MATT DRISCOLL: SORDID SENTINELS PLAY THE JIVE TONIGHT >>>

Sordid, as defined by Merriam Webster dictionary: 1) marked by baseness or grossness: vile, 2) a: dirty, filthy b: wretched, squalid. Now, while I wouldn’t go as far as to describe South Sound rock band Sordid Sentinels as any of the things the first half of their name implies, I will applaud the foursome for choosing such a charged adjective when it came time for a band name. As our society has proven time and time again, there’s nothing we’re more captivated by than a little sordidness. We practically lap it up like a kitten with a bowl full of cream. Mmmmm. Filth.

Coming like a sentry in the night championing the foundation blocks rock was built on â€" like guitar solos, screaming and chest thumping drums â€" Sordid Sentinels may have just the “baseness” or “grossness” you’re looking for. Oh, and before you go knocking the name â€" consider the fact the band’s previous name was Plague Doctor.

Sordidness beats the plague any day.

[Bob’s Java Jive, with Shrouded in Veils, Atomic Bride, Siren, Friday, Nov. 6, 8 p.m., cover TBA, 2102 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 253.475.9843]