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Christian Mistress is so hot right now that I found myself fantasizing about the perfect interview with the band. In my mind, I envisioned it being after hours at Olympia's iconic Old School Pizzeria, where each member of this metal militia has worked. I pictured each of the members donning
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Christian Mistress is so hot right now that I found myself fantasizing about the perfect interview with the band. In my mind, I envisioned it being after hours at Olympia's iconic Old School Pizzeria, where each member of this metal militia has worked. I pictured each of the members donning
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The Midnight Sun has been an exceptional music, art and performance venue in downtown Olympia for the past 21 years. It has always been accessible, affordable and all-ages. Now, The Midnight Sun is on the verge of closing, and Olympia wants to do something about it. Thanks to the efforts of Elizabeth
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I arrive at Andy Geertsen's home for our interview. McTuff Trio, a Seattle-based jazz-soul band, is playing in the background, and Geertsen is busy scrubbing dishes. His giant Rottweiler, Ozzy, greets me by sticking his snout in my hand, and I pat his fluffy back. Geertsen's kitchen table is scattered
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Last year, the Weekly Volcano chose musician and badass Jerry Ziegler as "Best Olympian," based on his unwavering devotion to Olympia's epic rock scene - an integral part of our Olympian identity. This year, the Weekly Volcano chooses Mathias Eichler. Eichler, too, is a badass. And he, too, has an unwavering devotion
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Olympia and Seattle are Dub Lounge International's dual hometowns. But this roots, rock, reggae group has international ties. The bands' critically acclaimed debut album, Dub Lounge One, includes vocals by the late Peter Tosh's cousin, Ezra Tosh. The band's dub-style Jamaican roots and harmonic melodies have earned Dub Lounge International
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Saturday night McCoy's in Olympia presents one of the greatest local psychedelic, classic, punk rock lineups in recent memory. Seriously. Local band The Hard Way will bring it all with their rock and punk favorites. The equally local Glass Elevator will shake the house with trippy grooves
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The band Hey Girl is totally Olympia. Sludgy, grungy, dirty and totally cute. And I mean cute in a garage punk way. It makes you wanna crush on the three-piece band, based on their live performances and relatable lyrics - like in the song "Pizza Girl," where the delivery diva
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Like a crow that is dark, intelligent and resourceful - schooling its children in the ways of life, so do Wolves in the Throne Room school their listeners in the ways of earthy black metal. Sometimes ambient, sometimes thunderous, always with radical environmentalism in mind, Wolves will remind you of
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"Holiday drinks are the comfort food of cocktails," says Olympia bartender Katie Rains. With her long red hair and bright smile, Rains - a fixture at Cicada Restaurant & Lounge - exudes warmth and festivity. As we chat, she is animated and excited about her craft - creating alcoholic delights. She
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Just in case the doomsday predictions are correct, and this is your last New Year's Eve on Earth, let's suppose life is about harmonious balance, the yin and yang, the Obi Wan versus Darth Vader. Where, then, would one find the proper vessels to achieve a New Year's goal of striking
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When you were a kid, did you ride your bike through a cemetery just to get a rush? Or maybe, as an adult, you occasionally check your horoscope? Chances are, you or someone you know believes they've experienced paranormal phenomena. "69 percent of Americans believe in one or more paranormal topics,"
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Fellow South Sounders, mark your Blackberries - you're in for a treat Tuesday at Olympia's beloved Brotherhood Lounge. RTX, along with two other awesome bands, are coming to blow minds. To most, the band RTX means the revival of one-half of the legendary Royal Trux, a band that rode the waves
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Mark your Blackberries - we're in for a treat Tuesday at Olympia's beloved Brotherhood Lounge. RTX is coming to blow minds. To most, the band RTX means the revival of one-half of the legendary Royal Trux, a band that rode the waves of the '90s on a surfboard made of
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For 15 years, The Presidents of the United States of America have been rocking for their throngs of fans. And 2011 is no different. Before hitting up this year's Bumbershoot with the signature melodic pop punk that helped shape Pacific Northwest's alternative scene in the '90s, the Presidents are doing
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When they're not wailing out pained lyrics with grungy riffs, busting out bone-deep bass lines or tricking and timing the drums just so, Electric Falcons have been debating the next step in their musical progress. After much speculation, a decision has been made: for now, this will be their last
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A little over two years ago, a unique coffee shop became part of downtown Olympia. The business was small, constructed from ship remnants, with an ambiance that only vintage wood and antique accessories can bring. Specializing in ancient herbal teas and Stumptown coffee drinks, the joint was open 24 hours
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When he's not pounding copper into functional art, vacationing on secret Mexican getaways or blaring sax on stage with local legends the Dirty Birds, Jimmi Davies is working it out with his latest band, Resident Kings. Lucky for us, he had some time to talk about this brand-spanking-new Olympia supergroup. WEEKLY
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The third annual Olympia Independent Music Festival goes down Saturday and Sunday, July 2 and 3, in Sylvester Park. Thirteen bands, two days and immeasurable amounts of good indie music are in store. The Hard Way, Romanteek, Glass Elevator, One Nation Undereducated and Hollywood Kill Krew are just a few
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The third annual Olympia Independent Music Festival goes down Saturday and Sunday, July 2 and 3, in Sylvester Park. Thirteen bands, two days and immeasurable amounts of good indie music are in store. The Hard Way, Romanteek, Glass Elevator, One Nation Undereducated and Hollywood Kill Krew are just a few
