The Maine interviews with Seattle Gay News

What do you call a new five-piece band from Arizona? The Maine. Seriously, that's their name.

The pop-rock outfit, currently between UK and North American tours, is enjoying a wave of success following the release of their debut album, Black & White. The first date on the group's upcoming two-month road outing is October 19 at The Showbox Market in Seattle.

Lead singer John O'Callaghan spoke with Seattle Gay News via email, while The Maine was overseas in England. His interview is featured in this week's issue (October 15). O'Callaghan shares his pick for best album of 2010 (thus far) and reveals what band member leaves the most personal belongings in hotel rooms.

Matt Costa interviews with Seattle Gay News

How long did it take to record his new album, Mobile Chateau? Does he keep any of the little gifts that fans bring to his shows? What goes into his suitcase before he heads out on tour?

The answers to these questions - and an interesting admission to what Matt Costa wears underneath his jeans - are in this afternoon's edition of the Seattle Gay News when the singer-songwriter interviews with us a second time.

Costa is currently on tour, landing in Seattle on October 20 at El Corazon.

Frightened Rabbit interviews with Seattle Gay News

Look who it is...one of our favorite Scottish bands (ever) Frightened Rabbit!

Scott Hutchison, while reclining in his humble estate (flat, actually) in Edinburgh, spoke to Seattle Gay News by phone ahead of the group's upcoming tour, which launches in Seattle on October 7.

Search and find the interview in this week's issue of the Seattle Gay News, on the street and online (http://www.sgn.org/). And, catch Frightened Rabbit live at The Showbox SoDo on Thursday night - we'll be there!

"The Social Network" free movie passes at Neighbours tonight

Seattle Gay News is pleased to announce a free movie pass giveaway tonight for The Social Network, the much-anticipated film about Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. It stars Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake.

A limited number of passes will be given away tonight, September 29, at Neighbours (1509 Broadway) during the club's weekly event "Seattle's Got Talent", hosted by Gaysha Starr. Show starts at 11pm.

Each pass admits two for a special advance screening of the movie tomorrow night.

Emmy Awards Party in progress at Purr, come watch and win!

Red carpet arrivals have begun for the Primetime Emmy Awards, and we're showing them live at Purr, to be immediately followed by the main ceremony.

No cover charge. Cool prizes. Multiple screens to ooh and ahh all the action.

Come cheer for "Glee", "Modern Family", "Mad Men", "True Blood" and all your favorite TV shows!

Vancouver BC escape w/ two nights at Hyatt Regency up for grabs at Emmy Awards Party

Destination: Vancouver, British Columbia

How to get there: Plane, train or automobile - or, winning a two-night getaway package tonight at our first ever Emmy Awards Party. The grand prize includes accommodations at downtown Vancouver's marvelous Hyatt Regency (http://vancouver.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp), within walking distance to the waterfront, shopping centers and the city's most popular gay bars. Also included, dinner at the fabulous Nu Restaurant (http://www.whatisnu.com/), two passes to the Vancouver Art Gallery (http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/), and two admissions to the Capilano Suspension Bridge (http://www.capbridge.com/).

The Emmy Awards Party begins around 4pm today, at Purr, with red carpet arrivals and the main ceremony shortly afterward. More prizes to be announced throughout the day. Seattle Gay News and Purr are your co-hosts for this "no cover" bash. 21 and over. Open to all types, especially TV addicts.

Emmy Awards Party, August 29 at Purr - prizes, red carpet, cocktails

Seattle Gay News is pleased to present its first annual Emmy Awards viewing party at Purr Cocktail Lounge (1518 11th Avenue) tomorrow, August 29.

The festivities, honoring the best of primetime TV programming including nominees "Glee", "Modern Family", 'True Blood", "Mad Men" and "Dexter", kicks off with red carpet arrivals at 4pm and then leads into the televised ceremony shortly afterward.

Besides an open, friendly environment to watch the awards on multiple flatscreens, we have collected an assortment of prizes, including a grand prize of a two-night stay in Vancouver, British Columbia with accommodations at the downtown Hyatt Regency. Other prizes are just-released Lady GaGa remix CDs, T-shirts, and gift certificates.

Come watch the Emmys and see how the real drama unfolds, tomorrow at Purr!