Acoustic Tribute to Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, and Others

"Shine is a classic stripped down new wave tense type, who sounds a good deal like 1977-1979 Elvis Costello when he was spitting hard into microphones and front rows." —The Big Takeover

Helmed by Seattle-based musician Ari Rosenschein (STAHV, The Royal Oui, Ari Shine), Look Sharp Aim True is an acoustic tribute celebrating the golden age of witty, melodic new wave and pub rock. This stripped-down show channels influential first-wave icons, including Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, Squeeze, and Nick Lowe, highlighting the wit, range, and craft of their timeless songs. Look Sharp Aim True shows are a rollicking good time, packed with audience sing-alongs, energy, and nostalgia. 

Rosenschein, a multi-instrumentalist with a two-time Grammy shortlist nod and a diverse background in power pop, psychedelia, and Americana, brings his seasoned sensibilities to Look Sharp Aim True. His touring history includes supporting Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters), John Doe (X), Rhett Miller, Wreckless Eric, Lene Lovich, Liam Finn, Mike Peters (The Alarm), Redd Kross, Silversun Pickups, and Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers). 

As a sought-after collaborator, he has also worked with Jennifer Finch (L7), Josie Cotton, Gaby Moreno, and Angela McCluskey (Wild Colonials). Rosenschein's songs have appeared on shows including Veronica Mars and Shameless, and he co-wrote the 2006 John Lennon Songwriting Contest's Song of the Year

BOOKING: arirosenschein [at] gmail.com

SONG LIST

UPCOMING SHOW DATES

9.5.26 

Owl 'n Thistle

9.11.26 

McMenamins at Kalama Harbor Lodge

PAST DATES

8.7.26 

Tim's Tavern w/ The Mrs. Bill Larsen's and Margo Adrift

7.31.26 

Skylark Cafe w/ The Mrs. Bill Larsen's and Pleasure Island 

7.23.26 

Tim's Tavern w/ The  Dusty 45s

6.12.26 

Sleight of Hand Cellars SODO w/ Ragazza

5.29.26

Jazzbones w/ Wild Rumours

5.2.26

Tim's Tavern (matinee)

4.18.26 

Slim's Last Chance Saloon w/ The Friel Brothers and Chimestone (Seattle Children's Chorus benefit)

3.5.26 

Triple Door MQ Lounge 

2.25.26

Rabbit Box Theater w/ Sherri Jerome & Dan Taylor Cami Voss & Caleb Bue

1.17.26 

Slim's Last Chance Saloon w/ Stones Society and the Friel Brothers