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Friday, Sept. 5: China Davis "Arctic Days" CD Release Party

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Friday, Sept. 5: China Davis "Arctic Days" CD Release Party

China Davis is a band that is firmly rooted in the foundation of Americana and singer/songwriter tropes with the ability to take in a larger conversation of rock and alternative elements. Along with singer and principal songwriter Ben Fuller, China Davis features the guitar work of Fuller's younger brother Ted

China Davis releases lifetime album, "Arctic Days"

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China Davis releases lifetime album, "Arctic Days"

China Davis is a band that is firmly rooted in the foundation of Americana and singer/songwriter tropes with the ability to take in a larger conversation of rock and alternative elements. Along with singer and principal songwriter Ben Fuller, China Davis features the guitar work of Fuller's younger brother Ted

Saturday, April 13: Gray Sky Blues Music Festival

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Saturday, April 13: Gray Sky Blues Music Festival

The annual Gray sky Blues Music Festival began in 2008 when the Daffodil Parade organizers approached the Tacoma Events Commission, asking for help to get more people to attend the long running parade. Seizing on the opportunity to bring some brightness to the mid-spring doldrums, the Commission envisioned the Gray

South Sound's blues mojo on full display at Gray Sky Blues Festival

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South Sound's blues mojo on full display at Gray Sky Blues Festival

The Gray Sky Blues Music Festival promises that, "Though the skies may be gray ... Great music will brighten your day!" The annual Tacoma event, started in 2008 when the Daffodil Parade organizers approached the Tacoma Events Commission, asking for help to get more people to attend the long running parade.

Milk Music: "Cruise Your Illusion"

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Milk Music: "Cruise Your Illusion"

In short order Milk Music, now a quartet, have caught a train of hype and praise that has taken the Olympia band to festivals in Europe and North America. With just one EP and a live cassette to its name, expectations are high for its debut full length - although

Thursday, March 21: Behead the Prophet No Lord Shall Live

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Thursday, March 21: Behead the Prophet No Lord Shall Live

Behead the Prophet No Lord Shall Live has returned, at least for the time being. The Olympia hardcore punk band, often considered at the forefront of the noise queercore movement, toured the country multiple times in the mid-1990s, while releasing material on Outpunk, Sound Pollution and K Records. Since the

Behead the Prophet No Lord Shall Live happening

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Behead the Prophet No Lord Shall Live happening

Behead the Prophet No Lord Shall Live has returned, at least for the time being. The Olympia hardcore punk band, often considered at the forefront of the noise queercore movement, toured the country multiple times in the mid-1990s, while releasing material on Outpunk, Sound Pollution and K Records. Since the

RVIVR: "The Beauty Between"

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RVIVR: "The Beauty Between"

Since its arrival in Olympia, RVIVR has been the most solid performing, pop-punk band the area has seen in a decade. With a fanbase that is equally large throughout the country and Europe, RVIVR has captured the ears of a generation of listeners who have become musically tuned in post

Survival Knife: "Traces of Me" / "Name That Tune"

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Survival Knife: "Traces of Me" / "Name That Tune"

Releasing a single is tricky business. The very idea that one song as a statement should be placed in a hierarchy above another is a dicey gamble. Rock history is filled with stories of DJs flipping the single to discover an even better cut. From "Chantilly Lace" to "Groove is

Wednesday, March 20: Deathfix

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Wednesday, March 20: Deathfix

Deathfix is a supergroup. Although people haven't been batting around that term with Deathfix, it is wildly appropriate. The group consists of Brendan Canty (Fugazi), Rich Morel (producer of everything from Depeche Mode to the Killers), Devin Ocampos (Faraquet, Medications) and Mark Cisneros (Medications, Chain & The Gang). Despite the

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Dude, Check Out This Band Sunday: Tomorrows Tulips

"Flowers on the Wall," the opening track on Tomorrows Tulips excellent Experimental Jelly album, possesses everything you could ever want on a sun-drenched day. Minimal, bordering on the same kind of naiveté that made Beat Happening so arresting, Tomorrows Tulips are the quintessential Southern California band. At its core, the

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Interview: Ian MacKaye on The Evens, solo bills and Olympia

The Evens are the sort of band that in many circles needs no introduction. The band, consisting of former Fugazi and Minor Threat member - and owner of the venerable indie mainstay Dischord Records - Ian MacKaye, along with Amy Farina of the Warmers, has been creating music together for

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Music: Little Wings at the Guest House

Little Wings, aka Kyle Field, is an instantly engaging performer. Whether it is huddled under a blanket softly singing to a small handful of listeners, or bellowing out his caterwaul warbled yelp in small theaters, there is a striking intimacy in his approach. You never know what to expect, or what

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TOMORROW: Jolie Holland plays Olympia

WHEN LATE NEWS IS STILL GOOD NEWS >>> Jolie Holland's progressive takes on traditional forms of music defies genre stereotypes, blending folk, country, rock, jazz and blues elements. Her music is mysterious and fluid, which has garnered high praise from fellow Anti- labelmates Tom Waits and Sage Francis, and a wide

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