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Back in August the Weekly Volcano helped introduce you to The Color of East - a self described "psychedelic-garage-pop power trio" made up of Vinny Beatty and Eric Crozier, the formidable former rhythm section of Never Quiet Never Still, and new-to-the-scene frontman Patrick Smyth, a leader equally capable of channeling
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DIM SUM IN OLYMPIA Chinese brunch may be the best brunch of all, at least that's what goes through my mind every time I visit Kirin Seafood Restaurant in downtown Vancouver, B.C. Hell, there's at least 25 dim sum joints up there - all with carts full of baskets and
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Sure, the title seems a bit redundant. Ira Glass: Radio Stories and Other Stories. Seems like one too many "stories," no? But it's not. Ira Glass, you see - host and producer of the monumental This American Life radio program - is all about the stories. Whether you consider him a journalist,
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Wheelies write pop songs, to be sure, but they're just a little mixed up - a little upside-down or inside-out, sounding as if they were recorded on the wrong end of an intercom. Or maybe sounding worn and yellowed like a long-lost mix-tape. The hooks are jagged and nervy
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Wheelies write pop songs, to be sure, but they're just a little mixed up - a little upside-down or inside-out, sounding as if they were recorded on the wrong end of an intercom. Or maybe sounding worn and yellowed like a long-lost mix-tape. The hooks are jagged and nervy even
Music
It's a new week, which means it's time for a new installment of Bobble Tiki's South Sound music news and notes column. Without further ado, let's get rolling. Last week, as readers may or may not recall, Bobble Tiki was aflutter with excitement over the Weekly Volcano's new Web site -
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I didn't have to go back there. I never wanted to. There's never been a reason until now, so I did. For you I make this sacrifice. As I have said before, most visit a grocery store because of its proximity to home or work. I am no different. Back
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The FunkyJahPunkys are an absolute mystery to me. They utilize a dizzying combination of reggae, punk, hip-hop and funk. The outfit is a quartet of Red Hot Chili Pepper acolytes, taking the funk-metal notion to its logical next one or two steps. Their songs vacillate between pummeling riffs and
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Trip the Light Fantastic is back - after taking some time off - but the band's return was far from a given. "It got to the point where we didn't even talk to one another, just showed up at the gig," says Trip the Light guitarist Tyler Pratt. "It
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You might see members of The November Witch wearing capes or costumes or maybe some plaid pants or Mexican mariachi vests, but their hair is always down and their volume is always up. Back together after a restful hiatus, The November Witch will be at The Brotherhood Sunday, paddling
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Last week, at least if you read the Volcano, you learned about Tacoma's Apache Chief - a troupe of SOTA sludge rockers poised to melt off EMP Sound Off!'s face later this month at the annual under-age music competition. Apache Chief is part of a stable of fresh, young
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RED HEX >>> Saturday, Jan. 30 Last week, at least if you read the Volcano, you learned about Tacoma's Apache Chief - a troupe of SOTA sludge rockers poised to melt off EMP Sound Off!'s face later this month at the annual under-age music competition. Apache Chief is part of a stable
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There are two Troy Gua shows at Fulcrum. The title show, Monument: A Memorial to Loss is installed in the small room to the left as you enter the gallery. Created especially for this exhibition, it is Gua's sober commentary on the loss of life and limb in the
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There are two Troy Gua shows at Fulcrum. The title show, Monument: A Memorial to Loss is installed in the small room to the left as you enter the gallery. Created especially for this exhibition, it is Gua's sober commentary on the loss of life and limb in the wars
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The Oscars were a ratings success this year, but the airmen of the 446th Airlift Wing on McChord Field far preferred their own annual awards banquet, which was hosted by the 446th commander, Col. Bruce Bowers. The event, which was held March 8 at the Museum of Flight, boasted a number
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Washington Center for the Performing Arts Olympia - Downtown. Caladh Nua. All Ages. 7:30 pm. Cascadia Grill Olympia - Downtown. Jeremy Serwer. All Ages. 6-9 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. The Junction Sports
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Charlie's Restaurant Puyallup. Acoustic Jam Night. 6-9 pm. NC. Rialto Theater Tacoma - Downtown. Caladh Nua. All Ages. 7:30 pm. $19-$49. Washington Center for the Performing Arts Olympia - Downtown. From The Heart Of The Theater, with Olympia Symphony Orchestra. All Ages. 7 pm. The Harp
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They like it deep in Chicago, and New Yorkers swear they do it best. What about Tacomans? We do it gourmet, dahling! Thin-crusted and loaded with toppings, upscale pizza is thriving — low-fat diets be damned. Posh pizzerias have captured the genre, replacing fraternity crowds with fashionable foodies. Take-out chow
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Hello metal fans, it's been awhile. It's time to pull out the horns and remember the rock. Christian Mistress, Olympia's favorite metal sweethearts, are about to make their home stop on a wailing west coast tour. The bellowing harmonies of a front woman - who was clearly born from the
