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October 17, 2026
The Big Takeover: Aaron Starkey guest DJ set

playing music that follows me from central illinois to seattle washington. Saturday, October 17, 2026, 1–2 p.m. Pacific on SPACE 101.1 FM. Listen live at https://www.space101fm.org/. Featuring music from Long Dark Moon, N.i.L.8, Bob Seger, Uncle Tupelo, Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah, PJ Harvey, Walt Mink, Built to Spill, Bexley, Porridge Radio, Sera Cahoone, Jason Molina, and The Waterboys.

Bushwick on the Radio flyer for The Royal Oui and Aaron Starkey, Tuesday October 13 at 2:00 PM on 91.3 KBCS.
October 13, 2026
Bushwick on the Radio: The Royal Oui and Aaron Starkey
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Live on 91.3 KBCS at 2:00 PM Pacific on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The Royal Oui and Aaron Starkey share their original songs from The Bushwick Book Club Seattle’s September “Station Eleven” show.

Bellevue, WA

24 of 24 shows with this project1 of 1 shows at this venueLifetime show 695 of 698

Ladies of the 80s: Power Players flyer listing Aline Vida, Havilah Rand, Karin Kallander, Anna Seymour, Bri Ashlee Little, Aaron Starkey, Jonny Bloom and Reese T at The Royal Room on October 1.
October 1, 2026
Ladies of the 80s: Power Players
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Aaron Starkey played guitar in the house band for Ladies of the 80s: Power Players at The Royal Room. Featured singers: Aline Vida, Havilah Rand, Karin Kallander. House band: Reese T (MC/curator), Bri Ashlee Little (piano and vocals), Aaron Starkey (guitar), Jonny Bloom (bass), Anna Seymour (drums and vocals). Event listing: https://theroyalroomseattle.com/event/ladies-80s/

Seattle, WA

5 of 5 shows at this venueLifetime show 692 of 698

Official illustrated poster for The Bushwick Book Club Seattle: Station Eleven, 2026-09-26.
September 26, 2026
The Bushwick Book Club Seattle: Station Eleven
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Original music inspired by Emily St. John Mandel’s Station Eleven, presented by The Bushwick Book Club Seattle at The Royal Room. Announced performers included Helen America, CARMAIG↯GEDDON, Kristin Chambers, Sarah Goodin, Nessa Grasing, Amy Laybourn, Ken Nottingham, Polybanderous, The Royal Oui, and Aaron Starkey. Lineup source: https://thebushwickbookclubseattle.com/event/original-music-inspired-by-emily-st-john-mandels-station-eleven/

Seattle, WA

17 of 17 shows with this project4 of 5 shows at this venueLifetime show 691 of 698

April 1, 2026
Dumb Thumbs — 2026-04-01 — venue TBD
Set Times:

Confirmed Dumb Thumbs performance on April 1, 2026, with an 8 PM performance note. The venue and bill have not yet been recovered; that uncertainty is preserved explicitly.

3 of 7 shows with this projectLifetime show 665 of 698

Show poster
February 7, 2026
Massy Ferguson 20th Anniversary — Tractor Tavern
Lineup:

Massy Ferguson 20th Anniversary

Massy Ferguson’s 20th Anniversary Party with Aaron Starkey and other guest performers. Aaron’s 8:40 PM feature included one original plus Massy Ferguson’s “Hello” with Fred, Mikel and Kelly Van Camp. $20 advance / $23 day of show; doors 7 PM / show 8 PM.

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project37 of 40 shows at this venueLifetime show 656 of 698

Flyer for the Son Volt Trace tribute at Tractor Tavern on January 17, 2026.
January 17, 2026
Son Volt — Trace tribute ensemble — Tractor Tavern
Lineup:

Son Volt — Trace tribute ensemble

Son Volt’s Trace tribute. Aaron performed in the ensemble; rehearsal notes included 'Out of the Picture', 'Drown', and 'Tear-Stained Eye'.

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project36 of 40 shows at this venueLifetime show 655 of 698

Aaron Starkey performing guitar onstage beneath red chandeliers at Tractor Tavern during the 2026 Justin Townes Earle Tribute.
January 4, 2026
Justin Townes Earle Tribute — Tractor Tavern
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Fourth annual Justin Townes Earle tribute featuring Seattle musicians, presented as a MusiCares benefit. Aaron participated as a guest performer; the exact songs remain under review.

Seattle, WA

3 of 3 shows with this project40 of 40 shows at this venueLifetime show 687 of 698

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December 19, 2025
Warren Dunes & Friends — The Crocodile
Lineup:

Warren Dunes & Friends

Midnight High 6:00 PM; Warren Dunes & Friends 6:30 PM. Aaron performed as a paid special guest; exact song to recover.

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project20 of 20 shows at this venueLifetime show 653 of 698

December 6, 2025
Tom Waits Tribute Night TWN19 — Conor Byrne
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

19th Annual Tom Waits Tribute Night; solo set: "San Diego Serenade" and "Ol’ 55"; Ballard Food Bank benefit.

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project30 of 38 shows at this venueLifetime show 651 of 698

MusiCares Tractor show poster
February 13, 2025
The Music of Jason Molina — A Benefit for MusiCares

With David Bazan · Dean Johnson · King Youngblood · Star Anna · Julia Massey · Kathy Moore · Long Dark Moon · Cumulus · Annie J · Caitlin Sherman · Fredd Luongo · Low Hums · Mike Frazier · Barb Hunter

Lineup:

David Bazan / Dean Johnson / King Youngblood / Star Anna / Julia Massey / Kathy Moore / Long Dark Moon / Cumulus / Annie J / Caitlin Sherman / Fredd Luongo / Low Hums / Mike Frazier / Barb Hunter

KEXP Presents: The Music of Jason Molina – MusiCares benefit

Seattle, WA

35 of 48 shows with this project34 of 40 shows at this venueLifetime show 639 of 698

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December 7, 2024
Tom Waits Tribute Night — Conor Byrne
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

18th Annual Tom Waits Tribute Night; trio set: "Ol’ 55", "Hold On", "Goin’ Out West", "Midnight Lullaby"; finale "Come On Up to the House".

Seattle, WA

6 of 6 shows with this project26 of 38 shows at this venueLifetime show 632 of 698

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August 17, 2024
Tony Fulgham Band — Conor Byrne
Lineup:

Tony Fulgham Band

Tony Fulgham Band w/The Wayside and Sam Russell & The Harborrats. Band that night: Tony Fulgham, Aimee Zoe, Aaron Starkey, Rebecca Young.

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project23 of 38 shows at this venueLifetime show 624 of 698

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July 27, 2024
KEXP REMIX — Celebrating Kevin Cole — KEXP
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Celebrating Kevin Cole / KEXP REMIX. Aaron’s assigned feature was The Doors’ "Waiting for the Sun"; ensemble finale was "Purple Rain". Set time 6:30 PM.

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project3 of 4 shows at this venueLifetime show 622 of 698

January 4, 2024
Justin Townes Earle Tribute — Tractor Tavern

With rehearsal correspondence confirms participation

Lineup:

Aaron Starkey / rehearsal correspondence confirms participation

Justin Townes Earle tribute; performance/rehearsal correspondence confirms participation.

Seattle, WA

1 of 3 shows with this project30 of 40 shows at this venueLifetime show 615 of 698

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December 31, 2023
Artist Home New Year’s Eve — Aaron Starkey — Tractor Tavern — 2023

With Working for the Weekend (guest guitar) · Everlong · Ziggy Stardust

Set Times:
Aaron Starkey
10:10 PM / 2-song lead block + preceding guest-guitar song

10:05 PM: Brady Harvey — Working for the Weekend (Aaron guitar). 10:10 PM: Aaron Starkey — Everlong / Ziggy Stardust; Ziggy closes Set 1.

Seattle, WA

5 of 5 shows with this project29 of 40 shows at this venueLifetime show 614 of 698

December 15, 2023
8th Annual Christmas Shit Show — The Rabbit Box

With Christmas Mishap

Lineup:

Aaron Starkey / Christmas Mishap

8th Annual Christmas Shit Show / Christmas Mishap. Aaron — Chuck Berry “Run Rudolph Run” with band.

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project3 of 7 shows at this venueLifetime show 612 of 698

December 9, 2023
Tom Waits Tribute Night — Conor Byrne
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

17th Annual Tom Waits Tribute Night; performed "San Diego Serenade" and "Midnight Lullaby".

Seattle, WA

5 of 6 shows with this project22 of 38 shows at this venueLifetime show 611 of 698

Official illustrated poster for Bushwick Book Club Seattle — Blue Highways — Town Hall Seattle, 2023-06-03.
June 3, 2023
Bushwick Book Club Seattle — Blue Highways — Town Hall Seattle
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Original music inspired by William Least Heat-Moon's Blue Highways. Announced lineup: Reggie Garrett & Christine Gunn, LaVon Hardison, Chris Poage, Del Rey, Jacqui Sandor, Aaron Starkey, Daniel Tam-Claiborne, Shaudi Bianca Vahdat, and Sheryl Wiser. Lineup source: https://thebushwickbookclubseattle.com/event/blue-highways-june/

Seattle, WA

16 of 17 shows with this project2 of 2 shows at this venueLifetime show 601 of 698

December 28, 2022
Aimee Zoe Celebration — Aaron Starkey guest guitar — Tractor Tavern

With Hey Jupiter · Holiday

Lineup:

Aimee Zoe Birthday Celebration — Harborrats guest set / Hey Jupiter / Holiday

Sam Russell & The Harborrats celebration set; Aaron guest guitar on Hey Jupiter (Amanda Winterhalter vocals) and Holiday (Ayako Okano vocals).

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project27 of 40 shows at this venueLifetime show 592 of 698

Official illustrated poster for Bushwick Book Club Seattle — The Picture of Dorian Gray — Hugo House, 2022-10-15.
October 15, 2022
Bushwick Book Club Seattle — The Picture of Dorian Gray — Hugo House
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Original music inspired by Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray; guitar + voice. Announced lineup: Christiana Crabbe, Kaley Lane Eaton, Nick Foster, Intisaar, Arthur James, Drea Marilyn, Evan J. Peterson, Matt Price, and Aaron Starkey. Lineup source: https://thebushwickbookclubseattle.com/event/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-october/

Seattle, WA

15 of 17 shows with this project5 of 5 shows at this venueLifetime show 585 of 698

Official illustrated poster for Bushwick Book Club Seattle — Dune — Town Hall Seattle, 2021-11-13.
November 13, 2021
Bushwick Book Club Seattle — Dune — Town Hall Seattle
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Original song inspired by Frank Herbert's Dune. Announced lineup: Reggie Garrett, Alex Guy, Intisaar, Ben Mish, Kate Olson, Michael Owcharuk, Evan J. Peterson, Chris Poage, Aaron Starkey, and Michael Wallenfels. Lineup source: https://thebushwickbookclubseattle.com/event/dune-november-13/

Seattle, WA

14 of 17 shows with this project1 of 2 shows at this venueLifetime show 573 of 698

Official illustrated poster for Bushwick Book Club Seattle — All the Light We Cannot See — Livestream / remote, 2021-06-12.
June 12, 2021
Bushwick Book Club Seattle — All the Light We Cannot See — Livestream / remote
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Pandemic-era Bushwick livestream inspired by Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See. User delivered his recorded song for inclusion. Announced performers included Peter Donovan, Aaron Starkey, Matt Price, Levi Fuller, Caitlin Patterson, Geoff Larson, and Sphie. The event page also noted additional performers without naming them. Lineup source: https://thebushwickbookclubseattle.com/event/all-the-light-we-cannot-see-jun-12/

Seattle, WA

13 of 17 shows with this project2 of 2 shows at this venueLifetime show 572 of 698

Official illustrated poster for Bushwick Book Club Seattle — How to Do Nothing — Livestream / remote, 2020-09-19.
September 19, 2020
Bushwick Book Club Seattle — How to Do Nothing — Livestream / remote
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Pandemic-era Bushwick stream-show inspired by Jenny Odell's How to Do Nothing. User submitted a recorded performance included in the Sept. 19 livestream. Announced lineup: Kristin Chambers, Jaspar Lepak, Rowdy Maggie, Ben Mish, Sean Morse, Kate Olson, Aaron Starkey, and Jon Yoon. Lineup source: https://thebushwickbookclubseattle.com/event/how-to-do-nothing-sep-19/

Seattle, WA

12 of 17 shows with this project1 of 2 shows at this venueLifetime show 570 of 698

December 19, 2019
Aaron Starkey — Christmas Shit Show — Dec. 19, 2019
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Aaron directly confirms performing at the Christmas Shit Show represented in their calendar as “albatros shit show xmas.” Exact venue identity remains unrecovered.

Lifetime show 683 of 698

December 14, 2019
Rat Queen — Twilight Cafe & Bar

With Hayley & the Crushers · Cheap Heat · supporting act disputed in surviving listings

Lineup:

Hayley & the Crushers / Rat Queen / Cheap Heat / supporting act disputed in surviving listings

Hayley & the Crushers / Rat Queen / Cheap Heat / supporting act disputed in surviving listings

Portland, OR

3 of 5 shows with this project1 of 1 shows at this venueLifetime show 564 of 698

December 7, 2019
Tom Waits Tribute Night — Conor Byrne
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Tom Waits Tribute Night; performed "Green Grass" and "Heart of Saturday Night".

Seattle, WA

1 of 6 shows with this project15 of 38 shows at this venueLifetime show 563 of 698

Official illustrated poster for Bushwick Book Club Seattle — On Writing — Hugo House, 2019-10-19.
October 19, 2019
Bushwick Book Club Seattle — On Writing — Hugo House
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Original music inspired by Stephen King's On Writing. Announced lineup: Kristin Chambers, Lucien La Motte, Jaspar Lepak, Melissa Montalto, Emmett Montgomery, Aaron Starkey, Matt Price, Mike Votava, and Michael Wallenfels. Hosted by Sailor St. Claire. Lineup source: https://thebushwickbookclubseattle.com/event/onwriting/

Seattle, WA

11 of 17 shows with this project4 of 5 shows at this venueLifetime show 559 of 698

October 15, 2019
Rat Queen — The Vera Project

With Bad Cop · The Bar Stool Preachers · Hilltop Rats

Lineup:

Bad Cop / The Bar Stool Preachers / Rat Queen / Hilltop Rats

Bad Cop / The Bar Stool Preachers / Rat Queen / Hilltop Rats

Seattle, WA

1 of 5 shows with this project1 of 1 shows at this venueLifetime show 557 of 698

September 14, 2019
The Swearengens — Tractor Tavern w/ Wayside, 1Uppers
Lineup:

The Swearengens

The Swearengens 10:00–10:50 PM, after Wayside 9:00–9:40 PM; using 1Uppers' backline. Fredd Luongo circulated an 11-song Saturday Tractor set directly to Aaron/Jeff/Kirsten.

Seattle, WA

7 of 7 shows with this project13 of 38 shows at this venueLifetime show 556 of 698

August 3, 2019
The Swearengens — Venue to recover
Lineup:

The Swearengens

Swearengens show. Multi-month rehearsal thread repeatedly refers to the Aug. 3 gig and treats the user as part of the performing lineup.

Seattle area, WA

6 of 7 shows with this project1 of 1 shows at this venueLifetime show 555 of 698

Official illustrated poster for Bushwick Book Club Seattle — Leaves of Grass — Hugo House, 2019-05-18.
May 18, 2019
Bushwick Book Club Seattle — Leaves of Grass — Hugo House
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Original music inspired by Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass. Announced lineup: Claudia Castro Luna, Amanda Winterhalter, Sierra Golden, Leslie Braly, Julia Massey, Carrie Wicks, Aaron Starkey, Sean Morse, Evan J. Peterson, Michael Wallenfels, Mike Votava, Jaspar Lepak, and Emmett Montgomery. Lineup source: https://thebushwickbookclubseattle.com/event/leaves-of-grass-may-18/

Seattle, WA

10 of 17 shows with this project3 of 5 shows at this venueLifetime show 551 of 698

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April 14, 2019
Aaron Starkey — Hotel Albatross
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Sunday solo performance. Post-show organizer correspondence includes Aaron with Christy McWilson, Leslie Beattie, Fredd Luongo and Kurt Bloch and discusses splitting performer pay.

Seattle, WA

9 of 24 shows with this project1 of 1 shows at this venueLifetime show 547 of 698

Official illustrated poster for Bushwick Book Club Seattle — Another Country — Hugo House, 2019-01-26.
January 26, 2019
Bushwick Book Club Seattle — Another Country — Hugo House
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Original music inspired by James Baldwin's Another Country. Announced performers included Stephanie Anne Johnson, Reggie Garrett, Aaron Starkey, Alex Guy, Sean Morse, and Damiano Unique. The event page also noted additional performers without naming them. Lineup source: https://thebushwickbookclubseattle.com/event/another-country-jan-26/

Seattle, WA

9 of 17 shows with this project2 of 5 shows at this venueLifetime show 544 of 698

Show graphic for Oceanwires with Dust Moth and Razor Clam at Barboza on Dec. 14, 2018.
December 14, 2018
Oceanwires — Barboza
Lineup:

Oceanwires

Video single release show: Razor Clam 8:30–9:00 PM; Dust Moth 9:15–10:00 PM; Oceanwires 10:15–11:15 PM. 8 PM doors; Barboza 21+.

Seattle, WA

8 of 14 shows with this project14 of 15 shows at this venueLifetime show 542 of 698

Poster for Gibraltar at Barboza on Sept. 7, 2018.
September 7, 2018
Gibraltar — Barboza w/ Service Animal, Baywitch

With Service Animal · Baywitch

Set Times:
Gibraltar
9:15 PM scheduled / 60 min scheduled

Gibraltar with Service Animal and Baywitch. The preserved production advance lists doors at 7 PM and a tentative Gibraltar slot from 9:15–10:15 PM.

Seattle, WA

121 of 128 shows with this project13 of 15 shows at this venueLifetime show 536 of 698

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August 2, 2018
Oceanwires — Neumos

With Branden Daniel and The Chics and Peyote Ugly

Lineup:

Oceanwires

w/Branden Daniel and The Chics and Peyote Ugly

Seattle, WA

3 of 14 shows with this project14 of 15 shows at this venueLifetime show 534 of 698

July 6, 2018
The Swearengens — Tractor Tavern
Lineup:

The Swearengens

The Roadhouse on KEXP Presents: Jeremy Pinnell with The Swearengens and Country Lips.

Seattle, WA

5 of 7 shows with this project23 of 40 shows at this venueLifetime show 532 of 698

June 17, 2018
New Wave Night — Chop Suey
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Performed "Bigmouth Strikes Again" (The Smiths) and "London Calling" (The Clash).

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project13 of 14 shows at this venueLifetime show 531 of 698

April 6, 2018
The Swearengens — Tractor Tavern

With Jenny Don't & The Spurs · The Rainieros

Lineup:

The Swearengens / Jenny Don't & The Spurs / The Rainieros

Guest guitar with The Swearengens; bill with Jenny Don't & The Spurs and The Rainieros. Exact set time unknown.

Seattle, WA

4 of 7 shows with this project21 of 40 shows at this venueLifetime show 527 of 698

January 13, 2018
The Swearengens — Tractor Tavern
Lineup:

The Swearengens

Swearengens Tractor show. Dedicated Jan. 13 setlist/rehearsal folder was sent to the user; post-show payment memo says 'Face melting guitar slinging.'

Seattle, WA

3 of 7 shows with this project20 of 40 shows at this venueLifetime show 525 of 698

August 17, 2017
R.E.M. Tribute Night — Sunset Tavern
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Two-song acoustic R.E.M. tribute appearance. The One I Love is the only currently identified song.

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project54 of 56 shows at this venueLifetime show 671 of 698

June 2, 2017
R.E.M. vs INXS Tribute — High Dive
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Benefit for Planned Parenthood; bill included Kirby Krackle, The Loveless Building, The Regrets, Aaron Starkey and others.

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project37 of 39 shows at this venueLifetime show 514 of 698

March 11, 2017
Head Like a Kite — Barboza
Lineup:

Head Like a Kite

Gibraltar 'Let's Get Beautiful' release show. HLAK 8:30–9:00; Aaron wrote, 'i'm playing guitar with head like a kite as well!' Gibraltar followed 9:15–10:15.

Seattle, WA

3 of 3 shows with this project12 of 15 shows at this venueLifetime show 509 of 698

MusiCares Tractor print PDF
March 2, 2017
5th Annual Alt-Country Showdown — MusiCares Benefit

With Annie Ford Band · Barb Hunter · Caitlin Sherman (Evening Bell) · Cumulus (solo) · Dean Johnson · Fredd Luongo (The Swearengens) · Jackrabbit · JB Kardong (Sera Cahoone / Ole Tinder) · Long Dark Moon · Massy Ferguson · Sam Russell and the Harborrats · Shasta Bree · The Crying Shame · Vicious Petals

Lineup:

Annie Ford Band / Barb Hunter / Caitlin Sherman (Evening Bell) / Cumulus (solo) / Dean Johnson / Fredd Luongo (The Swearengens) / Jackrabbit / JB Kardong (Sera Cahoone / Ole Tinder) / Long Dark Moon / Massy Ferguson / Sam Russell and the Harborrats / Shasta Bree / The Crying Shame / Vicious Petals

5th Annual Alt-Country Showdown Benefit for MusiCares; KEXP promo and event materials explicitly list Long Dark Moon.

Seattle, WA

12 of 48 shows with this project19 of 40 shows at this venueLifetime show 507 of 698

FIRST: The Womxn's March on Seattle is happening tomorrow and and i'm 100% in solidarity and support. SECOND: The Rock Lottery benefit for the Vera Project (which is the absolute best!) is ALSO happening tomorrow and I've wanted to do the rock lottery for years and it's finally happening...so yeah. Please come out and see the magic/madness that happens when people who don't know each other have to write 3 songs in a day and then perform them.
January 21, 2017
Seattle Rock Lottery 2017 — The Crocodile
Lineup:

Seattle Rock Lottery 2017

Benefit for The Vera Project; one of 25 participating musicians. Exact assigned lottery band/personnel/set to recover.

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project18 of 20 shows at this venueLifetime show 504 of 698

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December 23, 2016
The Swearengens — Tractor Tavern

With Christmas in Ballard · Treehouse for Kids toy-drive night

Lineup:

The Swearengens / Christmas in Ballard / Treehouse for Kids toy-drive night

Christmas in Ballard / Treehouse for Kids toy-drive night. Swearengens set scheduled 10:20 PM for 45 minutes; user explicitly says he was filling in for Soren and bringing his full rig.

Seattle, WA

2 of 7 shows with this project18 of 40 shows at this venueLifetime show 502 of 698

December 2, 2016
Artist Home Wintersong — Aaron Starkey — Piranha Shop — 2016-12-02

With Emma Lee Toyoda · Jimmy Berg · Bigfoot Wallace · Paris Alexa · Evening Bell · John Dillon · Sundries · Bryan John Appleby

Lineup:

Emma Lee Toyoda / Jimmy Berg / Bigfoot Wallace / Paris Alexa / Evening Bell / Artist Home Wintersong / John Dillon / Sundries / Bryan John Appleby

Final first-to-last order: Emma Lee Toyoda / Jimmy Berg / Bigfoot Wallace / Paris Alexa / Evening Bell / Aaron Starkey / John Dillon / Sundries / Bryan John Appleby. Aaron 6th of 9; approximately three songs.

Seattle

1 of 1 shows with this project1 of 1 shows at this venueLifetime show 499 of 698

Show poster
November 18, 2016
Head Like a Kite — High Dive
Lineup:

Head Like a Kite

High Dive show; Aaron received/forwarded HLAK stage plot and was on the HLAK performance thread.

Seattle, WA

2 of 3 shows with this project36 of 39 shows at this venueLifetime show 498 of 698

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October 19, 2016
Aaron Starkey — Barboza w/ Alejandro Escovedo
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Last-minute local support for Alejandro Escovedo after touring support fell through. Aaron Starkey 8:30–9:00 PM; Alejandro Escovedo 9:15–10:15 PM.

Seattle, WA

6 of 24 shows with this project10 of 15 shows at this venueLifetime show 494 of 698

May 14, 2016
Aaron Starkey — High Dive
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Benefit for Jeremy Best; Aaron had a billed solo slot 10:25–10:45 on a seven-act lineup with These People Here, Explone, The Loveless Building, Husker Duh, Roaming Herds, and Tales From The Birdbath.

Seattle, WA

5 of 24 shows with this project34 of 39 shows at this venueLifetime show 486 of 698

April 13, 2016
Woody Guthrie Tribute — His Month of Song — Tractor Tavern

With Fundraiser · documentary event

Lineup:

Aaron Starkey / Fundraiser / documentary event

Fundraiser/documentary event. Aaron Starkey set at 10:40, backed as a full-band arrangement with Jeff Baars on drums; all-cast finale 'This Land Is Your Land'.

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project17 of 40 shows at this venueLifetime show 484 of 698

March 16, 2016
Aaron Starkey — High Dive
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Solo set 9:20–10:00; bill also included Katie Kuffel and Ryan Anthony Brooks.

Seattle, WA

4 of 24 shows with this project33 of 39 shows at this venueLifetime show 482 of 698

Ball of Wax 43 poster
February 27, 2016
Long Dark Moon — Conor Byrne

With The Jesus Chords · Jack Shriner · Ball of Wax

Set Times:
Ball of Wax
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The Jesus Chords / Jack Shriner / Ball of Wax 43

Seattle, WA

10 of 48 shows with this project6 of 38 shows at this venueLifetime show 480 of 698

MusiCares Tractor poster PDF
January 21, 2016
The Songs of Uncle Tupelo & Jason Molina — MusiCares Benefit

With Annie Ford · Barb Hunter · Jared Clifton & the Whiskey Rebellion · The Crying Shame · Cumulus · Galen Disston (Pickwick) · Jason Dodson (The Maldives) · Evening Bell · Fredd Luongo (The Swearengens) · Long Dark Moon · Low Hums · Massy Ferguson · Shasta Bree & Brigitt Rains · Vicious Petals

Lineup:

Annie Ford / Barb Hunter / Jared Clifton & the Whiskey Rebellion / The Crying Shame / Cumulus / Galen Disston (Pickwick) / Jason Dodson (The Maldives) / Evening Bell / Fredd Luongo (The Swearengens) / Long Dark Moon / Low Hums / Massy Ferguson / Shasta Bree & Brigitt Rains / Vicious Petals

4th Annual MusiCares Benefit; final set order explicitly includes Long Dark Moon.

Seattle, WA

9 of 48 shows with this project15 of 40 shows at this venueLifetime show 476 of 698

December 31, 2015
Artist Home New Year’s Eve — Conor Byrne
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Artist Home New Year's Eve all-star cover performance; guitar and vocals on Tom Petty's American Girl and Jimi Hendrix's Fire.

Seattle, WA

2 of 5 shows with this project5 of 38 shows at this venueLifetime show 474 of 698

December 9, 2015
Long Dark Moon — Barboza — Dec. 9, 2015

With American Island · Perfect Families

Set Times:
Long Dark Moon
8:30 PM / 30 minutes
American Island
9:15 PM / 45 minutes
Perfect Families
10:15 PM / 60 minutes

Long Dark Moon performed a stripped-down trio set with Aaron Starkey, Holly Houser, and Ross McGilvray.

Seattle, WA

46 of 48 shows with this project15 of 15 shows at this venueLifetime show 675 of 698

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October 16, 2015
Showdown III — Led Zeppelin ensemble — Chop Suey
Set Times:
Members of Gibraltar, Flymoon Royalty and Skates
10:00 PM / 20 minutes

Guitar with the Led Zeppelin side, billed as members of Gibraltar, Flymoon Royalty and Skates. Set: 10:00–10:20 PM.

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project12 of 14 shows at this venueLifetime show 468 of 698

September 25, 2015
Long Dark Moon — LoFi

With Sweet Jesus · Black Whales · Ghost Pains

Lineup:

Long Dark Moon / Sweet Jesus / Black Whales / Ghost Pains

Sweet Jesus / Black Whales / Ghost Pains

Seattle, WA

8 of 48 shows with this project8 of 10 shows at this venueLifetime show 466 of 698

May 24, 2015
Bob Dylan Birthday Tribute — Sunset Tavern
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Performed "You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go", "Tangled Up in Blue", and "Like a Rolling Stone".

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project37 of 56 shows at this venueLifetime show 454 of 698

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April 2, 2015
Gibraltar — TIMBR Announce Party — Chop Suey

With Unannounced TIMBR · Timber! Outdoor Music Festival announce party

Lineup:

Gibraltar / Unannounced TIMBR / Timber! Outdoor Music Festival announce party

Unannounced TIMBR / Timber! Outdoor Music Festival announce party. Gibraltar opened at 8:30 PM for a 30-minute set; Naked Giants were the only other band and followed Gibraltar.

Seattle, WA

78 of 128 shows with this project1 of 2 shows at this venueLifetime show 449 of 698

Poster for Aaron's third annual Family Reunion benefit for MusiCares at Tractor Tavern on Feb. 26, 2015.
February 26, 2015
Family Reunion: Uncle Tupelo, Wilco & Son Volt — MusiCares Benefit

With In Cahoots · The Crying Shame · Barb Hunter · Gabriel Mintz · The Riveters · Jackrabbit · Fredd Luongo (The Swearengens) · Long Dark Moon · Jared Clifton & the Whiskey Rebellion · Red Jacket Mine · Massy Ferguson · Matthew Harvey & Dean Johnson · The Ganges River Band · Casey Ruff · Vicious Petals

Set Times:
In Cahoots
7:45-7:55 PM
The Crying Shame
8:05-8:20 PM
Barb Hunter
8:30-8:40 PM
Gabriel Mintz
8:40-8:45 PM
The Riveters
8:55-9:10 PM
Jackrabbit
9:20-9:35 PM
Fredd Luongo (The Swearengens)
9:45-9:55 PM
Long Dark Moon
9:55-10:10 PM
Jared Clifton & the Whiskey Rebellion
10:20-10:35 PM
Red Jacket Mine
10:45-11:00 PM
Massy Ferguson
11:10-11:25 PM
Matthew Harvey & Dean Johnson
11:30-11:40 PM
The Ganges River Band
11:50 PM-12:05 AM
Casey Ruff
12:15-12:30 AM
Vicious Petals
12:40-12:55 AM
Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project14 of 40 shows at this venueLifetime show 447 of 698

December 31, 2014
Artist Home New Year’s Eve — Conor Byrne
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Artist Home New Year's Eve at Conor Byrne. Aaron's confirmed assignment was Just Like Heaven by The Cure.

Seattle, WA

1 of 5 shows with this project3 of 38 shows at this venueLifetime show 441 of 698

Cover photos
November 1, 2014
Cramps tribute ensemble — Slim's Last Chance
Lineup:

The Human Flys

Aaron performed guitar with the Cramps tribute ensemble at Slim's Last Chance. The exact bill, set time, setlist, and full personnel remain unresolved.

Seattle, WA

2 of 3 shows with this project3 of 13 shows at this venueLifetime show 437 of 698

October 11, 2014
Ethan Anderson + Aaron Starkey — Downtown Spirits
Lineup:

Ethan Anderson duo

Ethan Anderson (Massy Ferguson) + Aaron Starkey duo. Ethan acoustic/vocals; Aaron electric guitar. Planned as two sets of Massy songs plus country/roots covers.

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project1 of 1 shows at this venueLifetime show 432 of 698

October 4, 2014
Gibraltar — Macefield Music Festival — Conor Byrne

With Solvents · Bread & Butter · The Swearengens · Ole Tinder · Evening Bell · Goodbye Heart · The Crying Shame · Davidson Hart Kingsbery

Set Times:
Solvents
4:00 PM
Gibraltar
5:00 PM
Bread & Butter
6:00 PM
The Swearengens
7:00 PM
Ole Tinder
8:00 PM
Evening Bell
9:00 PM
Goodbye Heart
10:00 PM
The Crying Shame
11:00 PM
Davidson Hart Kingsbery
12:00 AM

Macefield Music Festival at Conor Byrne. Gibraltar performed at 5:00 PM; check-in/load-in was approximately 4:00 PM.

Seattle, WA

68 of 128 shows with this project2 of 38 shows at this venueLifetime show 430 of 698

September 20, 2014
Long Dark Moon — High Dive

With Palatine Ave · Moonshiner Collective

Set Times:
Long Dark Moon
9:30 PM / 45 minutes
Palatine Ave
10:30 PM / 45 minutes
Moonshiner Collective
11:30 PM / 45 minutes

First public Long Dark Moon show. Long Dark Moon 9:30 PM / Palatine Ave 10:30 / Moonshiner Collective 11:30. $8; 21+.

Seattle, WA

3 of 48 shows with this project30 of 39 shows at this venueLifetime show 427 of 698

June 12, 2014
Gibraltar — Tiny Tavern

With John Bellows · Hex Horizontal · Chest Cavity

Lineup:

Gibraltar / John Bellows / Hex Horizontal / Chest Cavity

Gibraltar / John Bellows / Hex Horizontal / Chest Cavity. 9:30 PM; free.

Eugene, OR

59 of 128 shows with this project1 of 1 shows at this venueLifetime show 420 of 698

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June 11, 2014
Gibraltar — New Parish

With The Chasers · Oceanography · Brasil

Lineup:

The Chasers / Oceanography / Gibraltar / Brasil

The Chasers / Oceanography / Gibraltar / Brasil. Gibraltar planned 30-minute set; load-in 5:00 PM; soundcheck 6:00 PM.

Oakland, CA

58 of 128 shows with this project1 of 1 shows at this venueLifetime show 419 of 698

Archive photograph
May 30, 2014
Gibraltar — KEXP Hood To Hood @ Sunset Tavern

With Hounds of the Wild Hunt · Widower · Smokey Brights · Fox and the Law

Set Times:
Gibraltar
7:00 PM
Hounds of the Wild Hunt
8:00 PM
Widower
9:00 PM
Smokey Brights
10:00 PM
Fox and the Law
11:00 PM

Gibraltar 7:00 PM / Hounds of the Wild Hunt 8:00 / Widower 9:00 / Smokey Brights 10:00 / Fox and the Law 11:00. $8; $5 KEXP members.

Seattle, WA

52 of 128 shows with this project33 of 56 shows at this venueLifetime show 413 of 698

May 16, 2014
Gibraltar — Live on KEXP
Set Times:
Gibraltar
9:00 AM

Gibraltar performed live on KEXP at 9:00 AM. Confirmed set: Ideas / Ghost / Satisfied / Cold.

Seattle, WA

128 of 128 shows with this project4 of 4 shows at this venueLifetime show 672 of 698

May 16, 2014
Gibraltar — High Dive

With Gerald Collier · Red Jacket Mine

Lineup:

Gerald Collier / Red Jacket Mine / Gibraltar

Gerald Collier / Red Jacket Mine / Gibraltar. 9:30 PM; $8; 21+.

Seattle, WA

51 of 128 shows with this project27 of 39 shows at this venueLifetime show 412 of 698

February 10, 2014
Gibraltar — LoFi w/ The Hounds Below, Little Hearts

With Little Hearts · The Hounds Below

Set Times:
Little Hearts
9:00 PM

Gibraltar with The Hounds Below and Little Hearts. Load-in 7:00 PM; doors 8:00 PM; Little Hearts 9:00 PM; $5 cover.

Seattle, WA

47 of 128 shows with this project5 of 10 shows at this venueLifetime show 406 of 698

Uncle Tupelo vs. The Jayhawks — MusiCares benefit — Tractor Tavern — Jan. 30, 2014.
January 30, 2014
Uncle Tupelo vs. The Jayhawks — MusiCares Benefit

With Barb Hunter · Cooper Smith · Evening Bell · Gavin Guss · In Cahoots · Low Hums · Massy Ferguson · Radio Nationals · Red Jacket Mine · Star Anna · Starkey & the Detasselers · The Swearengens

Lineup:

Barb Hunter / Cooper Smith / Evening Bell / Gavin Guss / In Cahoots / Low Hums / Massy Ferguson / Radio Nationals / Red Jacket Mine / Star Anna / Starkey & the Detasselers / The Swearengens

The Music of Uncle Tupelo vs The Jayhawks — MusiCares benefit; songs included "Effigy", "Gun", and "Waiting for the Sun"; raised over $3,000.

Seattle, WA

2 of 48 shows with this project12 of 40 shows at this venueLifetime show 404 of 698

August 23, 2013
Crime Wife — Chop Suey
Lineup:

Crime Wife

Pixies Tribute Night. One-off band name chosen by Aaron; original lineup drew from Gibraltar, Eighteen Individual Eyes, The Lonely Forest, and The Trouble Starts.

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project7 of 14 shows at this venueLifetime show 389 of 698

June 15, 2013
Gibraltar — High Dive

With Hearts Are Thugs · Stillstand · Oriya

Set Times:
Gibraltar
10:00–10:45 PM / 45 min

Final bill/running order: Hearts Are Thugs 9:00–9:45 PM / Gibraltar 10:00–10:45 PM / Stillstand 11:00–11:45 PM / Oriya 12:00–12:45 AM.

Seattle, WA

35 of 128 shows with this project23 of 39 shows at this venueLifetime show 384 of 698

June 8, 2013
Gibraltar — Motr Pub
Lineup:

Gibraltar

Motive opened for Gibraltar. Free show; $250 guarantee plus meals and drinks; 8:00 PM load-in and soundcheck.

Cincinnati, OH

30 of 128 shows with this project1 of 1 shows at this venueLifetime show 379 of 698

June 6, 2013
Gibraltar — Beat Kitchen

With Little Dave Merriman · Vaudevileins · Bummer

Set Times:
Gibraltar
9:15–9:45 PM / 30 min

Little Dave Merriman / Gibraltar / Vaudevileins / Bummer.

Chicago, IL

28 of 128 shows with this project1 of 1 shows at this venueLifetime show 377 of 698

June 4, 2013
Gibraltar — Mojo's
Lineup:

Gibraltar

As of June 3, Mojo's had no support band booked; final show-day bill still needs confirmation.

Columbia, MO

27 of 128 shows with this project6 of 6 shows at this venueLifetime show 376 of 698

June 1, 2013
Gibraltar — Lion's Lair
Set Times:
Gibraltar
Initial plan ~midnight; later shift invalidates exact final time

Gibraltar / Dead End Drivers / Denver Music Theory. $6 admission. Final running order remains unknown.

Denver, CO

25 of 128 shows with this project1 of 1 shows at this venueLifetime show 374 of 698

May 30, 2013
Gibraltar — Red Room

With Bat Manors · Business Venture · Baby Ghosts

Set Times:
Gibraltar
10:30–11:15 PM / 45 min

Full bill: Bat Manors / Business Venture / Gibraltar / Baby Ghosts. Day-of venue update switched Gibraltar/Baby Ghosts and confirms Gibraltar at 10:30 PM for 45 minutes.

Boise, ID

23 of 128 shows with this project1 of 1 shows at this venueLifetime show 372 of 698

Archive photograph
February 9, 2013
Head Like a Kite — Neumos
Lineup:

Head Like a Kite

Dancing on the Valentine 8. Same-day personal message says Aaron was playing that night with The Trouble Starts, Gibraltar, and Head Like a Kite.

Seattle, WA

1 of 3 shows with this project4 of 15 shows at this venueLifetime show 365 of 698

Factory Belt — A Night of Uncle Tupelo — MusiCares — Tractor Tavern — Jan. 17, 2013.
January 17, 2013
Factory Belt: A Night of Uncle Tupelo — MusiCares Benefit

With Caitlin Sherman (Slow Skate) · Downpilot · Ian Moore · The Swearengens · Fan Fiction · Jared Clifton · Aaron Starkey and the Detasselers · Kim Virant · Red Jacket Mine · The Magpies · Transmissionary Six

Lineup:

Caitlin Sherman (Slow Skate) / Downpilot / Ian Moore / The Swearengens / Fan Fiction / Jared Clifton / Aaron Starkey and the Detasselers / Kim Virant / Red Jacket Mine / The Magpies / Transmissionary Six

Factory Belt: A Night of Uncle Tupelo; proceeds to MusiCares; explicit set-order billing.

Seattle, WA

1 of 48 shows with this project11 of 40 shows at this venueLifetime show 361 of 698

June 30, 2012
The Swearengens — Tractor Tavern — Aaron guest appearance

With Ole Tinder · Davidson Hart Kingsbery

Lineup:

Ole Tinder / The Swearengens / Davidson Hart Kingsbery

Ole Tinder / The Swearengens / Davidson Hart Kingsbery. Aaron explicitly said he was playing four tunes with The Swearengens.

Seattle, WA

1 of 7 shows with this project9 of 40 shows at this venueLifetime show 338 of 698

April 20, 2012
Spanish for 100 — The Skylark

With Paul Lynde Fan Club · Case & Ctrl · 10 PM · 11 PM

Lineup:

Paul Lynde Fan Club / Case & Ctrl / Spanish for 100 / 10 PM / 11 PM

Paul Lynde Fan Club / Case & Ctrl / Spanish for 100; 9 PM / 10 PM / 11 PM

Seattle, WA

247 of 264 shows with this project6 of 15 shows at this venueLifetime show 328 of 698

February 10, 2012
Lesli Wood / Jupe Jupe with Aaron Starkey — DOTV7 @ The Crocodile
Lineup:

Lesli Wood / Jupe Jupe — Dancing on the Valentine 7

Duran Duran tribute benefit. Aaron joined Lesli Wood / Jupe Jupe as guest guitarist while also appearing elsewhere on the same bill with Daniel G. Harmann & The Trouble Starts.

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project15 of 20 shows at this venueLifetime show 315 of 698

December 20, 2011
Gibraltar — The Sunset w/ An Invitation To Love

With An Invitation To Love

Lineup:

Gibraltar / An Invitation To Love

First Gibraltar public performance / secret soft-launch; w/ An Invitation To Love. Aaron's immediate post-debut booking pitch identifies Aaron guitar/voice, Mike Jochum (Elder Mason) piano and Chris Crumpler drums.

Seattle, WA

1 of 128 shows with this project20 of 56 shows at this venueLifetime show 310 of 698

December 17, 2011
Neil Young Tribute Night #3 — Sunset Tavern
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

Second gig of the night. Early ensemble set included "Helpless", "Walk On", "Ohio", and "Cinnamon Girl"; later returned for "Cortez the Killer" with The My My Hey Heys.

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project19 of 56 shows at this venueLifetime show 308 of 698

November 19, 2011
Daniel G. Harmann & The Trouble Starts — High Dive
Lineup:

Daniel G. Harmann & The Trouble Starts

The Glass Notes 9:30–10:15; Gary Reynolds & The Brides of Obscurity 10:30–11:15; Daniel G. Harmann & The Trouble Starts 11:30–12:15. $7; 21+.

Seattle, WA

4 of 4 shows with this project15 of 39 shows at this venueLifetime show 306 of 698

October 28, 2011
Darkfunkel — High Dive
Lineup:

Darkfunkel

Metalween III. One-off metal Simon & Garfunkel project; run of show put Darkfunkel at 8:30–8:40. Songs prepared included 'The Sound of Silence', 'Mrs. Robinson', and 'I Am a Rock'.

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project14 of 39 shows at this venueLifetime show 304 of 698

September 24, 2011
Daniel G. Harmann & The Trouble Starts — Comet Tavern
Lineup:

Daniel G. Harmann & The Trouble Starts

Daniel G. Harmann & The Trouble Starts. Exact supporting bill remains to recover; next-day band accounting reports $130 brought in.

Seattle, WA

3 of 4 shows with this project15 of 19 shows at this venueLifetime show 302 of 698

July 15, 2011
Daniel G. Harmann — Bite of Seattle
Lineup:

Daniel G. Harmann

Aaron explicitly said he was playing guitar with Daniel G. Harmann at Bite of Seattle Friday afternoon; Daniel told the 'Trouble Starters' to report to Fountain Lawn Stage at noon.

Seattle, WA

1 of 4 shows with this project1 of 1 shows at this venueLifetime show 299 of 698

May 21, 2011
Spanish for 100 — High Dive — Seattle
Lineup:

Spanish for 100

Final Seattle High Dive bill: The Shining Skulls 9:45–10:30 PM; Low-Fi 10:45–11:30 PM; Spanish for 100 closing from 11:45 PM. 9 PM doors. Same-day Aaron texts place the band at the High Dive in Fremont.

Seattle, WA

237 of 264 shows with this project12 of 39 shows at this venueLifetime show 295 of 698

April 21, 2011
Spanish for 100 — The Comet

With Let’s Get Lost · The Binary Marketing Show · Daniel G

Lineup:

Let’s Get Lost / Spanish for 100 / The Binary Marketing Show / Daniel G

Let’s Get Lost / Spanish for 100 / The Binary Marketing Show / Daniel G. Harmann; Spanish for 100 second; $7

Seattle, WA

236 of 264 shows with this project14 of 19 shows at this venueLifetime show 294 of 698

December 1, 2010
Spanish for 100 — The Comet

With Matty & Mikey (Curtains For You) · Lesli Wood · Michael Lee · Kimo Muraki · Rachel Flotard + Mike Squires + Brian Naubert · Airport · Robert Roth

Set Times:
Spanish for 100
11:30 PM / 15–20 min max
Seattle, WA

231 of 264 shows with this project13 of 19 shows at this venueLifetime show 288 of 698

January 8, 2010
Spanish for 100 — KEXP live in-studio
Lineup:

Spanish for 100

KEXP live in-studio session. Spider / Corners / Fences / October. Internal video master lists raw Tape 247/248 and edited media 'KEXP 2 / DVD'; Laura Totten photographed the session.

Seattle, WA

212 of 264 shows with this project2 of 4 shows at this venueLifetime show 263 of 698

December 5, 2009
Spanish for 100 — Audioasis / KEXP @ The Sunset
Lineup:

Spanish for 100

KEXP Audioasis / Teen Feed benefit at Sunset Tavern: Charles Leo Gebhardt IV 6:30–7:00 PM (live on KEXP); The Shackles 8:00–8:30 PM (live on KEXP); Spanish for 100 9:15–10:00 PM; The Sea Navy 10:15–11:00 PM; Slender Means 11:15 PM–12:00 AM.

Seattle, WA

211 of 264 shows with this project16 of 56 shows at this venueLifetime show 262 of 698

September 26, 2009
Cure Cover Night — Lesli Wood ensemble — Sunset Tavern
Lineup:

Cure Cover Night — Lesli Wood ensemble

Aaron joined Lesli Wood's ensemble for The Cure's 'Pictures of You'. Lesli's planned arrangement used cello, 2–3 guitars, bass, piano, drums and Lesli on vocals. Full event lineup remains to recover.

Seattle, WA

1 of 1 shows with this project15 of 56 shows at this venueLifetime show 256 of 698

July 23, 2009
At the Spine — El Corazón

With Chris McFarland (Austin)

Lineup:

At the Spine / Chris McFarland (Austin)

At the Spine w/Chris McFarland (Austin). In a same-night chat, the user explicitly says he is 'sitting in with a band tonight' and identifies the band as At The Spine.

Seattle, WA

3 of 4 shows with this project1 of 1 shows at this venueLifetime show 242 of 698

June 4, 2009
At the Spine — Sunset Tavern
Lineup:

At the Spine

Double-duty night: Spanish for 100 and At the Spine on the same bill. Rehearsal correspondence says the user expected to play 'two sets in a row on Thursday.'

Seattle, WA

2 of 4 shows with this project12 of 56 shows at this venueLifetime show 236 of 698

Yellow poster advertising Mike Watt and the Missingmen with At the Spine on Friday May 22 for $13 advance
May 22, 2009
At the Spine — The Crocodile

With Mike Watt & The Missingmen

Lineup:

At the Spine / Mike Watt & The Missingmen

At the Spine w/Mike Watt & The Missingmen. Band correspondence after the show says the band/audience loved the user's playing and that payment was due from the check.

Seattle, WA

1 of 4 shows with this project7 of 20 shows at this venueLifetime show 235 of 698

April 11, 2009
Spanish for 100 — acoustic duo — Mars Bar / Cafe Venus

With Corey Passons + Aaron acoustic · backing vocals

Lineup:

Spanish for 100 / Corey Passons + Aaron acoustic / backing vocals

Corey Passons + Aaron acoustic/electric duo, with Kim Crayton on harmony/backing vocals. Opening slot on a bill built around Open Choir Fire and An Invitation To Love; billed as Spanish for 100 (acoustic).

Seattle, WA

188 of 264 shows with this project11 of 13 shows at this venueLifetime show 232 of 698

February 21, 2009
Spanish for 100 — High Dive

With Smile Brigade · The Globes · The Lord Dog Bird

Lineup:

Smile Brigade / Spanish for 100 / The Globes / The Lord Dog Bird

Smile Brigade / Spanish for 100 / The Globes / The Lord Dog Bird. Spanish for 100 believed second; Smile Brigade CD-release party. 9:30 PM start.

Seattle, WA

185 of 264 shows with this project7 of 39 shows at this venueLifetime show 229 of 698

February 17, 2009
Corey Passons & Aaron — acoustic/electric duo — The Squid & Ink

Pre-Sea Collective duo show: Corey Passons on acoustic guitar/vocal and Aaron on electric guitar. Second of three, with Herman Jolly opening and Joe Gould's Secret closing; scheduled 9:30 PM.

Seattle (Georgetown), WA

1 of 7 shows with this project1 of 1 shows at this venueLifetime show 228 of 698

Gold harmonica poster for The Neil and the Damage Done at Sunset Tavern, January 22, 2009.
January 22, 2009
Spanish for 100 — The Sunset
Lineup:

Spanish for 100

NadaMucho.com presents "The Neil and the Damage Done" A Tribute to Neil Young At the Spine Elder Mason Spanish 4 100 Herman Jolly Hazelwood Motel Van Gross & the Gypsies Amateur Radio Operator Joe Gould's Secret The Harvest Moons Thursday, January 22 Sunset Tavern

Seattle, WA

184 of 264 shows with this project11 of 56 shows at this venueLifetime show 227 of 698

January 17, 2009
Spanish for 100 — The Comet

With Sam Russell and the Harborrats · Butterfly Bones · Saeta

Lineup:

Sam Russell and the Harborrats / Spanish for 100 / Butterfly Bones / Saeta

Sam Russell and the Harborrats / Spanish for 100 / Butterfly Bones / Saeta. Comet Tavern; music beginning around 9:30 PM.

Seattle, WA

183 of 264 shows with this project7 of 19 shows at this venueLifetime show 226 of 698

August 24, 2008
Spanish for 100 — Weenie Roast — Model Remodel

With Steel Tigers of Death! · The Heat Rays · one unidentified final band

Lineup:

Steel Tigers of Death! / Spanish for 100 / The Heat Rays / one unidentified final band

Steel Tigers of Death! / Spanish for 100 / The Heat Rays / one unidentified final band. Part Man, Part Horse dropped.

Seattle, WA

180 of 264 shows with this project1 of 1 shows at this venueLifetime show 222 of 698

August 14, 2008
Spanish for 100 — The Skylark

With The Hillman Band · Pete Bush and the Hoi Polloi

Lineup:

The Hillman Band / Pete Bush and the Hoi Polloi / Spanish for 100

The Hillman Band / Pete Bush and the Hoi Polloi / Spanish for 100. Skylark owner Jessie birthday night; Pete Bush album-release show; no cover. Hillman Band at 9 PM.

Seattle, WA

179 of 264 shows with this project4 of 15 shows at this venueLifetime show 221 of 698

May 24, 2008
Spanish for 100 — KEXP
Lineup:

Spanish for 100

Live on KEXP @ 6pm. Exact KEXP internal video-database set: Dirty Nights / Precious Monkey / Bullocks / Spider. Raw video Tape 48/49.

Seattle, WA

163 of 264 shows with this project1 of 4 shows at this venueLifetime show 205 of 698

May 16, 2008
Spanish for 100 — The Comet

With Little Pieces · Bird Show of North America

Lineup:

Spanish for 100 / Little Pieces / Bird Show of North America

Gary Reynolds and the Brides of Obscurity / Spanish for 100 / Little Pieces / Bird Show of North America

Seattle, WA

162 of 264 shows with this project6 of 19 shows at this venueLifetime show 204 of 698

April 10, 2008
Attenuator Improv — Christoff Gallery — April 2008
Lineup:

Attenuator Improv

Monthly improvised ensemble performance. Organizer mail says the event is one week away and Aaron says yes; two days before, Aaron independently says he has a Thursday 7 PM show and plans to be in Georgetown before it.

Seattle, WA

11 of 11 shows with this project11 of 11 shows at this venueLifetime show 202 of 698

December 27, 2007
Junkmail — The Satyricon
Lineup:

Junkmail

Tomorrows Heroes 8:00–8:30 / Bella Florentine 8:45–9:15 / Junkmail 9:30–10:00 / Lasers All The Time 10:15-on

Portland, OR

1 of 1 shows with this project2 of 2 shows at this venueLifetime show 198 of 698

November 24, 2007
Spanish for 100 — The Comet

With Happy Birthday Secret Weapon · Velvet Drive · Curtains for You closing

Lineup:

Happy Birthday Secret Weapon / Velvet Drive / Spanish for 100 / Curtains for You closing

Happy Birthday Secret Weapon / Velvet Drive / Spanish for 100 / Curtains for You closing. 8:30 PM load-in.

Seattle, WA

158 of 264 shows with this project5 of 19 shows at this venueLifetime show 196 of 698

Orange and white Attenuator flyer announcing a night of free musical improv at Christoff Gallery, September 13 at 8:30 pm.
September 13, 2007
Attenuator Improv — Christoff Gallery — September 2007
Lineup:

Attenuator Improv

Monthly improvised ensemble performance. Aaron explicitly committed a week prior, structured the rest of his Thursday night around attending Attenuator, and directly confirms he played.

Seattle, WA

8 of 11 shows with this project8 of 11 shows at this venueLifetime show 193 of 698

July 27, 2007
Spanish for 100 — The Comet
Lineup:

Spanish for 100

Final bill after Tennis Pro dropped: The Parties + Blue Skies for Black Hearts combined set, then Spanish for 100. Approx. 10:30–11 PM load-in for SF100; band to follow the combined support set.

Seattle, WA

154 of 264 shows with this project4 of 19 shows at this venueLifetime show 191 of 698

Archive photograph
June 9, 2007
Spanish for 100 — The Hurricane

With The Supernauts · at least one additional act (unidentified)

Lineup:

Spanish for 100 / The Supernauts / at least one additional act (unidentified)

Spanish for 100 / The Supernauts / at least one additional act (unidentified)

Kansas City, KS

148 of 264 shows with this project1 of 1 shows at this venueLifetime show 185 of 698

May 10, 2007
Attenuator Improv #9 — Christoff Gallery

With predetermined groupings, conductor-led games and ensembles

Lineup:

Attenuator Improv / predetermined groupings, conductor-led games and ensembles

Attenuator #9; 13 musicians, random/predetermined groupings, conductor-led games and ensembles. 8:30 PM.

Seattle, WA

7 of 11 shows with this project7 of 11 shows at this venueLifetime show 179 of 698

February 8, 2007
Attenuator Improv #6 — Christoff Gallery

With Attenuator #6 · February monthly edition

Lineup:

Attenuator Improv / Attenuator #6 / February monthly edition

Attenuator #6 / February monthly edition. Organizer correspondence documents the Feb. 8 edition; Aaron now directly confirms he played the Attenuator performances, resolving the prior participation uncertainty.

Seattle, WA

5 of 11 shows with this project5 of 11 shows at this venueLifetime show 172 of 698

November 9, 2006
Attenuator Improv #3 — Christoff Gallery
Lineup:

Attenuator Improv

Attenuator #3; improvised groupings and first planned 'tag' conductor game. Performers requested 6 PM; event 9 PM.

Seattle, WA

2 of 11 shows with this project2 of 11 shows at this venueLifetime show 164 of 698

September 14, 2006
Attenuator Improv #1 — Christoff Gallery

With Attenuator #1 · first edition

Lineup:

Attenuator Improv / Attenuator #1 / first edition

Attenuator #1 / first edition. Organizer correspondence establishes Sept. 14 as the first show; performers assembled around 7 PM for a 9 PM event. Aaron now directly confirms he played the Attenuator series, closing this date-level participation gap.

Seattle, WA

1 of 11 shows with this project1 of 11 shows at this venueLifetime show 147 of 698

February 22, 2006
Spanish for 100 — Chop Suey
Lineup:

Spanish for 100

KISS Tribute with Razrez / Kane Hodder / Shawn Smith / Sunday Night Blackout / Friel Brothers / Mos Generator / Key Note Speaker / Spanish for 100 / Moc Moc / Patrol

Seattle, WA

91 of 264 shows with this project5 of 14 shows at this venueLifetime show 121 of 698

July 7, 2005
Spanish for 100 — Chop Suey

With Treasure State · The Glasses · The Senate Arcade

Lineup:

Spanish for 100 / Treasure State / The Glasses / The Senate Arcade

Spanish for 100 / Treasure State / The Glasses / The Senate Arcade. $7.

Seattle, WA

81 of 264 shows with this project3 of 14 shows at this venueLifetime show 111 of 698

May 17, 2003
Spanish for 100 — The Wetlands

With The Wanteds · Basic Assumption · Heavenly Oceans · additional act(s) unknown

Lineup:

The Wanteds / Spanish for 100 / Basic Assumption / Heavenly Oceans / additional act(s) unknown

The Wanteds / Spanish for 100 / Basic Assumption / Heavenly Oceans / additional act(s) unknown

Eugene, OR

12 of 264 shows with this project1 of 1 shows at this venueLifetime show 41 of 698

January 7, 2003
Spanish for 100 — Graceland

With The Capillaries · Drew Victor and Passing Friends

Lineup:

The Capillaries / Spanish for 100 / Drew Victor and Passing Friends

The Capillaries / Spanish for 100 / Drew Victor and Passing Friends

Seattle, WA

8 of 264 shows with this project1 of 4 shows at this venueLifetime show 37 of 698

Illustrated poster for the fifth annual Freefest at Cricket Hill in Chicago, August 12 through 14, 1994.
August 12, 1994
Spitshine Picasso — Fifth Annual Freefest — Cricket Hill

Spitshine Picasso performed Friday, August 12, during the fifth annual Freefest at Cricket Hill in Chicago. The festival ran August 12–14, 1994. A surviving SP-08.12.94 recording folder and Aaron's recollection confirm the performance. The official two-volume CD describes itself as a sampling of the festival; Spitshine Picasso is not included on its track list.

Chicago

7 of 8 shows with this project1 of 1 shows at this venueLifetime show 26 of 698

SP-Gallery-3.31.93.jpg
March 31, 1993
V Popes / Five Popes — The Gallery
Lineup:

Five Popes

NORML benefit at The Gallery: Mariguana / Soma Holiday / Five Popes / Electric Soul Food, plus an unnamed solo guitarist. Contemporary Daily Vidette review published Apr. 2, 1993.

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14 of 19 shows with this project1 of 3 shows at this venueLifetime show 14 of 698

The 8th Day performing indoors during college, with guitar, bass, vocals and drums.
1991 date unknown
The 8th Day (college version)
Lineup:

Aaron Starkey

short lived band the carried forth my high scool band. we played basement parties covering the doors, alice in chains, and our own "sludgy" covers of the era. i had the nicest hair at that time that i'd ever have.

Lifetime show 689 of 698