NATASHA GORBACHEV: ELUDING FAME SINCE 1984 >>>

I currently have an event that’s glistening on my calendar like the gloss on my lips, and I hope that you’ll add this gig to your own social agenda:

Girl Trouble’s 25th Anniversary “Eluding Fame Since 1984” party at 9 p.m., March 13 at The New Frontier Lounge.

Recently when I was down in Olympia checking out the scene with Tranna Montana, I saw a poster announcing a rock show that Girl Trouble played in Oly.

I pointed Tranna to the poster saying that Girl Trouble was one of my favorite bands, and she asked me to explain why.

I then offered some words that I’ve never uttered before.

While smiling ear-to-ear, I said, “Girl Trouble is such a fun band, and one of my favorite parts of their show is when the lead singer, K.P. rips his shirt off and plays the tambourine on or rubs his big and beautiful belly.”

Tranna was immediately interested, and you should be, too.

I’ve seen Girl Trouble play at places including Sanford and Son and Hell’s Kitchen, but no matter what, I never get sick of this band, their four-car garage rock and roll music, K.P.’s antics, and yes, I have to mention one more time, his beautiful belly.

So after 25 years of eluding fame, what should you expect out of Girl Trouble on March 13?

Naturally, the very best.

I’m tickled pink that they’ve decided to do their 25th anniversary in Tacoma. Girl Trouble is the only band playing (they wouldn't have been able to choose from the many bands they would want to play with). The tentative schedule is Girl Trouble doing three sets (including playing the songs from way back in 1984 and lots of Cramps covers). This event will also be home to a video montage of Girl Trouble’s old photos in between sets (their pics on MySpace will also bring a smile to your face) and the host for the evening will be Teen Time's Stu Michaels.

Girl Trouble is a Tacoma requirement. Also, when I think of Girl Trouble, I reflect on how much their band members and we all miss our friend and legend, Pat Bostwick. I’m guessing that during this anniversary party, special shout-outs, songs and images will be dedicated to Pat, which will help to fill the void in all of our hearts.

In conclusion, I have to give you one more piece of information about this March 13 show that will make it all the more irresistible: It’s FREE, and I can’t wait to rock it with each and every one of you there.

Happy birthday, Girl Trouble, we love you!

[New Frontier Lounge, Friday, March 13, 9 p.m., free, 301 E. 25th St., Tacoma, 253.572.4020]

P.S. Pick up the Weekly Volcano tomorrow and read Matt Driscoll’s interview with the band