DAYS OF OUR LIVES >>>
Many of my high school nights in Olympia were spent in rundown venues. The Midnight Sun, The Backstage, The Eagles Ballroom. I leaned up against crusty walls bobbing my head to now-defunct bands like the Drawbacks, Vindication and, a personal favorite, I Spit on Your Grave. Outside the shows I'd sneak chugs of beer; inside I'd goof off with my friends and eye girls way out of my league. A skateboard in my hand and Adam Cooper's lowered Honda Accord as my ticket home, those nights in Olympia were the stuff of high school movies.
Now before I tear up and start preaching about "the days of our lives" let me say that The Loft, another important Olympia venue, is in danger of becoming extinct. The issue is complicated. And I must say I'm not sure what side I'm on.
Because as much as I loved every one of those high school days, I certainly love every drop of Fish Tale Ale.