By Daniel Landin
Friday, November 29
What: Joe Capoccia and Lob Strilla of The Pine Hearts. These talented pickers (Joe on guitar, Lob on banjo) are prolific song writers and have been on the Olympia music scene for years. They will each be performing solo sets and as a duo. Expect some nice harmonies! The Pine Hearts ‘Alt Pop Bluegrass’ music is a refreshing and unique blend of string-picking and songwriting that gives them a special little nook on the spectrum of acoustic music.
Where: The Pig Bar, 619 Legion Way NE, Olympia
Time: 9:00-?
Tickets: FREE, 21+
More info: there is free live music every Friday and Saturday night at The Pig Bar
Saturday, November 30
What: THANKS GROOVIN’ – A collection of some Olympia dance bands keeping the weekend hoppin’ for those who are not yet completely sedated from left overs. Elbow Coulee will be the headliners with their quirky and always entertaining electro-funk music. Andrew Tuller engages with great vocals, guitar, and keys, while Josh Morgan navigates from inside a space station of keyboards. Also on the bill, Wildlife Indoors, Get Mom, and NoodleBird. This will be all about having fun!
Where: Metcalf Manner, 2110 Amhurst St SE, Olympia,
Time: 8:30pm – Midnight
Tickets: $2 or donate more, for lots of dancing!
Link: http://www.reverbnation.com/elbowcoulee
What: Douce Ambiance. Seattle based string trio plays swing, jazz, tango, classical, and more. Featuring Michael Gray on violin from Pearl Django along with Gwen Franz on viola and James Hinkley on cello.
Where: Traditions Café, 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $15 general, $10 students/low income
Link: www.traditionsfairtrade.com
Monday, December 2
What: Olympia Jazz Senators. Drawn from a vast custom library, the Olympia Jazz Senators perform a full range of big band jazz. One minute you might hear an authentic Glen Miller dance tune straight from World War II. Next could be Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, one of the other current bands, or a cutting-edge new composition by one of the Senators. No matter what the genre, the Jazz Senators present every tune with a twist you will hear from no other band anywhere.
Where: The Royal Lounge, 311 Capitol Way, Olympia
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $5 suggested donation at the door
More info: There is live jazz every Monday night at the Royal Lounge
Link: www.olympiajazzcentral.com
