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June 20, 2008 at 7:25am

Kenny, Andre, Camile and the pop press

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Kenny
The 2006 film Kenny brings to the surface a subject we normally cringe at: poop and pee. Its eponymous hero installs and cleans public waste receptacles for a living. Almost two hours of excrement- sounds like the perfect vehicle for Adam Sandler's juvenile brand of comedy, right? Kenny actually hails from Australia, and makes its North American premiere at the Grand today. Already having garnered multiple awards and won fans Down Under, Kenny smartly avoids the easy raunchiness of its premise, instead painting an enjoyable and sympathetic picture of a man- and occupation- that society ignores. Read full review here.- Christopher Wood
[The Grand Cinema, 2:30, 4:45, 7:05 and 9:10 p.m., $4.50-$8, 606 Fawcett Ave., Tacoma, 253.593.4474]

CLASSICAL GUITAR
Andre Feriante
If Andre Feriante ever decided to plug in, he would most definitely rival guitar gods such as Michael Schenker, Richie Blackmore and Eddie Van Halen as his nimble fingers move up and down the fretboard with flawless precision. Playing acoustic, Feriante has become one of the most sought after classical composers but doesn't limit himself to any one genre. From jazz to flamenco improvisation, he is a well-rounded artist who adapts well to any style he chooses to tackle. Catch him tonight at the Urban Grace Church.- Tony Engelhart
[Urban Grace, 8 p.m., $22, 902 Market St., Tacoma, 253.272.2184]

FOLK ROCK
Camille Bloom
Edgy, poignant, rough and honest are just a few adjectives one could use to describe Camille Bloom's music. Because her influences range from Shawn Colvin to Pat Benatar, the Seattle-based singer/songwriter has a style that is not genre specific. Her tunes range from heartfelt ballads to balls-out rockers with a PJ Harvey-Ani Difranco vibe, though her style is uniquely Bloom. While she is best known for her high energy shows, her three records are nothing to sneeze at as each one gives you insight into this singer's soul.

Fully endorsed by Gibson guitars, she has upped the ante and is ready to conquer the world one city at a time with her full band, the Recovery, in support of her brand spanking new CD, Ten Thousand Miles. The new disc catches the songstress doing what she does best, performing live.- TE
[Jazzbones, with Ian McFeron Band, Matt Hopper, and The Roman Candles, 8 p.m., all ages, $8, 2803 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.396.9169]

INDIE POP
The Newspapers
Producing a medley heavy on indie-pop quirk with dabbles of synthesized funk, the Newspapers are both catchy and creative enough to compete on the same turf that bands like the Shins and Menomena have marked as their own. The Newspapers will play Bob's Java Jive in Tacoma tonight. If you can dig on eccentric indie pop with a funk in its step, the Newspapers are your kind of band. - Matt Driscoll
[Bob's Java Jive, with Tree Roots in the Basement, The Upperhand, Banners and Darren Selector, Friday, June 20, 8 p.m., $5, 2102 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 253.475.9843]

LINK: Joshua Adams and others in the clubs tonight.
LINK: New films open today.
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