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An unexpected…and totally appreciated write up in the Seattle Times came out in this Friday’s edition of “TICKET”, their A&E section….

NECTAR KNOWS HOW TO MIX IT UP
By Tom Scanlon - Seattle Times staff reporter

Canned spaghetti for dinner, “King of Queens” reruns, classic-rock radio station, sweet stuff…If you’re one of those people who just can’t get enough of the same thing, again and again, the Nectar Lounge is not going to meet your stability needs. Way too much unpredictability.

Then again, if you’re all about variety, this mini-club in Fremont is the spot.

One night they might have hip-hoppers passing the mic, the next local rock bands thrashing away, the next a touring act.

Tuesday night, this attractive, two-level lounge — it has a vaguely European feel, and looks like it could be a winetasting or martini bar — hosted a batch of up-and-coming rappers, a bill with the likes of Terry Radjaw, Grynch and Neema (aka Unexpected Arrival).

This had to be one of the rawest, rudest breast-cancer benefits ever put on, with several Beavis and Butt-head snickerings about the word “breast.” The irreverent fundraiser drew a hearty crowd, as the word seems to be getting out about this anything-goes place.

The variegated musical stylings reflect the restless tastes of Nectar’s new booker, Colin Johnson, who came here after Chop Suey let him go. Capitol Hill’s loss was Fremont’s gain, as his eclectic bookings are creating a sort of Chop Fremont on the north side…… read more.

~ by nectarlounge on October 14, 2007.