Seattle four-piece Hunting Grounds are in a state of flux. Their already multifaceted sound is about to take an evolutionary leap with the departure of singer Mike Ensor, whose vocal contributions added an unmistakable New Wave vibe to the band's genre-bending indie rock songs. Now remaining members Todd Bernier (guitar, vocals), Jeremy Clemens (guitar, vocals), John Warner (drums, vocals) and new addition Jeff Smith (bass, vocals) aim to renew their focus on songwriting and recording. You'd think having four songwriters (let alone four vocalists) in one band would lead to tension - but if dialectics have taught us anything, it's that conflict begets change, and change is very much on the horizon for this gang of 30-somethings: their show at Bob's Java Jive will be their last under the name Hunting Grounds. Truly, there's no shortage of local bands drawing on the halcyon sounds of '90s alternative, but Hunting Grounds have a vibe all their own; mercurial though it may be, it's "change you can believe in." - Jason Baxter
Cedarwood Dome Milton. Smokin' Saturdays, with Shanta Louise, Red Abbey, Michael Harris, Anna Mercury. 21+. 8 pm.
The Charleston Bremerton. Apache Chief, Sea Of Misinformation, The Kleeners. All Ages. 7 pm.
Doyle's Public House Tacoma - Stadium District. Deadwood Revival. 21+. 9:30 pm. NC.
Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Randy Hansen, Dream On. 21+. 9 pm. $8-$10.
King's Books Tacoma - Stadium District. Fall Fashion Lore. Basemint will be playing live. All Ages. 8 pm. $8.
Le Voyeur Café and Lounge Olympia - Downtown. Party Photographers. 21+. 9 pm.
The New Frontier Lounge Tacoma - Dome District. Sugar Sugar Sugar. 21+. 9 pm.
Rialto Theater Tacoma - Downtown. An Evening With Leo Kottke. All Ages. 8 pm. $30-$50.
There are few, if any, guitarists like Leo Kottke. An acoustic fret master, tickling both the six and 12 string varieties, Kottke's blazing licks have inspired guitarists worldwide for nearly the entire length of his legendary four-decade career. With a wry, almost comical approach to life and songwriting, mixed with unfathomable skill, Kottke is one for the ages. His stop at the Rialto Saturday should follow suit. – Michael Swan
Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Corson Swift & Friends. 21+. 9 pm.
