Dj Quik Live @Nectar 12/6/19

Nectar is located in north Seattle in the Fremont area, very easy to get to and parking isn’t too bad near Fremont studios. This is one of my favorite venues, smaller and intimate. Outdoor area with heated lamps and lower main stage with dance floor. Then upstairs is the VIP area with a small bar, couches and bar top tables etc. Great view of the stage as seen here. I have seen Dj Quik live many times and he is always on point. He delivered the classics including played an old Prince track while he DJ’ed briefly on stage. He was up there with Hi-C doing collaborations with him keeping all the energy alive. One thing that sort of bothers me is some rap shows they have too many openers or wait too long to come on. I think Quik didn’t come on till about midnight and by then everyone is hammered trying to make out the songs. I think 1 opener is fine for shows and ending a bit early gives everyone a chance to hit some spots after the show. Either way still worth seeing and would check him out again if he is ever in Seattle again.

Talib Kweli Live @Nectar 8/4/18

Nectar, is the venue home to many 90’s artist bookings so not a surprise to see this artist here. Nectar has two floors and an outdoor area to the side for summertime shows so it’s well versed in accommodating the audience for shows. Talib Kweli was great live and my personal favorite song ‘The Blast” was performed reminding me of the first time I saw the music video of the dude break-dancing in the rain. Probably one of the last times I even watching music videos in the late 90’s.

Masta Ace Live @Nectar 9/12/17

So I only ever remember his popular song “Get ready to roll” which was an old school classic but I ended up going to this show because I like the venue Nectar a lot. Small but great sound quality with upper deck looking over the stage. Plus just mins from Downtown after any show. Masta Ace did a great performance and I found myself bob’n my head to other songs I never heard before but should have. This guy is for sure worth checking out if he is ever in your area.

Twista Live @Nectar 2/22/18

One of the fastest rappers to ever grace the stage and I believe at one time was the fastest ever. Twista coming all the way from Chicago to this small but awesome venue located in the northern part of Seattle. Nectar is great venue because down low near the stage is up close to the artists and up top is a perfect view down to the stage at all angles. Also has an outdoor area to the side for summer time shows. Twista had no errors in his show, all the classic songs and even the ones he did with Do or Die except he didn’t imitate their roles in Do or Die songs and instead just rap’n his parts only. He still has the speed but you know all the words to these tracks despite how quick he says them. For sure someone I would see again and I think everyone would love to see Do or Die and Twista tour very soon.