MATT DRISCOLL: PARIS SPLEEN PLAYS ITS LAST SHOW TONIGHT >>>

Glossing over plenty of what Joshua Vega calls “bedroom jams” during Paris Spleen’s infancy, not to mention plenty of empty PBR cans along the way, what has followed is a nearly five year run for Paris Spleen as one of Tacoma’s most captivating and curious bands. Propped up with a funk-spliced, dance backbone and pimped out with all the psych rock and indie chic tricks, Paris Spleen has become one of a handful of bands responsible for Tacoma’s youthful rock and roll resurgence.

They’ve recorded some songs. They’ve played some amazing and notorious shows. They’ve engrained themselves in the scene. They’ve crashed on some couches. And in the process they’ve become a major part of this beast we call Tacoma.

So seeing Paris Spleen go â€" as will happen tonight at O’Malley’s when the band plays its final show â€" is in many ways sad.

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[O’Malley’s Irish Pub, Saturday, Oct. 31, Paris Spleen’s final show, 9 p.m., free with costume, $5 without, 2403 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.383.3144]

Photo: Jason Ganwich