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May 23, 2008 at 9:00am

Tinkle, tinkle, tinkle

BOBBLE TIKI: BREAKFAST WITH BOBBLE TIKI >>>

THE DAILY WORD

Tintinnabulation \tin-tih-nab-yuh-LAY-shuhn\, noun:Bobblepaddycoynesbreakf_2
A tinkling sound, as of a bell or bells.

USAGE EXAMPLE: It was Christmas Eve, and the group of German youths could hardly believe their ears when what they thought was the tintinnabulation of slay bells emanated from the alley they stood next to. As it turned out, however, the tintinnabulation was only a drunken David Hasselhoff taking a major Jagermeister leak.

MORNING NEWS

TACOMA: Pierce County Council budget retreat

OLYMPIA: Sit in at Evergreen

SEATTLE: What's with all the gropers?

UNITED STATES: Liberal guilt

JUST BIZARRE:Dead ducklings

MORE STRANGE NEWS: Not so fast

THINGS TO DO TODAY
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Filed under: Music, Olympia, Screens, Tacoma,

May 23, 2008 at 1:00pm

Tacoma Photo of the Day

Filed under: Photo of the Day, Tacoma,

May 23, 2008 at 1:42pm

NSFW: I judged hot models last night

STEPH DEROSA: 97.7 THE EAGLE STURGIS GIRL MODEL SEARCH >>>

Excuse me while I get my Thesaurus ready.  I’m going to need all the different adjectives I can find to describe how much fun last night was.  And by “fun” I don’t mean “Steph gets drunk and shows her boobs” kind of fun.  What I mean is, “Steph sits back and watches all the various types of craziness go down.”  I spoke maybe a total of 20 words the entire night.  I simply sat back and soaked it all in.

Ladyluckthreewinners I was graciously asked by the powers above (read: no one else wanted to do it) to represent the Weekly Volcano at the judge’s table for the 97.7 The Eagle Sturgis Girl Model Search.  The contest was held at Lady Luck’s Cowgirl Up, which is the Parkland equivalent to an internationally renowned bar known as Coyote Ugly.  I’m not gonna lie, these girls were smokin’ hot.  Not only the models were hot, but also the servers who brought us beer and danced on the catwalk.  It was a major blow to my self esteem and body image, but it was all good times nonetheless.

Ladyluckdrunkcontestant Ron Harris from 97.7 The Eagle’s Ron Harris Show was the emcee for the evening and he did a mighty fine job.  The minute he saw the contestants roll in, his hands started shaking and sweat poured from his glands.  I’m sure he had a raging boner for the rest of the night.

There were seven contestants total, and from what Ron and his friend Jimmy were telling me, it was going to be a tough round to judge. Apparently the previous contest was a blow out in the fact that there was only one girl who was hot enough to claim the title.  This time all girls entered could hold their own.  Or at least if Ron and Jimmy had it their way, these girls would be holding them.   I watched the eye contact between Ron up on the stage and Jimmy sitting next to me.  One would look at the other and raise an eyebrow as if to say, “I would so wreck this girl in bed.”

Ladylucktonylengerie Ladylucktonyandpasties The stench of testosterone wafted past me throughout the night as I judged all three sections of this model search contest: Biker Gear, Lingerie, and Swimwear.  I immediately took a liking to two of the girls: Tony (number 6) and Ruby (number 7).  Tony was awesome because this hot chick had balls.  During the “biker gear” portion she stripped off her leather coat to reveal nothing but pasties on perfectly mounted breasts.  I saw Ron Harris begin to hyperventilate, but thanks to his professionalism he kept his composure and resumed the interview.

Yes, that’s right, they were interviewed.  Challenging and thought provoking questions were examined such as, “Have you ever ridden a motorcycle?” Or, “What state is Sturgis in?”  The best answers came from the question, “Why should you get picked to be a Sturgis Model?” I chose the winning answer to be, “Because I like to get drunk and show my tits.”  Ding! Ding! Ding!  We have a winner!

I think one entry was so drunk she could hardly talk or keep herself on stage.  I gave her low scores.  You gotta be able to rock the underwear AND walk in those five-inch platform heels if ya wanna be a winner, babe.

Ladyluckvictiminfight As with any alcohol-induced model contest, I witnessed a fight amongst two boys almost break out.  The troublemaker was thrown from the premises, and the victim remained inside to continue his party.  He also continued to tell the story to anyone that would listen. Remember, he was the victim.  I’m sure he did nothing to instigate the battle.

Ladyluckbackwardhatsqua The Ghetto Beat Backward Hat Squad was out in full force last night.

Ladyluckphonepicture Dudes with their camera phones were on guard throughout the evening, which raises a question: Why are these guys taking pictures?  Are they going to have a special photo album to show all their friends when they come over to play Grand Theft Auto on their Xbox? “Dude!  Check out my new “Hot girls I’ll never sleep with but I stalk anyway by taking pictures of them’ album!”  Sheesh.

Ladyluckwhiskydick_2 This guy is saying, “Yo man, I would totally take one of these girls home tonight, but I think I may go home with a case of whiskey dick instead.”

Ladyluckfinalthree Well, my girl Ruby won the grand title as the 97.7 The Eagle’s Sturgis Girl, but they are sending Ruby, Tony, and some other forgettable contestant with red hair to the finals as well.

Ladyluckcowgirlupgirls As I attempted to squeeze my way out of a bar filled with sweaty nut sack-stench, I was able to once again demonstrate my quick camera draw technique and catch some shots of Cowgirl Up body shots.  I wonder how much he had to pay for that performance?  And why are there a high number of the female patrons witnessing this?  Where are his buddies? But most importantly I’d like to ask: How quickly did he run to the bathroom afterward to rub one out? 

Ladyluckbodyshot1 Ladyluckbodyshot2 Ladyluckbodyshot3 Thank you Lady Luck Cowgirl Up and 97.7 The Eagle.  It was a blast, and I hope to see you all again soon!

Filed under: Comedy, Fashion, Games, Steph DeRosa, Tacoma,

May 23, 2008 at 3:48pm

Keep on rockin' in the library

MATT DRISCOLL: BOOKS NEED ROCKIN’ TOO >>>

Rockin’ the books is fun, yo! If you’ve never experienced it, I highly recommend you try.

I’m not just talking about sitting around your house, playing air-guitar with your collection of Ray Bradbury â€" though that doesn’t sound half bad either. I’m talking about rockin’ the books with the Tacoma Public Library, during this year’s rendition of the Rock the Books all ages concert series. I first rocked the books years ago with Bloodhag at the Tacoma Public Library, and as those who know Bloodhag can surely attest to, it was an amazing experience that remains an amazing memory.

This year’s Rock the Books series, which will be kicked off by a performance from one of this area’s most talked about young indie bands, Don’t Tell Sophie, will begin next Saturday, May 31 in the Tacoma Main Library’s Olympic Room. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. Seattle band the Globes will open the event.

Dont_tell_sophie1 At least wearing my rock columnist hat, rarely do I get the chance to write about events that promise to be “fun for the whole family.” Rock the Books should be just that - even if that is a picture of Don't Tell Sophie brandishing shotguns. If you love your kids, or just love good indie tunes in an unorthodox setting, then gather the family and Rock the Books next Saturday. You won’t be let down.

A full schedule of this summer's Rock the Books schedule can be found here.

Filed under: Books, Matt Driscoll, Music, Tacoma,

May 24, 2008 at 8:36am

Jazz, blues and rock

Volcanoblastart JAZZ/BLUES
Tacoma Jazz & Blues Festival
Best recipe for a successful family event: Memorial Day weekend, uncrowded section of downtown Tacoma, all ages welcome, and it’s FREE â€" no cover charges. It’s the 2008 Tacoma Jazz & Blues Festival today, and if you’re keeping score, it’s the 5th annual festival directed by the impresario who knocks himself out to keep Tacoma on the jazz map, Rich Wetzel, founder/director and CEO of the festival.

Freighthouse Square main floor, 2501E. D St., Tacoma
1-2 p.m. â€" Johnny Lewis Big Band
2:30-3:30 p.m. â€" Roadside Attraction
4-5 p.m. â€" Jazz Police
5:30-7:30 p.m. â€" Rich Wetzel’s Groovin’ Higher Jazz Orchestra

Freighthouse Square downstairs
1-1:45 p.m. â€" Cayuce
2-2:45 p.m. â€" Rick White
3- 3:45 p.m. â€" Hook Me Up
4- 4:45 p.m. â€" David Keys Trio
5-5:45 p.m. â€" Ed Taylor

The Harmon Brewery & Pub, 1938 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
12:30-1:30 p.m. â€" The Randy Oxford Band
2-3 p.m. â€" Becki Sue and Her Big Rockin’ Daddies
3:30-4:30 p.m. â€" Maia Santell and House Blend
5- 6 p.m. â€" Nick Vigarino and “Slop Jar Delta Funk”

ROCK
Randy Hansen
Randy Hansen is far and away the most jaw-dropping Jimi Hendrix impersonator Bobble Tiki has ever laid eyes on. His riffs are spot on, he’s got the look, he’s got the strut, and he’s got the volume. Hell, he’s even got the teeth. With his Hendrix shtick, Randy Hansen has come as close as you can to tribute band perfection. The fact is so undeniable that even Matt Driscoll wavered this week. The schmuck admitted that Hansen was the best musical “tribute” he’d ever seen, and that even as a tribute artist, Hansen “doesn’t totally suck.”

The bottom line is Randy Hansen deserves respect from all parties. Whether you’re the kind of music fan that appreciates tribute bands or not, everyone can see when an artist is at the top of his game. Hansen has climbed the mountain Hendrix and stood victorious and unmatched atop for as long as there have been tribute bands. In fact, Randy Hansen led the first rock tribute band in U.S. history in 1975, and in the 33 years since no one has come close to his level of perfection. â€" Bobble Tiki
[Jazzbones, Saturday, May 24, 9 p.m., $10, 2803 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.396.9169]

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Let’s eat outdoor today.

Filed under: 5 Things To Do, Music, Tacoma,

May 24, 2008 at 11:56am

Ruminate squared

BOBBLE TIKI: LUNCH WITH BOBBLE TIKI >>>

THE DAILY WORDBreakfast11807

Ruminate \ROO-muh-nayt\, intransitive verb:
1. To chew the cud; to chew again what has been slightly chewed and swallowed."Cattle free to ruminate." --Wordsworth.
2. To think again and again; to muse; to meditate; to ponder; to reflect.
3. To chew over again.
4. To meditate or ponder over; to muse on.

USAGE EXAMPLE: Afterwards, Bobble Tiki sat in quiet contemplation, ruminating over whether it was a good idea to ruminate the steak grizzle Mrs. Tiki had left on her plate. 

MORNING NEWS

TACOMA: Cha-ching, Mr. Jarvis

OLYMPIA: Maybe fifty wasn't enough?

SEATTLE: Another reason Starbucks sucks

UNITED STATES: Unity ticket

JUST BIZARRE: Typical car salesman

MORE STRANGE NEWS: Allergic to Wi-Fi

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Filed under: Music, News To Us, Olympia, Screens, Tacoma,

May 24, 2008 at 1:00pm

Tacoma Photo of the Day

Filed under: Photo of the Day, Tacoma,

May 24, 2008 at 2:49pm

Carmen's weekend, part 1

RON SWARNER: CARMEN DOES TACOMA >>>

Carmenmargarita Throughout the course of this three-day weekend, we'll be posting images that track Carmen Jones' adventures in Tacoma. She hardly knows what's in store, but knowing Carmen, it's going to be a blast.

And like the sneaky snipers that we are, we're not going to post any descriptions of what's going on here. You'll just have to read this Thursday's Volcano to find out what, or rather who, Carmen did.

Carmenmatador Carmenthegrrrlz Carmendangerousvodkacran Carmenbennetonbeautiful Carmenademolishedcheese Carmencallieandbigchuck We hope your Memorial weekend is going just as well.

Filed under: Club Hopping, Tacoma,

May 24, 2008 at 2:55pm

Flickr Post of the Day


Haunted Bad Kid's Room, originally uploaded by NineInchNachosIII.

This freaks us out.

May 25, 2008 at 9:15am

Nobunny, So Cow and hardcore

Volcanoblastart ROCK
Nobunny, So Cow
Nobunny is a masked man, or rocker rather, with a penchant for the genre’s formative years â€" think Chuck Berry guitar and soda fountain hand claps, spliced with the fuzzy edge of ’70s Ramones sensibilities. Aided by a Flying V guitar and an unmistakable rabbit mask, Nobunny is a sight to be seen, and more importantly heard.

Also a one man show, So Cow’s antics aren’t as prominent as Nobunny’s, but the two performers on one bill makes a lot of sense. It should also make for one hell of a show. So Cow is indie pop at its best â€" the perfect marriage of horn rims and hooks. His Irish roots are apparent but not overpowering, and by the lone power of his own creativity So Cow manages a sound like few of his contemporaries. â€" Matt Driscoll
[Le Voyeur, 10 p.m., no cover, 404 E. Fourth Ave., Olympia, 360.943.5710]

HARDCORE
Rainfest
Rainfest, the three-day, all-ages festival that invade Tacoma’s Viaduct, ends today. Think 50 hardcore bands from Friday through Sunday. Think loud and sweaty â€" whether it’s sunny or not. If you’re a fan of hardcore, think about getting your ass to the Viaduct.

As for who all is playing Rainfest, the list is long. Really long. Too long, in fact, to mention everyone here in the Weekly Volcano. Highlights include Seattle’s much talked about and adored, Akimbo, along with Himsa, Whiskey Rebels, President Kennedy is Assassinated, Ringworm, Sojourner, Insubordinate, Killing the Dream, Owen Hart and Paint it Black. That’s just the start. For a full lineup as well as a three-day schedule and ticket information check out www.myspace.com/rainfest.
[The Viaduct, Rainfest, 1 p.m., 5412 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, www.myspace.com/viaductvenue]

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Filed under: 5 Things To Do, Music, Olympia, Tacoma,

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