Michaelson is just one of the great artists that they get through Easy Street.  She is a New York-based indie-pop singer-songwriter, probably best known for her single “The Way I Am.” Her music has been featured in episodes of several popular television shows, including Grey’s Anatomy and One Tree Hill,  as well as in Old Navy’s Fall 2007 Fair Isle advertising campaign.  She has built quite a following with over 135,000 friends on Myspace and touring regularly.

Some of the artists that have been through there over the years include Mudhoney, Rocket from The Crypt, Luna, Jim White, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and the Presidents of the United States of America amongst others.   Very cool in-store experience and one of my personal favorite venues.

King County Executive presents the Martin Luther King Jr. County  Executive’s Awards for Excellence in Hip Hop at MUSICA Festival

Award ceremony to feature artist performances, Hip Hop panel, civil rights leaders and live webcast on KUBE93.com and SyncLive.com

Seattle, WA — King County Executive Ron Sims will present the annual Martin Luther King Jr. County Executive’s Awards for Excellence in Hip Hop at the MUSICA Festival, 5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7 at the Columbia City Theatre, 4916 Rainier Avenue South. Tickets for this event are available at www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/53070.

The award acknowledges and honors innovative performance, community service and entrepreneurial achievement by locally based members of the hip-hop community whose work has had significant impact in King County.

The awards ceremony  and the MUSICA Festival features performances by local and national artists, panel discussions related to issues in the music industry, a hip-hop marketplace and Dr. King/civil rights exhibits.

KUBE 93 FM will webcast MUSICA Festival events on KUBE 93.com, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, January 17. The evening will feature panels, including “Hip Hop: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, and Hip Hop addresses youth violence.” The hip-hop marketplace will feature the wares of local creators of hip-hop music, graffiti art and fashions and a history of Northwest Hip Hop display.

For up-and-coming hip-hoppers, the event will feature information on college preparedness and the entertainment business.  Participants include music industry professionals, college prep organizations, community service agencies, radio personalities and a variety of musical instruments for youth to experiment with.

Entrance to the festivities at the Columbia City Theatre is $10.00 from 3:00 to 8 p.m. The awards ceremony and evening program, from 5 to 8 p.m., will feature performances by local hip hop artists, dance groups and national acts. The program will also include a keynote address by King County Executive Ron Sims.   Space is limited and reservations are recommended to the awards ceremony and evening program. General admission is $10, table seating is $25, VIP private seating and access is $100.00 per person.  www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/53070.  For group rates or questions call (206) 280-3690 or e-mail marcellat@musicaentertainment.org. Proceeds benefit the Pulse Project ( a video and audio production program for teens) and MUSICA for Youth, which supports early childhood development.

An independent panel reviewed nominations and recommended Hip Hop Award recipients.   Previous award recipients include: Wyking Allah and Toddler Hip Hop (2008), Gordon Curvey, DJ Supreme and King Khazm (2006), Sir Mix-A-Lot, Industry Pioneer; Melissa Noelle Green, Spoken Word; The Volunteer Staff of KMIH-FM “X-104,” Broadcast Innovation; (2005) Georgio Brown and The Coolout Network; (2004) Jonathan Moore, co-founder and chief executive of Jasiri Media Group; and (2003) Shon Peterson, Mr. Dog (2002).

The MUSICA Festival celebrates music in Seattle by bringing together many genres of music, including hip hop, R&B, electronica, jazz, blues, reggae, Latin, gospel and spoken word, in an effort to unite people and create awareness of issues impacting communities.

The MUSICA Festival honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through hip hop. For ticket information, visit www.musicaentertainment.org

The Martin Luther King Jr. County Executive’s Award for Excellence in Hip Hop is co-sponsored by  MUSICA Entertainment, King County, KUBE 93 FM, Cap1 Entertainment,Synclive.com and C2M2.

MUSICA Entertainment promotes the value of music, arts and culture in and of communities throughout the Northwest

The Triple Door is one of the best Live music Venues in the greater Seattle area and in the United States. They have incredible talent performing there nightly and have great cuisine from China and Southeast Asia.

The Mainstage is The Triple Door’s centerpiece. Restored and updated from the bones of the historic Embassy Theatre, this 300-seat performance space is at once timeless and modern. The classic look of the gold-framed, red-curtained stage blends seamlessly with the contemporary, sleek, uncluttered array of half-moon booths and free-standing tables.

Arranged in tiers, the Mainstage provides clear sight lines from every seat. The intimate dimensions mean that even the late arriver to a sold-out show is no more than 35 paces from the stage. And for those get-up-out-of-your-seat acts, the tables directly in front of the stage can be cleared to make way for a dance floor.

Every particular of the Mainstage—in interior design, sound and lighting—is aimed at making the show come alive for the audience. Even the free-standing chairs used in the theatre have a special quality: they’re easy to rock in time with the music.

The Mainstage is also well-equipped for special functions, from large-scale parties to corporate or media events. And, of course, there is a fully-appointed kitchen—featuring a Wild Ginger-inspired menu—and complete service bar for all food and beverage requirements.

You can check out there upcoming events for live music and entertainment on their calendar. BTW, if you are in the greater Seattle area make sure to stop by:

216 Union Street

Seattle, Washington

98101