The Columbia City Theater (CCT) is quickly becoming a favorite venue for up and coming bands and musicians. It has more than a little to do with knowledgeable employees and owners who seem to know the local indie scene inside and out. Tonight's show is a little bit of a mixed bag, which is a great draw for almost any music fan. Wild Orchid Children is a little bit Beastie Boys, a little bit alt-rock, and a lot of crazy. From what little we've had the opportunity to hear and see, the show should be interesting at least. We're holding back judgments on this one, it's kind of a toss up whether their live show will be good or not. Though, as I mentioned before, CCT tends not to disappoint. They've got some decent bands opening the evening for them with See Me River and Magic Mirrors. This is where the mixed bag comes in, because these two seem to be a bit more at home as Seattle indie rock, the latter a bit more on the harder rock side than the former.
Columbia City Theater// 9pm Showtime Tonight // 21+ // $12 cover

We Wrote the Book on Connectors and Hobosexual are helping to throw a big ol' birthday bash at the Blue Moon Tavern. Matt Brown, one of the most devoted Seattle music fans you'll ever meet or see or hear for that matter, is getting a birthday party anyone would envy with WE, Hobosexual, Police Teeth, and The TG Project all rocking up a storm tonight in his honor. Show starts at 9pm and there's a Meat Raffle. Seriously! Prizes provided by Casper's BBQ, Smokin' Pete's, Uli's Famous Sausage, and Lunchbox Laboratory. What more could you want? Oh yea, the cover is only 5 bucks. You just can't go wrong.
Blue Moon Tavern // 9pm Showtime Tonight // 21+ // $5 cover

Check out what one of our newest writer/photographers, Colby, has to say about the Pretty Lights show at Showbox Sodo tonight as well. Now you have no excuse to sit at home like a lump because the weather has turned cold and rainy. Less complaining and more rocking! more ›