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Sightseer

Seattle, WA Americana / Heartland Rock / Alt Country

50% of sales go to the charity Love Hope Strength.

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Members: PA Mathison- Vox, Guitars ★ Jason Lightfoot- Guitars, Vox ★ Jason Welling- Keys, Guitars, Fiddle, Vox ★ Dave O'Leary- Bass ★ David Nielsen- Drums

Sounds Like: Cowboy Junkies, The Black Crowes, Joan Osborne, Gillian Welch, Sheryl Crow

Label: 3Rays Records

Bio: Sightseer is a female-fronted rock band with an alt-country twist backed by drums, bass, electric and acoustic guitars, keys and occasionally violin. Soulful, passionate vocals with a broad appeal that evoke images of whiskey nights and heartbroken mornings. Sometimes vulnerable, sometimes tough.... See Full Bio

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Sightseer has a show on 06/21/2013 at 09:00 PM @ Bravo Lounge in Portland, OR http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/208189892 #concert

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“PA Mathison of the Seattle band Sightseer is a natural-born storyteller. That trait that shines through loud and clear in the song, “Resting Place,” the best song Marshall Tucker never recorded and a track on the Discoveries Playlist.”

— Carla DeSantis, M.E.O.W.

“The band’s latest album is dance-able, as well as, radio and stadium ready. Each song grabs hold, taking the listener deep within the musical movements that take place throughout the entire masterpiece. The album has a rich mixture of acoustic folk, jazz, southern rock, and country. ”

— Kim Pedone, Little Queen Music

“We're partial to country bands from the Pacific Northwest, so that might explain why we liked Sightseer so much. Or, it could be that they're just a great band whose Seattle-style rock blends perfectly with country to create a totally unique sound.”

— The Country Reviewer

“... Mathison has an attractive voice, full throated or tender as required...”

— Paul Kerr, AmericanaUK

“The place where the wind from the plains hits the shadow of the mountains can be searing hot one moment then turn to a sudden chill the next, this is where the music of Sightseer lives. The Seattle five piece Americana / Alt Country band is lead by Calgary Chanteuse PA Mathison, whose throaty alto draws you deep into her siren songs of love, loss, reflection and redemption on top of a full throttle heartland sound as big as all outdoors. The eleven strong songs are reminiscent of cow punk pioneers Lone Justice or a beefed up Cowboy Junkies, employing equal parts torch and twang of gritty guitars from Jason Lightfoot and soaring Fiddle and keys from Jason Welling. ...“who knows what tomorrow brings,” but one thing is for certain, when this album gets the attention it deserves it will bring great things for her and Sightseer.”

— Rick J Bowen, No Depression

“I caught Sightseer at the Skylark Cafe a month or so ago, but as I was there to see a different band on the bill and it being a hard thing for me to write about more than one band per evening, I made only the following note about them in my notebook, “Good band. Black Crowesy at times. Soulful at others. See them.” ”

— Dave O'Leary, Seattle Subsonic

“Sightseer “Read It and Weep,” a hard-hitting tale of self-loathing, is the song that best showcases the early identity of local rockers Sightseer. Led by the strong female vocals of P.A. Mathison, the song – like Sightseer’s others – is rooted in alternative-country, bringing to mind bands like Okkervil River and Wilco. Based on their work so far, Sightseer hasn’t yet created a distinctive sound, but the pieces seem to be in place. Just check out the excellent, wailing guitar solo on “Resting Place.” For a folksier, acoustic act, be sure to catch opener The Washover Fans. With The Young West. ”

— Bryden McGrath, The Seattle Weekly

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Fri
Jun 21

Bravo Lounge
Portland, OR, US | 9:00pm
Bravo Lounge
Portland, OR, US
Fri Jun 21 9:00pm
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Sightseer, Idito the Chicken and Moonpie Nobot, Nekked Bonz @ The Bravo Lounge
Sat
Jun 22

The Black Forest
Eugene, OR, US | 9:00pm
The Black Forest
Eugene, OR, US
Sat Jun 22 9:00pm
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IB6~UB9 with Sightseer and Invane!
Sat
Jun 29

The Luxe Lounge
Seattle, WA, US | 9:00pm
The Luxe Lounge
Seattle, WA, US
Sat Jun 29 9:00pm
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Jun 30

Coppergate Ballard
Seattle, WA, US | 8:00pm
Coppergate Ballard
Seattle, WA, US
Sun Jun 30 8:00pm
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PA Solo @ The Copper Gate in the Pussy Room
Fri
Jul 26

The Brick
Roslyn, WA, US | 8:00pm
The Brick
Roslyn, WA, US
Fri Jul 26 8:00pm
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Sightseer @ The Brick Saloon w/ C-Leb & The Kettle Black

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I like your sound. If you are playing near seattle and need and opening solo act please look me up.
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I listened to "Patsy Cline." Great song. Thank you for sharing on reverbnation. Sincerely, Shane
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Sweet ! Peace from Sunny Detroit City !
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You guys are the best surprise I found going to shows this year! Can't wait to catch you again in January!