Matt Coughlin

By weeklyvolcano on March 1, 2009

TONY ENGELHART: WORTHY BENEFIT AT THE SWISS >>>

Matt Coughline Sherri is a longtime patron and friend to The Swiss. Recently, she was diagnosed with an incredibly aggressive form of cancer that has attached to her spine. She will need surgery very soon. Today The Swiss will be holding a benefit for Sherri to help with these medical expenses. Matt Coughlin and 10 Miles of Bad Road have graciously volunteered to play free of charge to help make the evening a success. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: There’s a fine line between a totally sappy love song and an intelligent portrait of a relationship. Not many singer/songwriters can pull it off, but Tacoma’s own Matt Coughlin has the ability to wear his heart on his sleeve without making me want to puke. Coughlin is a super duper cool guy who is always willing to share his talent for a worthy cause.

[The Swiss, with 10 Miles of Bad Road, Phil O’Sullivan, 6 p.m., donation, 1904 S. Jefferson, Tacoma, 253.572.2821]