Riley Helal | Argonaut
Horoscopes: Nov. 15
Find your sign and see the stars align!

Scorpio Oct. 23 to Nov. 21: You often times have a tendency to make life intense. Not everything has to be this way. Life lived with your foot on the […]

Riley Helal | Argonaut
Horoscopes: Nov. 8
Find your sign and see the stars align!

Scorpio Oct. 23 to Nov. 21: The time for action is now. If something has been on your mind, or you have been contemplating making a decision, it’s time to […]

Alley Chats: Far Out West’s funky fresh improvisations
Don't describe them as a jam band, but they can sure play

Far Out West is from Portland, Oregon. Liz Chibucos is on electric guitar and vocals, Forest Carter on drums, Chad Kimbler on electroacoustic mandolin and a substitute bass player fills the gap between their old full time bassist and their new one. Chibucos and Kimbler are originally from Ohio, and used to play in a blue grass band before Far Out West.

Alley Chats: Brett Benton brings the delta blues to Moscow
Not-so-sad blues music picked up the energy levels at John's Alley Friday

Benton and the band are busy, playing between 23-25 shows a month. This August alone they played 25 shows throughout Washington. Some of their favorites places to play at are the now closed Highway 99 Blues Club, the Tractor Tavern in Seattle, Club Crow in Cashmere, The Saphire Room in Boise and the New Roxy in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
The two had heard of John’s Alley through friends who played there previously. In the past they’ve tried to play there but had never worked out until last Friday.

Riley Helal | Argonaut
Horoscopes: Oct. 24
Find your sign and answer the dreaded end of October question - what will you be for Halloween?

Scorpio Oct. 23 to Nov. 2:Costume: Vampire or LawyerVenus is in Scorpio for a while longer. You may feel your emotions swing intensely. However, Mercury is also in Scorpio. Be […]

The 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and The Senders
The Senders bring together all age groups for a night of dancing and fun

Alley Chats: a new weekly series in The Argonaut that features interviews with live bands. While most editions of Alley Chats will take place at John’s Alley Tavern since the […]

Alley chats: A John’s Alley Tavern overview
An in-depth look at The Alley and the artists who make it up

John’s Alley Tavern, commonly known as The Alley, is known for its ping-pong table and live music. Dave Sturing, otherwise known as “Vertical Dave”, said he was responsible for remodeling […]