The Thermals
The Body, The Blood, The Machine (Sub Pop)
Long ago, in another realm, I was an oboe-playing music major at a snooty New England women's college.  Thankfully, I quickly realized there's more to good music than avoiding parallel fifths and developing perfect vibrato.  What changed my tack was a music theory professor who'd had the pleasure of teaching Meat Loaf the difference between his arse and his elbow back when they were college buddies.  After enduring Meat Loaf's excruciating early songwriting attempts - imagine the same chord, over and over and over - he taught the man chord changes.  The rest, of course, is rock 'n' roll history.
I'd like to prove this good man taught me something before I transferred and wound up a tattooed, bass-playing, backtalking Evergreen grad.  In honor of my obviously exhausted prof - he name-dropped Meat Loaf, for fuck's sake - I decided to put my ear to the test and analyze the Thermals' third full-length release, The Body, The Blood, The Machine (Sub Pop).
After a first listen, I knew I liked their style.  They're high-energy, high irony, and lo-fi.  Add biting, provocative lyrics, a sharp take on biblical themes, and that classic Portland indie sound, and you have a skirt-lifting worthy, good band.  The Body, The Blood, The Machine is smart and vigorous - indie pop as it should be.   
My second time through I sat down with my bass and played along.  Here's what I found:  1) The Thermals love the key of B.  2) The tempos vary, but they have a couple of cozy favorites.  3) There's not really a lead instrument, because Kathy Foster's bass and Hutch Harris' guitar both keep rhythm.  4) The chord changes are standard pop fare. 5) I now know Foster's bass parts, so if she gets carpal tunnel or becomes an unmanageable diva, you guys should totally call me.
I, too, love B major, four-four time, Portland, and apocalyptic visions of the future.
Seriously, call me. - Jennifer Boutilier

SCENE OF THE CRIME By Natasha
People typically associate the letters PG with parental guidance - the kind that attempts to keep you away from some of the best music albums or movies that aren't as daring as I'd like.
There's one place in Tacoma that's changing that association with these two big letters and the fabric of nightlife downtown.
The Pacific Grill is my latest infatuation.
The proprietors of the PG are Gordon and Steve Naccarato.  Recently I've been considering writing a book titled "If I was a Naccarato." Both have wonderful, whimsical tales from a charmed life and the proper mix of sophistication, graciousness and hospitality.
But don't let those words scare you.  What they've created on Pacific Avenue (aka the next genesis of metropolitan Restaurant Rows) is the perfect fit for Northwest style and dining.
Sure, the PG is on the upscale tip, but it's completely approachable and should never be viewed as intimidating. 
The PG is situated in the amazingly restored Waddell building. The ceiling is so high that you get a true sense of freedom, but the gorgeous foundational brick walls and exposed beams will ground you. A fun fact that you should also be aware of: The private dining room toward the back and to the right places you directly underneath the city sidewalk. That's cool.
I love sitting at the end of the bar closest to the front of the building where I can watch the walks of life scurrying about on Pac Ave.
I also absolutely adore the pairing of bartending powerhouses in Larry and Corey.  Larry has a high dosage of gregarious humor that's just as tall as he is. He's a man's man.  Corey is so very endearing and proper. If I was a gay man, I'd ask him to be my sugar plum.
After a tough day at the office, I always dart straight to the PG for reprieve, nerve soothing and socialite positioning.
I'd encourage you to do the same.
The PG has one of the best happy hours in town with tasty apps for dirt f@#%ing cheap. It has some of the most amazing regular menu items too, delicacies under the watchful eye of the South Puget Sound's best chef, Gordon. However, I love that when I order the cheeseburger sliders the staff responds with highbrow remarks like "excellent selection." Thank you.
The PG has started working with its PR firm to create a weekly event that all you hipster readers will adore: The Thursday Night Chill at the Pacific Grill.  Think relaxed ambiance, awesome music, cheap eats and treats, and an excellent way to roll into your weekend a little early.  One of the things that Tacoma lacks is an active happy hour scene, and the Chill could help change that. I'll keep you updated on this development through the ever-handy www.weeklyvolcanospew.com.
Now, allow me a brief moment to return to my high school cheerleading days:
PG, PG, fun for you, fun for me.
Pacific Grill, 1502 Pacific Ave., downtown Tacoma, (253) 627-3535.

Tell me where you like to party here.

PERMANENT LIPSTICK by Ginger Knoxx
Summertime for me is largely spent going out of town every other weekend. When in town, I'm at festivals. Last weekend was family reunion time in Moses Lake. The Moses Lake Rodeo was ultra rad. Rather than blather on about how the town's most happenin' joint, the Sand Bar, was one of the suckiest, lame, dirtiest dancing places on earth or how The Ripple, a cool joint with super nice bartenders doesn't have Jude Bowerman, Junkyard Jane or any live music any longer for that matter and was completely empty at midnight - I'll talk wine walk and Tacoma townie observations.

THURSDAY, Aug. 17
Theatre District and Opera Alley merchants have some high expectations for folks. Wine walk this time around was challenging. More than 12 places and different wines to sample and only three hours to do it in equates to almost a bottle of wine slugged back shot style and not more than 12 minutes spent at each location. Forget browsing, leisurely conversation or admiring products and art. Slam that wine and get a move on.
Fire and Water Sundries: the curly, long haired guy was doing his job explaining what the store's about, which appears to be primarily dried herbs, candles, ceramics, soaps and an area for tarot readings in the back (cool). Two Vaults had stellar Brie cheese and that great mango wine from Vino Aquino. Quite a few tooled wood bowls and boxes were coveted. The cool factor has never been more represented there than by Bruce Bickford's bizarre Claymation jumbo head with miniature bare breasted women, musicians and odd figures inside its mouth. IN ITS MOUTH. Go see this crazy shit. It's in the back room. Pupeepop tore it up at the Kickstand Café. We held out till the SOTA kids came and claimed their turf (not that it's a bad thing, but they looked like they ran with scissors while getting dressed in the dark). Vin Grotto has some great wine with funky names. Is it bad to buy a wine just because it's called Le Freak Shiraz or Mad Dogs and Englishmen Cabernet? I think not, especially since the vino is primo. Jazz pianist Al Gord, who performed with the much missed and admired Red Kelly, played. Vin Grotto hints that it might become a weekly treat.

From Tacoma townies ...
Glass Roots Arts Fest had a decent turnout last Saturday, definitely enough folks for a great time. Phil O'Sullivan (Nouveau Rich) has been jamming on guitar with Matt Coughlin's band these days.
"We played at the peak of attendance. People got pretty riled up," explains O'Sullivan. "While there may not have been the world's biggest crowd, there was definitely something in the air that made me extra proud to be a Tacoman. Parties like this are exactly what should be happening in every town in the country every weekend of the year."
From graffiti art to the raw ass jams of Vamanos, the vibe was good.
Shakespeare in the Parking Lot was sweet. Marty Campbell slung pop and water almost as well as he slings CDs. Dylan Taylor (Hotter Than Karl) celebrated his birthday at Glass Roots. The folks from UrbanXchange dug the quirky Tacoma fun.

No hip-hop. No cops. No problems. That's the direction owners of Cedarwood Sports Bar and Grill in Milton seem to be going (same spot as the short-lived Club Atlantis) with live bands on the weekends, comedy, pool, darts, and karaoke, and it will now be open seven days a week. One of my favorite Sixth Avenue bartenders may soon be slinging witty repartee as well as cocktails at this joint.

Weekly Volcano scribe Angela Jossy tells me the Lakewood City Council officially and almost unanimously approved a resolution to create the Lakewood Arts Commission, proving relentless work by folks such as her and Lisa Ikeda do pay off. Soon they'll be recruiting to fill the commission seats.

Seaweed Jack
Off-kilter, frenzied musical instrument swapping is one way to keep a live show interesting. Having talent is another and the one that seems to work best, in my opinion. Although I do enjoy a good spectacle just for the sake of a good spectacle, especially when a costumed crowd is encouraged. When I heard indie pirate rock band Seaweed Jack was touring from Spokane, I simply smiled. Welcome home, Seaweed Jack, welcome home. The band's love of Tom Waits and Mike Patton is easy to discern, and who doesn't like a large helping of madness with a side of gypsy insanity? You have two chances to catch them, but if you can't wait check them out on Myspace. Thursday, Aug. 24, 10 p.m., 21+, no cover, Le Voyeur, 404 E. Fourth, Olympia. Friday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m., all ages, no cover, UrbanXchange, 1934 Pacific Ave., downtown Tacoma.

Give me a wink and a kiss via e-mail. Knoxx knows.

A boyfriend of mine once rode down a hill at Mach 4 in an over-sized garbage can. It made me think: What kind of future can I have with a man who willingly participates in "Jackass"-inspired stunts? Even more pressing, what kind of man willingly climbs inside a garbage can? Needless to say, we're not together anymore.
I might be thinking the same thoughts when Ryan Mercer performs freestyle motorcycle acrobatics outside the new Cedarwood club Friday, Aug. 25.  Dude, why?  Isn't there a safer way to celebrate its grand opening that night?  Let's do acrobatic shots on the bar.  Hmm, not much safer.
Oh well, Desired Response Theory, Temperedcast, Weight of the World, Deadfall and The Curse of Western Culture will welcome the former Mothership/Club Atlantis/some bingo club I can't remember space back into play the metal way.
I hear they're giving away Tool tickets too.
Check it.
Friday, Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m. motorcycle show, 8 p.m. music, 21+, $7, The Cedarwood, 7404 Pacific Hwy. E., Milton, (253) 232-5438. â€" Suzy Stump

I’d like to provide some valuable insights on a fun little nightlife topic that many of you might benefit from: how to become a socialite.
As most of my devoted readers understand, I moved here from the Emerald City.  Rocking the Seattle nightlife was a full-time job for me, and I was a card-carrying socialite. My drink was often poured and on the house before I could even ask for one.
Three years ago, I moved to Tacoma to retire from the nightlife, but I had no idea the South Sound would be this much fun.
I’m now semi-retired.
As you might imagine, I’ve learned a thing or two along the way. So, my fancy people, let me make you even more fantastic than you already are and introduce you to the wonderful world of a socialite.
One of the first steps you’ll want to take is to get to know your bartender, and as many as possible. I hardly knew anyone in this town when I moved here, but after establishing myself as a regular at the Swiss, I was pretty much set. Those beautiful bartending boys have introduced me to so many wonderful people.  Not to mention the fact that bartenders typically know everyone else in a city’s restaurant industry.  But more than that, most of ’em are just plain fun.  Arrested development â€" just my style.
This brings me to the next piece of advice: Sit at the bar. I prefer to sit there anyway because I like being close to the action and the source of booze, but you can also get valuable insights this way by interacting with your barkeeps.  They can provide direction on what’s going on with the scene.  Remember to respect their time, though, and they’ll think you’re magic.
Here’s a very important word: TIP, and do so generously.
Be sure to check out as many nightlife hot spots as possible, making note of the uniqueness of each.  Socialites who can provide good, educated referrals are automatic celebrities.
Conversation skills are crucial. The more well-rounded you are the better. The ability to make people laugh should be one of your core assets also.
Outside of those wonderful bartenders, you’ll need a clear majority of the people around you to think you’re fantastic, too. Work any room that you’re in and introduce yourself to expand your network. Treat every person like they're the most important in the world, because for all intents and purposes, most of them are. But don’t be surprised if you run across some jealous ones along the way. Silently scoff at their inadequacies and ramble on.
It probably goes without saying, but clothing is key. Make sure you’re always presentable and polished.
Never, ever expect anyone to buy you a drink, but be gracious if they choose to do so.  If you inadvertently drink too much, keep yourself in the spirit of a good time, not a train wreck.
One minor detail that’s often overlooked is posture. Standing up tall shows that you’re confident in who you are. Make an entrance into every restaurant, bar or club.  Treat the pathway to the bathroom like it’s your runway.  Smile like you have a secret that everyone needs to be in on.
Really, though, your top priority in becoming a socialite is quite easily the simplest: have fun.
Cheers! â€" Natasha

Imagine being stalked in the streets of Olympia, being “hit.”  The guy who’s hit you has his own secret code, just like your secret code as you’re stalking someone else. Your weapon? Rubber-tipped darts.   
Assassinate Olympia is happening again, beginning on Tuesday.  You have to plan now, though, and you have to go to Rec the Place, Olympia’s smallest record store, to sign up.  And you have to go on today, Aug. 26, and you have to go between the hours of noon and six. 
You’ll get your secret code name on Monday, and the “games” (officially: “massacre”) begin on Tuesday.
Rec the Place will have official rules and more info on Saturday, but you have to go there, and you have to wear a party hat, black clothes, and dark sunglasses and be prepared to sing Happy Birthday. Most of that last stuff, I made up, except about the rules, and the second Birthday. 
Don’t forget to ask about the Zombies!

Hop in your new Camaro and chow down on the icon Grill's sister restaurant in downtown Kent.  Open since May, the Zephyr Grill & Bar offers something creative to the mix of eateries in the multifaceted Kent Station. 
Executive Chef Nick Musser offers an "Aroused Americana” menu with signature dishes like Grilled Pear Salad, Potato Wrapped Halibut and Texas Funeral Fudge Cake. Zephyr’s menu also features my favorite dish from the icon Grill â€" Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese featuring four cheeses and tomato snow and Molasses Glazed Meatloaf wrapped in apple smoked bacon.
Check it out here. â€" Jason de Paul

Believe it or not, and it came as quite a shock to me, there are a bunch of kids out there who like going to rock shows but don't like booze and cigarettes or putting up with drunks and smokers. 
Enter The Hall - an all-ages venue in University Place that's been up and operating since May 13.  Hosting mainly hardcore shows, the purpose of The Hall is the same warm and fuzzy cliché you hear from every exclusively all-ages joint, especially those with "straight edge" origins.  (Straight edge definition: drugs, alcohol, cigarettes and a bunch of other "fun" stuff = evil.)  Utilizing an American Legion Hall, hence the name, The Hall's main purpose is to provide a safe place for kids to come, have fun, and see shows.
Today, The Hall is putting on Hallapalooza - a 16-band extravaganza starting at noon and running well into the night.  For eight bucks, Gift of Prophecy, Never Looking Back, Sidetracked, Fatum, the Pete Moss Band, Made for War, Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally, Zero Year, Left Alive, I Declare War, Cerise, They Come in Swarms, Don't Tell Sophie, Durango 95, Nothing to Prove, and the Biznautics will deliver a full day of hard-hitting stimulation, free of secondhand smoke, spilled beer, or vomit in the urinal.  For full story and information, check it here. â€" Matt Driscoll

When you think “culture” you might think the ballet, opera, or symphony.  Think kulture and pair it with a lab and you might add the visual arts, live performance art, and film with an experimental spin.
Possibly, that’s what Dead Artists and Diamond Rock intend for their Kulture Lab happening on Saturday at Tacoma’s Catapult Gallery.
James Hume, Ryan Loiselle, James Bender, Hogbot, Jeff Olson, Teddy Haggerty (oh my, but his unicorns ROCK!), and Dave Davidson will show art, and Daniel Blue of Loyalty Clothing will show fashion.  Short films by Joseph Taylor, Jason Gutz, and James Hume also will be shown that night, with the band Bloodclot performing Jason Gutz’ “Dr. Jekyl & Mr. Hyde” sound track live.
Rejjie Bishop lays down a spoken word performance titled “Death Rabbit.”
Add living statues, performance art and a bubble machine and you have an evening worthy of a night at the Metropolitan Opera, without the hassle of renting a tux or buying a fabulous gown and shoes. After all, the fine print suggests bringing a drink or a dish to share.
I’m there. Are you?
Saturday, Aug. 26, 7-10 p.m., all ages, free, Catapult Gallery, 608 Fawcett, next to the Grand Cinema, Tacoma, after party at Tacoma’s Tempest Lounge, (253) 970-4690. â€" Jessica Corey-Butler

Stupid Myspace's blog system sucks so the Weekly Volcano can't post today's live music and DJs to our Myspace site.  Therefore, enjoy this long list:

IN THE CLUBS
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC
Cafe© Luna Vashon Island. Christie Aitken 7:30 pm.
Olympia Farmers Market Olympia. Spot The Dog 11 am-2 pm. NC.
Tugboat Annie's Olympia. Irish Music Session 1-4 pm. NC.
Vashon Island Grange Hall Vashon Island. Vashon Irish Dance Society Ceili Dance featuring Martin Nyberg, The Gold Ring 7 pm. $7.

COMEDY/PARTIES
Cheers West University Place. Linda Dias & Company Comedy Show 8 pm. $10.
Comedy Underground Downtown Tacoma. Rick D'Elia 9 and 11 pm. $12.
The Haven Tavern Parkland. Barstool bingo 7 pm. NC.
Lady Luck Cowgirl Up Spanaway. Tacoma's roller derby team Dockyard Derby Dames will wash your car, arm wrestling you then head inside and party with you noon until when they leave.
Tully's Coffee Downtown. Tacoma. Saturday Night Slam competitive performances and open mic, AA, 7-10 pm. $3-$5.

COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS
Carpenter's Hall Tacoma. Tacoma Bluegrass Jam 1-6 pm.
Eagles Gig Harbor. Gerry Ray Band 9 pm. NC.
Loco Gringos Dos Tacoma. Hiram B. Freedom's Honky Tonk Holy Ghost Revival with Symphony of Stars 8 pm. NC.
Lucky Eagle Casino Rochester. Backfire Band 9 pm. NC.
Old General Store Roy. Tequila Rose 9 pm. NC.

DJ/DANCE
Area 151 Tacoma. Salsa Night DJs 9 pm. $5.
Bleachers Sports Bar & Pub Parkland. DJ/karaoke/Bleacher Dancing Babes 9 pm.
Bridgeport Bar & Grill Lakewood. DJ Quiet Storm Mens' Night old school 9 pm. $5, men NC.
Bull's Eye Spanaway. DJ dance music 9 pm. NC.
Cafe© Arizona Federal Way. International dance DJ 9 pm.
Chalet B&G Puyallup. DJ dance mix 9 pm. NC.
Champions Sports Bar/Yen Ching Lakewood. DJ old school, hip-hop 9 pm. $5.
Cheers West University Place. DJ Zombie spins Top 40 hits 9 pm. NC.
Club North Fort Lewis. DJ country 8 pm, R&B 10 pm. $4 military/$5 civilian.
Club Silverstone Downtown Tacoma. DJ Eric spinning Top 40, R&B, and hip-hop 9 pm. NC.
Cue & Cushion Sports Bar Spanaway. DJ Hawaiian Reggae, R&B 9 pm. NC.
Frankie's Sports B&G Olympia. DJ/karaoke 9 pm. NC.
The Harvester Puyallup. DJ/Karaoke 9 pm.
La Costa Downtown Tacoma. Drag queen show 9:15 pm English, 11:30 pm Spanish.
Lady Luck/Cowgirl Up Spanaway. DJ 9 pm. $5.
The Loft Tacoma. DJ Phase funk, R&B and hip-hop 9 pm.
Longhorn Saloon Lakewood. Open Mic classic rock and country 8:30 pm. NC.
Maggie O'Toole's Lakewood. Ladies' Night DJ Danno Top 40, dance 9 pm. Ladies free until 12 am, military free until 11 pm.
The Mark Olympia. DJ hip-hop, electronica, funk 9 pm. NC.
Mei Wei Garden Lacey. DJ T-Loc hip-hop 9 pm.
McCabe's Downtown Tacoma. Country DJ 8 pm. $5.
The Monsoon Room Hilltop Tacoma. "Men in a Tie Night" with random beats by DJ Lulu Spice 10 pm. NC.
O'Callahan's Key Center. DJ/Karaoke 9 pm. NC.
O'Henry's Sports Bar & Grill Puyallup. DJ hip-hop, R&B 9:30 pm. NC.
O'Malley's Irish Pub Tacoma. Another Round, rock 'n' roll favorites 9 pm. NC.
On The Rocks Downtown Tacoma. DJ Top 40/Techno 11 pm. After Hours Party 2-4 am. $5.
Pounder's Pub & Grub Lakewood. Live hip-hop, rap with TKO and others 9 pm. NC.
Puerto Vallarta Mexican Cantina Yelm. DJ/karaoke 9 pm. NC.
Ram Restaurant Puyallup. DJ 9:30 pm. NC.
The Red Dragon Tacoma. Sensual Saturdays Ladies' Night hosted by TheLastSuperHero.com with DJ Hype 9 pm. Ladies NC, gentlemen pay $5 before 10 pm.
Red Zone Tacoma. DJ hip-hop 9:30 pm. $5.
Rudy's Restaurant East Tacoma. DJ R&B 9 pm. NC.
Schooner Pub Lakewood. DJ Gus Top 40 dance 9 pm. NC.
Seattle Center House Seattle. Saturday Night Big Ballroom Dance 7-11 pm.
Star Lite Lounge Tacoma. DJ Top 40, hip-hop 9 pm. NC.
Syren Lounge Tacoma. The "SINS Saturday Night" with DJ Jeff Feist 10 pm.
Taboo Downtown Tacoma. DJ Kenny King 9 pm. NC.
Trospers B&G Tumwater. DJ/karaoke 9:30 pm. NC.
21 Commerce Downtown Tacoma. DJ J-Fresh spins funk, soul and old school music and videos 9 pm. NC.
The Unicorn Ruston. DJ Don Top 40 9:30 pm. NC.
The Vault Olympia. The 260 crew spins urban Top 40 9 pm.
Wayne's Inn B&G Puyallup. DJs Top 40 9 pm. NC.
Western Caf�© Tacoma. DJ/karaoke 9 pm. NC.

JAZZ/BLUES/LOUNGE
Alfred's Cafe© & Bubble Room Tacoma. Mike Nelson Trio 8 pm. NC.
Ben Moore's Cafe© Olympia. George Seidel on piano 5-9 pm.
Chopstix Tacoma. Dueling pianos 8 pm.
El Gaucho Downtown Tacoma. Steve Andreason in the piano lounge 7:30 pm. NC.
Judson St. Cafe© Gig Harbor. Al Gord jazz pianist 7-9 pm. NC.
Oscar's on Hosmer Tacoma. Jerry Kennedy on the piano 6 pm. NC.
Porter's Place Tacoma. David Keys Trio 6 pm.
Red Lion Inn Olympia. Russ Hubley Jazz band 7-10 pm.
Six Olives Tacoma. Sirrah Noel and friends 8 pm. NC.
The Spar & Jazz Lounge Olympia. Ocho Pies 8 pm. NC.

ROCK/POP
The Blacksmith Tacoma. The F@#%ing Eagles, Beat Box Fred, The Plastards, Blonco Bronco 7 pm.
Catapult Gallery Tacoma. with Kulture Lab with Robcat, Aaron Spiro, Cassandra Speaks, M.E. and Me, Blood Clot, AA, 7 pm. NC.
Centre At Norpoint Tacoma. Metro Parks Summer Sounds and Cinema with Raucous followed by Tacoma Idol contest followed by "Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit," 6:30 pm. NC.
The Clipper Olympia. Wide Eye Panic, The Dirty Birds 9 pm. $5 or more. A benefit for awesome Bartender Jay, whose house burned down.
Club Impact/Brick City Project Downtown Tacoma. A Chance Without, Motion to Action, A Quiet Uprising, Pistol for a Paycheck, The Guilt Engine, Far Cry, AA, 8 pm.
Coyote Saloon Spanaway. Road House 9 pm. $3.
The Fire Creek Grill Olympia. Ragged Edge 8 pm.
4th Ave Ale House Olympia. Totalisti, Subservient, The Empty Hollow 9 pm. $3.
Garfield Street Parkland. Pride of Parkland "Pop" Fest featuring Hale and Friends, Laborer, Folk Singers In Hell, Heirship, Johnny Smokes, Blue Ringer, Sledgeback, Tim Hatch, Kim Archer Band, AA, 10 am. NC.
Gig Harbor Farmers Market Gig Harbor. Dave Calhoun/TropZone 11:30 am.
Great American Casino Lakewood. 4More 9 pm. NC.
The Hall University Place. Hallapalooza! featuring Pete Moss Band, Don't Tell Sophie, Durango, Zero Year, They Come In Swarms, Sidetracked, Never Looking Back, Cerise, Fatum, Gift of Prophecy, Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally, Made For War, Left Alive, I Declare War, Biznautics, Nothing To Prove 12 pm. $8.
Hell's Kitchen Tacoma. Fall From Grace, Theme For Murder, Absence of Grace, Last Ditch Remedy, Gutbomb, AA, 5:20 pm. $7. Glimpse, The Demise, Never Quiet, Never Still, Lesser Side Sequel 9 pm. $5.
Lucky Eagle Casino Rochester. Backfire Band 9 pm. NC.
Mandolin Cafe© Tacoma. Chymes of Freedom 8 pm.
McCoy's Tavern Olympia. Victor Cutoff, Artimus Maximus 9 pm.
Mission Woods Church Milton. Brian Dixen Band 7 pm.
Muckleshoots Casino Auburn. Bounce, GruvBox 6 pm. NC.
PJ Pockets Casino Federal Way. Aqua Vinyl 9 pm. NC.
The Red Zone Tacoma. Open mic/karaoke/dance music 9 pm. NC.
Tacoma City Lights Downtown Tacoma. The Fabulous Wailers 9 pm. $8.
Shakabrah Java Tacoma. Focus Point 8 pm.
Swiss Tavern Tacoma. Dance Factory 9 pm. $6.
Urban Exchange Tacoma. Seaweed Jack, AA, 7 pm. NC.
The Vault Olympia. Johnny Stranger, Simple Grey, AA, 6 pm. $3.
Wreck Room/Chips Casino Lakewood. Erotica 9 pm. NC.

SOUL/FUNK/HIP-HOP
Franklin Park Tacoma. A&R, Deathrow East, Mr. D.O.G. 3 pm.
Lucky Eagle Casino Rochester. New Blues Brothers 9 pm. NC.
Temple Theater Tacoma. Fatal Hussein, HAK M.O.B., Ill Official Fam 8 pm.
The Turning Point Tacoma. Miss LayDee 9 pm. $5.

WORLD BEAT
Jazzbones Tacoma. Trombanga 9 pm. $10.

CONCERTS
Chicago Seattle. Aug. 25-26 7 pm. $49.50-$79.50 (Chateau Ste Michelle Winery, TM).
Gallagher Fife. Aug. 26 8:30 pm. $30-$65 (Emerald Queen, TM).
Rick Springfield, Eddie Money Marysville. Aug. 26 7 pm. $40-$50 (Tulalip Amphitheatre, TM).
Dudley Manlove Quartet Seattle. Aug. 26 8 pm. $17 (Triple Door, (206) 838-4333).
Hurt Seattle. Aug. 26 (all ages) 8 pm. $9.99 (Studio 7, TW).
Nudestock with Nick Vigarino, Mary McPage Band, Michael Powers Snoqualmie. Aug. 26 11 am. $17-$22 (Fraternity Snoqualmie, (425) 392-6833).