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Whether he’s one hundred percent comfortable with it or not, David Bazan â€" formerly of Pedro the Lion â€" is an artist made for “the round.”

Tonight at Club SOTA in Tacoma, he’ll get a chance to put this fact on display â€" at least for all of those smart enough to show up. “The round” is a format that combines a number of artists â€" musicians, poets, and in the case of Friday’s show at Club SOTA even painters â€" and shares the spotlight between them, never focusing too long on one flavor and acting more as a musical discussion or give and take than a conventional show. Along with Bazan, Friday’s presentation at Club SOTA â€" known as Tacoma Artists In The Round, and the fifth installment in the series â€" will feature music from Goldfinch and Kirsten Wenlock, as well as painting from Chris Sharp and Mindy Barker and the street savvy and socially relevant poetry of 6 Deep the Messenger.

To read my interview with Bazan in this week's issue of the Volcano, click here.