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"Tacoma musicians don't mess around." I once saw that on a bumper sticker. Ok ... there is no bumper sticker. But, there should be. Just take a look at this line-up of musicians who came together to raise money for alternative rock band Torre, the Tacoma-based rockers who recently had their
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This week, I chatted with Olympia coppersmith, motor head, artist and musician Jimmi Davies about his experience recording with quintessential Northwest band, The Sonics. You can read my story here. Last night, I had the opportunity to chat with Rob Lind, saxophonist The Sonics, who shares what it was like working
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Theater Artists Olympia, affectionately known as TAO, is taking over The Midnight Sun Performance Space in downtown Olympia. After 11 years of performances on stages from Tacoma to Centralia, the group will have a place to call home. "We've been a gypsy group this whole time," says Pug Bujeaud, founding member
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Have you checked out K Records lately? Nearly 25 years old, the indie record label has been housed in its current location - a well-loved, historic synagogue building next to the post office in downtown Oly - since 2004. Now, K founder Calvin Johnson and crew have re-arranged the building, bringing
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Less than a week's time turn-around after ownership changed hands from The Royal Lounge to Rhythm and Rye, the venue brought in a packed house both nights of its opening weekend. Last Friday night, lines were around the block and people actually had to be turned away at the door
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Jaws clenched, muscles flexed - a furious battle of brawn ensues, until one woman's grip and strength pulls the other woman's arm down in a feat of victory - followed by a case of the giggles and high fives. This was the scene as I arm wrestled Marueen Maples, a lady
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Need a nesting box or bulk feed for your backyard chickens? How about beekeeping supplies for your small farm? Maybe you need some soil or seed for your raised garden beds. Perhaps you want to learn about making cheese. All this and more is now available at the recently opened Eastside
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Here's a joke to get you in the spirit of St. Patty's Day: Two Irishmen, Pat and Murphy, saw a sign saying "Tree fellers" wanted. Murphy said to Pat, "If only Seamus had been with us, we'd have got that job." Now that you've had a good chuckle, read on for
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Here at the Weekly Volcano, we love to crack a few cold ones and dig through the weird world of Craigslist. From stripper poles and hobbit feet, to marijuana and awkward walking partners, we've reported our favorite finds. It's time again for another installation of "Found on Craigslist." Let's start with the
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"People born specifically on the 20th of February are surmised to be polite, tactful team players who are highly receptive," reads an excerpt from gotohoroscope.com. "The ruling astrological planet for this particular day is the Moon - adding warmth and compassion to your list of attributes. If you have this
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"Good music was gone in '55, that was the end of that," said Slim Goodbuzz, flatly and without brooking any argument as he camped outside the Artubus Folk School waiting for the Olympia Old-Time Music Festival to kick off. "After '55 is when they brought the drums in and bang-bang-bang
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This is a big week for benefit shows in Olympia. Thursday, Feb. 6, there will be a second benefit show for the 5-year-old girl who was recently attacked by dogs, resulting in a stay at Harborview ICU and the reattachment of her leg. The Hard Way, Fruit Juice, Dirty Malkovich
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This is a blog post about a stupid coffee cup that has been sitting on the curb at the intersection of Plum and I-5 in downtown Olympia. This McDonald's cup has been sitting through rain, wind and traffic for more than four weeks! I took my first picture of it
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What's up with that taco truck taco bus in the Nisqually Basin? With all the restaurant choices in that pocket off the freeway, the big white bus with a purple mural and indoor seating is always busy. I investigated. "We're especially busy because of the military," says Megan Goodwin, Tacos Lu Fuenta
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"There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor." - Charles Dickens The Washington Center for the Performing Arts knows this quote to be true. It's firing up its annual Comedy in the Box season, which kicks off Thursday, Jan 23. Once a month, through June,
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After 10 years, Babblin' Babs Bistro is moving from its 900-square-foot location in Tacoma's Proctor District to a 3,500-square-foot location on Gravelly Lake Drive in Lakewood. "We're going for a full new look," said chef and co-owner William Mueller. "We'll have state-of-the-art equipment, and we'll be changing up some of the
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In its first show of the new year, and fourth show since its incarnation, First Wednesday Sessions at Jazzbones in Tacoma is on its way to becoming a local favorite. "Normally a Wednesday night at Jazzbones brings in maybe a dozen people," says Raymond Hayden of Maurice The Fish Records, who
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WE SHARE THAT IT SHARES >>> Ever eaten a one of those fantastic buns clasping the juicy burgers at Darby's Café, picked up a pastry while visiting Orca Books, or snacked on a scone from Evergreen Stae College's Flaming Eggplant Café? Then you've enjoyed artisan-baked goods from 8 Arms Community Bakery. Since
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Somebody put a Santa hat on Olympia drummer Jerry Zeigler, cause no other mutherfucker out there besides St. Nick himself would rage Christmas Eve and Day to bring joy to all the anxious boys and girls. Tuesday, Christmas Eve, Zeigler will be playing with his space/classic/punk rock band Mosquito Hawk, whose
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New Year's Eve is for partying, right? Getting your booze on, kissing some lucky fool at midnight and feeling like crap the next morning, vowing never to drink that much again, right? Not necessarily. The folks at Olympia Mahayana Buddhist Center believe not everyone is looking for nightlife and are
