LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT IN THE SOUTH SOUND >>>

4th Ave Ale House Olympia - Downtown. Angie & The Car Wrecks, Big Quinn. 9 pm.

A Rhapsody In Bloom Florist and Cafe Latte Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Scott Cossu. All Ages. 7 pm.

Beyond the Bridge Cafe Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Open Mic Night. All Ages. 7 pm. NC.

Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Mojo Overload. 9 pm. NC.

Doyle's Public House Tacoma - Stadium District. Coldnote, Excellent Gentlemen. 9:30 pm. NC.

Harmon Tap Room Tacoma - Stadium District. Radio Edit. 8 pm.

Hell's Kitchen Tacoma - Downtown. My Life In Black & White, Neutralboy, South 11th, Dead Giveaways, The Plastards. 9 pm. NC.

Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. The New Blues Brothers. 8 pm. $10.

Louie G's Pizzeria Fife. Randy Hansen. All Ages. 8 pm. $10.

Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Heavy Hammer. All Ages. 6 pm. NC. Annie Henry, with Mike Saunders. All Ages. 8 pm. $5.

Maxwell's Speakeasy Tacoma. Lance Buller Trio. All Ages. 7-10 pm. NC.

The New Frontier Lounge Tacoma - Dome District. CFA, Stone Axe. 9 pm.

O'Malley's Irish Pub Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Rafael Tranquilino, DB & The Struggle. 9 pm.

Peabody Waldorf Gallery Tacoma - Downtown. Fur Hood, North American War. All Ages. 7 pm.

• Whereas virtually all of the best-known Icelandic bands have an incredibly likeminded sound (wintry, angelic, experimental), it's a lot harder to make that kind of generalization about Scotland, which also borders the frigid Atlantic Ocean. Indie rock foursome Fur Hood is a prime example of Scotland's musical diversity. The Glaswegians sound remarkably like America's most sun-baked, mellowed-out jammers (Real Estate, Norse Horse), with a damp, lagoon-ready guitar sound and sunny disposition that seems at odds with their geographic origins. More "chilled out" than "chilly," Fur Hood are as warm and comforting as their name implies, and their sonic showmanship is in keeping with a longstanding tradition of UK musicians one-upping America at our own musical game (blues-inspired rock 'n' roll, anyone?). - Jason Baxter

Red Bicycle Bistro and Sushi Bar Vashon. Picoso. All Ages. 9 pm. $5.

• While Olympia often has a few bagpipers skirting around downtown on St. Patty's Day squeaking out classic Irish ditties, there are other options out there. Instead, how about some lively, upbeat music that you can really move to? I'm not talking about a DJ spinning New Wave or Top 40; I'm talking about a live six-piece salsa band. A band that has full credit up and down the coast for being able to move crowds into a sweaty, booty-shaking night of fun. The band is Picoso, and they fill every inch of open air with sound. Trumpet, congas, timbales and more each find their perfect rhythm in the characteristic sound of traditional salsa music - with a little Northwest flavor. - Nikki Talotta

The Spar Olympia - Downtown. Eleanor Murray. All Ages. 8 pm. NC.

Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Ray Hartman & Friends. 9 pm.

Tacoma Community College Bldg. #3 Tacoma - Westside. TCC Jazz Band. Eric Stevens leads this 20-piece ensemble in many jazz favorites. All Ages. 7:30 pm. Free.Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Pearl Django. All Ages. 8 pm. $10-$15.

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