I hit the new Western R Bar & Grill last night. It's not as scary as it use to be.

The Peninsula-based band Wheels cranked blues and rock hits of the past.  The band members switch trade instruments several times during the night.  Talented chaps.  One guy sounds like Tom Waits. The bongo conga player grooved like one of those Fembots from the Austin Powers flick.  Righteous dude! 

I noticed Bill Farmer moved his Thursday night open jam to the Western R.  I highly recommend it.

I will give my full report in the Drink of the Week column inside the next Weekly Volcano, which will hit the streets Thursday. â€" Brad Allen

[Western R Bar & Grill, 1214 Puyallup Ave., Tacoma, 253.627.6920]