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Rick Bass and Stellarondo

Back in April I wrote about Rick Bass and Stellarondo’s ambitious musical/literary project: an album of scored stories, for which they were soliciting Kickstarter donations at the time. Well the Kickstarter was a success, and the album is out, and … Continue reading

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Your Ball of Wax Guide to NW Folklife Festival

Yes, it’s that time again. Time to strap on your party hat (or your practical, sun-repelling hat) and bus down to Seattle Center for four free (donations strongly encouraged) days of excellent music and other cultural phenomena. Yes, I’m talking … Continue reading

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Stellarondo’s Mash Note from Rick Bass

If you’ve been hanging around here for a while, you know that I’m a fan of the intersection of literature and music. I think the resulting art is often enhanced by the exposure of musicians to books, or writers to … Continue reading

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2011 Releases You Should Hear from Ball of Wax Artists

Given the astounding length of our contributors list, I guess it shouldn’t be surprising that I can put together a list of 16 excellent albums and EPs that were released in the past year by artists who have appeared on … Continue reading

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