An evening with Old Blind Dogs
7:30pm doors/8:00pm show
$10.00 OFS Members/$15.00 General Admission tickets available at the door night of show or online at www.buyolympia.com/events. No passes please.
ALL AGES!

Since forming in 1990, the Old Blind Dogs have stood on the cutting edge of Scotland’s roots revival. Taking their name from an Old-timey American song, the band has developed its own trademark style, with dynamic percussion and bluesy harmonica fueling the delicately-phrased melodies of traditional songs. In 2004, the Dogs won the coveted Folk Band of the Year honor at the Scottish Trad Music Awards. Old Blind Dogs’ roots are in Aberdeenshire on Scotland’s northeast coast, an area steeped in traditional songs and fiddle tunes.

On Four On The Floor, (their tenth release and first as a quartet) their energetic mix of soaring fiddle playing and stirring pipes, punctuated with the pulse of djembe and conga, has audiences dancing in the aisles. The Dogs tour the globe from intimate clubs to international festivals, including a performance before England’s Prince Charles, a confirmed fan. “Old Blind Dogs play with a compelling energy and intoxicating rhythm,” says The Scotsman, “as players and audience seem to share a wild ecstasy of emotion.”

Friday, July 17

Aerial Performance troupe….. Ricochet (one night only!)

7:30pm doors/8:00pm show

$10.00-$25.00 sliding scale tickets available at Rainy Day Records, www.buyolympia.com or at the box office night of show only. 

All Ages! 

Using their highly poetic and evocative movement style, Ricochet weaves delicate metaphor with jaw dropping spectacle. Combining aerial acrobatics, contortion, character and charm, STITCH is the story of the complexities and absurdities of the human experience. To get a sneak peek of their performance, visit their website at:  www.ricochet.name.  “Stitch is an elegant prayer of thanks for the human body.” - Howard Shapiro - Philadelphia Inquirer

Photo Credit: John Cornicello

Friday, July 31- Backstage Show!
The Occupation and special guests
8:30pm doors/9:00pm show
$7.00 admission at the door night show only
All Ages!

The Occupation is a Seattle-based indie rock band. A colabaration born of friendship, love, laughter, and unashamed anthemic rock.

Formed in 2008, and consisting of several members from successful N.W. bands (Ordinary State, Stereodrive, Fight For Change) The Occupation is the number one “employer” of the fearless.  Reminiscent of bands such as U2, The Arcade Fire and Kings of Leon, The Occupation boldly blend elements of classic arena-style rock with modern pop. Sweeping melodies layer on top of one another, powerful rhythms combine. Crafty voices sing out catchy phrases.  Complementary minds express desire to connect.

The Occupation recorded their recent “Sweet Falcon” E.P. at Avast! studios in Seattle, WA, under the guidance of Cam Nichlaus and Stuart Hallerman.  Their energetic live performance currently features songs from their E.P. as well as material from their forthcoming debut album, you can hear them at:  www.theoccupation.com