Funny thing happened along the way. Thanks to the evolution of popular music, a whole generation of current rockers became dated faster than at any previous point in history. These days, if it doesn't include a Pitbull sample, a Casio keyboard line or even the remote chance of "going viral," chances are it's widely recognized as old-school - or at the very least fondly adorned with adjectives like "throwback" and "retro."

A band like the Big Wheel Stunt Show falls squarely into this category. And, sure, the Tacoma three-piece plays into a bit, too. These guys are kind of old school. Guitarist and frontman Evan Nagle wears an American-flag shirt that looks straight out of Woodstock, and plays a searing early '70s guitar fit for any Townshend-eque, arena-rock wet dream. Drummer Justin Gimse and bassist Jake Melius share an affinity for jean jackets and the gargantuan rhythmic backbones of rock's glorious heyday. Plus, the band is no stranger to facial hair.

All the signs are there.

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The Big Wheel Stunt Show

with Fonzarelli, Dreams Jaded and Dungeon Science
Saturday, Jan. 21, 8 p.m., all ages, $5
Hell's Kitchen, 928 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
253.759.6003