While the Orpheum Theatre’s stage was dark aside from several strategically-placed votives, Rufus Wainwright sang “Candles” in a capella from his latest creation Out of the Game produced by Mark Ronson. Oh, but as the lights went up, Wainwright raised the energy level with his distinct voice and smooth moves while looking spectacular in sunglasses, [...]

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Yes, the dude on drums is the star of Entourage. But the Honey Brothers are no Dogstar—they play genuinely lovely music (though no “Eleanor Rigby”) that incorporates ukulele and banjo into the mix without a drop of ‘aw shucks.’ They speak to Dan Collins in a backstage green room at the Bumbershoot’s Starbucks stage within spitting distance of the Space Needle.

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