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Ball of Wax 35 Songs: Joey Beltram – “Bleed Through”

Joey Beltram’s amorous contribution to Ball of Wax 35 came to me via a mutual friend who had collaborated with him in his current home of Cleveland. It seems Mr. Beltram had visited our fair state of Washington, written a … Continue reading

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Double Your Love at the Ball of Wax 35 Release Show! 2/14 at Lo Fi

Ball of Wax and Mamma’s Cave present In Love with Love: A Night of Songs of and by Love Ball of Wax Volume 35 Release Celebration and tribute to the band Love Lo Fi Performance Gallery, 429 Eastlake Ave. E. … Continue reading

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Ball of Wax 35 Songs: Quichenight – “Fjord Tortoise”

Ball of Wax newcomers Quichenight describe their music as “lo-fi, high-brow, easy-listening music for nerds.” Their contribution to volume 35, “Fjord Tortoise,” is top-shelf bedroom pop that reminds me of tons of great bands – from Pavement at their most accessible … Continue reading

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Submit Songs of Love for Ball of Wax 35

I don’t know why I’ve never done this before (perhaps because I’m a grumpy, hate-filled curmudgeon), but I just decided (perhaps because I’m a soft-hearted romantic) that the time has come to release a love-song-themed installment of Ball of Wax. … Continue reading

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Ball of Wax 34: November 30th at Conor Byrne

Ball of Wax Volume 34 Release Show Day Laborers & Petty Intellectuals, Levi Fuller & the Library, GreenhornBluehorn, Colin J Nelson, Virgin of the Birds, Whole Halves Saturday, November 30, 8:30pm Conor Byrne Pub, 5140 Ballard Ave NW 21+ / … Continue reading

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Submit to Ball of Wax: Waltzes and Kids and Animals Oh My!

I hope you’ve been enjoying listening to Ball of Wax 33. I certainly enjoyed putting it together, and the release show was a blast. But wax never sleeps, and we must soldier on to future volumes. Here’s what we are … Continue reading

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Submit to Ball of Wax 33!

The next volume of Ball of Wax Audio Quarterly will be number 33; an evocative and compelling number indeed, I think you’ll agree. I’m a big fan of the number 33 (have been for a long time), but I couldn’t … Continue reading

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Ball of Wax 32: 6/8 at Conor Byrne, and Online Now!

Ball of Wax Volume 32 CD Release show Saturday, June 8th, 8:30pm Conor Byrne Pub The Foghorns / Black Swedes / Levi Fuller & the Library / Pampa / GreenhornBluehorn / Robert Deeble $7 / includes free copy of Ball … Continue reading

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Ball of Wax at Northwest Folklife Festival

It’s spring in Seattle, and time once again for the annual orgy of free music and culture known far and wide as Northwest Folklife Festival! Ball of Wax is very proud to continue our association with the fine folks at … Continue reading

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Ball of Wax 31 Originals: Jeremy Burk – City Jobs

[Ball of Wax 31, as previously announced, will feature 15 local songwriters and bands all covering each other’s songs. Between now and the release show on March 9th, I will share the originals with you to provide a little background, … Continue reading

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