SEATTLE — The pandemic and live music's stumbling recovery have not been kind to working musicians (to drastically understate it). The inability to safely and reliably convene has been a drag on the bottom line as much as the soul, depriving bands of their primary way of building an audience, not to mention pay the rent.
The internet is a powerful tool, but for many artists there's no substitute for the stage, stepping in front of a crowd and letting the music speak to listeners in ways social media "gurus" never could. This is especially true for artists like The Dip and Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, two must-see Seattle bands who had heads full of steam when the world turned upside down.
Back in 2020, seven-piece soul brigade The Dip planned to take its second lap around the country supporting its sophomore album, "The Dip Delivers," which featured Lamarr and DLO3 guitar wizard Jimmy James on standout scorcher "Advertising." Especially meaningful, the Seattle favorites had landed their first headlining date at the Showbox, a longtime benchmark for local bands on the rise.
