Okay, sure, they’re from the Eastside (so are Queensryche, whom you also failed to mention) but besides joining Jimi and the Steve Miller Band in representing the Puget Sound in perpetual rotation on classic rock stations ’round the world, the role of the Wilson sisters in helping serious women musicians get treated seriously can not be understated.

Speaking of female musicians, Carrie Akre (http://www.carrieakre.com), one of the best damn local musicians EVER, is working on her latest album which should be available soon, real soon. Also, Betty X (http://www.bettyx.com) is so awesome that even people who don’t normally like hardcore like Betty X. Anna Coogan & North 19 and Ruby Dee & the Snakehandlers (http://www.rubydeemusic.com/) play excellent country/alt-country/honky tonkin’ music. I also love Loni Rose (http://www.lonirose.com) and…well…lots more. We really do have an amazing music scene.