lots of tattoos, hair, makeup, spandex,...
Queensryche at the Showbox
By Mike Baltierra on November 21, 2016
Bellevue natives Queensryche kicked off their fall tour in Seattle in front of a packed Showbox at the Market. The band is touring in support of their...
Epica Brings Their Holographic Principle Tour to Seattle
By Mike Baltierra on November 21, 2016
Dutch symphonic death metal band Epica made a stop at Studio Seven in Seattle during their Holographic Principle World Tour. The venue was packed to...
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 /...