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KBCS Presents: Massy Ferguson Album Release w/ Stephanie Anne Johnson, Kate Dinsmore & DJ Marco Collins
Sat, 15 Feb, 8:30 PM PST
Doors open
7:30 PM PST
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5213 Ballard Avenue NW, Seattle, WA 98107
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Description
VIP event will start at 6:30pm and includes:
Catered dinner from Brown Family BBQ
CD or other merch item
Q&A conversation with members of Massy Ferguson
Event Information
Age Limit
21+

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Tickets Available at Door
Tickets Available at Door
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Music
Massy Ferguson
Massy Ferguson
Music
Massy Ferguson has long been a staple of the American roots rock scene, expertly blending elements of country twang with hard-charging rock ‘n’ roll. Hailing from Seattle, the band has built a career marked by two decades of sonic exploration, and their seventh album, You Can’t Tell Me I’m Not What I Used To Be, marks the next chapter in their musical evolution.
Where their past records felt like the soundtrack to raucous nights at a dive bar, You Can’t Tell Me I’m Not What I Used To Be ventures into a new realm. This album is Massy Ferguson's cinematic take on Americana, with vintage tones, analog warmth, lush instrumentation, and a more expansive, nuanced sound. The band has always been rooted in sharp songwriting, but with You Can’t Tell Me I’m Not What I Used To Be, they’ve broadened their musical horizon, capturing a deeper, more reflective side of their musical journey.
Produced by Damien Jurado—the celebrated folksinger known for his unpredictable and idiosyncratic style—the album is infused with a sense of intimate, analog production that complements the rich storytelling that Massy Ferguson is known for. Whether it’s the mournful tones of an aching ballad or the cathartic release of a driving anthem, the album unfolds like a film, exploring themes of personal evolution, nostalgia, and the passage of time.
Nearly two decades into their career, the band’s sound is more expansive than ever. While their previous works were steeped in the sweaty, rebellious energy of a good night out, You Can’t Tell Me I’m Not What I Used To Be is a more contemplative, cinematic journey through the roots of American music. The band, led by the distinctive voice and songwriting of frontman Ethan Anderson, is joined by guitarist Adam Monda, drummer Dave Goedde, and keyboardist Fred Slater, each contributing to the album’s lush, dynamic sound.
With You Can’t Tell Me I’m Not What I Used To Be, Massy Ferguson once again demonstrates their uncanny ability to craft emotionally rich, raw rock music that resonates with listeners long after the final chord fades. It’s an album about where we’ve been, where we’re going, and the people we become along the way.

Blues
Stephanie Anne Johnson
Stephanie Anne Johnson
Blues
A singer’s talent is complete when they can bring a crowded dive bar to a collective hush and also get one of the biggest audiences on the planet to a collective standing ovation. Stephanie Anne Johnson is that special singer. The front person for the Tacoma-based band, The Hidogs, can don a cowboy hat and sing over a slide as old timers weep. And they have wowed judges on the immensely popular NBC TV series, The Voice, showcasing their gifts.
Perhaps it’s no surprise that Johnson is so affecting. Their mantra, after all, is “Find your joy and go there.” Their prowess exudes whether they are singing the Black national anthem - “Lift Every Voice And Sing” - to a packed auditorium or whether they're cooing acoustic lullabies to Saturday night tavern regulars. Their music, which is rooted in all that’s American, expresses the pain of the past, the roots of the down home and the hope that hard work will lead to proper reward.
The Hidogs, which is comprised of dynamic drummer Arturo Ortega Marcos, pocket-perfect bassist Jesse Turcotte and the prolific Johnson, is a nimble trio equal parts capable of shaking the shingles off a rooftop as making any stage feel like a Sunday service. The group’s latest LP, Take This Love, is a blend of Loretta Lynn and Valerie June. It’s a stunning catalogue of surprise and satisfaction.
Stephanie Anne Johnson has opened for acts that include political figure Bernie Sanders, and artists such as Mavis Staples, Chaka Khan, Ani DiFranco, Cedric Burnside, and Black Joe Lewis

Singer-Songwriter
Kate Dinsmore
Kate Dinsmore
Singer-Songwriter
Kate Dinsmore is a singer-songwriter based in Seattle, WA. A dynamic performer and vocalist, Dinsmore brings her songs to the stage with an undeniable presence. Her music is powerful and emotional, with influences ranging from Jazz to Rock to Americana. Dinsmore’s performances quickly gained a following in Seattle, allowing her to open for notable artists such as Pat Benatar, Colin Hay, and the Dip. Her voice is triumphant and intimate. The perfect soundtrack to dropping off the last of your ex’s stuff and driving off into the sunset.

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DJ Marco Collins
DJ Marco Collins
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Marco Collins is a Seattle radio personality best known as the flagship DJ and Music Director at Seattle’s 107.7 ‘The End’ during the 1990’s grunge explosion which landed him a spot in The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Although he worked at a number of radio stations on the West Coast, VH1 and several record labels/management teams, the role he played in the 90’s is what made Seattle synonymous with grunge music. Marco was instrumental in breaking artists such as Nirvana, Beck, Weezer, The Presidents of the United States of America, Foo Fighters, Garbage, and Harvey Danger. He also championed little known bands, often being the one to break them into the mainstream. The bands that Marco broke went on to international stardom, which helped establish him as one of music's most influential tastemakers.