Beneath Tacoma's thick outer skin of gritty beautiful people covered in tattoos and vintage tops are a group of creative, clever women who know there's more to turning people on than jiggling butt floss. The Gritty City Sirens are into its second year of reviving the art of burlesque dancing and old-school pin-up style. Using theme costuming and props - and the all-important nipple pasties to hide their goods - the Sirens bravely putting the "tease" back in "striptease," wisely realizing that what you don't show onstage can be as titillating as what you do.

The Sirens will hit Jazzbones' stage twice Saturday night under the tagline "Remixed," with a new master of ceremonies, new Sirens and a few surprises.

For th efull scoop on Saturday's shows, read an interview with Sirens Rosie Cheeks on the Weekly Volcano's Spew blog.

[Jazzbones, Gritty City Sirens Burlesque Troupe's Remixed shows, Saturday, April 14, 6 p.m. with $12-$15 tickets, 10 p.m. with $15-$20 tickets, 2803 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.396.9169]