Experimentation for experimentation's sake can be a fun tunnel to explore, but the ability to rein oneself in is a valuable one to have. Following every whim is too easy, which is why I'll always give enormous amounts of credit to people that can write a solid three-minute pop song. Being able to split the difference is ideal, and it's something that Bone Cave Ballet do very well. They're able to take you right to the edge without shoving you off.

Read Rev. Adam McKinney's full feature on Bone Cave Ballet in the Music & Culture section.

BONE CAVE BALLET, w/Bandolier, Red Sea, Buffalo Tongue, 8:30 p.m., Bob's Java Jive, 2012 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, $5, 253.475.9843