Nowadays Olympia rappers are a dime a dozen. Few have been here, and still remain, since the scene REALLY started popping off in the early 2000s. In the '90s we got an occasional Andre Nickatina or Digital Underground show, but when the new century came around promoters were ready to take a chance on our small city, bringing big-name acts through on a consistent basis to legit clubs and venues.

A difficult task at the time for these promoters was not only finding talented local artists, but ones they could count on to help promote the shows in exchange for an opening spot on the bill. One artist that quickly proved capable in this department was a skilled rapper by the name of Puget.

To read Nic Leonard's full feature on Puget, click here.

[Capitol Theater, Andre Nickatina with Xperience, Puget, Q-Storm, Saturday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m., all ages, $20, 206 Fifth Ave., Olympia, 360.754.6670]