Over the course of the past couple of years the Maxines have evolved from a one off party-project to a band that has been barnstorming the Pacific Northwest with itsspecial brand of two-piece garage rock. The K Records duo of Matt Murillo and Kelly Norman have simply been one of the most upbeat and "fun" bands to see in a long while. Saturday the group will bring the party to Olympia's Northern for a show that promises to start the year off with a bang. Sadly, for those who love seeing the band, this may be the last time you get a chance to for an extended amount of time.

Joining the band for the evening are the Vancouver, Wash. by-the-way-of Portland garage band The Shivas. The Shivas, who is the latest coup for K, has a high-energy blend of pop, garage and surf that almost sounds like the Velvet Underground and the Beach Boys simultaneously.

Portland's Hooded Hags, featuring longtime K bassman Chris Sutton, brings the cool, Gories style garage, while Seattle's Wimps brings the full on '90s style garage punk experience to the table.

NORTHERN, 8:30 P.M., ALL AGES, $5, 414 1/2 LEGION WAY, OLYMPIA