Articles by Amber Gilliland

About Amber Gilliland (107 Articles)

My name is Amber and I created and run Rainierrock.com. I love photography and music, and after discovering journalism in college, I created the site to have a way to combine all my passions. I enjoy loud rock music, strong coffee, and good books.

Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac dies at age 79

November 30, 2022 // 0 Comments

Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac has died today, November 30, 2022 at the age of 79. Fleetwood Mac released the following statement: “There are no words to describe our [...]

Lacuna Coil announce Tacoma show with The Birthday Massacre

November 29, 2022 // 0 Comments

Italian rock group Lacuna Coil have announced a tour stop on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at McMenamins Spanish Ballroom at Elks Temple in Tacoma. The Birthday Massacre, Blind [...]

Metallica announces two Seattle tour dates

November 28, 2022 // 0 Comments

Metallica has announced two tour dates in Seattle for 2024. The group will be performing two different sets with different openers for each date. The first show will feature [...]

Paramore announce Seattle tour date

November 7, 2022 // 0 Comments

Paramore has announced new tour dates including a date in Seattle on July 24, 2023 at Climate Pledge Arena. Tickets will be offered first to American Express Card members via [...]

We are back!!!

October 7, 2022 // 0 Comments

It’s been a while but we are back!!!! A lot has changed over the last two years but Rainier Rock is back bringing the Pacific Northwest rock music news and events! We [...]

Amazon halts orders from record companies of CDs and vinyl

March 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

The music industry continues to take major hits during the Covid-19 scares, with the latest being from the major retailer Amazon. Amazon has announced that they are putting a [...]

Tacoma Guitar and Drum Festival Rescheduled

March 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

Amid Covid-19 concerns across the state, the Tacoma Guitar and Drum Festival has been rescheduled. The event was due to take place on April 25th and 26th at the Tacoma Dome, [...]

Billie Eilish, In This Moment, and more postpone PNW tour dates

March 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

As Covid-19 continues to spread across the world, more concerts have been cancelled in the Seattle area. Billie Eilish announced today that she postponing her current tour, [...]

Concerts in Washington officially being affected by coronavirus fears

March 11, 2020 // 0 Comments

Governor Inslee has put an official ban in Washington as fears of a coronavirus outbreak increase. Inslee has banned all gatherings with more than 250 people in King, [...]

Changes made to Billie Eilish Tacoma show seating

March 4, 2020 // 4 Comments

Ticket holders with floor seats to Billie Eilish’s concert on April 10th at the Tacoma Dome will be experiencing a change in their seating according to Ticketmaster. [...]