Music
Robert Pollard isn't just a hilarious drunk, he's also one of the most prolific recording artists in popular music. He's released 22 albums since 1987, and that's just studio albums under the Guided by Voices umbrella. This isn't counting EPs, live albums, solo recordings, or even his album comprised entirely
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It’s a bad idea to lump all folk music into one stereotype because the performer’s personality plays such a huge role. A folk song is a snapshot of the thoughts of the songwriter. It can be a political statement, a love story, a clever play on words, a somebody-did–somebody-wrong song,
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As many readers already know, or have caught onto over the last eight months, I’ve been a little shady with you. I don’t believe I’ve lied, but I haven’t been one hundred percent truthful either. (How’s that for politician talk?) Since the beginning of ’07 my wife and I have lived
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring
Show And Tell
For the better part of the past decade, the prevailing image of the vampire in the public consciousness was a defanged, emo pantywaist who couldn't go out in the sun, not because it would burn him to ashes, but because it would make him sparkle. I thought my fervent prayers
Food Matters
BENEFIT WITH WINE It's a safe bet BMW Northwest isn't on local foodies' radar. After Thursday, May 22, that could change. BMW Northwest (4011 20th Street East, Fife) will host charity event "Cheers to Kids," with wineries in the house. The $60 ticket price includes a wine tasting with Alexandria Nicole
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Robert Pollard isn't just a hilarious drunk, he's also one of the most prolific recording artists in popular music. He's released 22 albums since 1987, and that's just studio albums under the Guided by Voices umbrella. This isn't counting EPs, live albums, solo recordings, or even his album comprised entirely
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Hailing from Oakland, Steel Cranes are a no-nonsense duo composed of Tracy Shapiro and Amanda Shuckle. Their brand of wiry, nervy post-punk recalls badasses such as PJ Harvey and Patti Smith. The assault of guitar and drums is dialed in to a degree that would be exhausting if it weren't
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LAKE had a busy 2013, releasing two full-length albums - The World is Real and Circular Doorway - while continuing their habit of not making too much of a fuss about it. Throughout their seven-year career, LAKE has quietly established itself as one of the best bands in the Pacific
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Saturday's music selection includes the promise of noise rock at its finest with a killer line-up at Bob's Java Jive: Heavy hitters Giza just put out a new record; Bali Girls, with their avant-garde noise rock, are making the show a CD release party; Diesto, a prog metal band from
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Louie G's Pizza Fife. Jessica Lynne. All Ages. 8 pm. The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. The Bog Hoppers. 8 pm. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. Eagle's Hall Olympia - Downtown. OlyBlues Dance Night. Third floor,
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Sadly, it appears that apps have killed the art of the postcard (Good Lord! We sound more like our grandfather with each passing day). When our friends go on vacation, we no longer receive postcards. Instead, we receive alerts from our phones from far away locales. Gee, that's special. We
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BLUES B Sharp Coffee House Tacoma - Downtown. Malibu Manouche. All Ages. 8 pm. Red Bicycle Bistro and Sushi Bar Vashon. OneNiteStand. All Ages. 8:30 pm. NC. Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Tab Benoit. 8 pm. $20-$25. COMEDY/GAMES Grit City Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Eric Da
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Ever feel like walking into a room and watching people sing and dance? Cultura Cabaret, self-proclaimed as Tacoma's only dinner theater cabaret, will present the opportunity for the first time when it pulls back the curtain Friday night at the Cultura Events Center. Channeling the 1920s, the vaudevillian show will
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC The Spar Tacoma - Old Town. The Bog Hoppers. 8 pm. Burton Church Vashon. Vashon Free Range Folk Choir. All Ages. 7 pm. BLUES Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Tab Benoit. 8 pm. $20-$25. COMEDY/GAMES Grit City Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Eric Da Silva. 8:30 and
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Helroooo! This is Her Royal Majesty Queen Victoria inviting all of you peasants to come celebrate my greatness at the - You there! I say, put down that wiener on a stick while your Queen, addresses you! We are not amused at your inattention! Now where was I? Oh, yes
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Charlie's Restaurant Puyallup. Acoustic Jam Night. 6-9 pm. NC. BLUES The Spar Tacoma - Old Town. Blues County Sheriffs. 7 pm. NC. Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall. 8 pm. Immanuel Presbyterian Church Tacoma - Northend. Blues Vespers, with Adam
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Steilacoom Pub and Grill Steilacoom. Monday Music, featuring Kurt Lindsay. 7 pm. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Uke-Olympians. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday with Black Rose. 7 pm. NC. The Swiss Tacoma -
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Acoustic open mic hosted by Leanne Trevalyan. 8 pm. NC. Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Open Mic Night. 9 pm. NC. BLUES Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. Claude Bourbon. All Ages. 6:30 pm. $15. COMEDY/GAMES Westgate Bar and Grill Tacoma - Northend. Barstool Bingo. 6:30 pm. White
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC A Rhapsody In Bloom Florist and Cafe Latte Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Carolyn Cruso. 7-9:30pm. $7-10 suggested donation. Tacoma Public Library Main Library Tacoma - Downtown. Claude Bourbon, Medieval and Spanish blues guitarist. 7 pm. NC. Ted Brown Music Company Tacoma - South. Uke 'An Jam. All
