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A&E >  Music

Dylan’s debut album 60 years ago changed the times

Before the Beatles and the Rolling Stones altered the music world with their first albums, there was Bob Dylan. The singer-songwriter, who is arguably the greatest bard in rock and folk history, changed the game. Dylan’s impact was massive. Dylan’s gritty and unpolished voice belted out poetic and meaningful lyrics.
A&E >  Entertainment

Jimmy Fallon’s team is Gonzaga, and rowdy rags are headed to Spokane

Jimmy Fallon not only acknowledges that Gonzaga exists – the chat show host also is championing the Bulldogs. “The Tonight Show” host surprised Gonzaga nation, but not the university, when Fallon announced Monday night that he and his popular late-night NBC program are supporting the Bulldogs’ run.
News >  Features

Dad Daze: It’s time for parents to make time for themselves

While chatting with an old friend for the first time in ages, I said, 'Talk to you soon," as I was about to conclude our conversation. "Will you?" was the response. I was confused and asked what he meant. "We haven't talked in forever, and you're so difficult to connect with." I understood.
A&E >  Entertainment

This Bachelor marries acting and comedy

Prior to becoming the most watched person followed on Vine in 2015 and co-starring in the film "The Babysitter," Andrew Bachelor was a standup comic. "That's how it all started for me," Bachelor said while calling from his Los Angeles home. "The plan was to do standup and then hopefully someone will give you a sitcom."
A&E >  Entertainment

Spokane Motorcycle Show roars back after pandemic pause

When Gov. Jay Inslee declared that gatherings larger than 250 were to be prohibited on March 13, 2020, the Spokane Motorcycle Show was just six hours from opening its doors. "At 9 a.m., I received a call from the fairgrounds telling me that the Health Department is closing us down due to Inslee's recommendations."
A&E >  Entertainment

How much is too much for Paul McCartney tickets?

It’s been a decade since Paul McCartney played the Beatles classic “You Never Give Me Your Money.” However, the rock icon just might want to dust off the beloved tune when he kicks off his Got Back tour April 28 at the sold-out Spokane Arena since it’s more resonant now than ever.
News >  Family

Dad Daze: Is the minivan the epitome of dad disgrace?

Is there any hope for fathers? Dads know we're doomed since the images of patriarchs via sitcoms have typically been incompetent, overweight and lame. Some believed the best dad look was Bill Cosby and his unfortunate sweaters – and, well, we all know how that worked out.
A&E >  Entertainment

Cut to the chase with Straight No Chaser’s a cappella at the Fox

"Back in the High Life" isn't just a Steve Winwood song that Straight No Chaser covers. It's the name of the a cappella act's tour. Straight No Chaser, which will perform Monday at Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, is trying to set a tone as it embarks on a jaunt at this point in the pandemic.
News >  Features

Dad Daze: Did I really ruin Spokane?

But could he be correct? Did I ruin Spokane? Is the nation's best-kept secret out courtesy of what I've written in Dad Daze over the last two years? Well, according to the Times and local realtors, real estate has jumped 60% since I joined The Spokesman-Review staff exactly two years ago.
A&E >  Entertainment

Kaleo returns with ‘Surface Sounds’ at Knitting Factory

Well, it's the opposite for Iceland's Kaleo, which means voice in Hawaiian. Singer-guitarist-songwriter Jokull Juliusson, aka J.J., was inspired musically since he was a child by American roots music and the Beatles. "I was always fascinated by that style of music," Juliusson said while calling from his Nashville home. 
A&E >  Entertainment

The Beatles or the Rolling Stones? Spokane residents weigh in

The Beatles or Stones? Jerry Dicker, entrepreneur, owner of GVD Commercial Properties: "The Beatles because I enjoy their music and lyrics." Sheryl Stone, general manager of Ruby Suites, booker at Bing Crosby Theater: "The Rolling Stones. I just love their energy even after all of these years."  
A&E >  Entertainment

How Spokane passed its Paul McCartney audition

“I’d like to say thank you on behalf of the group and ourselves, and I hope we’ve passed the audition,” John Lennon cracked after the Beatles finished “Get Back” and the band’s career as live performers in public. The Beatles were well past auditions after concluding a 42-minute show on the roof of Apple Corps.