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Thursday, September 15, 2005 - Page updated at 10:01 AM  
The fall arts season begins this month! To help you plan, our critics share their picks for the season and spotlight rising stars.
Fall Arts Guide Critic's picks: Nightlife Seattle Times staff reporter
Wolf Parade. Listening to the weird and ferocious song "My Father's Son," you know Sub Pop made the right choice in signing this Montreal band. Isaac Brock turned Sub Pop on to Dan Boeckner's band, then later recorded some of the tracks — and you can hear a bit of resemblance to Brock's Modest Mouse. A full-length called "Apologies to the Queen Mary" is scheduled for release Sept. 27. Sept. 22, Crocodile Cafe, 206-441-5611 or www.thecrocodile.com. Reggie Watts. Little-known fact: The lead singer of Seattle's beloved neo-soul band Maktub was a Montana state high-school comedy champ. Those who have seen Watts in smaller music clubs, where he often takes off like Jonathan Winters on way too much caffeine, will not be surprised that this hilarious impressionist has been knocking them dead at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, as he mixes rants, songs and bizarre music. Oct. 19, 21, Mirabeau Room, www.themirabeauroom.com; Oct. 21, opening for Charlie Murphy, Moore Theatre, 206-467-5510 or www.themoore.com. ONE TO WATCH Band of Horses rides in
Just about a year ago, singer-songwriter-guitarist Ben Bridwell had no idea what to do with his twentysomething life. After playing with Carissa's Weird (and running the band's record label — into the ground!), Bridwell was at a precipice when CW split up. He and band mate Mat Brooke talked about doing something, but that fizzled. When in doubt, act: Bridwell started writing his own songs, and came up with a batch of pleasingly down-tempo tunes: "Funeral," "Bass Song," "Snow Song," etc. As Band of Horses, he and a few musical friends recorded a demo and — sometimes it just happens like this — signed to Sub Pop Records. That set him up with a tour, opening for the revered indie-folk band Iron and Wine. BOH is now recording its first CD, with the hallowed producer Phil Ek (Modest Mouse, Built to Spill) — not bad for a band that has played only a handful of shows in its hometown. "We're definitely under the radar, especially in Seattle." Bridwell's BOH — now featuring Brooke, in a supporting role — will ride into the Crocodile, opening the night for Okkervil River, a literate indie-twang band from Austin. Oct. 28, Crocodile Cafe, 206-441-5611 or www.ticketweb.com. — Tom Scanlon Jimmie Dale Gilmore. You don't have to like country to like Jimmie Dale Gilmore. Although Gilmore is a fantastic writer, "Come On Back," his latest, is a collection of covers of Texas songs that were favorites of his late father. Oct. 7, Triple Door, 206-838-4333 or www.thetripledoor.net. Death Cab for Cutie. The indie-rock heroes from Bellingham/Seattle play songs from their major-label debut, "Plans." Ben Gibbard's writing just keeps getting better and more powerful, and guitarist Chris Walla shows he is one of the top producers going. Nov. 18-19, Paramount Theatre; 206-682-1414 or www.theparamount.com. Laura Veirs. Veirs' songs are like poetry — but not the pretty kind; these often have a vaguely sinister edge. After releasing the riveting "Carbon Glacier," she's back with a collection of powerful subtleties, "Year of Meteors." She is tough to pigeonhole — a little bit folk, a little bit Americana, a little bit rock — and has yet to develop the local following she deserves. Nov. 19, Tractor Tavern, 206-789-3599 or www.tractortavern.com. Copyright © 2005 The Seattle Times Company
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