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4th Ave Ale House Olympia - Downtown. The Hard Way, Glass Elevator, Full Moon Radio. 9 pm. $5.

• When it comes to interviewing bands, there are some band members who say few words. And there are band members who say everything so well, you'd like for them to just write the whole article. All girl indie rockers Full Moon Radio is one such band. Ali Baker and Sarah Lynn (third member, Jessie Jackson was not interviewed) discuss their show Saturday with The Hard Way and Glass Elevator at the 4th Ave Tav in Oly. The lineup: "It seems to me that the ‘high energy rock' element that existed here 20 years ago is starting to emerge again," says Baker. "I am really excited to play with some of the hard working bands made up of musicians who are inspired and have rock and roll dreams. There is something very innocent and sweet about it." The venue: "I have played the 4th Ave Tav before and it is awesome because the sound guy Ben is one of the best in the biz," says Lynn. "We will be playing a couple new songs, including one inspired by a bomb shelter at our practice space. If you have never been to a show at the 4th Ave, this is the one." - Nikki McCoy
  

Al Lago Ristorante Italiano Auburn. Kurt Lindsay. 8 pm. NC.

C.I. Shenanigans Tacoma - Ruston Way. KC Brakes presents pop folk rock night. All Ages. 7-10 pm. NC.

Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Fingertips. 9 pm.

Doyle's Public House Tacoma - Stadium District. Down North. 9:30 pm. NC.

Harmon Tap Room Tacoma - Stadium District. Tin Man. 9 pm.

Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Pink Bead Signing Show with The Chicharones, Sapient and Fine Malt lyrics. 8 pm.

Le Voyeur Café and Lounge Olympia - Downtown. Unstoppable Death Machines, MTNS, Easy Living. 9 pm.

McCoy's Olympia - Downtown. Coven, Demon Dogs. 9 pm. $4.

• The back bar at McCoy's will surely be busy this Saturday as every leather clad, gravelly-voiced, long-haired or bald-headed hesher in Olympia will be scrunched near the stage - spilling bears and throwing horns - to witness thrash metal legends Coven and old school metal lords Demon Dogs rage the night away. John Boyce, bartender, booker and sound guy at McCoy's, talks about the last time Demon Dogs played, "It was awesome, just crazy energy - they're ferocious." And about Demon Dog's infamous drummer Jerry Ziegler Boyce states, "It's the most demanding thing I've seen him do." If you've ever seen Ziegler in action, then you know Boyce's words hold weight, and you'll be there Saturday night. - NM
  

Northern Olympia - Downtown. The Maxines, Hooded Hags, Wimps, The Shivas. All Ages. 8:30 pm. $5.

• Over the course of the past couple of years the Maxines have evolved from a one off party-project to a band that has been barnstorming the Pacific Northwest with itsspecial brand of two-piece garage rock. The K Records duo of Matt Murillo and Kelly Norman have simply been one of the most upbeat and "fun" bands to see in a long while. Saturday the group will bring the party to Olympia's Northern for a show that promises to start the year off with a bang. Sadly, for those who love seeing the band, this may be the last time you get a chance to for an extended amount of time. Joining the band for the evening are the Vancouver, Wash. by-the-way-of Portland garage band The Sivas. The Shivas, who is the latest coup for K, has a high-energy blend of pop, garage and surf that almost sounds like the Velvet Underground and the Beach Boys simultaneously. Portland's Hooded Hags, featuring longtime K bassman Chris Sutton, brings the cool, Gories style garage, while Seattle's Wimps brings the full on '90s style garage punk experience to the table. - Timothy Grisham
  

Rock The Dock Bar & Grill Tacoma - Downtown. Author Unknown. 9 pm.

The Spar Tacoma - Old Town. North Country Bluegrass Band. 8 pm.

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