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[BEACH FUNK] + FRI, FEB. 21 Thomas Mudrick's music is a thrilling and unexpected stew of genres, calling to mind musical chameleons like Beck and Ween, but with a dedicated love of light psychedelia and soul. "Soul Glow" is a breezy bit of '70s beach funk, layered with dreamy aaahs and
Recreation
Since joining the Army 20 years ago, Scott Fitzgerald has always tried to bring a little piece of his past with him wherever he goes. Whether he's been stationed in Germany, or in Leavenworth, or, as he is now, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Fitzgerald packs his skates and hockey stick. This
Family
Diagnosed with dyslexia in elementary school, Brianna Galvan has endured the "you can't" challenges in life. That's why Carol Galvan, Brianna's mother and biggest fan, has always been the encourager, the voice that says "You can." Friday, Carol believes her daughter will become a poster child for "can," an inspiration for the
Food Matters
PASTA CLASS Even though Primo Grill (601 South Pine, Tacoma) is expecting to relocate down the street this summer it still hosting its popular Saturday afternoon culinary courses. Chef McManus will focus on fresh pasta 2-4 p.m. March 1. The cost is $65, which includes recipes, instruction and lunch paired with
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this
Military Resources
The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is about to make the McChord Field Commissary one-of-a-kind. Starting Friday, March 7, DeCA will test its new club store format on the Air Force side at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The new format will feature a huge, new section of the store entirely dedicated to club
Show And Tell
A word of warning before we begin: This is one of those movies. You know the kind: a dense, artsy and weird movie. It's the kind of film where, if asked to describe it, I'd normally answer something to the tune of, "Uh, it's about this guy, and, uh ...
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What does your mind go to when you hear the names Miss Massive Snowflake and Rainstick Cowbell (two bands currently nearing the end of month-long west coast tour)? If you're picturing a pair of twee indie bands or cutesy folk-rock, you'd be wrong. Miss Massive Snowflake and Rainstick Cowbell are
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The music made by Blackstone Rangers is not immediately what one would imagine when thinking about the music that comes out of Dallas, Texas. While Blackstone Rangers are indeed Dallasites, their music strays from the rock and country that you might expect. Rather, Blackstone Rangers veer into dreampop territory, allowing
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Here comes one of the best, a dude who gets more lyrical and fierce with each passing year. While I enjoy Cliff Colon's stark beauty tenor saxophone paired with singer/wife Sommer Stockinger, and his furious face-offs with fellow saxman Kareem Kandi, it's when he frosts the fusion and Latin funk that
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Thomas Mudrick's music is a thrilling and unexpected stew of genres, calling to mind musical chameleons like Beck and Ween, but with a dedicated love of light psychedelia and soul. "Soul Glow" is a breezy bit of '70s beach funk, layered with dreamy aaahs and wah-wah guitars. "Do Me Like
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I love my music-writing gig. I can choose to preview any show I want. There isn't a scene I'm attached to. I'm not stuck with dreadlocks or a mohawk or a cowboy hat or a fedora or a trucker cap. I can listen to whatever I want, whatever the mood,
News Front
"The National Guard, through its existing relationships within every state and territory, is in a unique and important position to help solve what I call the ‘cyber response capability gap.' That gap is the space that exists between what we acknowledge as a threat and our actual capability to do something
Listings
BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. Eagle's Hall Olympia - Downtown. OlyBlues Dance Night. Third floor, no partner necessary. All Ages. 9 pm. $5. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Josh Wolf. 8 pm. $15.
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Oompa Loompa Doompadee Doo/I've got a perfect puzzle for you/Oompa Loompa Doompadee Dus/When can I ride the Tacoma Art Bus? The answer to that musical riddle, my friends, is Feb. 20. After a two-month hiatus, the Art Bus rolls again - this time with special guest Willy Wonka as tour guide.
Listings
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. Between The Sheets, featuring Toni Lawrence, Eric Miller, Michael Horne. All Ages. 8 pm. $10. Metronome Coffee Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. The Brothers Jim w/ NoRey & Elise Brianne. 8-11 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Grit City Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Greg Kettner.
Listings
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Jamie Laval, with Dan Compton. All Ages. 8 pm. $12-$20. COMEDY/GAMES Grit City Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Greg Kettner. 8:30 and 10:30 pm. $15. Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Josh Wolf. 8 and 10:30 pm.
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I couldn't think of a better way to spend a Saturday night than on a hot date with myself listening to loud rock and roll and watching tough-as-nails roller derby chicks knocking each other on their asses. Yes, my Saturday night will be spent with Dockyard Derby Dames characters such
Listings
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Charlie's Restaurant Puyallup. Acoustic Jam Night. 6-9 pm. NC. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. The Tannahill Weavers. All Ages. 7 pm. $15-$20. BLUES 2 Mile House Olympia - Westside. Blues Bentley Band Sunday Jam. 5-8 pm. NC. Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South.
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Giuseppe Verdi's Messa da Requiem is one of the most dramatic and inspiring sacred pieces ever written, contrasting fiery climaxes with passages of heart-rending poignancy. Composed in 1874 as a memorial to the Italian poet and novelist, Allesandro Manzoni, the Requiem is one of the most moving works ever to