Yoav interviews with Seattle Gay News on Friday

New artist Yoav was hand-picked by Tori Amos last year to open a series of sold out concerts, including one at Seattle's Paramount Theatre.

The Isreali-born artist is featured in this week's issue of the Seattle Gay News, out on April 25. His music is an eclectic mix of pop, folk, hip-hop and electronic beats. He'll perform in concert at the High Dive (http://www.highdiveseattle.com/) on May 1. Click on this link to watch Yoav's video for "Club Thing": http://youtube.com/watch?v=v_GbUWnx7Lk.

Grab a copy of Seattle Gay News on April 25 and get to know the handsome and talented Yoav.

George Michael coming to Seattle

Yes, it's true.

Seattle Gay News has confirmed that George Michael will appear in Seattle this summer. We're gathering as many details as we can, so grab a copy of this week's issue (March 28) for any new information.

Show date is July 2 at Key Arena. And it appears he's not performing in Portland, which means the battle for tickets will be on both sides of the state line. This is the first US tour for George Michael in 17 years.

The Blakes - in Seattle Gay News this week

Not yet acquainted with Seattle's newest, hottest rock band The Blakes? Here's your first opportunity.

Seattle Gay News is pleased to feature a very fun, candid interview with this awesome trio in this week's issue - out today (March 21). Find out which group member got spanked (um, literally), who gets hit on the most (by gals and dudes), and what interesting jobs they had before launching their music career.

We welcome you to get familiar with Noise Pop, SXSW, Sasquatch festival and Capitol Hill Block Party performers The Blakes by picking up a copy of Seattle Gay News today or over the weekend. Before doing that, take a listen to their single "Two Times" by clicking here: http://www.myspace.com/theblakes.

OUTBOUND: Lufthansa launches $347 Seattle-Frankfurt fare

Think spring travel.
Think Germany.
Think Europe.

Seattle Gay News is excited to announce low introductory airfare on Lufthansa with direct Seattle-Frankfurt service at $347 (one-way). Tickets must be purchased by March 7, and travel dates must be anytime between March 30 through May 15, 2008. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.lufthansa.com/, Lufthansa reservations (800-645-3880), or via preferred travel agent. Quoted fares are for Economy class only.

From Frankfurt, you can connect to 192 alternate destinations in 78 countries via Lufthansa including 22 North American gateways (as of April 2008).

New direct service from Seattle-Frankfurt begins March 30, 2008 with daily non-stop flights departing at 2:30pm with arrival at 9:25am (local Frankfurt time, next day). The return flight departs at 11:15am with arrival at 12:30pm (Seattle time, same day). In-flight service aboard Lufthansa in Economy class will feature new personal entertainment screens.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wishing to visit Germany or Europe this spring. For more information, visit http://www.lufthansa.com/ or consult with a travel agent. Do not contact the Seattle Gay News office, as this is the only information we have at this time.

Have a great trip, and don't forget to grab a copy of Seattle Gay News on March 14 for our special travel edition.

* Photo courtesy of Lufthansa

Get plugged into Switches

Seattle Gay News is pleased to be the first Northwest publication to interview rising UK act Switches. The punk-pop foursome just began a 26-city tour with The Bravery, which delivers them to Seattle on January 25.

Lead singer Matt Bishop steps inside "The Music Lounge" in this week's issue, out on January 18. Find out what this dishy Brit likes to do before getting on a plane and what's packed in his suitcase for the group's current nationwide tour. Signed to the same record label as Amy Winehouse, U2, Snow Patrol and Beck, the newest band to get plugged into is Switches. Tickets for the January 25 performance are on sale here: http://www.neumos.com/.

Interview with Matt Bishop of Switches on January 18, exclusively in the Seattle Gay News!

Radiohead coming to Seattle

Seattle Gay News is pleased to announce that critically praised rock group Radiohead has included Seattle on its upcoming North American tour itinerary. Date and venue will soon be announced. Further details on Radiohead's concert are forthcoming. The list of cities on the band's tour, in alphabetical order, is listed below.

Atlanta

Boston

Charlotte

Chicago

Cleveland

Dallas

Houston

Indianapolis

Los Angeles

Miami

Montreal

New York

Philadelphia

San Diego

San Francisco

Santa Barbara

Seattle

St Louis

Tampa

Toronto

Vancouver

Washington DC

Seattle Gay News giving away "Sweeney Todd" tickets

In this week's issue of the Seattle Gay News, out today, look for an Arts & Entertainment advertisement revealing the exclusive location where you can register to win free passes for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. These are movie passes that can be redeemed at the box office for actual tickets. The films opens today, December 21.

Three original soundtracks of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be given away as well.

From Seattle Gay News, enjoy the show!

Photo: courtesy of Dreamworks Pictures.