#theposies

[nehistripesseattle]

An important aspect to our page is to provide accurate music history. Sources can be eyewitnesses, newspapers (& the journalists that report the events/stories) or the band making the history. This time it’s the Tacoma News Tribune from June 11, 1989. Excerpt: ‘Last year turned out to be fortuitous for the group; by November, Mother Love Bone had signed with a major label for a reported quarter of a million dollars. This happy state of affairs came about when a Geffen Records rep was given a demo of the group, which sparked immediate interest at Geffen and what seemed like every other major label around. The resulting "bidding wars" left Polygram Records the winner. • • March of 1990 ruined, changed, destroyed, opened, rocked for everyone. • • —————————————————— #nehistripesseattle #motherlovebone #polygram #andrewwood #stonegossard #jeffament #greggilmore #brucefairweather #theposies #mudhoney #themelvins #greenriverband #1980s #aliceinchains #sirmixalot (at Nehi Stripes Seattle) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoDxgFzv4S5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[missing-old-seattle]

Vanishing Seattle is at The Crocodile.

Nov 16, 2020

After nearly 30 yrs, the iconic The Crocodile on 2nd & Blanchard in #Belltown is closing & moving.... Luckily #TheCrocodile will be staying in the same neighborhood: moving to the building on 1st Ave that until recently housed El Gaucho steakhouse, Pampas Room & Big Picture theatre – which is fitting, as it used to be the hall of Sailors Union of the Pacific (1954-1996), where @thePosies, Bikini Kill, Radiohead, @maryloulord & more played.... Part of a culture-rich block anchored by the landmarked Wayne Apartments yet slated for luxury #redevelopment that’s already displaced Mama’s Mexican Kitchen, Shorty’s, Rocco’s & Tula’s. Also home to Lava Lounge, Neon Boots, Funky Studios, Rabbit Hole & Mr. Darcy.

[rockmusicassoc]

In The Rock 4/27/1993: The Posies release their defining album, ‘Frosting On The Beater’. It’s a perfect blend of power pop and more muscular grunge. Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow nailed it. #ThePosies #rockhonorroll

[twodoggarage]

27 years ago, this collection of fantasticalness revolutionized my earholes. If you don't know The Posies, you owe yourself the gift of a new treasure. If you do know them, time to listen again! •▪•▪•▪•▪•▪•▪•▪•▪ @theposies #theposies #musicilove #frostinonthebeater #90s #rock #powerpop @kenstringfellow @jonauer #GOAT #myfavorites #monday #seattle (at North Scituate, Rhode Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_fo-FnAqXx/?igshid=10wdskjcvqqfy

[vinylexams]

Luxury Mane - Gold Standard⁠ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁠ @luxurymaneband #luxurymane #luxurymaneband #theposies #alternative #psych #powerpop #newwave⁠ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁠ It's bittersweet that this is the 4th and final album from Florida band Luxury Mane that I'll be covering here (until, of course, they put out a new record!). I first connected with them last year when they sent me their discography minus the first album and I ended up liking it so much that I bought a copy of the first one too, just to make sure I had the whole run. This band is a beautiful project from some dudes in Florida that love the Posies as much as they love themselves, and they definitely have a hilarious (and earned!) sense of self-esteem...poke around on their Facebook page to see what I mean. They're super talented, they're funny, and they seem to be about something bigger, nay funner (!), than just being a pop band. It's one part psych, two parts power pop, a half dash of Modern English, and one big garnish of their idols, The Posies. ⁠ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁠ Perhaps my favorite part of this band isn't just the music itself but the earnest and sincere people behind it. It's easy for me to get jaded by the big names that sometimes grace this page but so often the hardworking bands you've never heard of are the most down-to-earth and focused on their art. Not too awfully long ago, the "devastatingly handsome" Billly Summer thanked me for the coverage and for taking time to listen to what they were all about. I said it then and I'll say it now in front of a jury of their peers, It's absolutely my pleasure. Thank YOU for making music that evokes simpler, happier, and more enjoyable times in my life, Luxury Mane. Thanks for the new memories. :)⁠ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁠ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁠ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁠ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁠ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁠ #vinylrecords #vinylcollectionpost #records #nowplaying #vinyls #recordcollector #vinyladdict #vinyljunkie #onmyturntable #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinyligclub #vinyllovers #vinylclub #vinylrecords #music #picoftheday #vinylcollectionpost #vinylcollective #vinylexams #vinyl #vinylporn #vinylcollector⁠ (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1JaHUcpej5/?igshid=1v252ncp6hwg5

[jocelyntoo]

“Friday comes with little warning
Saturday is close behind
Then you sleep in Sunday morning
Monday back out on the line” #theposies #atleastfornow #songlyrics #musiclover #music #instapic #instagood #cute #happy #love #goodmorning #home #blackcat #Instapet #Animals #Mypet #petsofinstagram #rescuecat #pnwcats #cat #catsofinstagram #instacat #catlife #Catlover #sadie_sexy_lady #maxsmilieu https://www.instagram.com/p/BttOyj1AQci/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xbqt0uq58svj

[gerosarecords]

New release Friday Post two @primusville @theposies #vanillasky #transvisionvamp #primus #orangecounty #theposies #gerosarecords #recordshop #localrecordstore #indierecordstore #recordstore #cratedigger #recordshopping #vinyl #vinyrecords #smallbusiness #ctsmallbusiness #brookfieldct #cratediggers #newarrivals (at Gerosa Records) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrYDD9BgAg-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=126osgump9sb

[steveconte]

At #theriff in #Helsinki ready to celebrate #kenstringfellow ’s b’day after the gets done selling #theposies merch at the Savoy... hurry up dude, let’s get it on! 😜 ....(#michaelmonroe making a cameo in the background there...) #hashtagcity (at The Riff Helsinki) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bph-I4rH2tr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qcays2mvvlk0

[indieimagestl]

Still one of my all time favorite happy day albums to jam to in the morning! God bless the ‘90’s! @theposies “Frosting on the Beater” circa 1993 #theposies #90smusic #happytuesday https://www.instagram.com/p/BpRy_-8nv_l/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5aixqmwtpp5t

[nehistripesseattle]

Of COURSE it was LOUD - but Ugly??? -NOPE! From the Kitsap Sun, Bremerton, WA - December 13, 1990 - and right before the music-band invasion happened. This piece was syndicated through The NY Times, that should tell you something! • Excerpt: Mother Love Bone, the Posies, the Screaming Trees and Alice in Chains - the first true wave of the Seattle Invasion, courtesy of major labels - expand on those sensibilities in their own tinnitus-inducing ways. • From my own personal collection. -CC —————————————————— #nehistripesseattle #kitsapsun #1990s #seattlesound #soundgarden #theposies #motherlovebone #alicenchains (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmDYTufrMa6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[missing-old-seattle]

Vanishing Seattle

April 13, 2017

#TBT: Sit & Spin! Ah, where to begin on this greatly-missed, legendary ‘90s #Belltown joint on 4th Ave…It was a laundromat/music club/art gallery/bar/café/diner – where folks could wash their dirty draws, see a punk show, play arcade and board games, and eat a big ass slice of $2 pizza - often all at once. The Sit & Spin embodied the spirit of so many old “only in Seattle” establishments, and was a favorite hangout for neighborhood locals, musicians, artists, students, street folks, whoever. So many great bands played small shows here, like #Mudhoney, #TheWhiteStripes, #ThePosies, #ModestMouse - to name a few. I had one of my worst dates of all time here (involving extreme inebriation/drug use and very unsportsmanlike behavior over a game of Space Invaders), but I still get hearts in my eyes when I think of this place. The Sit & Spin closed sometime around 2003 

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[thevelvetants-blog1]

I May Feel So Calm by The Velvet Ants feat. Ken Stringfellow

[micklewis]

@BoweryBallroom @ThePosies @KenStringfellow @JonAuer play #DreamAllDay & celebrate #30thAnniversary of #ThePosies by jumping around the stage like teenagers #GoodMusic #NYC #BoweryBallroom #JonAuer #KenStringfellow (at The Bowery Ballroom)

[squoose]

Went to see the Posies last night with @jenllip . Tickets were @lionhoneysweet 's anniversary gift for me, but she had to be in NY for a few days. I've been crazy about these guys since high school and, of course, they were absolutely amazing but nowhere near an #amazingdisgrace (well, at least Ken would appreciate that horrible joke). @theposies @kenstringfellow @jonauer @mikemusburger @davefox31 #theposies (at Somerville, Massachusetts)

[ebloenk]

The Posies 30th Anniversary Tour made a stop at Valley Bar on Memorial Day! @theposies #theposies #kenstringfellow #jonauer @valleybarphx #valleybar @getinwego #inwego #dtphx #downtownphoenix #phoenix #phx #arizona #az #instagramaz #concertphotography (at Valley Bar)

[kaffeinebuzz]

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Part 2: It was more than any die-hard #ThePosies fan could haves dreamed and hoped for. It will be hard to sleep tonight. FYI - vinyl reissues of their early albums, including Dear You, Frosting on the Beater, and Amazing Disgrace are coming out this year on @omnivorerecordings and will include bonus tracks and other goodies. ❤️❤️ @theposies (at Bootleg Theater)