Comedian Martin Lawrence will headline Seattle’s Paramount Theatre on March 12, promoter Live Nation announced.

Lawrence was one of the most popular comedians of the ‘90s, known for appearances on HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam,” his sitcom “Martin” and in “Bad Boys,” the “House Party” movies and other blockbusters. But by that the latter half of the decade the embattled superstar had also became known for erratic public behavior, a sexual harassment suit filed by “Martin” co-star Tisha Campbell and for nearly dying from heat exhaustion while running in 100-degree weather in 1999.

This year …

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STG Presents just released the lineup and ticket details for Seattle Helping Haiti, a rock benefit for Haitian earthquake victims set for Jan. 28 at the Moore Theatre.

The 8 p.m. show’s lineup will feature regional favorites Mike Herrera of MxPx, Sweet Water, Vince Mira, The Maldives, The Classic Crime and The Memphis Radio Kings. The event will also include a silent auction with items donated by local businesses, athletes, and musicians.

Tickets are $15 and are on sale now through Tickets.com. All proceeds will go to the American Red Cross’ relief …

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Irish rock band, the Cranberries, have called off tonight’s show at Seattle’s Moore Theatre “due to illness,” Seattle Theatre Group announced. Refunds will be available at the point of ticket purchase.

The Temptations and Four Tops scheduled for Dec. 5 at Seattle’s Moore Theatre has been canceled, Seattle Theatre Group announced today. Refunds are available at the point of purchase, according to the announcement.

I didn’t have credentials to shoot video at the big A in C show last night. But look what showed up on YouTube. Shweeeeeet! Big props to “Rambles the Man” for these clips.

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“It’s always nice to come home, and we have a lot of memories in this particular building,” Alice in Chains drummer Sean Kinney declared as his band’s triumphant, 90-minute set wound down Thursday night at the Moore Theatre. “This is another one we won’t forget.”

Ditto, Sean. A in C is the first of the early ’90s “grunge” bands I fell in love with, and it was great seeing those guys back and firing on all cylinders – especially considering the tragic circumstances that ripped them apart. New songs “Check My Brain” and “Acid Bubble” sounded great, alongside classics like “We Die Young,” “Would” and “Rooster.” And this has been my favorite show in a week that’s been packed with the Monsters of Northwest rock. Even the band that kicked this here Northwest rock thing off, the Fabulous Wailers, is playing on Saturday (Sept. 26.) Sweet! Hit “more” for last night’s set list.
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Heart delivered 90 minutes of grandstand-rockin’ goodness at the Puyallup Fair & Events Center tonight. And Alice in Chains’ Mike Inez even showed up to lend a hand. You know, since he’s in town for Alice’s big gig at the Moore Thursday night. Hit the “more” button for the set list, and be sure to check back for a more detailed report.
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Seattle singer-songwriter Shawn Smith – of Brad, Satchel and Pigeonhead fame – has been added as an opening act for Keane, Seattle Theatre Group announced today. The show, which also features opening act Lights, will start at 8 p.m. next Thursday (Sept. 10). More details here.