Bruising lyrics about weird moons and whiskey friends and love and hate in places like Montesano and Oklahoma, the female vocals are a little Mazzy Star meets old country, with that wavering sexiness that sounds like power. Instrumentally, a little shake, shake, shake, some twang, lots of good melodies and some straight rock riffs as well, 10 Cents in Oklahoma is pretty damn groovy. On my must-check-out list for some time now, as I've seen their name floating around town, I'm glad I did. If you've heard them, you already know. If you haven't, may I suggest joining their growing fan base? Vocalist Natalie Johnson says, "If someone hasn't seen us live, they should come to a show - Half the fun of performing is hamming it up - we love to put on a high-energy show!" Well, now is your chance.

10 CENTS IN OKLAHOMA, w/AquaCulture and Horse Bodies, 9 p.m., 4th Ave Tavern, 210 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia, $5, 360.786.1444