Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down the road. SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TW = TicketsWest, 800.325.SEAT, www.ticketswest.com TWEB = Ticketweb, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com >>> ON SALE NOW Lights. Seattle.
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In the paraphrased words of the Hold Steady, I’m kind of like Rod Stewart when he was young. I\'ve got passion, and I think that I’m sexy. And all the punks think I’m dumb. It’s true, and I’ve come to accept it. I do think I’m sexy, and for the most
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Shape gear Yeah, I bet you thought this would be another article about my ever-expanding midriff and butt, and Spanx, since I used the word “shape." Well you’re wrong: this is an article about my decreasing midriff and butt, thanks to my training with Troy Nesby at the Tacoma Center YMCA, in
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Recently I went to this big concert that Kube 93 throws called Summer Jam. It’s basically a big party where music stars come to entertain, and the price starts out at only $28. To me, that’s a pretty good price. While I was walking around in between shows I noticed
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In hindsight, my high school prom “dress” was very much like Tinky Winky’s costume on the Telletubies. I should note, first off, that I did not go to prom, as I was not asked, and I am not bitter about that fact. As it turned out, my senior prom night was
Music
This week I'm bringing to you Tacoma's quintessential ambient-pop group, Not From Brooklyn. Aptly named, members Tyler Johnson (vocals, guitar), Josh Thompson (drums) and Jesse Rohwer (guitar, keys) are creating something that lands very high on the y-axis between the South Sound and deep outer space. Not From Brooklyn sprouted from
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Looking at the Facebook page for Levels, the only information they offer is that they are a "Seattle-based band." The end. Clicking on to listen to their album, it's easy to see why they don't feel the need to elaborate on who they are or what they do. From the
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GOLF AND BEER Not much beats sports and a man cave, save for maybe golf and beer. And on Friday, May 31 North Shore Golf Course (4101 North Shore Blvd. NE, Tacoma) will present the latter two together in harmonious patrimony. Deschutes Brewery will be visiting the course and conducting a
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How does one describe the enjoyment derived from a jam band to people who don't like jam bands? The answer is not easy. Jam bands, known for long, improvisational, almost jazz-inspired sets that baffle some and amaze others, have divided music fans for decades since Pink Floyd
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How does one describe the enjoyment derived from a jam band to people who don't like jam bands? The answer is not easy. Jam bands, known for long, improvisational, almost jazz-inspired sets that baffle some and amaze others, have divided music fans for decades since Pink Floyd and Phish began
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In an era of Mad Men where glamorizing sexism and misogyny isn't given a second thought, it's no wonder that shows like 9 to 5, based on the 20th Century Fox motion picture, are being produced. True to the plot of the film starring Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane
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In an era of Mad Men where glamorizing sexism and misogyny isn't given a second thought, it's no wonder that shows like 9 to 5, based on the 20th Century Fox motion picture, are being produced. True to the plot of the film starring Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane
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You can watch a movie anywhere these days: your phone, Xbox, iPad, iPod and whatever Apple decides the next iProduct should be (iPants gets my vote - hip yet functional). But despite all the advances in movie-watching technology, there's nothing quite like gritty classic gore projected on the big screen
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"Click, click, click," says the remote control. There is nothing on Sunday-night TV anymore, so you might as well dust off those dancing shoes and head over to our favorite fancy fun house, Encore Boutique Nightclub. The downtown Tacoma hotspot will open Sunday night for "Sundazed" - a celebration of
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Cascadia Grill Olympia - Downtown. Jeremy Serwer. All Ages. 6-9 pm. NC. Olympia Farmers Market Olympia - Downtown. Mark Iler. All Ages. 11 am. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. The Junction Sports Bar and
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Spar Cafe Olympia - Downtown. Annie Bany. 8 pm. NC. Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. Dragon Stories, Songs, Games & Poems. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. BLUES Vinum Coffee and Wine Lounge Tacoma - Downtown. Friday Night Blues, with T-Town Swing. All Ages. 8:30 pm. Jazzbones Tacoma
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COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Nick Vatterott. 8 and 10:30 pm. $15. Dave's of Milton Milton. Comedy Night, featuring Shane Murphy, Del Van Dyke, music by Powercell. 8 pm. $10. Big Whisky Saloon Tacoma - Downtown. Comedy Underground Presents Brett Hamil. 8:30 pm. $15. Mud Bay
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Charlie's Restaurant Puyallup. Acoustic Jam Night. 6-9 pm. NC. BLUES 2 Mile House Olympia - Westside. Blues Bentley Band Sunday Jam. 5-8 pm. NC. Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall. 8 pm. Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Sunday
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BLUES The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. AEK Band. 8 pm. Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday. With Billy Pease, Paul Buck and Chris Gartland. 7 pm. NC. Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino rockin' blues jam. 8 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge
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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 Summit Pub Puyallup. Tim Hall & The Band Real Times. 7:30 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Westgate Bar and Grill Tacoma - Northend. Barstool
