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It's time again for Olympia's Spring Arts Walk. When the creativity of artists, performers and musicians brims so full that it spills into the streets of downtown Olympia and folks of all ages come to celebrate. Music is a central part of the party, bringing musicians to nearly every venue and
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Just in time to celebrate 4/20, Andyinoly Productions brings in another stellar show. This time at the Olympia Ballroom, and all-ages, Polyrythmics will be keeping heads happy with their funky, world-beat music. According to dictionary.com, polyrhythm is the simultaneous occurrence of sharply contrasting rhythms within a composition. According to me,
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Normally with these blurbs, we focus on one band. But, I'm torn about this upcoming show at McCoy's in Olympia. I absolutely have to give shine to both Canadian sludge doom band Mendozza, and local up-and-comer metal monsters Bone Sickness. Let's start with Mendozza. These heavy
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For 12 years, Hell's Belles have been belting out the timeless classics of AC/DC. All the raunch and flair and sexiness of Angus Young and the rest of AC/DC are channeled beautifully through the five females of Hell's Belles. Every throaty lyric and bass line and rock stance is performed
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Andy Geertsen, who Volcano readers voted the best bartender in Olympia, has branched out his music booking skills, creating Andyinoly Productions. This weekend, he presents, along with The Royal Lounge, jazz music moguls Crack Sabbath. Smooth, powerful, emotional, these are just a few words that come to mind when listening
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My first meeting with the girls of Pistols and Petticoats - and all-female shooting club - takes us to McCoy's Tavern in downtown Olympia. Van Halen is on the jukebox and a handful of ladies sit around with cans of beer and shots of booze. It also happens to be
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Stone Axe claims to be "seventies rock preservationists," which is entirely true. Tony Reed and Dru Brinkerhoff's combined stoner-rock roots and classic rock inspiration lift listeners into that '70s realm - long and winding stories with soulful vocals and classic guitar riffs strummed with skill. Even UK's Classic Rock Magazine
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Bangs, one of the more popular rock bands to emerge from Olympia - having toured extensively and forged connections with all the other great bands of the '90s and 2000s - broke up in 2004 when frontwoman Sarah Utter moved to L.A. A brief stint of fundraising shows in 2010
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Saturday in Olympia Romanteek is back again, packing the group's unique sound of hypnotic vocals, sometimes breezy, sometimes moody melodies, layered with soul-soothing guitar riffs and dance-beat drums into the Capital Theater for an event called "All of the Shadows Open." For this performance Olympia's Romanteek will pair with another
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The Midnight Sun has been an exceptional music, art and performance venue in downtown Olympia for the past 21 years. It has always been accessible, affordable and all-ages. Now, The Midnight Sun is on the verge of closing, and Olympia wants to do something about it. Thanks to the efforts of Elizabeth
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Christian Mistress is so hot right now that I found myself fantasizing about the perfect interview with the band. In my mind, I envisioned it being after hours at Olympia's iconic Old School Pizzeria, where each member of this metal militia has worked. I pictured each of the members donning
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Christian Mistress is so hot right now that I found myself fantasizing about the perfect interview with the band. In my mind, I envisioned it being after hours at Olympia's iconic Old School Pizzeria, where each member of this metal militia has worked. I pictured each of the members donning
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The Midnight Sun has been an exceptional music, art and performance venue in downtown Olympia for the past 21 years. It has always been accessible, affordable and all-ages. Now, The Midnight Sun is on the verge of closing, and Olympia wants to do something about it. Thanks to the efforts of Elizabeth
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I arrive at Andy Geertsen's home for our interview. McTuff Trio, a Seattle-based jazz-soul band, is playing in the background, and Geertsen is busy scrubbing dishes. His giant Rottweiler, Ozzy, greets me by sticking his snout in my hand, and I pat his fluffy back. Geertsen's kitchen table is scattered
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Last year, the Weekly Volcano chose musician and badass Jerry Ziegler as "Best Olympian," based on his unwavering devotion to Olympia's epic rock scene - an integral part of our Olympian identity. This year, the Weekly Volcano chooses Mathias Eichler. Eichler, too, is a badass. And he, too, has an unwavering devotion
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Olympia and Seattle are Dub Lounge International's dual hometowns. But this roots, rock, reggae group has international ties. The bands' critically acclaimed debut album, Dub Lounge One, includes vocals by the late Peter Tosh's cousin, Ezra Tosh. The band's dub-style Jamaican roots and harmonic melodies have earned Dub Lounge International
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Saturday night McCoy's in Olympia presents one of the greatest local psychedelic, classic, punk rock lineups in recent memory. Seriously. Local band The Hard Way will bring it all with their rock and punk favorites. The equally local Glass Elevator will shake the house with trippy grooves
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The band Hey Girl is totally Olympia. Sludgy, grungy, dirty and totally cute. And I mean cute in a garage punk way. It makes you wanna crush on the three-piece band, based on their live performances and relatable lyrics - like in the song "Pizza Girl," where the delivery diva
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Like a crow that is dark, intelligent and resourceful - schooling its children in the ways of life, so do Wolves in the Throne Room school their listeners in the ways of earthy black metal. Sometimes ambient, sometimes thunderous, always with radical environmentalism in mind, Wolves will remind you of
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"Holiday drinks are the comfort food of cocktails," says Olympia bartender Katie Rains. With her long red hair and bright smile, Rains - a fixture at Cicada Restaurant & Lounge - exudes warmth and festivity. As we chat, she is animated and excited about her craft - creating alcoholic delights. She
