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SPOKANE’S MOST COMPLETE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Page 2 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Thursday, October 5th, 2006 – Volume 1, Issue 9 – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK Letter from the Editors Howdy. coverage of the candidates and their respec- been amazing. Please feel free and contact us Th anks for picking up this, the ninth tive policies. You can fi nd this new column with anything, at any time; we’re continu- issue of the SiDEKiCK, a celebration of on page 22. ally looking for ways to better the paper music, theater, fi lm, arts, food, comedy, Th is new addition is, of course, and would greatly appreciate any questions, Spokane and baseball. First off , we added sandwiched between everything you’ve comments or suggestions you might have. yet another feature this issue with the come to expect out of our modest little Political Pulse, a column that will run publication – upcoming events, a slew of Cheers, through the next few papers where we’ll be features, various reviews and, you know, Brian Clark keeping an eye on the upcoming midterm all that other stuff , too. Andy Rowse elections, counting down to the November Th ank you for your continued support Owners, Editors, Renaissance Men and 2nd election-themed issue of the SiDEKiCK of the SiDEKiCK. Th e response we’ve Delusional Hacks where you can expect a little more in-depth gotten from the Spokane community has Th e Spokane SiDEKiCK

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Eightrack Mind SiDEKiCK Editors than simply a hip-hop outfi t, it’s obvious hometown. after a couple of songs that their musical As they set out on their latest tour, MS KITTY’S You’re not going to hear a lot of hip-hop infl uences range from jazz, funk and rap however, they’re heading across the Pacifi c ADULT EMPORIUM played in the SiDEKiCK offi ce. Anyone to pop, reggae and rock. Th e result is a Northwest and beyond in order to build a Since 1984 that wanders in might catch a DJ mash up refreshingly positive and catchy melding of bigger fan base. One thing’s for sure; they here and there, or some Blackalicious when styles that has something to off er everyone certainly deserve one. the mood strikes, but that’s pretty much (even rock snobs, like us). Eightrack Mind will be attempting to DVD & VHS as far as it goes. However, the eight-piece Th ankfully, people are starting to notice, earn some Spokane converts at the Blvd., Sales & Rentals Montana outfi t Eightrack Mind is one of especially on a local level. Th e 333 W. Spoakane Falls, with the few notable exceptions. In fact, if you’ve night before their second Spokane Eightrack Mind a pair of shows over the Magazines been on the SiDEKiCK myspace page performance this October, Thurs, Oct 12th, 10 p.m. course of a week. Th e fi rst Gag Gifts over the past couple weeks (www.myspace. Eightrack Mind will be open- Thurs, Oct 19th, 10 p.m. takes place on Th ursday, Leather The Blvd th com/spokanesidekick), you’ve undoubtedly ing for reggae supergroup (509) 455-7826 October 12 , with a follow Lingerie heard the track “Slow Down” from Eight- Spearhead in their hometown 18+ up performance a week later, Lotions rack Mind’s 2005 self-titled debut. of Bozeman, MT, where the on Th ursday, October 19th. Body Jewelry Th e band showcases a ridiculously good band has enjoyed enormous Both concerts are 18 and over and get mix of melody, rhymes and a medley of in- success. As proof, their debut release was underway at 10 p.m. For more informa- struments – drums, bass, keyboard, guitars, the bestselling album last year at Cactus tion, check out the band’s website at www. trumpets, turntables, emcees, etc. More Records, the premier music outlet in their eightrackmind.com. Can’t teach an old dog new tricks? St. Louis Cardinals (here kitty, Vegas Odds - 12 to 1 SiDEKiCK Odds - A Democrats chance in Idaho kitty, kitty) Brian says: Th e Cardinals are my team, so I really want to give them the benefi t of the doubt, but at this point they’re lucky to have even made the sodding playoff s. Th eir only hope is for absolutely stellar showings from pitchers Chris Carpenter and Jeff Suppan, coupled with some surprise off ensive support for Albert Pujols. If 535-2378 I’m honest with myself, though, I’d have to admit that their odds of winning it look roughly on par with Scarlett Johansson accepting my eventual marriage proposal. Credit However, Pujols absolutely put the team on his back and carried them through the & Debit last week of the regular season, and there’s nothing that says he can’t do it again in October, so there’s still a semblance of hope. Andy says: I have to like the Cardinals or Brian will kill me... twice. Spokane Store - 6311 E. Sprague Bozeman Store - 12 N. Willson

Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Volume 1, Issue 9 – Thursday, October 5th, 2006 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Page 3 Hello loyal SiDEKiCK readers and welcome to our brand new listener profi le classifi cation system – a fun, subjective and somewhat ridiculous breakdown of musical styles. Along with every article on upcoming concerts, you’ll notice a graphic of one of our listener profi les below. We’ve identifi ed seven different musical stereotypes in order to give readers a better idea of shows that might interest them in a quick, easy and entertaining way. Whatever graphic is found in the yellow circle accompanying an article is the type of listener who, we feel, might enjoy that particular performance.

Keep in mind that this isn’t an all-inclusive solution but, rather, a fun and games approach to categorize the many live shows that come through the Spokane area on a weekly basis. Also note that the gender designations are completely arbitrary – come to think of it, so is this whole method of profi ling – so use it only as a loose guide. We suspect that many of our readers will fall into more than one category, and that’s OK. We’re not pigeonholing you into a particular musical taste, we’re merely providing a guide to point you in the direction of whatever show you might feel like going to on a given night.

Party Girl Tattoo Guy The Hipster Rock Chick Feels most comfortable Emo Dude Borderline alcoholic, rock The Cowboy Frequents large clubs Can be seen anywhere, The Greek in torn jeans and a cut-off Thinks he likes punk chick might cut loose Likes his riffs tight and and anyplace with a DJ at any time, especially Packs large concert halls t-shirt, both of which were music, but really just and dance, or she might his jeans even tighter. or good swing band – so coffee shops, wine bars for top 40 bands, sugar probably ripped in a bar listens to Green Day a lot. be “that one chick” Can be spotted at classic long as there’s dancing in- and dives (the latter pop, mainstream rap, fi ght or moshpit. Body Enjoys coffee shop rock you see at every show rock shows and country volved. Can sing along to of which they frequent or anything you’re likely piercings, tattoos and/or and anything you’re likely resting her head on the line dance bars. Has a Eminem, The Black-Eyed in an attempt to be to see on MTV. Usually mohawks are standard. to hear at Warped Tour. As bar because she’s about deep and abiding respect Peas and probably a butt ironic.) Is as likely to dressed in bright colors Listens to anything loud, long as power chords are eight cocktails deep. for Lynyrd Skynyrd and rock ballad or two. Usually see Elvis Costello as an and accessorized more especially early Metal- involved in a big way, Emo Worships The Who and Toby Keith. dressed to kill and often East Coast hip hop band than a Swiss Army Knife. lica, before they started Dude will listen to it. Flaming Lips equally. drunk by 9:30. you’ve never heard of. to suck.

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SiDEKiCK Music Theatre Pick of the Issue: Woman in Black ...... pg. 18 The Spokane SiDEKiCK, the area’s most complete arts and entertainment guide, is published every two weeks on Eightrack Mind...... pg. 3 Singin’ in the Rain ...... pg. 18 Thursday and distributed free to hundreds of local businesses Spotlight: Side Project ...... pg. 5 Ignite ...... pg. 18 throughout Spokane and the Spokane Valley. It’s swell, really. However, given the unpredictable nature of live events, all information pro- Mistress and the Misters ...... pg. 6 Broadway on Bernard ...... pg. 18 vided in this publication is subject to change without notice. The Spokane Fine for Now ...... pg. 6 Film SiDEKiCK is not responsible for any errors or omissions, though we might feel kind of sheepish in the event of a glaring mistake. Johnny Lang ...... pg. 7 Reel Review: The Guardian ...... pg. 20 Alphabet Soup ...... pg. 7 Bottom Shelf: The Sandlot ...... pg. 20 SiDEKiCK STAFF Band Name of the Issue ...... pg. 7 Ski fi lms ...... pg. 21 Publisher: Pacifi c Northwest Media Productions, LLC Hotel Cafe ...... pg. 8 Flicker Fest ...... pg. 21 [email protected] News & Notes ...... pg. 8 Features Production Manager: A.W. Rowse Will Wakefi eld ...... pg. 9 Political Pulse ...... pg. 22 [email protected] Dominic Castillo ...... pg. 10 Drink of the Issue ...... pg. 23 Managing Editor: Brian Clark Brooks & Dunn ...... pg. 10 Community [email protected] So Many Dynamos ...... pg. 10 Spokane River Clean-up ...... pg. 22 Ad Sales: A.W. Rowse Boyz II Men ...... pg. 11 Baseball salute ...... pg. 23 [email protected] Gov’t Mule ...... pg. 11 Food Writers: Katie Shampeny, A.W. Rowse, Lucas Dressel, Brian Clark Oxford Collapse ...... pg. 11 Luigi’s ...... pg. 25 RAWK SHOWCASE ...... pgs. 12 -13 Grill & Creamery ...... pg. 25 To submit an event to the SiDEKiCK either go online to www. Calendar ...... pgs. 14-15 Sports SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com and complete our online form, or send an email to [email protected]. Be sure to tell us Who, SiDETRACKED: Merquettes ...... pg. 16 SuperSonics ...... pg. 26 What, Where, When, Why, and How much. The SiDEKiCK lists all Letters from the Radical Middle ...... pg. 16 Around the World ...... pg. 26 events (when we have room) free of charge. Comedy The Midwestern Curse ...... pg. 26 West Coast Funnies ...... pg. 17 Playoff Predictions ...... page 27 [email protected] – 509-216-5771 Body Massage ...... pg. 17 P.O. Box 141630, Spokane Valley, Wa 99214

About our theme: In celebration of the baseball playoffs that got underway on Tuesday, Oct. 3rd, this issue is dedicated to our national pastime. Managing Editor Brian Clark gives a pretty pathetic analysis of the eight teams that survived the regular season (found on the bottom of several pages), and then gives his predictions for how the postseason will unfold on page 27. Other baseball related content includes a review of The Sandlot (page 20), a baseball oriented Letters from the Radical Middle (page 16), and some scattered baseball stuff on our sports spread (page 26). Enjoy.

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The Sde Project Side Project returns to Spokane 1992 Jeep Cherokee SiDEKiCK Staff been looking up for the threesome. In late 4 Wheel Drive, Inline 6 Engine, Automatic Transmission, 2005 they signed a deal that got a selection 4 doors, PW, PD, Cassette, AC, AM/FM Radio, Very On Saturday, October 7th former of their music on the Starbuck sampler Clean Interior, Runs Great, 226K miles Spokane band Th e Side Project returns to CDs they play over and over again in all of “Th e Kan” for a concert in the town that their stores. You may have heard Th e Side $1300 or best offer gave them their start. Th e show will take Project and never knew it. call 509-954-6074 place at Caterina Winery at 7 With a sound that has a p.m. – all ages are welcome. solid pop/folk base and heavy The Side Project Cover is a steep $7 at the w/ Dave Hannon infl uences from jazz, elecron- door, but Th e Side Project Sat, Oct 7th, 8 p.m. ica, triphop and R&B, Th e is worth the money. Join- Caterina Winery Side Project sounds like if you (509) 328-5069 ing them will be local singer all ages took Amy Lee from Eva- songwriter Dave Hannon. nescence, gave her a puppy Th e 3 piece band which to cheer her up, and then literally started as a side project has gradu- locked her in a room with ated into a fulltime gig that has taken Suzie the 10,000 Maniacs. Th e result is a sound CATERINA WINERY 905 N. Washington Anderson, Parker Mooseman, and Ben that is beautiful, haunting, and addicting. 509-328-5069 Bradford across the state to Seattle. For- Opening for the band is local mainstay tunately for the band the move has given Dave Hannon. You will fi nd this hard work- them the opportunity to fully realize their ing singer songwriter in just about every LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE musical careers. Unfortunately for Spokane venue in town from Caterina Winery, to it has become much more diffi cult to see Ionic Burrito, to the Empyrean and back. Thur, Oct 5th, 8 pm $3 Table Top Joe and Scott Kennedy Th e Side Project live. Be sure to keep your Caterina is located at 905 N. Washing- (altcountry/pop/acoustic) eye on the SiDEKiCK as we will do our ton Street in downtown Spokane just north Fri, Oct 5th, 9 pm $2 best to keep you updated whenever they of the Spokane River. For more informa- A Night with James Pants fea. Palms are in town. tion log onto the SiDEKiCK website at (dj/soul/exp) Since the move to Seattle things have www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com. WINE TASTINGS Sat, Oct 7th, 7 pm $7 noon - 5 p.m. daily The Side Project with Dave Hannon (indie/pop/acoustic) Minnesota Twins Thur, Oct 12th, 8 pm $3 Vegas Odds - 5 to 1 Radio Arms with Jen ScafÄ di, Customer Service SiDEKiCK Odds - A pages chance in the Senate OPEN MIC NIGHT (reno.punk/indie) (note, not the House. Those odds are 100 to 1) Fri, Oct 13th, 8 pm $3 Kristen Marlo, Justin Knittel and Matt Russell. Brian says: I like the Twins. Th ey’re playing (acoustic/pop) with confi dence, they’ve got a starting rotation EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT that can shut you down on any given night and Sat, Oct 14th, 8 pm $3 FROM 7-11 P.M. Mark Ward, Wayne Patrick, Brynna Lynea Justin Morneau is out-of-this-world good. But can DRINK & APPETIZER (indie/acoustic) a state that houses a Spam museum, elected Jesse the SPECIALS ALL NIGHT Fri, Oct 20th, 7 pm $3 Body Ventura as its governor, and has an average annual temperature of, like, –20 Mike Wagoner really win the World Series? Hard to say. (country/acoustic) Andy says: Granted that Kirby Puckett is dead, does anyone fi nd it strange Live Music, All Ages Espresso, Wine Bar, Sat, Oct 21st, 8 pm $4 The EURHAPSODIST, how much he looks like Darius Rucker from Hootie and the Blowfi sh. Wait, is Free Wireless Internet Darius Rucker dead? Someone get back to me on that. The Ian Fays, Adam David (pop/indie/rock)

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Fine For Now Mistress and the Misters get Fine For Now releases 2nd album ready for CD release show SiDEKiCK Staff

SiDEKiCK Staff Th ee Emergency brings a somewhat simi- Fine for Now will be holding the long lar garage rock sound to their fi rst Spokane awaited CD release party for their second Mistress and the Misters have show. Th e band is gaining converts album, Th e Diff erence Between, at the Blvd. just fi nished their fi rst full-length across Seattle and down the coast and on Saturday, October 14th. Seattle rock studio album, a 16-track record now looks to add a few groups International Heroes and Scarletta of funky, soulful, garage rocky Mistress and in the Inland Northwest, the Misters will warm up the audience, followed by goodness. Th ey will be celebrat- w/ Paper Genius, Jose as well. Spokane’s My Fatal Mistake, before local Fang, Thee Emergency ing the accomplishment with a CD Longtime Matm outfi t Fine for Now caps off the night with Fri, Oct 20th, 9 p.m. release party at Th e Blvd. on Friday, friend Jose Lang will also their headlining performance. All in all, the th The Blvd, 21+ My Fatal Mistake October 20 . (509) 455-7826 be popping his Spokane evening promises to bring four alternative Th e album, “Confl agration,” cherry, while local boys hard rock bands under one roof to celebrate Th is CD release extravaganza gets was recorded at Black Lab Studios over the Paper Genius will join their Spokane a new album and a variety of musical styles underway at 8 p.m. at Th e Blvd., 333 past couple months, wrapping up a tumul- brethren and Seattle counterparts on Th e that share the commonalities of loud guitars, Spokane Falls Blvd. in downtown Spokane. tuous summer that saw the band return Blvd. stage. Paper Genius, a defi nite up- harmony and, what the hell, $5 gets you in to see all four with a new lineup – sans Mistress – giving and-comer in the Spokane circuit, takes it some screaming as well. performing bands, open to them a diff erent dimension, but certainly down a notch, adding a little more rocka- Fine For Now Fine for Now is a band that My Fatal Mistake, Scarletta all Spokanites 18 and over. not one that takes them in a backwards billy and even bluesy touch than the other can most aptly be described International Heroes For more information on direction. participating performers. as loud, but in a melodic way. Sat, Oct 14th, 7 p.m. this show, including artist Th e CD captures the sort of rough, Th is show gets underway at 9 p.m., The Blvd, 18+ Th ey seem stuck somewhere (509) 455-7826 links for all performing garage rock feel that has become Matm’s with doors opening at 8 at Th e Blvd, 333 between the nu metal move- bands, and everything else trademark, yet polishes it a bit into a W. Spokane Falls in downtown Spokane. ment of the late 90s, the alt you need to know to stay more danceable, more cohesive package. It Eight bucks gives anyone 21+ a chance to rock campaign of the early 90s, and a bit up to date on the Spokane remains as fast and feverish as you’d expect, see all four performers, and, in the process, wider and more elusive mix of contempo- music scene, visit www.spokanesidekick. though; the 16 tracks clock in at just under support a local band who’s riding the hight rary heavy rock outfi ts across the board. com. Also, to see a complete list of events 40 minutes. of releasing their fi rst album. Presale tickets Check out the 30 second CD review below happening at Th e Blvd please turn to page A pair of Seattle bands will also be mak- are available at mistressandthemisters@yah for more on their sophomore release, a col- 15 of this issue and look for the display ad ing their Spokane debut, as they warm up oo.com. For more information, check out lection of 11 new songs showcasing their on the calendar. Th is list is updated every the crowd before Mistress and the misters their ad on page 13, or visit Matm’s website burgeoning talents. issue so be sure to check it frequently. headlining, CD-celebrating performance. at www.mistressandthemisters.com.

30 Second CD Review: Fine For Now, The Difference Between

By A.W. Rowse and gets your foot stomping and your head Fine for Now has defi nitely found their bouncing. Th ese driving guitars are soon sound as a band and has taken the time Th e Diff erence Between, the sopho- joined by the equally driving vocals of lead to polish that sound into an act that is a more release from Spokane band Fine singer Jimmy Arguello. higher standard than a typical local band. for Now, is an exhausting collection of Fine for Now is able to maintain an I would recommend this disc for any eleven songs the that band has recorded overwhelming energy through the entire sort of sporting activity where you need a and perfected over the last year. Th e album disc – basically they never let up. By the soundtrack that will never let up – Fine for perfectly captures the band’s hi-energy style end of the eleven songs I felt physically Now will keep rocking until the batteries that characterizes their live shows. exhausted from the rock that was unfolding die or you collapse. Starting out with a burst of guitars, a into my ears. It was like I had been caught Overall a good release that showcases sound that characterizes the rest of the in a mosh-pit for 38 minutes straight with- the bands strengths and avoids any short- recording, the album quickly draws you in out a break. comings. Page 6 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Thursday, October 5th, 2006 – Volume 1, Issue 9 – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK LiVE MUSiC COMMERCIAL-FREE RADIO, All grown up, Jonny Lang BY AND FOR THE PEOPLE! returns to The Big Easy KYRS 92.3 & 95.3 FM Listen Online: www.kyrs.org (509) 747-3807 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 6:00 am 6:30 am MUSIC SiDEKiCK Staff 7:00 am MUSIC 7:30 am 7:58 am JIM HIGHTOWER (commentary) Jonny Lang is a blues guitar prodigy from 8:00 am MUSIC 8:30 am DEMOCRACY NOW (NEWS) ALL THINGS AFRICAN Fargo, North Dakota. (If you didn’t chuckle just AMER IN THE ARTS 9:00 am WIN: WORKERS INDEPENDENT NEWS THE NEXT WAVE now, read that sentence again.) He’s been record- 9:02 am BIONEERS [rebroadcast] ON THE CLOCK ABOUT OUR TOWN 9:30 am MUSIC [rebroadcast] (public affairs) DTAYQUESTION? ing since the tender age of 14, when he topped [rebroadcast] THERE GOES THE 10:00 am MUSIC the Billboard New Artist Chart. Presently all 10:30 am THE UNIQUE NEIGHBORHOOD LOS CAMINOS EXPERIENCE MUSIC MUSIC [rebroadcast] DE LA VIDA grown up, Lang has earned the respect of Eric 11:00 am (eclectic) (public affairs) MUSIC TBA Clapton, Th e Rolling Stones, a number of other 11:30 am 12:00 pm EARTH MATTERS NOW MUSIC THERE GOES THE THE NEXT WAVE PERSIAN HOUR COUNTERSPIN prominent blues rock bands and thousands of 12:30 pm LOCAL HEROESNEIGHBORHOOD MUSIC(cultural) EAT THE PRESS 1:00 pm SURROUNDED THE AROUND THE SCIENCE BY TRIBES adoring fans. He’ll be putting that reputation 1:30 pm BREAKDOWN (experimental, [rebroadcast] CROSSROADS TRAIN WORLD 2:00 pm (world music) indie, electronic (roots, rock etc) on trial at the Big Easy Concert House on DETENTION (funk, jazz, hip-hop) music) 2:30 pm (youth) th MUSIC Tuesday, October 10 . 3:00 pm ALL THINGS AFRICAN ELOISE’S FEAST SURROUNDED AMER IN THE ARTS RAISE YOUR VOICE (youth) (organic bite 3:30 pm BY TRIBES MUSIC sized music) His latest album, the appropriately named (public affairs) 3:53 pm MEDIA MINUTES IT’S GOSPEL TIME Turn Around, marks a move towards a fuller, 3:58 pm JIM HIGHTOWER (commentary) (gospel) 4:00 pm FREE SPEECH RADIO NEWS TOPICS OF richer sound for Lang. Released less than a VOICES OF DOES THAT ANSWER 4:30 pm BETWEEN THE LINES MAKING CONTACT COUNTERSPIN OUR TIMES OUR WORLD YOUR QUESTION? month ago, the guitar takes something of a 5:00 pm LOCAL HEROES ON THE CLOCK 5:30 pm DEMOCRACY NOW (news) (public affairs) SPOKANE OPEN back seat – still a focal point – but now POETRY PROGRAM 6:00 pm IN THE STUDIO more of a piece of the puzzle than the THE SOUL 6:30 pm LATIN LOUNGE CALL ON YAHWEH DIMENSIONS OF QUEER SOUNDS SUBTERRANEAN (eclectic latin THE BOOM BOOM MUSIC puzzle itself. 7:00 pm (reggae) D. X. PRYME (GLBT) VARIETY HOUR (hip hop) music) (soul) 7:30 pm AND A HALF Reeve Carney and the 8:00 pm ELECTRONIC 8:30 pm RIVER CITY MEGA BATTLESTAR Revolving Band will open RANDOM ACCESS RADICAL SHOW DANCE MUSIC THE VINYL HOUR PREFUNK PARTY DA CUTS ECLECTICA 9:00 pm (indie) SHOW (eclectic) (funk, jazz) (r&b, soul, rap) (indie) (electronica) (eclectic) the concert with a gentle 9:30 pm 10:00 pm MUSIC FROM ONE STEP BEYOND singer/songwriter touch to Johnny Lang 10:30 pm THE EDGE ALL AGES SHOW THE OBLIVION S P O T U C K Y (punk) MUSIC SYTHETIC ZEN w/ Reeve Carney 11:00 pm (punk) (emo, pop-punk) (supermarket (Alt country) PSYCHIC RADIO (world mix) their undeniable blues rock swing) (noise) Tues, Oct 10th, 7:30 p.m. 11:30 pm Midnight sound. Tickets are $27.50, Big Easy Concert House 12:30 am REBEL SEGUE T ROCK SMOOTH (509) 244-3279 general admission seating, 1:00 am (metal) (soul, r&b, rap) LIVE AT THE 1:30 am MUSIC MUSIC MUSICVV ROADSIDE MUSIC (jam) for this all ages show, 2:00 am available through www. 2:30 am MUSIC MUSIC ticketswest.com, at all TicketsWest outlets around town, or by phone at 1-800-325-SEAT. Jonny Lang... Doors open at 6:30 with the concert fi ring up an • Rleased his 1st album at age 14 LIVE MUSIC hour later. For the three people that don’t know, the • has a cameo in the movie “Blues Oct 5th :: Lord Jamal & Sadat X Big Easy is located at 919 West Sprague in down- Brothers 2000” of Brand Nubian w/ Panacea town Spokane. For more information, check out • Looks like a 16 year old farm boy their website at www.bigeasyconcerts.com, or visit but has the voice of an 80 year old black man. Oct 6th :: Kung Fu Master Lang’s site at www.jonnylang.com. w/ Donkey Punch, Bent Penny Oct 7th :: Constants BEST BAND ALPHABET SOUP w/ Nineteen Point of Nowhere, Belt of Vapor NAME Presented by Rock Coffee “THE C LIST” When a new band forms, Oct 8th :: Dominic Castillo they spend almost as & The Rock Savants Welcome to part three of our 26 part series where we count much time writing music as w/ The Ian Fays, Kelly Harper they do deciding on a band down our fi ve favorite songs starting with every letter of the name. To justify time spent, alphabet. Here, then, is our offering – and one reader’s Oct 10th :: Reggae Night the SiDEKiCK will pick opinion – for “The C List,” in no particular order: one group performing in Oct 11th :: Inaviate Spokane during the run of OUR PiCKS READER PiCKS C w/ Robot Eyes, Lines Collide the issue and award them City of New Orleans Crazy Little Thing Called Love the title of Best Band Name Arlo Guthrie Queen for the issue. Oct 12th :: Youngsound Celluloid Heroes Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk The Kinks Rufus Wainwright Hip-Hop Showcase The Winner... Cigarettes and Violets Children of the Revolution Jeez Louise and Jesse Malin Bono, Gavin Friday, Maurice Seezer Oct 14th :: Hip-Hop the Holy Smokes Callin’ Baton Rouge Castles Made of Sand Pajama Party Garth Brooks Jimi Hendrix Come Pick Me Up Can’t Buy Me Love Friday, October 6th: 9 p.m. @ Oct 17th :: Reggae Night Ryan Adams The Beatles The Big Dipper 171 S. Washington Oct 18th :: Night Hawk RAWK Fall Showcase This week’s Reader Picks were sent by Florence Doval. For shar- w/ Guests ing her opinion, she gets a $25 gift certifi cate to 4000 Holes. Congratulations, Jeez Louise and the Holy Email your fi ve favorite songs starting with the letter D Smokes, you win abso- to [email protected] and we’ll print one of the lutely nothing. But responses alongside our picks in the next issue. If we pick kudos, anyway. yours, we’ll give you some free stuff. 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Cary Brothers News Hotel Cafe alumni NOk es take a family trip

SiDEKiCK Managing Editor Brian SiDEKiCK Staff an awful molester moustache. Clark will be joining Pat Dundes on KYRS (You can check out the video at Th in Air Radio’s Battlestar Eclectica on Th e 2006 Hotel Café Tour is taking its act www.carybrothers.com.) th Sunday, October 8 at 9 p.m. Th e two across the country and, in some cases, the world, Th e Hotel Café Tour takes its will be fi guring out some of the world’s in the process of bringing the best in contemporary name from the intimate Los Angeles venue problems, and really rolling up their sleeves singer/songwriter acts to a wider audience. Included where numerous singer/songwriters – in- and getting things accomplished. Or they’ll in this stretch is a Monday, October 9th performance cluding many on this tour – got their start possibly just be playing some weird music at the Big Easy Concert House in or, at the very least, show- they like. Tune to 92.3 or 95.3 FM from downtown Spokane. Hotel Cafe Tour cased their talents. Hotel Café 8 to 10 p.m. every Sunday to hear this Th is circuit, in its fi rst full year of fea. Cary Brothers, Joshua has long been a place where eclectic mix of interviews, local artists in Raven, Brett Dennen, touring and second year in existence, Schuler Fisk, Joe Purdy these performers start their the studio, and a wide range of music from will bring the likes of Cary Broth- Mon, Oct 9th, 7:30 p.m. stride to international fame, all genres and geographic origins … ers, Joshua Raven, Brett Dennen, Big Easy, All Ages jumpstarting careers for (509) 244-3279 Th e Fall Visual Arts Tour is being Schuler Fisk and Joe Purdy to the Damien Rice, Ray Lamon- held across Spokane on Friday, October Inland Northwest. Th ere’s a better tagne and many others. Th e 6th and Saturday, October 7th. Th irty-four than fair chance that you’ve never heard of any of Hotel Café Tour is an exten- new exhibits will be opening and 12 giant these guys and that, my friends, is a travesty. sion of that ideal – giving talented, honest oil barrels that have been painted by local Joe Purdy, especially, is someone we listen to on performers an outlet on a broader but no artists will adorn the streets of downtown a regular basis in the SiDEKiCK offi ce. His mix of less personal stage. Spokane. For further information, contact hope, nostalgia and whiskey is a talented, intelligent Th e Big Easy can be found at the Spokane Art School at 328-0900 or and intensely listenable one. (See the letter below for 919 W. Sprague between Monroe Lorinda Knight at 838-3740… a bit more on Purdy, specifi cally why he might regret and Lincoln in downtown Spokane. Tango is returning to CenterStage for coming to Spokane.) Across the board, these largely Tickets for this all ages show are on the fi rst time since it got too bloody hot acoustic acts bring many of the same qualities to the sale now, available through www. to hold it there, as Victor will be leading Big Easy, as the participating performers all exhibit ticketswest.com, in person at all a compare and contrast between salsa and a low-key but engrossing mix of lyrical prowess and TicketsWest outlets, or by phone Argentine tango on Th ursday, October 5th. agreeable instrumentation. at 1-800-325-SEAT. Best of all, Every Th ursday thereafter will see an hour- Probably the most exposure that any of these guys it’s a pretty good deal at $10 in long class and an hour of dancing, starting have garnered, to date, is the recent inclusion of Cary advance ($12 at the door). For at 7:30 p.m. Both the classes and dance Brothers’ song “Ride” on the Last Kiss soundtrack. more information, log onto www. sessions are free to anyone who cares to Zach Braff even directed the music video, which isn’t spokanesidekick.com, which is a show up to CenterStage, 1017 W. First Ave bad for a soundtrack piece even if Brothers does have really good website. Honest. in downtown Spokane. For more informa- tion, call Victor at 953-6355 …

Th ere will be an artists’ reception at man, MT a little over a year ago that I attended Lion’s Lair on Friday, October 6th for the An Open with some enthusiasm after having promoted it for Used and Abused Show, featuring 15 or Letter to a local paper. The concert was held on a Sun- Joe Purdy day night, if I remember correctly, and I was a so revamped, hand-painted skateboards from bit tired so I left the bar immediately after from a number of local artists. DJ Sweet- your set, regrettably neglecting to stay for Jay SiDEKiCK Nash’s headlining performance, though lately I’ve meat will be spinning from 7 to 10 p.m. Managing come to hold him in rather high esteem. At any at the bar, 205 West Riverside Avenue in Editor rate, as I was driving away, I recall blaring Spokane. 21 and older only. Brian Clark your latest CD and singing along at the top of my lungs. While that wasn’t particularly embar- Washington State Quilters will be rassing on its own, I felt a bit sheepish when I th looked over and saw you talking on your phone a holding their 28 Annual Quilt Show, Dear Mr. Purdy, few feet away. I’m a Big (capital B) fan of yours. If there’s Autumn Inspirations, at the new Spokane So, to recap: I came to your show, intro- a better song to listen to before 10 a.m. than Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls duced myself awkwardly, then left immediately “Our Town” or pretty much anything off “Julie th after you got off stage in what probably looked Blvd., from Friday, October 13 through Blue,” I’ve yet to hear it. I actually wanted to like a desire to go home and listen to your th select the Hotel Café Tour as our Pick of the Is- Sunday the 15 . For more information, call music some more. There’s a thin line between sue on the strength of your opening the show, but Lorie at 466-7812 … being a fan and being an obsessive lunatic and, I lost a rock/paper/scissors match to Andy, the undoubtedly, you locked your door when you went other half of the SiDEKiCK team; henceforth the Th e Northern Lights Brewery is to sleep that night. article is on page seven and not page three. Not th So I wanted to assure you that I’m a rela- holding a 13 Anniversary Party on that Andy doesn’t also thoroughly enjoy your mu- tively stable person who simply likes your mu- th sic, mind you, it’s just that there are a couple Friday, October 13 that will feature a sic and that’s as far as it goes. I don’t know of really great shows coming up and we had to performance by Spokane’s resident Latin your favorite color or the names of any of your make a decision. ex-girlfriends. I don’t tell people that we’re group Milonga, and a special IPA brewed But that’s beside the point. I’m writing this friends. But I do dig your music. So, should you letter because I wanted to clear something up specifi cally for the occasion. While a stumble across this letter, feel free to give me regarding a brief encounter where you undoubtedly communal get-together celebrating beer, a call (my number’s in the masthead) and we can walked away with the opinion that I’m a socially get together and jam or go grab a pint somewhere. friends, music and dancing strikes me awkward person, veritable idiot and possibly a I’ll buy. as the least appropriate way to spend a stalker. Although, given the circumstances, I th wouldn’t blame you for coming to any of the pre- Friday the 13 , it undeniably sounds like Sincerely, ceding conclusions. Brian Clark a pretty good time. For more information, You played a show at the Robin Bar in Boze- head down to the Brewery at 1003 E. Managing Editor Trent (near Trent and Hamilton), or give them a call at 242-2739. Page 8 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Thursday, October 5th, 2006 – Volume 1, Issue 9 – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK LiVE MUSiC klyn Nig roo ht B s

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Govt Mule Pre-Party Wednesday Nights Oct 21st before the show Open Mic Night, 8 - 10pm Thursday Nights, 122 South Monroe, Will Wakefi eld Localized Tenderness next to Brooklyn Deli kitty-corner from Big Easy Wakefi eld comes to the Blue Spark Friday Nights, Local Artists FREE LIVE MUSIC 509-835-4177 SiDEKiCK Staff scene while in high school, Wakefi eld went on to earn a degree from the Berklee Some bands make a lot of noise, some School of Music in Boston (I’m glad to see sing about ho’s, blow and 40s, a few don’t that at least one person in this world is put- sing at all. Luckily there are a handful of ting their degree to use). Returning to Se- musicians that send their attle, he found a job at Sub-Pop message through songwrit- Will Wakefi eld and records and started performing The Congress Hotel ing – bands like Counting solo gigs around the city. By Sat, October 14th, 9 p.m. Crows, Ryan Adams, and coincidence, he came across a The Blue Spark Wide Variety of Microbrews on Tap • Specialty Microbrews in the Bottle Death Cab for Cutie (509) 838-5787 wandering band severely lacking – through tales of life, 21+, $3 a front man – the two enti- A Fine Line of Red & White Wines • Appetizers & Deli Menu Available love, loss and happiness. ties combined forces and the Friday 11 am - 2 am • Saturday 6 pm - 2 am • Tues-Thur 11 am - 11 pm Will Wakefi eld and Th e formula was complete. Congress Hotel belongs with this group Th e storyteller-type lyrics of Wakefi eld of songwriters. Th is fl edgling Seattle band are carefully blended with the chord- will perform on Saturday, October 14th at heavy rock of Th e Congress Hotel to form Northern Lights Brewing Promotional Night 9 p.m. at the Blue Spark. Cover for this 21 non-obtrusive music that both showcases and older show is only $3 at the door. and enhances the songs’ narrative threads Will Wakefi eld, songwriter for Th e (translation: you can hear what Wakefi eld CHEAP BEER + OPEN MiC Congress Hotel, has been involved with is singing about without getting distracted music almost all his life, heavily infl uenced by overbearing instrumentation). Th e by his father William. Th e band’s name songs, including those on the bands up- Brooklyn Nights is a throwback to his father’s old group, coming release due out on November 11th, Wed. October 11th starting at 6 p.m. “Th e Congress Hotel Blues Band.” With a are the stories of Wakefi eld’s life – a story musical parent, there seems to be only one he will tell you one song at a time. The Spokane SiDEKiCK is teaming up with possible outcome for their unsuspecting Will Wakefi eld and Th e Congress Hotel Brooklyn Nights and Northern Lights Brewing to bring you a night of hot music, Northern Lights children – they will grow up to become will be making a stop on their Pacifi c Swag and cold beer... cheap cold beer. musicians, for better or worse. While the Northwest Tour in downtown Spokane outcome is the same, the path is unique at the Blue Spark, 15 S. Howard Street. – Wakefi eld chose a smart path that has While you’re there, be sure to order the $2 Crystal Bitter - $2.00 / pint Pints free raffl e ticket with every pint landed him increasing success. SiDEKiCK “Drink of the Issue,” which can drawing every half hour for free stuff Honing his skills on the Seattle club be found on page 23 of this issue.

FREE Open Mic Night San Diego Padres MUSIC starts at 8 pm (come early to sign up) Vegas Odds - 8 to 1 SiDEKiCK Odds - A snowball’s chance in Hell Brian says: Th ey’re coming off a good showing in September, but I still don’t see the Padres doing anything in the postseason. Th eir starting rotation is decent across the board, but at no points is it overwhelming. Th eir off ense, on the other hand, is only slightly above mediocre. It’s hard to feel sorry for San Diegoans, though. Why don’t you go open up another Corona and go watch the sunset on a beach; then we’ll talk about things. Brooklyn Nights Andy says: Th e Padres logo has absolutely nothing to do with any defi nition of Padre, much like this observation has absolutely nothing ot do with the Padres’ 122 S. Monroe (509) 835-4177 chance of making the World Series. Kitty-Corner from the Big Easy No Cover 21+ only

Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Volume 1, Issue 9 – Thursday, October 5th, 2006 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Page 9 LiVE MUSiC The Ian Fays Dominic Castillo & the Rock Savants join Dominic Castillo at The Spread

Dominic Castillo & the Rock Savants w/ The Ian Fays

Sugarland Sun, October 8th, 9 p.m. The Spread, 21+ Brooks & Dunn (509) 456-4515 come to Arena SiDEKiCK Staff mixes a variety of infl uences into a personal tious sound that’s somehow soft and ag- and melodic package. Castillo claims to at- gressive at the same time. (Or, as they put Dominic Castillo and the Rock Savants, tempt “emotion [and] sincerity with a dash it, they’re “not punk but not ‘not punk’”). with Sugarland an indie rock outfi t from central California, of wit and harmonic sophistication” and, Th e catchy Los Angeles pop rock of will be headlining an evening at the Spread more often than not, he succeeds. Kelly Harper will open the concert, kick- SiDEKiCK Staff on Sunday, October 8th. Th e night will also Th e Ian Fays will take the stage before ing off a night of top-notch songwriting include the deceptively sophisticated chick Castillo and his three backing compatriots. and, may I add, some pretty good-looking Brooks & Dunn, probably rock of Th e Ian Fays and the catchy pop of Kicking off the evening with a stellar set of people across the board. Th is show gets the most successful duo in the Los Angeles rocker Kelly Harper. original pop rock, Th e Ian Fays sound like underway at 9 p.m., 21+, at Th e Spread, history of country music, have To be honest, Dominic Castillo strikes a cross between Bright Eyes and Rilo Kiley, 230 W. Riverside Avenue between Main announced a Spokane stop on me as a bit of a cheeseball, but there’s no with something a little gentler and lot more and Sprague in downtown Spokane. For their latest national tour. Th e concert will doubt about his ability to write a pretty elusive thrown into the mix. Whatever it more information on all of Th e Spread’s th be held at Th e Arena on October 20 , and bitchin’ song. Combining an academic is, it works; if you ask me, they’re worth upcoming shows, like a Hip Hop Pajama will also see a performance by up-and-com- base in philosophy, literature, history and the price of admission on their own. Th eir Party on Saturday, October 14th and a ing country duo Sugarland. science with a love of cultivated rock like record has been getting a lot of time in the Reggae Night the following Tuesday, check Brooks & Dunn have won the Country Elliot Smith and Rufus Wainwright, he SiDEKiCK offi ce lately due to their infec- out www.spokanesidekick.com. Music Association’s Vocal Duo Award 13 out of the past 14 years and have taken home 19 CMA awards in total. Ridicu- St. Louis’ So Many Dynamos return to Spokane lously popular over the past 15 years or so, the two have sold 22 million albums and SiDEKiCK Staff for over 200 shows. In 2006, So Many Smokes. Formed in 2005, these guys plays racked up 18 #1 hits. Hell, they were even Dynamos returned with “Flashlights”, like a band with years of experience and featured on the front of a Corn Flakes box. Soon after their fi rst album was released, their second full length for Seattle’s Skrocki style. Th eir sound is crude, but in that way Th eir newest #1 hit is Play Something So Many Dynamos (an indie-rock quartet Records. “Flashlights” is the sophomore that is still pleasant to listen to. Basically Country off their latest album “Hillbilly from the suburbs of St Louis) found them- record that young bands I’m saying they don’t make my Deluxe.” (Can I just point out how much selves catapulted to the highest tower of from moderately ignored So Many Dynamos ears want to bleed like some of I love the lack of subtlety in mainstream success. Within a week, the band was on the towns on small labels Matador Room, Victory Smokes the other bands I describe as country music? Play Something Country is cover of every major magazine in America, are supposed to make; it Wed, Oct 18th, 7 p.m. raw because I can think of noth- The Blvd, 18+ about as enigmatic a title as Th e Smiths rejecting roles in major Hollywood movies, expands on their debut in (509) 455-7826 ing better to say. Some Girls are Bigger than Others, only and hanging out backstage with Jack White, every aspect. Th is 18 and older show they’re not trying to be ironic.) snorting lines off of his Grammy. Joining the band is Th e starts at 7 p.m. sharp. Cover Sugarland broke onto the music scene OK, that didn’t happen; that sort of Matador Room from Spokane who will is $5 at the door. Th e Blvd is this past year with their double platinum thing only occurs in the wet dreams of be returning to the stage with a mystery located at 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd in debut album “Twice the Speed of Life,” every fl edgling young band. In fact, you guest guitarist. Th ese guys are unique and downtown Spokane. For more information anchored by hit singles Baby Girl and have probably never heard of So Many in your face; get ready to rock. Making the or to listen to samples from all the bands, Something More, amongst others. Th eir Dynamos, but you should change that, and trip from Missoula is local favorite Victory go to www.spokanesidekick.com. sophomore record “Enjoy the Ride” is can do so when this young band performs scheduled for a November 7th release and at the Blvd. on Wednesday, Oct 18th at 7 is already generating a suffi cient buzz with p.m. Th is show, presented by Rock Coff ee, Los Angeles Dodgers the successful radio single Want To. will also feature local indie-rockers Th e Vegas Odds - 8 to 1 Th e Spokane Arena, for anybody Matador Room as well as Missoula’s Vic- SiDEKiCK Odds - A pantie’s chance at Prom who’s recently contracted amnesia or tory Smokes. Brian says: Nomar Garciaparra looks intent on carrying has never been to Spokane before, can In 2004, So Many Dynamos released the team deep into the playoff s, pretty much everybody on be found at 720 West Mallon Avenue. their fi rst debut full length, “When I the team is swinging the bat pretty well, and picking up Greg Tickets are on sale now, priced between Explode.” While it didn’t catapult them Maddux at the trade deadline gives them a formidable rotation where there’s only a $39.50 and $50, available at all Tickets- to instant success, it did however, accom- slight letup from their #1 starter to their #4 guy. Basically, they’re the hottest team West outlets, online at www.ticketswest. plish what debut full lengths should do in the playoff s. Still, the Dodgers are gonna get killed by the Mets. If there’s one com, or by calling 1-800-325-SEAT. for young bands from moderately ignored opening round series I put my money on, it’s the Dodgers getting beaten by the For more information on the upcoming towns on small labels; it exposed them New York Mets. And I’m not talking beaten, as in dropping a well-played contest or music and sporting events at the Spokane to those willing to listen and acted as the two; I’m talking beaten the way Bobby used to hit Whitney. Veterans Memorial Arena, log onto their hypothetical fuel (cheaper than real fuel) to Andy says: ...or like the Bengals beat the Cheifs. Sorry Brian. website at www.spokanearena.com. carry a GMC Vandura across over 30 states

Page 10 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Thursday, October 5th, 2006 – Volume 1, Issue 9 – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK LiVE MUSiC The Boyz are back in town SiDEKiCK Staff word “boyz” from their moniker altogether. Not only are all the core members in or Boyz II Men, possibly the most approaching their mid-30s, but Michael successful R&B group in the history of McCarry – an integral part of the quartet pop music, will be playing the Big Easy during their 90s heyday – left the band on Saturday, October 14th at 7:30 p.m. because of chronic back problems resulting Responsible for fi ve #1 hits between 1992 from scoliosis. Bummer. and 1997, they’ve sold more than 60 mil- As a result, Wayne Morris, Nathan Mor- lion records, and won a host of Grammys, ris and Shawn Stockman are now making American Music Awards, Soul Train Music the rounds as a trio, delivering their string Awards, and the like. of 20th Century hits, and performing Th eir uber-successful songs from the two studio single End of the Road even albums they’ve released so earned the distinction of Boyz II Men far this century, as well as staying atop the charts for an Sat, October 14th, 7:30 p.m. their as-of-yet unreleased Big Easy, all ages incredible 13 straight weeks, (509) 244-3279 Th e Remedy, which will breaking a 36 year-old record hit shelves later in the set by Elvis. In fact, Boyz II year. Men is the only act this side of Elvis and Doors for this all ages show open at Th e Beatles to replace themselves at #1 on 6:30. Tickets are on sale now for $29.50, the Billboard charts, when I’ll Make Love to available through www.ticketswest.com, You took On Bended Knee’s place at the top all TicketsWest outlets, or by phone at 1- in the early 90s. Not bad company. 800-325-SEAT. Th e Boyz II Men concert While their popularity has waned, will be followed by Th e Dance Factory, a contrary to popular opinion they haven’t Saturday night staple that sees DJ Decibel actually fallen off the face of the earth. My and the Groove Crew spinning hip hop, biggest gripe with them is, at this point, I retro pop, mash up and techno hits until think the members can offi cially call them- closing time. For more information, visit selves “men,” and should probably drop the www.bigeasyconcerts.com.

Music Briefs

Oxford Collapse at the Empyrean Coffee House Oxford Collapse, an indie rock band from Brooklyn, is touring the country in support of Remember the Night Parties, their newest album released earlier this month. Included in the tour is a stop at the Empyrean Coffee House on Tuesday, October 17th. Adding a bit of a punk and heavy metal edge to their contemporary rock sound, Oxford Collapse spans numerous genres and decades in the process of melding a sound that, for lack of a better description, combines party songs, 60s Kinks, 70s Zeppelin, 80s rock, and 90s alternative into a pretty rockin’ package. The result sounds kind of like Bloc Party crossed with Architecture in Helsinki, if hair by Steven at TEN photos by Mike Ridinger hair by Steven at Gov’t Mule at the Big Easy they were mentored by Black Sabbath. While that’s probably not the best description one Gov’t Mule, an Allman Brothers side could come up with, you could potentially cuts that accentuate your facial structure. project that took a life of its own in the late stretch it to fi t, and that strikes me as a pretty 90s, continues to gain popularity in a jam band color to enhance your skin and eyes. kick-ass combination. world that claims rabid converts who obses- This all ages show gets underway at 8 p.m. sively attend live performances like it’s their a style with the individual in mind. at the Empyrean, 154 S, Madison in downtown job (often because it’s the closest thing they Spokane. Cover probably ranges from $3 to have to a job). Anchored by former Allman $7, though it’s possibly free and might be a Brother Warren Haynes and ex-Dicky Betts’ bit higher than that. Basically we’re lazy and drummer Matt Ebts, “Gov’t Mule mixes 1960s- didn’t fi nd that information out in time. Stop by style guitar driven psychedelia with smoking the Empyrean and grab a cup of joe sometime, Southern rock,” as Rolling Stone puts it. though, and I’m sure they’d be happy to pass They will be displaying this infectious along the pertinent info. concoction at the Big Easy Concert House in downtown Spokane on Saturday, Octo- ber 21st. The all ages show starts at 7 p.m., with doors opening an hour prior. General admission tickets are on sale now for $19.50, available online through www.ticketswest. com, all TicketsWest outlets, and by phone at 1-800-325-SEAT. For more information on the A CUT & COLOR SALON vast majority of upcoming shows throughout Spokane and the Spokane Valley, visit www. 15 N Browne St Spokane, Wa 99201 (509) 456-2200 spokanesidekick.com.

Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Volume 1, Issue 9 – Thursday, October 5th, 2006 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Page 11 LiVE MUSiC RAWK the Inland Northwest & The Spokane SiDEKiCK present the 1st Annual Fall Showcase of highschool bands SiDEKiCK Staff all ages venue located at the northeast corner of opportunity to schedule a night with Jason, to be the Second and Washington in downtown Spokane. solo guest for that evening. RAWK the Inland Northwest is partnering up Th ese will be well-attended, professional concerts In addition, Fusion Studio, Northeast with the Spokane SiDEKiCK to present the 1st in every aspect, aiming to benefi t bands who Washington’s newsest recording studio, is giving Annual Fall Showcase for high school bands. Th is are receiving, perhaps, their fi rst glimpse of the away a free recording packages to the band it event is designed to provide younger regional bands spotlight, and will assist various parties active in dubs “Best of Show.” Judging on musicianship, an excellent opportunity to gain some invaluable the local music community to become acquainted song writing, and musical performance, exposure, and garner experience in preparing for, with bands they might never have heard of. It is Fusion Studio owner Mark Klock, will and playing, a show in a professional setting. It is anticipated that many of the bands will land new award the band with the highest score not a “battle of the bands” but, rather, a communal gigs after being seen at the RAWK Fall Showcase. three free days of studio time – enough music event designed to introduce Spokane to Tickets are available from the participating bands to pre-produce, track, overdub and mix bands they probably wouldn’t otherwise hear. for $5 apiece. Admission at the door will be $7. approximately 3-4 songs. Two runners Th e fi eld of 25 bands performing on fi ve dates One “prize” being off ered (beyond the recognition) up will also receive one day of studio time. over a nine day period has been set (October 6 is from Jason Duba’s All Ages Show on Th in Air Enough time to either track a four-song demo through 14). Groups from Kennewick and Colville Radio (KYRS). He will bring the top fi ve ticket- or produce 1 to 2 songs. join bands from Spokane and Coeur d’Alene to selling bands into his studio for live interviews For additional information, check showcase their talents in a professional setting. during his program on Tuesday nights from 10 p.m. the SiDEKiCK’s homepage at www. All fi ve shows will go on at the Big Dipper, an to midnight. Each of those fi ve bands will have the spokanesidekick.com.

7:00 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:15 p.m. 10:00 p.m.

Runaway Streetboy If You’re Lucky Isenheart Jeez Louise & Sound Curfew West Valley HS / North Pine MS Jenkins High School (Chewelah) East Valley / Central Valley The Holy Smokes Coeur D’Alene High School Indie / Alternative Pop Punk / Rock / Alternative Acoustic / Emo / Indie Cheney High School Rock / Rock / Rock Dusty Dauterman - Vocals, Guitar Reece Potter (20) - Guitar, Vocals Macarthur Rife - Vocals, Guitar, Keys Indie / Blues / Classic Rock Seth - Guitar, Vocals Friday October 6th Tanner Hinkle - Bass Michael Grimm (17) - Bass, Vocals Bryan Coats - Drums, Keyboard John W. (18) - Guitar, Vocals Jon (17)- Drums Mike Hixson - Drums, Backing Vocals Ben Hilzinger (18) - Drums Matt Hiibner - Guitar, Bass Vinnie N. (17) - Drums Allison (17) - Guitar, Vocals

Skys Cry in April An Epic Riot Spare Me Beautiful The Art of Laceration Catacomb Rogers, EV, Cheney, WV Colville Kennewick / Southridge High School Rogers High School Rogers High School Screamo / Hardcore / Christian Hardcore / Metal / Thrash Screamo Hardcore / Death Metal / Grindcore Metal / Progressive / Death Metal Ben Perry - Lead Vocals Taylor Rogers - Guitar Rick Coronado (16) – Lead Guitar, Vox Chris - Vocals Taylor Belote (17) - Drums Anthony Boeving - Guitar Ezra Christopher - Drums Daniel Kennell (15) - Rythm Guitar Zach - Guitar Marcus Hutchens (17) - Bass

Saturday October 7th Saturday Daniel Knott - Drums Nathan Schaller - Bass Dan Lane (16) - Bass Andrew - Bass Aaron Goff (17) - Guitar Jake Royer - Guitar, Vocals Mike Angelini - Guitar Marcus Harris (16) - Drums Ricky - Drums Joey Rodriguez (20) - Guitar Travis Blythe - Bass, Electric Cello Josh Bryant - Shrieks Dustin Brinnon (20) - Vocals

Fragmented Mindframe Some Will Fall Making the Day Saturday’s Gone To No Avail East Valley / Central Valley / Gonzaga East Valley / Post Falls High Schools East Valley High School Shadle Park High School Lakeland High School Metal / Other / Emo Pop Punk / Rock Punk / Rock / Pop Punk Pop Punk Metal / Hardcore / Metal Matt Hiibner - Guitar, Vocals Cody Rhodes - Drummer Sean Burgett (18) - Guitar, Vocals Brandon Hoppman (17) - Guitar, Vocals Micah - Drums Jason Dempsey - Drums, Vocals Dan Forbes - Guitar Mike Szember (18) - Guitar, Vocals James Matern (14) - Guitar, Vocals Jack - Guitar Joe Stukel - Keys, Vocals Kramer Veloski - Lead Guitar, Vocals Jake West (18) - Drums Richard Contoblie (16) - Bass Phil - Vocals Thursday October 12th Bryce Eaton - Guitar, Vocals Andrew - Lead Vocals Matt Olson (18) - Bass Tyler Orlowski (14) - Drums Cates - Guitar Mark Eisenhuth - Bass, Soft Vocals McKay Clarkson - Bass Spencer - Bass

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Cyrus Fell Down Vax Lavala Fires of Scottsboro BEAF McConkey-Long Band University High School Cheney High School NW Christian High School University High School NWC / Ferris High School Experimental / Rock Rock / Progressive Metal / Hardcore / Screamo 2-step / Rock Rock / Alternative Aaron - Bass Adam Brock (17) - Vocals,Guitar Wade Muncey (16) - Guitar, Vocals Kevin Darrow - Lead Vocals, Guitar Brian McConkey - Bass Cory - Drums Max Shellabarger (18) - Guitar Julia Frowick (17) - Bass Kris Mayhew - Lead Guitar Curran Long - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard Friday October 13th David - Guitar, Vocals Alan Crow (17) - Bass Austin Main (17) - Guitar, Vox Jon Kilebon - Bass Riley Long - Drums John Weisgerber (18) - Trombone Brandon Bakken (16) - Drums Steven Cutter - Drums Aaron McConkey - Guitar Vincent Nickeloff (16) - Drums Derek McFaul age (17) - Keyboard Luke Erler - Guitar, Keyboard

The Gutterballs Small Town Nation Falsaint Cloud Box Chameleon Deer Park High School Mead High School Cheney High School Lewis & Clark / Shadle Park Ferris, LC, SFCC Pop Punk / Ska / Shoegaze Punk / Pop Punk Progressive / Experimental Indie / Rock Folk / Rock / Hip Hop Mitch the Champion (17) Boone - Bass, Vocals Drew Stern (18) - Bass Michaela Alden Alex Morrison - Bass Guitar, Vocals J.R. Harris - Drums Nile Popchock (15) - Drums Hayden Marte Nick Rowland - Vocals

Saturday October 14th Saturday Sid the Skitch (17) - Bass, Vocals Levi - Guitar, Vocals Tyler Coulston (19) - Guitar Zach Alden Charlie Smith - Drums Agent Q Money (18) - Drums Friday Oct. 20th Northeast Washington’s newest professional recording studio Mistress and the misters Largest live room in the Spokane Area with a great selection of vintage and modern outboard gear

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Please call the venue and 8:00 PM Peacock Room Spokane Symphony, Brahms Blast 8:00 PM Brooklyn Nights check their age policy for a show Katahdins’ Edge, jazz 8:00 PM INB Performing Arts Center Nick Schaur, Jazz 8:00 PM Service Station before you travel any great distance. 8:00 PM ella’s Supper Club Shape Shifters, Jazz 8 PM Service Station Blynd Spot** 9:00 PM Bolo’s Bar & Grill Localized Tenderness** Gemini, M-Dub & Guests* 9 PM Blvd., The Chris Casserinos Truck Stop Luv** 8:00 PM Brooklyn Nights Blynd Spot** 9:00 PM Bolo’s Bar & Grill 9:00 PM Slab Inn JD Smith & the Three Legged Dog** Kung Fu Master w/ Donkey Punch, Bent Electric City** 9:00 PM Hedge House, The 9:00 PM Far West Billiards Penny** 9:00 PM Spread, The Dan Weber** 9:00 PM Blue Spark Lord Jamar & Sadat X of Brand Nubian Electric City** 9:00 PM Hedge House, The Constants w/ Nineteen Points of Nowhere, w/ Panacea** DJ James Pants w/ palms presented by Rock Belt of Vapor presented by Rock Coffee** 9:00 PM Spread, The Coffee 9:00 PM Caterina Winery 9:00 PM Spread, The Three Legged Dogs** Danny McCollim Trio** 9:00 PM ella’s Danny McCollim Trio** 9 PM ella’s KDRK Party w/ Kevin James** DJ Marcus Randall 9:00 PM Raw Sushi 9:00 PM Far West Billiards 9:00 PM Slab Inn DJ Dance 9:30 PM Merq Liquid Lounge Karaoke DJ Dance 9:30 PM Merq Liquid Lounge Bikini Island* 10:00 PM Big Easy 9:00 PM Raw Sushi & Island Grill Latino Salsa Party* 9:30 PM Bourbon Street Mexican Dance Party* 10PM Bourbon Street Fresh Catch w/ James Pants DJ Loud Richard** 10:00 PM Talotti’s 211 DJ Loud Richard** 10:00 PM Talotti’s 211 COLLEGE NIGHT 9:30 PM Bluefi sh Theater Theater All Thursday, Every Thursday Beach House Party* 10:00 PM Big Easy Concert House Poetry & Prose Reading presented by EWU Comedy Show 7:00 PM Brick Walll MFA program 8:00 PM Empyrean Singing in the Rain 8:00 PM Civic Theater DJ Loud Richard** 10 PM Talotti’s 211 Free Refi lls 8 PM Blue Door Theater, The ComedySportz: 8:00 PM ComedySportz Theater Good Morning World Uncle D’s Comedy Club 8PM Bluz at the Bend Book Reading: “Christy Leskovar” 8:00 PM Spokane Interplayers Playhouse The West Coast Funnies w/ Lamont Ferguson, $3.50 Long Islands 7:30 PM Auntie’s Bookstore Singing in the Rain Kurt Swann* 8:00 PM Met, The $2.50 Wells Theater: Singing in the Rain 8:00 PM Spokane Civic Theater Comedy: Body Massage w/ Barats, Bereta, $1 PBR Drafts 7:30 PM Spokane Civic Theater ComedySportz 8:00 PM ComedySportz Strine, and Strine 10 PM ComedySportz (Must be College Theater: Good Morning World Uncle D’s Comedy Club Student w/ ID) 8:00 PM Bluz at the Bend Misc 8:00 PM Spokane Interplayers Hockey: Spokane Chiefs vs Tri-City Comedy Show 7:00 & 9:45 PM 7:00 PM Spokane Arena Comedy Show Brick Wall Comedy Club, The 8:00 PM Brick Wall Comedy Club Whitworth Football vs LC State Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. Misc 1:00 PM Whitworth College Beer Pong starts at 10 p.m. Misc House of Fury Boxing 7:00 PM Cd’A Casino Eagles Football vs Montana College Long Island Night** Art Opening: ‘Used & Abused’ w/ DJ Sweet- 2:00 PM Woodward Stadium 4:00 PM Merq Liquid Lounge meat** 7:00 PM Lions Lair Game Show Night 8PM Bluz at the Bend NEVER A COVER The Flying Irish Run Book Reading: “Meghan Nuttall Sayres” Spokane River Cleanup 9AM HighBridgePark 706 N. MONROE ST. 325-3871 5:45 PM O’Doherty’s Irish Grill 7:30 PM Community Building Drag Show** 10:00 PM Dempseys Brass Rail 3PM3 PM - 2 AM EVERYDAY Free Tango Lessons Dempsey’s Drag Show** Drag Show: Lexi Sapphire w/ the Mer- 7:30 PM CenterStage 10:00 PM Dempseys Brass Rail quettes** 10:30 PM Merq Liquid Lounge Sunday • 8 Monday • 9 Tuesday • 10 Wednesday • 11 Music Music Music Music Matt Ridenhour w/ Kris Orlowski, Danny We- Blood on the Tracks, w/ Black & Tann, Rock Coffee Open Mic Kristen Marlo 4:00 PM SFCC ber, Sean Saugen 7:00 PM Big Dipper Where Echoes End, Shane Evans 7:00 PM Caterina Winery The P.A. System feat. Kid Theodore, Tokio Insane Clown Posse 7:00 PM Big Dipper Jonny Lang w/ Reeve Carney Weight Station, Paper Genius 8:00 PM Big Easy Concert House The Hotel Cafe Tour fea. Cary Brothers, 7:30 PM Big Easy Concert House 7:00 PM CenterStage Dominic Castillo & The Rock Savants w/ The Joshua Raven, Brett Dennen, Schuler Old School DJ Mix 9:00 PM Raw Sushi Congress of Corruption Tour fea Ill Nino, Ian Fays, Kelly Harper** Fisk, Joe Purdy Reggae Night** 9:00 PM Spread, The Godhead, Ra, The Dreaming 9:00 PM Spread, The 7:30 PM Big Easy Concert House Open Mic Night* 9:00 PM Blvd., The 7:00 PM Big Easy Concert House Karaoke** 9:00 PM Merq Liquid Lounge Karaoke with Diana Localized Tenderness 9:30 PM Bluefi sh Karaoke with Diana 8 PM Dempseys Karaoke w/ the Stars** 8:00 PM Dempseys Brass Rail 8 PM Hedge House Theater Misc Open Mic Night** 8:00 PM Brooklyn Nights Theater: Singing in the Rain Spokane’s Best Karaoke Contest Lecture: NASA Technology Open Turntable Night 9PM Raw Sushi 2:00 PM Spokane Civic Theater 11:30 AM Lair Auditorium (SCC) 9:00 PM Bluz at the Bend Live Music Wednesdays 9 PM Bourbon St. Theater: Happily Never After New Release Movie Night** Spokane’s Original Open Mic Night** naviate w/ Robot Eyes, Lines Collide** 3 PM Cowles Auditorium (Whitworth) 4:00 PM Dempseys Brass Rail 9:15 PM Blue Spark 9:00 PM Spread, The Ballet: “Wolf Tales” 3PM Interplayers Hockey: Spokane Chiefs vs Portland Big Wed. Live Music 9:30 PM Bluefi sh Theater: Happily Never After Misc 7:00 PM Spokane Arena 7:00 PM Cowles Auditorium (Whitworth) Fantasy Football Lounge Texas Hold’em Tournament Misc Comedy Brick Wall Comedy Club Open Mic 5:00 PM Raw Sushi & Island Grill 8:00 PM Brick Wall Comedy Club Cheap Beer: Northern Lights Brewing Promo- 8:00 PM Brick Wall Comedy Club, The Book Reading: Colin Cotterill Game Show Night tional Night** 6:00 PM Brooklyn Nights 7:30 PM Auntie’s Bookstore 8:00 PM Bluz at the Bend Book Reading: “Jack Frerker” Misc Pub Trivia** 9:15 PM Blue Spark 7:30 PM Auntie’s Bookstore Kill the Keg ($1 pints until gone)** Texas Hold’em Tournament Beer Pong Tournament** Free Comedy Show 8:00 PM Brick Wall 6:00 PM Blue Spark 8:00 PMBrick Wall Comedy Club, The 10:00 PM Talotti’s 211 50¢ Beer Night 9:00 PM Blvd., The Study Break College Night 9 PM Raw Sushi

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 urday’s Gone, Making The Day, Some RAWK Fall Showcase w/ McConkey-Long Kristen Marlo 7 PM Ionic Burrito Will Fall, Fragmented Mindframe Band, BEAF, Fires of Scottsboro, Vax La- RAWK Fall Showcase w/ Chameleon, Cloud  7:00 PM Big Dipper vala, Cyrus Fell Down Box, Falsaint, Small tTown Nation, The #/-"/ Clint Black 7:30 PM CdA Casino 7:00 PM Big Dipper Gutterballs 7:00 PM Big Dipper Localized Tenderness** Dearly Departed** 8:00 PM Brooklyn Nights CD Release Show: Fine For Now w/ My Fatal Noah Peterson** Mistake, International Heros, Scarletta* 8:00 PM Brooklyn Nights 8 PM Peacock Room Radio Arms w/ Jen Scaffi di, Customer Kristen Marlo w/ Justin Knittel, Matt Russell 7:00 PM Blvd., The 8:00 PM Caterina Winery Boyz II Men 7:30 PMBig Easy Concert House Service 8:00 PM Caterina Winery Joe Kloess, Jazz Mark Ward w/ Wayne Patrick, Brynna Lynea B Eightrack Mind* 8:00 PM Blvd., The 8:00 PM Service Station, The 8:00 PM Caterina Winery r Arnie Carruthers Trio arnbuste Northern Lights 13th Anniversary Party w/ Noah Peterson** 8:00 PM Peacock Room $).%).s$2)6%4(25s#!229/54 8:00 PM ella’s Supper Club Milonga** 9 PM Northern Lights Brewery Matt Russell** 8:00 PM Barrel Room No. 6 %4RENTBLOCKWESTOF0INES   Sugar Farm** 9:00 PM Blue Spark The Perones** 9 PM Bolo’s Bar & Grill Localized Tenderness 8PM Service Station, Youngsound Hip-Hop Showcase** Takeover w/ The Midnight Society* Black Eyed Andy** 9:00 PM Brooklyn Nights 9:00 PM Spread, The 9:00 PM Blvd., The Hip-Hop Pajama Party** 9 PM Spread, The Every Tuesday Karaoke 9:00 PM Raw Sushi Cary Fly Band** 9:00 PM Hedge House The Perones** 9:00 PM Bolo’s Bar & Grill Open Mic, $2 Drafts Beach House Party* Chris Casserinos Truck Stop Luv** Cary Fly Band** 9:00 PM Hedge House 9:00 PM Slab Inn Chris Casserinos Truck Stop Luv** Every Wednesday 10:00 PM Big Easy Concert House Arnie Carruthers Trio w/ Charlottee Car- 9:00 PM Slab Inn 50¢ beer DJ Loud Richard** 10 PM Talotti’s 211 Fresh Catch w/ James Pants ruthers** 9:00 PM ella’s Supper Club Will Wakefi eld & The Congress Hotel** DJ Dance 9:30 PM Merq Liquid Lounge 9:00 PM Blue Spark Thursday 21st 9:30 PM Bluefi sh 4AKEOVERW#LIFTON  DJ Carlos’ Latino Salsa Party* DJ Marcus Randall 9:00 PM Raw Sushi 4HE-IDNIGHT3OCIETY 9:30 PM Bourbon Street DJ Dance 9:30 PM Merq Liquid Lounge DJ Loud Richard** 10 PM Talotti’s 211 Bikini Island* 10:00 PM Big Easy Saturday 23rd Theater Mexican Dance Party* 10 PM Bourbon St 3EX0ISTOLS%XPERIENCE Comedian: Daniel Kinno Theater DJ Loud Richard** 10:00 PM Talotti’s 211 W3CATTERBOX ,ACKOF2ESPECT 11:30 AM Lair Auditorium (SCC) Ignite Community Theater: “An Ideal Hus- band” 6:30 PM Auntie’s Bookstore Theater Sunday 24th Theater: Women in Black 7:30 PM Interplayers Playhouse Comedy Show 7:00 PM Brick Wall Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy ,A#HA #HA Hockey: Spokane Chiefs vs Everett 4:00 PM INB Performing Arts Center ,AKEOF&ALCONS Theater: Singing in the Rain 7:00 PM Spokane Arena Broadway on Bernard 6 PM Unity Church 3EAWEED*ACK 7:30 PM Spokane Civic Theater &LEETHE#ENTURY Theater: The Pirates of Penzance Comedy Show 7:00 PM Brick Wall Comedy Comedy Show 8:00 PM Cowles Auditorium (Whitworth) The Pirates of Penzance Friday 29th 8:00 PMBrick Wall Comedy Club, The Theater: Woman in Black 8:00 PM Cowles Auditorium (Whitworth) "LACK%YESW3CATTERBOX 8:00 PM Spokane Interplayers Playhouse Woman in Black 8 PM Interplayers The Wedding Show Singing in the Rain 8:00 PM Civic Theater Saturday 30th Misc 3IX3TATE"ENDERW 8:00 PM Blue Door Theater, The Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy 4HE#REEPS 4HE"LOWOUTS College Long Island Night** Theater: Singing in the Rain 8:00 PM INB Performing Arts Center 4:00 PM Merq Liquid Lounge 8:00 PM Spokane Civic Theater ComedySportz: 8:00 PM ComedySportz The Flying Irish Run ComedySportz: The Original Show Uncle D’s Comedy Club 5:45 PM O’Doherty’s Irish Grill 8:00 PM ComedySportz 8:00 PM Bluz at the Bend Free Tango Lessons Uncle D’s Comedy Club Game Show Night 8 PM Bluz at the Bend 7:30 PM CenterStage Dinner Theater 8:00 PM Bluz at the Bend Body Massage w/ Barats, Bereta, Strine, and Simply Tango Practice Strine 10:00 PM ComedySportz 333 W. SPOKANE FALLS BLVD. Art Show: “Another Dimension: Paintings by Linda Christine” 8:30 PM Simply Dance Studio Dempsey’s Drag Show** 455-7826 Dempsey’s Drag Show** 7:30 PM Auntie’s Bookstore 10:00 PM Dempseys Brass Rail 10:00 PM Dempseys Brass Rail Lexi Sapphire w/ the Merquettes** 10:30 AM Merq Liquid Lounge Sunday • 15 Monday • 16 Tuesday • 17 Wednesday • 18 Art Music Music Music 4th Annual FlickerFest Sworn Enemy w/ Bloodlined, Calligra- Danny McCollim 6:00 PM ella’s Dave Hannon 11:30 AM SFCC 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM CenterStage phy, Scars of Tomorrow, Midnight Rock Coffee Open Mic The Matador Room w/ So Many Dynamos, Ski Movie: TGR’s Anomaly Society, 427* 7:00 PM Caterina Winery Victory Smokes presented by Rock Cof- 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM Met, The 7:00 PM Blvd., The Intercollegiate Student Jazz Jam fee* 7:00 PM Blvd., The Music Karaoke with Diana 8:00 PM ella’s Supper Club Dirty Martini 8:00 PM Bourbon Street 8:00 PM Dempseys Brass Rail Oxford Collapse Karaoke with Diana 8:00 PM Dempseys RAWK presents The Listening, The Violet Burn- Karaoke w/ the Stars** 8 PM Hedge House Spokane’s Best Karaoke Contest 8:00 PM Empyrean Coffee House ing, & The Harps 7:00 PM Big Dipper Carra Barratt** 9:00 PM Bluz at the Bend 8:00 PM Brooklyn Nights Artless Fiction Old School DJ Mix Night Hawk** 9:00 PM Spread, The Spokane’s Original Open Mic Night** 8:00 PM Empyrean Coffee House 9:00 PM Raw Sushi & Island Grill Open Turntable Night 9 PM Raw Sushi Karaoke** 9:15 PM Blue Spark DJ James Pants** 9:00 PM Baby Bar Big Wednesdays 9:30 PM Bluefi sh 9:00 PM Merq Liquid Lounge Misc Reggae Night** 9:00 PM Spread, The Open Mic Night* 9:00 PM Blvd., The Misc Misc Fantasy Football Lounge Theater: Woman in Black Localized Tenderness 9:30 PM Bluefi sh Theater: The Pirates of Penzance 5:00 PM Raw Sushi & Island Grill 7:30 PM Spokane Interplayers 2:00 PM Cowles Auditorium (Whitworth) Texas Hold’em Tournament Misc Free Comedy Show 8:00 PM Brick Wall Theater: Woman in Black 8:00 PMBrick Wall Comedy Club, The Texas Hold’em Tournament Hockey: Spokane Chiefs vs Medicine Hat 2:00 PM Spokane Interplayers Playhouse 8:00 PMBrick Wall Comedy Club, The 7:00 PM Spokane Arena Theater: Singing in the Rain Game Show Night8 PMBluz at the Bend An Evening at La Cage 2:00 PM Spokane Civic Theater 8:00 PM Northern Quest Casino Kill the Keg ($1 pints until gone)** An Evening at La Cage 8:00 PM Northern Quest Casino Poetry Slam Contest 6:00 PM Blue Spark 8:00 PM Empyrean Coffee House Pub Trivia** 9:15 PM Blue Spark Study Break College Night 50¢ Beer Night 9:00 PM Blvd., The 9:00 PM Raw Sushi & Island Grill Beer Pong Tourny**10 PM Talotti’s 211

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Hot dogs, our national pastime D and running naked Si MERQUETTES: through the streets E K By TRACED The Power of 3 Brian Clark

I’m naïve. Th at’s going to become blindingly obvious in a second, so let’s get it out of the way right now. I’m too young By Kyle T. Jones made of sponges, green tinsel, to be cynical and too dumb to realize that most things can’t and kitchen shelf liners. be solved with sheer idealism. But screw it; I think unbridled A pleasant surprise lies in store at Klub Merq, an I admired the fact that each optimism in the face of adversity is a quality to be admired, extension of the Merq Café and Liquid Lounge. individual performer had a certain not looked down upon. So gather, fellow idiots, and celebrate Tucked away at the rear of the pub, in this quiet personality and shtick they kept to during each baseball with me. For it is my opinion that many of the Monroe Street location, is a stylish, lively and under- set. Lexi, the comedic host, is a ball of magnetic world’s problems would be solved if we all watched a little rated bar that has risen to introduce Spokane to buoyancy somewhere in-between Pat Benatar and more baseball. some guilty entertainment pleasures. Courtney Love. Felicity is profi cient First and foremost, we need to slow down and, admit- Th e entertainment in question is in all range of dancing ability with a tedly, baseball can be about as exciting as a Rosie O’Donnell Th e Merquettes, a new burlesque fl irtatious, alluring vibe; I was blown striptease. But that’s what I like about it – you can take a nap, show that I had the pleasure of away by his/her cover of Britney catch the last few innings and chances are you didn’t miss all attending during their weekly Satur- Spears’ “Toxic,” as all mannerism and that much, with the possible exception of watching a fat man day drag shows at 10:30 pm. appearance where uncanny and had eat a hot dog and/or Joe Buck sounding off like an idiot. As a young native to Spokane, I the audience in applause. And, lastly, To be a little more direct, baseball is like life – encompass- fi nd there is a repetitiveness to the the harmonious Nomi, whose stage ing long stretches of dullness followed by brief fl urries of activ- forms of late-night, live entertain- presence equals that of Bette Midler, ity (which, I suppose, is kind of like a Kevin Costner movie, as ment that our city has to off er. as she rhythmically dramatizes her well, but if life is actually like a Kevin Costner movie then I’m Whether you’re in the mood for performance with much soul and going to start taking out my contacts with sandpaper.) riding the mechanical bull, singing vivacity. Baseball is full of indescribable highs and unbearable karaoke to your favorite 80s butt “It’s something new to Spokane, lows, brought on by a combination of strategy, skill, confi - rock ballad, or attending the long- and I can’t wait to tell my friends,” dence, ingenuity, strength, athleticism and luck. I think it running drag show at Dempseys, I have become a stated local bystander Emily Fisher, who was attend- can best be described as a controllable amount of chaos, as a little bored and need something fresh. ing her fi rst drag show. “Good music, drinks, and the ball archaically careens through the air, putting in motion a Th e Merquettes, which premiered three months show is inventive and charming” chain of events that are governed by a set of rules. Across the ago, takes place on a stage 10 feet above the bar, and Gay, strait, purple, blue; Klub Merq houses an board, these same generalizations seem apt descriptions for off ers onlookers a fun, innovative source of enjoy- eclectic assemblage of people, whether dancing to DJ life as well. ment, as you drink your beverage in a lax environ- Brian on the dance fl oor, playing pool upstairs in a Perhaps the best fi t in this analogy is the batter, who is ment. Th ink dinner and a show. Th e three drag low-lighting and serene ambiance, or drinking on the forced to face his opponents independently. He needs support queens Lexi Sapphire, Nomi Merlot and Felicity outside patio, a setting that’s longing to be lounged from teammates, but they can’t help him at the plate. As is Bliss, conger up comedy, dancing, singing, and audi- in with friends, enjoying a smoke and melting into true in the outside world, we are forced to shoulder most of ence participation, and are delightful in the process. the breeze for a private moment. Th e Merq off ers a the load on our own, but we need others there coaxing us “With three entertainers, we could have more bewitching and alternative angle of Spokane nightlife along and backing us up when push comes to shove. unity, drama-free fun, and off er more entertain- that will have you coming back for more. I like other sports, as well, but they don’t seem to harbor ment,” Nomi Merlot divulges as I feverishly drink Th e bar can be found at 706 N Monroe in what we need most in the over hyped, stop-and-go cultural my $3.50 Long Island, in astonishment that these Spokane. For more information, see their ad on battleground that is American society. Football is essentially a are in fact female impersonators. page 17, or log onto www.spokanesidekick.com war that’s commanded by a fi eld general (quarterback) march- During my night’s attendance, they were per- for a continually updated list of all their upcoming ing his troops across a combat zone to gain land from an oppo- forming one of many themed shows, which, unlike specials and events. nent. Basketball is more akin to the ancient Greek Olympiads, most drag shows, off er a real sense of originality and SiDETRACKED is a feature that focuses on recur- as spectators are given an outlet to gawk at the athleticism of creative spirit. In this case, it was Project Runway ring entertainment opportunities in or around Spokane physically superior citizens, whether that means dunking from night, minus the “Avita Zen, and Heidi Klum.” that might be worth revisiting or simply checking out the free throw line or running naked through the streets. Each performer was given $20 to spend at the local for the fi rst time. Th e idea is to take a somewhat in- But we don’t need more war or spectacle in our lives. We Dollar Store on accessories, only to make an outfi t to depth look at one such event in every issue of the SiDE- need to slow down, redefi ne what it means to be successful and perform in that night. Audience members got to vote KiCK in order to give readers a broader idea of their aim for a happiness that is driven by peace of mind, not a piece on their favorite get-up, which resulted in wardrobes entertainment options in the Inland Northwest. of the pie. Watching baseball may not achieve these goals inde- pendently, but it strikes me as a good place to start.

Detroit Tigers Oakland Athletics Vegas Odds - 9 to 1 SiDEKiCK Odds - A fi lm school Vegas Odds - 10 to 1 graduate’s chance at running a newspaper in Spokane SiDEKiCK Odds - A keg’s chance at a frat party Brian says: I don’t know how to classify this team. They dwindled Brian says: The A’s have long been a model of how to win over away a seemingly insurmountable lead in the process of losing the AL the marathon that is the regular season: only to completely blow Central title on the last day of the regular season, thereby escaping it in the playoffs. This year looks to be pretty much the same, as with the league’s Wild Card birth. Still, they survived in probably the they’ve got a solid team from top to bottom yet lack any of the big toughest division in baseball, boast a rotation that could fare well in time performers that you need in a postseason series. They’re like pancakes; they sound a fi ve and possibly seven game series and sport a lineup that, top to bottom, can compete good at fi rst – and even taste good with the fi rst couple of bites – but, by the time you’re with any team they’ll potentially face. A Tigers championship, however, is foretold in the Bible done, you’re completely sick of them. as one of the signs of the apocalypse, and if pitcher Kenny Rogers gets a ring, odds are he’ll Andy says: The Athletics is a dumb name for a team. They should lose on principle. use it to punch half the city of Detroit in the jaw. Andy says: I have no clue what Brian just said. Nod and smile, nod and smile.

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Th e West Coast Funnies Tour will be making a stop at the Met on Sat- urday, October 7th as they bring their unique comedy concoction to the Inland Northwest in the midst of a trek across the country. Featuring the stand-up of Lamont Ferguson and the sketch comedy of the Pearl St. Players, the result is a can- Lamont Ferguson dy-coated cross between Saturday Night Live, the Daily Show and Johnny Carson Gotsick, amongst others. with a gooey, stand-up comedy center. Th e current cast members, though Featuring the stand-up of Ferguson not as well known, harbor similar talents currently as its centerpiece, West Coast and hope to exploit their audience by Funnies cashes in on this burgeoning garnering a wider appreciation of their comedian’s popularity. Ferguson recently skills. All of the performing comedians took fi rst place at the Seattle are coaxed along smoothly International Comedy Com- with Johnny Carson-esque West Coast petition and has been featured Funnies Tour host Kurt Swann, the so- NEVER A COVER on Comedy Central. His w/ Lamont Ferguson called “conductor of this SMOKER FRIENDLY OUTDOOR PATIO unthreatening, honest style Sat, Oct 7th, 8 p.m. comedy train.” The Met makes him a highly relatable (509) 227-7402 Th e West Coast comic who appeals to a wide Funnies gets underway array of fans. at the Metropolitan COLLEGE LONG ISLAND NIGHT Ferguson’s anchor routine is sur- Performing Arts Center, All Thursday, Every Thursday rounded by the sketch comedy of the 901 West Sprague, at 8 p.m. Tickets range $3.50 Long Islands, $1 PBR Drafts Pearl Street Players. With a beginning from $17 to $24.50, depending on what $2.50 Wells, Karaoke starts at 9 p.m., that stretches back to La Jalla, California discounts you qualify for. Th ey’re avail- Beer Pong starts at 10 p.m. a little over a decade ago, the Pearl Street able at TicketsWest outlets including, of Must be College Student w/ ID for drink discounts Players have been the stepping stone for a course, their website at www.ticketswest. number of actors, comedians and writers com. For more information, log onto who have gone on to establish themselves www.spokanesidekick.com, far and SPOKANE’S BEST in a number of mediums – including away the best online resource for what’s FEMALE IMPERSONATORS MAD TV’s Bobby Lee, Conan O’ Brien happening in Spokane and the Spokane Saturday nights 10:30 p.m. writer Michael Koman and Th e Best Valley. (Granted, we’re biased, but it’s the Damn Sports Show Period’s Jonathon truth; I swear.) Staring Lexi Lewis Sapphire w/ The Merquettes The Power of Three

Bereta, Barats, Strine and Strine host CLUB MERQ WITH DJ BRIAN TAYLOR a new comedy show at ComedySportz Friday Nights 9:30 p.m. to close SiDEKiCK Staff lutely nothing to do with anything. Saturday Nights 9:30 p.m. to close To get a good look into the minds of Dance your Nights away with Body Massage, a new live comedy Bereta and Barats visit their website at the hottest DJ in town off ering, will premiere in Spokane with a www.baratsandbereta.com. Th e duo has surprise showing on Saturday, October 7th been creating mayhem since 2003 when at ComedySportz. Showcasing the sketch they met at Gonzaga University – they KARAOKE and improv comedy of Joe Bereta, Luke are the party responsible for the “Gonzaga Thursday nights 9 p.m. Barats, and the Strine brothers, Body Mas- Love” rap that has been widely circulated sage brings these four Spokane comedians on YouTube.com as well as a slew of other Sunday nights 9 p.m. together for the fi rst time in what they de- comedic videos available on their site. scribe as a virtual “cacophony of comedy.” Th e show will be staged at the Com- $2 TUESDAYS - NEW EVENT While it’s unsure exactly what can be ex- edySportz Th eater, 227 W. Riverside Ave. Two Tacos and a pint of PBR for $2 pected at this brand new off ering, suffi ce it in downtown Spokane. Body Massage gets Margaritas only $2 to assume that audience interaction will be underway at 10 p.m., directly following the included in the mix of improvisation and regular ComedySportz show that will take various comedy sketches. All four perform- place as usual at 8 p.m. Admission is $5 at ers have honed their skills at a variety of the door, or free with same-night Com- Spokane venues, and claim to be “incred- edySportz admission. Advanced ticket sales 706 N. MONROE ST. 325-3871 ibly good looking” according to an email are available for the ComedySportz show at they sent us, though I’ve no idea whether 363-1279. For additional info, check out 3PM3 PM - 2 AM EVERYDAY they’re kidding or not since that has abso- www.spocomedy.com. Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Volume 1, Issue 9 – Thursday, October 5th, 2006 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Page 17 THEATER Broadway on Bernard gives a taste of everything Supernatural tale opens at Interplayers The Unity Church is hosting a one-off SiDEKiCK Staff story remains a popular ghost story that still resonates performance celebrating some of the most as a chilling tale with audiences today. popular all-time Broadway productions on Saturday, October 14th. Dubbed Broadway on Interplayers Ensemble Th eatre moves seamlessly Th is new production opens Th ursday, October Bernard, this one night Broadway Revue will from its fi rst production this year to its second 12th and runs everyday that weekend through Sunday, combine music, dance and comedy from a play of the 2006-2007 season when Woman October 28th. For the rest of the month, Woman in number of different plays, all brought together in Black opens on Th ursday, October 12th. Black will then be a mainstay on the Interplayers stage, by Spokane’s award-winning actor/director Following the immensely successful run of showing every Wednesday through Saturday night. Troy Nickerson. The play is a joint project by the Inter- Bus Stop in September, this new off ering Interplayers Th eatre can be found at 174 South players Ensemble Theatre in a show of local focuses on a lawyer who believes a curse Howard St. between 1st and 2nd avenues in downtown dramaturgical solidarity. (Local Dramaturgical has been cast over he and his family. Spokane. Showtimes are either 7:30 or 8 p.m., depend- Solidarity would be a great name for a prog As the story evolves, the supernatu- ing on the night, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sundays. rock band, by the way.) Can I also interject that ral elements invade his personal world, Ticket prices are all over the place, ranging anywhere it’s nice to see the different theatres in town routinely working together and playing nice in casting an eerie shadow on the story from $12 to $21, with students always invited to at- the common pursuit of promoting the thesbian and permeating the narrative with dark tend for $10. arts in Spokane. We’ll be back with more memories from his past, moaning winds, Also, it’s up to you but, as the fi rst performance of Oprah after this. and an all-encompassing fear that threatens the season routinely sold out, it might be a good idea to The Unity Church can be found at 2900 S. his very existence. (Sounds kind of like my get tickets ahead of time. Th ey’re available now through Bernard (hence the name of the show), a few blocks East of Comstock Park at the corner last date. Snap!) TicketsWest on their website (www.ticketswest.com), of Bernard and 29th in the South Hill district. Woman in Black is written by Stephen all TicketsWest outlets, or by phone at 1-800- Tickets can be purchased at the church, or by Mallatratt, based off the Susan Hill novel 325-SEAT. For more information, visit calling (509) 838-6518 ext. 812. Prices are set of the same name that was penned in the Interplayers website at the appropriately at $20 for general admission, $25 for reserved early 80s. Any way you look at it, the titled www.interplayers.com. seating, and $30 at the door. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will start the evening at 6 p.m. with the curtain going up an hour later and a silent auction running throughout. For more informa- Interplayers perform original play as benefi t tion visit www.unityspokane.org which, though In addition to their continuing schedule of upcoming plays, Interplayers Ensemble it’s kind of an ugly website, is pretty helpful. Theatre is also holding a pair of benefi t performances featuring Good Morning World, an original play written and directed by Esta G. Rosevear. Good Morning World: A look at the world of today, through yesterday’s eyes is a Did somebody night celebrating Mark Twain and Will Rogers, with a cautionary tale by James Thurber say ghosts? thrown into the mix. A multimedia experience of spoken word, images, light and music, Good Morning World will be, if nothing else, a departure from most of the staged perfor- mances seen at Interplayers . Tickets for this fundraiser are set at $15, with season ticket holders receiving 20% off. The play premieres Thursday, October 5th, with a followup showing the next night. Both performances go onstage at 8 p.m. See the accompanying Interplayers article for contact information. Ignite Community Theatre While the next show in Ignite Community Theatre’s 2006-2007 season doesn’t get Singing in the Rain continues at the Civic Theater underway until November, there are a couple of upcoming events in the month of October SiDEKiCK Staff of high artistic merit. Th ey defi nitely have their worth mentioning. First off, Ignite is hosting another evening hands full this year; over the course of the 2006- of reader’s theatre on Friday, October 13th, After only one brief show this summer, Th e 2007 season, there will be north of 150 individual as local actors recreate Oscar Wilde’s An Spokane Civic Th eatre’s 60th season is offi cially performances, showcasing 11 shows on two stages, Ideal Husband in a sitdown performance at underway, with a steady schedule of plays through including big production musicals such as Singin’ in Auntie’s Bookstore. This event, part of the the end of the year and into 2007. Th e fi rst full the Rain and Th e Sound of Music, the latter of which Booklight Reader’s Theatre series that’s scattered across several Fridays over the performance of the fall, Singin’ in the Rain, is slated for a month-long run late next Spring. course of the year, gets underway at 6:30 opened over the last weekend of September and Th eir current production is directed and cho- p.m., free and open to the public; all you runs through the fi nal weekend in October, giving reographed by Kathie Doyle-Lipe, with have to do is show up. theatre enthusiasts a total of 18 chances to see the music direction by Gary Lang, and is Ignite is also getting a jump on the lavish musical. being off ered every Th ursday through upcoming Halloween holiday by co-spon- soring the city’s only Haunted House with Th e play is based off the 1952 MGM fi lm of the Sunday during its run. For more on the the Rendezvous Events Facility. This joint same name and promises plenty of singing, dancing upcoming series at the Spokane Civic venture will run from Friday, October 20th and – though I’ve no idea how they’re going to pull Th eatre, including volunteering through Halloween night, open from 7-10 it off – even a genuine rain shower, as they adapt and ticket p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays, and 7 to the story of 1920s Hollywood, when synch sound buying in- midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students. Kids made its way into the world and silent fi lms were formation, prices are not given on Ignite’s website, so I suddenly imbued with talking. visit their must assume that all attending children will Th e Spokane Civic Th eatre is a volunteer-led, website at be killed and eaten. community theatre that aims to foster live theatre www.spokanecivictheatre.com. The Haunted House, like most Ignite events, will be held in the Cajun Room of the Riverwalk, located at 1003 E. Trent, near the corner of Trent and Hamilton. The Reader’s Civic Theater performs Evita: In Concert for one night only Theatre, however, takes place at Auntie’s In addition to their ongoing season of productions, the Spokane Civic Theatre is also bringing a one-off showing of Evita: Bookstore, in downtown’s Liberty Building In Concert to their stage. On Sunday, October 22nd, the extremely popular Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber musical will be at the corner of West Sprague and Post. For brought to the Civic Theatre’s main stage at 1020 N. Howard. The show starts at 7:30 and promises to be a large-scale pro- more information about all of Ignite’s upcom- duction involving 20 familiar faces in the Spokane theatre circuit. For ticket and contact information, see the accompanying ing events and ongoing season of plays, visit Singin’ in the Rain article. their website at www.ignitetheatre.org. Page 18 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Thursday, October 5th, 2006 – Volume 1, Issue 9 – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Volume 1, Issue 9 – Thursday, October 5th, 2006 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Page 19 FiLM Another crappy Kevin Costner movie: what a shock Kevin Costner loves him some relationship side plots, pretty much attempt to lighten the load and some By melodrama. Th at’s not a profound the only thing that felt real in the contrived character arcs, as well, but Brian statement, I realize, but it’s important whole movie (even if the fi lmmakers that’s not why you go to a fi lm like this. Clark to understand going into Th e Guard- obviously did a lot of research on the You go to a movie like Th e Guard- ian that Costner’s latest fl ick has Coast Guard stuff in order to “get it ian if, and only if, you get your everything you’ve come to expect from right.”) Th e love interest storylines, rocks off at life-threatening stunts his catalogue of largely unwatchable though, somehow felt genuine and and glossy Hollywood action where fi lms, including a measurable amount provided the only moments where I everything turns out all right, even of cheese, a suffi cient quantity of gloss, felt any sort of emotional attachment if it doesn’t. (I think you know what and some frickin’ terrible acting. to anyone even remotely involved I mean by that.) Anyone with those Sadly, Kevin Costner might actually with the fi lm. Th at said, my reaction expectations won’t be disappointed, be the better of the two leads in this might very well have been brought I suppose. However, anyone that movie, and that’s saying something. upon by Melissa Sagemiller, who’s wants a “good” movie – one I can’t think of two worse actors to nice to look at, or is due to the with actual heart and throw together than Costner/Kutcher fact that I wanted to relate to the something you can take – even pairing the names next to each characters after having not been away besides, “gee, the other sounds epically bad. Not that the in a relationship myself since Coast Guard is swell,” movie is all that terrible, I suppose, but sometime around the Clinton – those people should The Guardian Now Playing At it’s certainly not good. impeachment hearing. (Slam- stay away from Th e For the most part you’re able to ming my head on the desk.) Guardian at all costs. River Park Square 20 Rating tune out and enjoy Th e Guardian as But I digress. Th e crux of this I sure wish I 11:20, 12:40, 2:50, R much as can be expected, but they fi lm is a supposedly touching story had. 3:50, 6:25, 7, 9:30, 10 Directed by lost me somewhere between the sixth of growing up, facing the Northtown Mall 12 Andrew Davis and 17th endings. Seriously, this past and risking your life 11:30, 12, 2:30, 3, Staring movie goes on forever. It actually to save others. Blah 6:15, 6:45, 9:15, 9:45 Kevin Costner clocks in at about two hours and 15 blah blah. Th e fi lm- Spokane Valley 12 Ashton Kutcher minutes but that, as it turns out, is makers’ intentions 12:30, 3:50, 7, 10:10 Selma Ward about two hours too long. might have been Melissa Sagemiller Riverstone Stadium 14 Clancy Brown Th ere simply isn’t enough to work in the right spot, 12, 3:40, 8:25 with; this is a 15-minute Coast Guard but Th e Guardian Runtime Village Centre 2 hours 15 minute promotional video that they tried to still feels like a 12:15, 3:20, 6:30, 9:30 stretch into a feature length motion cheap attempt at Genre Post Falls Theatre Action / Drama picture. Basically, its Ladder 49 with forcing drama out 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 boats, and that’s probably the nicest of a stupid story. Studio Hayden Lake 6 thing I can say about it. Th ere are some Touchstone Pictures 12, 3:30, 6:15, 9 Surprisingly, the one aspect this wholly unfunny fi lm has going for it is the romantic jokes in a failed The Sandlot a timeless celebration of baseball and adolescence I think, ultimately, it just feels hon- B By Brian Clark Just for fun, we’re going to connect our Reel S est, even when it’s not. Th e awkward- o Review to our Bottom Shelf in Six Degrees of H Th e Sandlot is ness of trying to fi t in, the importance t Separation using common actors, absurd logic hammy, registers that everything carries when you’re and vague associations. t E L almost nothing on growing up, even the weird, unbear- o Bottom the believability able discovery of fi nding out you have a The Sandlot was directed by David Evans m shelf F scale, and has an sexual libido and have no idea what to overblown voice- do with it – this fi lm encompasses ev- Who also directed Beethoven’s 3rd over that threatens to ruin everything erything that a movie about childhood starring Judge Reinhold the movie otherwise has going for it. and friendships should, and it does it Released: 1993 Yet it remains one of – if not the – best without forcing anything. Director: David M. Evans Who guest stars as Elaine’s close-talking boy- portrayals of adolescence I’ve ever seen Th e pacing is outstanding, always Starring: Tom Guiry friend in “The Raincoat” episode of Seinfeld on fi lm. pushing things along smoothly in a Karen Allen Th at probably sounds a bit excessive comfortable and relaxed manner that’s James Earl Jones Dennis Leary when we’re talking about a kids’ fi lm never boring and never rushed. Th e Which, in another episode, sees Jerry parody the where not much happens and, when young actors, for the most part, are that it makes me nostalgic for a period “Magic Bullet” scene from JFK it does, it’s about as plausible as Alan spot-on. Mike Vitar is a little wooden (the 60s) that was over a full 20 years be- Dershowitz joining the Nazi Party – but as Benny “Th e Jet” Rodriguez, but fore I was born. Timeless is a word that’s Which stars Kevin Costner that’s honestly the level that this fi lm everyone else in the ragtag gang of thrown around too often, but it certainly works, for me. baseball lovers and inseparable friends seems to fi t the bill here. Th is story of a geek popping his are much better than their age might Th e Bottom Shelf is a SiDEKiCK Who absolutely sucked in The Guardian baseball cherry, so to speak, is almost suggest. Plus, James Earl Jones is in it, feature where we review an old, classic or impossibly entertaining. It’s the most and that’s cool on at least six levels. cult fi lm – or pretty much anything else Actually, it turns out that Ron Brinkerhoff, who fi tting depiction of baseball, summer Whether it’s because I’m a baseball we feel like renting. Th e movie in ques- receives sole writing credit on The Guardian, was and childhood that I can imagine – and fan or a sentimental fool, Th e Sandlot has tion will usually have something to do an apprentice editor on The Sandlot, but that captures the act of growing up better than earned a spot as probably my favorite with our theme, but we’re not making any would have made this a totally lame graphic. anything this side of Calvin and Hobbes. childhood fi lm. Ultimately, it’s so good guarantees. Page 20 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Thursday, October 5th, 2006 – Volume 1, Issue 9 – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK FiLM

Ed Viesturs Trio of ski fi lms at The Met

SiDEKiCK Staff the 14 highest mountains in the world. Viesturs will be telling stories and Th e Met will be housing four upcom- divulging climbing information at 7 p.m. ing events geared towards action sports Tickets are $12, available through Tick- enthusiasts over the next couple of weeks, etsWest. including a trio of fi lms and a presentation Th e following evening, Th understruck by mountaineer Ed Viesturs. Films will be presenting another winter Th e fi rst event takes place on Tuesday, action sports fi lm to ski hill fanatics who, October 10th, with Matchstick Produc- at this point, might want to consider just tions presenting their newest extreme ski setting up camp at Th e Met through the movie PUSH, which premiered in British end of the weekend. No other information Columbia in September and is now stop- was made available by press time. ping by Spokane on one of its many tour Finally, Teton Gravity Research rounds stops across the country. out the weekend and the extreme sports Tickets for this screening are $15, extravaganza in general with a screening available at Helly Hansen, 808 W. Main of Anomaly, their newest fi lm featuring in Spokane. Th e show gets underway at 8 Swollen Members and some pretty intense p.m. with doors opening an hour prior. ski and snowboard footage. Th e movie tour Stephen Ed Viesturs comes next in Th e Met’s will include live music, athlete appearances unoffi cial extreme sports festival, address- and prize giveaways, in addition to the fi lm Mallatratt ing the audience on Friday, October 13th itself. Th e festivities kick off at 7 p.m. with gravity-defying tales of mountain Th e Metropolitan Performing Arts climbing that a lot of people apparently Center can be found at 901 West Sprague, fi nd admirable, but I just view as slightly at the corner of Sprague and Lincoln in unstable. Viesturs has some street cred in downtown Spokane. For more informa- the climbing world, though. He’s a six-time tion, check out their website at www.met- veteran of Mt. Everest, and has scaled 13 of theater.com. Flicker Fest enters fourth year SiDEKiCK Staff eating a burrito. Spokane’s Flicker Fest, on the other Th ere will be two opportunities to catch hand, will see an assortment of outputs by the entire lineup of movies at the fourth local fi lmmakers, including movies with in- annual Flicker Fest on Sunday, October triguing titles like Bikini Blast Surf Out and 15th. Th is local fi lmmaker spotlight will I’m Sammy Hagar, the latter of which prob- bring an interesting and often edgy mix of ably doesn’t involve a middle-aged burn- largely experimental short fi lms to a Spo- out’s drunken search for “Mas Tequila,” but kane audience on Sunday afternoon, and we can all hope. Speaking of which, the bar then again that evening. across the hall from the auditorium will be Th at’s about as much as you’re likely to serving beer and cocktails during the show- fi nd out about the movies, though, short ings, as well as some food, so feel free and of attending one of the screening sessions. come thirsty and/or hungry. Th ere are really only two rules to speak of, Th is year’s Flicker Fest will be held in as far as submissions are concerned: they the CenterStage auditorium on the second must have been shot on fi lm and they must fl oor of their building at 1017 W. 1st Ave. be less than 15 minutes long. So, for those in downtown Spokane. Th e fi rst set of of you that are following along, you can screenings gets underway at 2 p.m., with expect a bunch of 8 and 16 mm short fi lms an evening encore at 5. Cover for each on a variety of subjects from a variety of session is $5. THEATRE INTERPLAYERS WED·THU 7:30PM FRI·SAT 8PM SAT·SUN 2PM local artists. Also, be warned that these fi lms are OCT 12 - 28, 2006 TICKETS $10 - 21 Flicker Fest is held independently in not rated and may involve any combina- (509) 455-PLAY WWW.INTERPLAYERS.COM a number of cities across the country, in- tion of adult themes, violence, nudity and 174 S HOWA RD SPOKANE, WA cluding New York, Austin and Cleveland possibly animal sacrifi ces. Actually, I made – though rumor has it that Cleveland’s that last one up but, honestly, it wouldn’t 2006 festival was disappointing, com- surprise me a bit. For more information on prised of only three bowling documenta- this burgeoning Spokane event, check out www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com ries and one reality piece depicting a guy www.fl ickerspokane.com.

Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Volume 1, Issue 9 – Thursday, October 5th, 2006 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Page 21 COMMUNiTY Political Spokane River Pulse Clean-Up does SiDEKiCK Staff Mary Cantwell and Republican challenger Mike McGavick is a little good Until the midterm elections viewed as a slight lean in favor of take place on Tuesday, November Cantwell, due to a small lead in 7th, the SiDEKiCK will be keeping public opinion, though that lead SiDEKiCK Staff Outfi tters will be given away. All participating an eye on key showdowns across has dwindled in recent months. volunteers will also receive a free knapsack. the country and within the county. Th e House of Representatives: In 2005, 525 volunteers removed over nine tons As far as getting to the event goes, there are no Here’s a brief outlook of the na- Since representatives serve only a of litter from the banks of the Spokane River in a transportation guidelines, persay, however volun- tional picture, up to this point: two-year term, all 435 are up for single day. Aiming to achieve or surpass this admiral teers are encouraged to use alternative transporta- Th e Senate: With Senate seats re-election this year. Th e Repub- contribution to our city once again, the annual Spo- tion, as parking is limited and the event is growing. held for six years, 33 – or one- licans have controlled the House kane River Clean-Up is back for its fourth year. Th ere will be a staff ed, secure bike corral available third – of all posts are up for grabs solidly since 1995, and currently Th e event will be held at High Bridge Park, for anyone who bikes to the event, and some STA in November. Republicans current- enjoy a 29-seat advantage, mean- slated for Saturday, October 7th from 9 a.m. to 3 buses also stop at the park. ly hold a 55 to 44 advantage in the ing Democrats need to pick up 15 p.m., with the trash pick-up itself taking place be- While the event is rapidly approaching, it’s not Senate, with one Independent seat seats to gain control of the House. tween 10 a.m. and noon. It’s only a couple of hours too late to sign up, a task that’s as simple as going held by Jim Jeff ords of Vermont, Opinion is mixed on whether of eff ort, and everybody who’s able and/or willing to www.gonzaga.edu/river-rsvp and fi lling out meaning that the Democrats need this is possible. As non-partisan is asked to come down and lend a hand. the form. By doing so, you’ll give a measly couple to pick up six seats to gain control. political analyst Charlie Cook Keep in mind that, in addition to being a hours of your time for a good cause that works Th e liberal base sites this as a wrote, “Th e national climate worthy cause, it’s more than just picking up trash. wonders in making Spokane look pretty. It also defi nite possibility considering seems to portend big changes, yet Th roughout the day, there will be information strikes me as a signifi cantly more rewarding way a certain amount of nationwide race-by-race analyses reveal formi- booths, children’s activities, food vendors, and to spend a Saturday afternoon than lying on your disapproval at George W. Bush dable odds against a Democratic music from DJ Michael Moonbear of KYRS radio. couch, watching football and plowing through a and the Republican controlled takeover of either the House or the Th ere will also be door prizes for the most interest- plate of nachos. Congress, and a measurable level Senate.” He then identifi es 74 seats ing garbage item(s) collected, as well as a raffl e in For more information, email Kristine. of turmoil regarding the Iraq war, as potentially in play, including 55 which a tent and daypack from Mountain Goat [email protected]. residue from the Katrina fi asco, currently held by Republicans and etc. However, of the 33 elections, 19 by Democrats. 17 are currently held by Demo- Th e 5th District of Washington, Cultural invasion at the Met Theatre crats, 15 by Republicans, as well as which includes Spokane County By Amanda Chandler in its own right. In doing this, however, Amalia’s Jeff ers’ Independent seat. So, while amongst the Eastern third of the overall portrayal of Mexican culture always remains it’s certainly possible, the Demo- state, is labeled a Safe Republican For a delightfully foreign experience, make your authentic and appealing to viewers. crats would have to sweep nearly bet by Cook, with Republican in- way to Th e Met Th eatre on Saturday, October To go along with the production, Folklorico every election where they stand a cumbent Cathy McMorris holding 21st for Folklorico de Mexico, off ering audiences de Mexico also runs its own dance school, which chance if they have any hope of a formidable edge over Democratic nothing but the best of Mexican culture through teaches both modern and traditional ballet to hun- garnering a majority. challenger Peter J. Goldmark. its genuine choreography and eclectic costumes. dreds of eager students every year. If you would like Non-partisan political ana- Gubernatorial Races: Actually, Having performed over 5,000 shows and having to learn some folk dances yourself, there’s a work- lyst Larry J. Sabato identifi es I don’t know anything, nor care to earned over 200 awards, including Prize of Nation shop being held on the morning of the performance. six current GOP seats that can know anything about candidates in France, this well-received production has done Anyone registering before October 6th will receive a potentially shift to the Democrats, vying for governor positions in much more than preserve Mexican dance culture. free ticket to the evening’s performance. with only one Democratic seat states that I don’t live in, I just Th e genius behind this production belongs to Th e Met can be found at 901 W. Sprague in (New Jersey) that is likely to go wanted to type the word “guber- Amalia Hernandez, founder and choreographer downtown Spokane. To see more about their up- Republican, and a handful more natorial.” of the company. Hernandez founded Folklorico coming events, such as the Spokane String Quartet within both parties that might get Keep your fi nger on the politi- de Mexico in 1952 in a successful attempt to on Sunday, October 8th or piano icon George competitive before voters hit the cal pulse with the next couple issues keep Mexican tradition alive. Her dedication, Winston on the following evening, visit www.met- ballots. As a result, Sabato predicts of the SiDEKiCK, then check out knowledge, and even receptiveness to change are theater.com. For more on the Inland Northwest a three to six seat swing in favor of our Election themed issue that will the reasons behind the company’s international Dance Association’s forthcoming Folklorico de the Democrats. hit stands on Th ursday, November success; she is sure to change her choreography and Mexico presentation, their website can be found at Th e senate race in Washington 2nd for a more in-depth look at the structure frequently, making each show unique www.indaspokane.org. between Democratic incumbent candidates and their policies.

New York Yankees New York Mets Vegas Odds - 6 to 5 Vegas Odds - 5 to 1 SiDEKiCK Odds - Democrats chance of winning the Senate SiDEKiCK Odds - A beers chance in the SiDEKiCK fridge Brian says: Th is is the team to beat in October. Th ere isn’t Brian says: Obviously the class of the National League, the a real weakness on the club, with the possible exception of Mets still look far from untouchable. Th ey need Pedro Martinez Mariano Rivera, who seems to be feeling his age a bit lately to be in top form and he looked more like Ricky “Wild Th ing” and has proven himself hittable in the past few postseasons. Vaughn as of late, which doesn’t matter anyway because he tore his tendon and won’t Losing Randy Johnson hurts, as well, but they might have enough depth in their be playing in the postseason at all. Still, if someone like David Wright or Carlos Bel- rotation to overcome the loss. Once again their business model has proven suc- tran steps up with some clutch at-bats, the Mets could quite possibly win it all. Th at cessful, as they continue to spend more money over the course of any given year said, if it turns out to be another Subway series and I have to sit through sixty hours than all the countries in Europe that you can’t spell. on ESPN Classic about how New York is the greatest city in the world, I’m going to Andy says: I hate the Yankees yet I don’t know why. stab Rudy Giuliani in the testicles. Andy says: How the hell can New York have two teams. I’m confused.

Page 22 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Thursday, October 5th, 2006 – Volume 1, Issue 9 – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK SPORTS A Salute to Baseball’s Finest Attention New Celebrating Major League Baseball’s unsung heroes We Salute you ... Businesses Bat boy: Though you share your name with an elusive freak of genetic cross-breeding, we salute you, bat boy. Your diligence washing uniforms, cleaning cleats and even ordering pizza pays off in those few brief seconds where you go pick up a recklessly discarded bat. Without you, the players would be mildly inconve- nienced just a little bit more. Hot Dog Vendor: Your kids may be too embarassed to inform you about their upcoming Bring Your Parents to Work Day, but we salute you, hot dog vendor, for providing a great service to all mankind. Your ability to pleasure us six inches at a time is nothing short of a miracle. Anonymous Drunk Guy: Though you’re paying north of seven bucks for every beer you gluttonously put away, we salute you anonymous drunk guy, for your ability to consume ? that ice cold beverage with the speed and agility of a gazelle in a calm breeze. The ballpark wouldn’t be the same without your offensive jeering, Did you know that the Spokane SiDEKiCK complete disregard for the game unfolding in front of you and your disgust- has a special ad rate for new businesses? ing, shirtless, impossibly hairy back. We know how hard it is to start a business Bullpen Catcher: Granted, the bat boy sees more on-fi eld action than you do – and probably and have created a special deal to help more off the fi eld, as well – but we salute you, bullpen catcher. Your relentless you get started. For more information call work warming up the pitcher often goes unnoticed, and your relatively meager fi ve fi gure salary is laughed at by your teammates. But you always show up, the SiDEKiCK at 216-5771. and that’s what matters to us.

Emotionless Manager: THE SPOKANE Though your team is winning by 13 runs in the fourth inning, we salute you, emotionless manager, for refusing to show any sort of response in the complete SiDEKiCK SPOKANE’S MOST COMPLETE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE lack of adversity. Your borderline comatose approach doesn’t undercut your conviction, as you stolidly stand in the dugout, unnecessarily wearing a uniform than will never see the light of competition, and seemingly oblivious to the fact that there’s a game going on at all.

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Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Volume 1, Issue 9 – Thursday, October 5th, 2006 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Page 23 Fall 1st annualSHOWCASE High School bands Presented by RAWK the Inland Northwest & The Spokane SiDEKiCK

RAWK the Inland Northwest is partnering up with The Spokane SIDEKICK to present the 1st Annual Fall Showcase for high school bands. This is designed to provide younger regional bands an excel- lent opportunity to get some invaluable exposure, and experience in preparing for, and playing, a show in a professional setting. It is not a “battle of the bands.” The Ä eld of 25 bands performing on 5 dates over a 9 day period has been set (October 6 through 14). Bands from Kennewick and Colville join bands from Spokane and Coeur d’Alene to show what they’ve got. All 5 shows will go on at the Big Dipper, an all ages venue located at the northeast corner of Second and Washington in downtown Spokane. These will be well-attended, professional sounding and looking events beneÄ cial to bands receiving, perhaps, their Ä rst glimpse of the spotlight, and will assist various par- ties active in the local music community become acquainted with bands they might never have heard of. It is anticipated that many of the bands will land new gigs after being seen at the RAWK Fall Showcase. Tickets are available from the participating bands for the price of $5. The door price will be $7. One “prize” being offered (beyond the recognition) is from Jason Duba’s All Ages Show on Thin Air Radio (KYRS). He will bring the top 5 ticket-sell- ing bands into his studio for live interviews during his program on Tuesday nights, 10 PM to midnight. Each of those 5 bands would have the opportunity to schedule a night with Jason, to be the solo guest for that night. For additional information as it develops, check the SIDEKICK’s homepage at www.spokanesidekick.com and the RAWK homepage at www.rawkonline.com. Interested parties may also contact Dale Strom at (509) 998-9767 or via email at [email protected].

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Page 24 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Thursday, October 5th, 2006 – Volume 1, Issue 9 – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK FOOD MMainain DDish:ish: Luuigi’sigi’s IItaliantalian RestaurantRestaurant

By Andy Rowse whatever sauce you desire – in my case alfredo. Th row in fresh spinach, mushrooms, & peas and you have a I love Italian. I would eat it all day long for every meal fi t for the Italian and the Irish. meal if it didn’t mean I would gain 300 pounds. I also I devoured it and wanted more, but the salad that love the game Mario for Nintendo. I would play it all came with the meal had pushed me over the edge day long if it didn’t mean that this newspaper would – unfortunately when I ordered I didn’t think of never get done. Th at being said, I was super excited for attempting to substitute salad for more gnocchi. Some- my fi rst time eating lunch at Luigi’s Italian Restau- thing tells me this wouldn’t fl y. With a lunch portion rant, located at 245 West Main Street in downtown costing only $9, I might have to go back and try the Spokane. In my mind, I was going to eat Italian food dinner size to really eat myself into oblivion. while the owner was going to have a mustache and I really have no criticism except that my beer wasn’t wear a green jumpsuit. Th is possibility excited me. fi lled to the brim. I know that’s a stupid thing to com- Luigi’s is a nice place. Th ere is a personal touch in plain about in an article, but I have nothing else bad to the decor that makes the restaurant feel a little bit like say and a full beer is very, very important to me (as is home. I felt comfortable in the surroundings instead of having at least one negative comment about a place). feeling underdressed like I do at the Olive Garden (for Also, the owner wore neither a mustache, nor a green some reason the place intimidates me). We were able jumpsuit. Chances are I will get over it and return to to get a table with no waiting even though it was lunch Luigi’s to try more of their menu, if I can ever will hour and fairly busy, but not too busy to hold a discus- myself to order something other than the gnocchi sion or meeting. Also, despite a sizable lunch crowd alfredo, that is. and what appeared to be only two servers on duty, the Luigi’s is nice, but not too nice; expensive, but not service was very fast. too expensive; popular, but not too popular. Th e food is Th e lunch menu is fi lled with so many good good and the lunch is reasonably priced, with the per- Brian Says: options that I had a hard time choosing. However, fect-sized proportions. I was able to eat my whole meal There’s a reason that Luigi’s has repeatedly been named when I came across the gnocchi alfredo, it chose me. and feel full, but not stuff ed, and there were no pesky Best Italian Food in the Inlander’s Best of the Inland Northwest poll. The location is good, the food is great, and the service is Gnocchi, which I had previously never heard of before, leftovers to haul around. Great for a business lunch, outstanding. There’s a thin line between giving customers their is the best idea that Italian food has had… ever. It’s date, or anytime you want to impress someone with you space and neglecting them, between being friendly and being comprised of poached potato dumplings, covered in knowledge of upscale, locally owned eateries. obtrusive, and Luigi’s servers tow that line brilliantly. In short, they’ve earned their success. BBackack BBurner:urner: GGrillrill & CreameryCreamery RRistoranteistorante

By Brian Clark the other hand, is unnegotiably the real deal, while the fries are crunchy and fl uff y at the same time. I’m Th e Grill and Creamery Ristorante: Greek and telling you, this restaurant is every singularity in the Italian is the most all-encompassing little hole-in-the- known universe under one tiny roof. wall joint I can possibly fathom. One could, if they To put it another way, it’s like a garage sale of food, were so inclined, spend all day in the restaurant, eating books, deserts and coff ee, where the owner (complete appropriately for every meal, sampling innumerable with thick Greek accent) cleaned out his attic and the nationalities and taking in something from every back of his freezer, and priced everything to go. (Never decade since the beginning of the Cold War. was this more apparent than when I stepped into the To call this a unique dining experience would be a bathroom and the industrial sized garbage can was gross understatement. completely fi lled by a vacuum and garden hose.) Th e restaurant gets its name, such as it is, from the Rereading this review, I’m not sure I’ve accurately Greek gyros and Italian dishes they serve up, the latter conveyed the eclectic melding of styles you come of which includes spaghetti and chicken fettuccini. But across in this cozy yet mechanical, homey yet suburban that’s just the tip of the iceberg. You can also order a eatery. Th ere’s a presumably Mediterranean beach mu- cheeseburger, fi sh and chips, a bagel, an espresso, some ral adorning an entire wall, deck chairs that probably ice cream … or buy a book. came from Target lining the tables, a decent selection Th at’s right, the back third of the store houses a of ice cream, a handwritten specials board that surely stockpile of hardcover and paperback books ranging came from somebody’s garage, a small coff ee/breakfast from Harry Potter to Einstein, with god-knows-what station that looks like it belongs in a student union Andy Says: in between. Surprisingly, there are some pretty good building on a college campus, a seemingly random mix It is always a good sign when the food arrives at your table fi nds for a ridiculously cheap fee. Actually, everything of meals to choose from, and a hoard of books with and you instantly end all conversation until everything has been in the restaurant is disgustingly cheap. I’m not sure if absolutely no organization or discrimination in the consumed. For example, Brian and I were having a heated discus- sion about the origins of the universe and Hawking’s theories on they have a single meal over $5 – and these are some way of style, genre, period or content. singularities when the glorious gyro I ordered was set in front of me. pretty hearty portions. Amazingly, all of this is housed in a small square Normally you can’t shut us up when we get going, but I didn’t speak Th e food itself is pretty decent and is generally as building tucked between a tanning shop and a nail a single word to Brian until I had completely devoured my gyro. greasy as one would hope for from such an establish- salon, just off Sprague and Sullivan in the Spokane Basically I’m saying it was really, really good – the meat was thick, ment. Th e chicken fettuccini was good, albeit a little Valley (in the middle of the Hastings complex). All in the veggies were fresh and the cucumber sauce that came with it was awesome. bland, but I liked that about it. It seemed authentic, all, it’s a unique experience that is cheap, personable somehow; probably because it was. Th eir gyro, on and kind of weird, in a good sort of way.

Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Volume 1, Issue 9 – Thursday, October 5th, 2006 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Page 25 SPORTS Around the World in Sonic Blast 80 Plays Seattle SuperSonics kick off exhibition

Quick hits from the Sports World schedule, fi nish preseason in Spokane From Spokane to Afghanistan SiDEKiCK Staff the following night, before heading to Lawrence, KS By Brian Clark for an exhibition contest against the Chicago Bulls With the MLB season winding down, giving at Sonics forward Nick Collison and Bulls guard Contrary to what I expected, Washington way to the climax that is the October playoff s and Kurt Hinrich’s alma madder of Kansas State did not get beaten like a redheaded stepchild the eventual World Series championship, as well as University. Th e SuperSonics fi rst at the hands of a very, very good USC Trojan foot- the NFL season now fully off the home game will take place on th ball team. Sure, they lost, but you’ve got to admit ground, it’s easy to overlook Friday, October 20 when they that they looked good doing it. Either USC isn’t the fact that the NBA is also return to Seattle for a repeat quite as good as I give them credit for, or WSU gearing up for another run. match-up against Portland, is much better. While a pair of losses to USC and However, the professional only this time in the con- Auburn (both top 5 programs), are nothing to be basketball preseason kicks off fi nes of the Key Arena. ashamed about, the Cougars need to win at least over the next few weeks, with After a trio of ad- two of their next three games if they want to be the Seattle SuperSonics look- ditional games over the included in a discussion of potential PAC 10 bowl ing to take advantage of a fresh course of the following teams. Th e Cal match-up in Pullman on Saturday, start and claw their way through the week, the Sonics will October 14th should be especially telling of how Western Conference and into the playoff s after hav- come to good old Spo- good this football team really is … ing sat out of four of the past seven postseasons. kane for the last Eastern Washington won their Big Sky Ray Allen, the NBA all-time single-season leader preseason opener against Montana State in what can only in three-pointers, looks to lead the Sonics to the contest, be described as an ugly game where unfortunately promised land after providing a beacon of light in squaring somebody had to be declared a winner. Regardless, a 2005-2006 season that was otherwise mired in off against the Eagles got their fi rst win of the season, and darkness. His 25.1 points per game were the highest the Golden celebrated it by falling to Big Sky bottom dweller for a Seattle player since Dale Ellis’ 27.5 ppg in the State Warriors in their fi nal Sacramento State the following week. Whoops. 1988-89 campaign. However, he was unable to best tune-up before the regular Not only did this mark the end of Sac State’s former forward Shawn Kemp’s record of fathering season gets underway. Th is 19-game road losing streak (a streak that spanned seven illegitimate children over a 14-year career, Spokane-hosted event will back to the 2002 season), it pretty much ended a mark that remains an untouchable milestone in be held in the Arena on th any hope of a postseason for EWU, as well … franchise history. Seven?! Seriously, dude, most Th ursday, October 26 at Speaking of embarrassing losses, the Americans people would have started using birth control after 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale got absolutely demolished by a European Rider about the third kid. now at the Arena box offi ce, Cup team that was simply better in every facet of At any rate, the Sonics fi rst preseason game gets through ticketswest.com and th the game. Th is is the second straight cup the US underway on Wednesday, October 11 in Portland, all TicketsWest outlets, or by side has dropped by a humiliating 18 ½ to 9 ½ followed by a trip to face the Lakers in Los Angeles phone at 1-800-325-SEAT. score, running the European winning streak to 8 of the last 11 matches. Th is also brings the number of American em- barrassments on the international stage to four for The Midwestern Curse: A tale of eternal loss the year, following our dismal World Cup show- ing, a disappointing bronze in the World Basket- By Brian Clark White House. Since Danny Manning So my next letdown is scheduled to ball Championships and failing not only to win led KU to victory in the 1988 NCAA take place over the next week or two, as the inaugural World Baseball Classic in March, Watching the St. Louis Cardinals Tournament, I haven’t had a single title the Cardinals do their part to inevitably but even to make it out of the quarterfi nal round. intent on giving the NL Central away to celebrate. And, for the record, I don’t let me down in the playoff s once again. USA! USA! (Actually, you could include the US over the past couple weeks, I started remember that one, so it doesn’t count. To be fair, though, it’s hard to say a team women’s discouraging bronze medal at the World to think about my appalling luck as a Basically, I’m 0-for-my-life. chokes when their record is slightly Basketball Championships, as well, but I don’t sports fan. After a few too many cock- For those keeping score at home, above mediocre, their #2 starting pitcher count women’s sports. Ha ha. Just kidding) … tails, I ended up bringing a bit of math that’s 18 seasons of futility for the and closer are done for the season, their I can’t tell you how happy it makes me that into the equation and came to the real- Chiefs and Jayhawks, and 13 in baseball starting second baseman and hall-of- the Boston Red Sox didn’t make the playoff s. ization that I’ll be hitting something of (I took a few years off when I switched fame center fi elder are questionable, their I just can’t tell you how much that pleases me. a personal milestone in the near future. from the embarrassment that is the off ense is sketchy if you look past MVP Red Sox fans can kiss my ass: every damn one of When the Cardinals inevitably blow it Kansas City Royals to the frustration Albert Pujols, and the pitching is pretty them. Th ere are literally hundreds of reasons for in the playoff s, it will mark a personal that is the St. Louis Cardinals.) By my terrible if you look past Cy Young this, some of which might be obvious if you’re streak of 50 straight championship-less count, that brings us to 49 straight candidate Chris Carpenter and, once a baseball fan, some of which are undoubtedly seasons. Th at’s right: 50. Th e big time. disappointing seasons. Which is, shall in awhile, Jeff Suppan. Forgive me if I psychotic. Just thought you should know … Th e silver anniversary season. we say, not good. It sucks actually. And don’t sound too optimistic. Th e Whitworth College football team is 4-0 And I couldn’t be more bitter and it sucks with such tenacity that you can Th e bottom line is that, if you see a heading into conference play Saturday, October pissed off about it. actually hear it sucking. scruff y 20-something kid in a fl annel, 7th against the Pacifi c Lutheran Lutes in Pullayup, Let me break it down for you. Th ere What’s especially discouraging is faux cowboy shirt who’s sobbing over a WA. It’s appropriate that the Pirates have started are three teams I really care about: the that, most of the time, these clubs Miller High Life as the Cardinals bull- their season undefeated, as they’re celebrating 100 Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs and the perform especially well in the regular pen is crumbling in a decisive playoff years of football this month, with modest ceremo- Kansas University basketball pro- season and then let me down in the play- game, get that kid a drink. Cause most nies to commemorate the occasion planned in gram. Th e last time any of them won off s when they choke like a garter snake likely it’s me and, as they say, it ain’t mid-October ... a championship, Reagan was in the trying to swallow a blue ribbon pig. easy bein’ me.

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Below you will fi nd our prediction for how the ongoing baseball playoff s will unfold. As a disclaimer, you should know that these picks are based as much on personal biases and wild conjecture as they are on actual analysis. Also, we have an almost psychotic instinct to give the underdog the benefi t of the doubt (to the extent we considered going to Titanic and betting on the boat). Basically, we’re gonna look like idiots in a

NATiONAL LEAGUE DiViSiON SERiES month when we’re proven wrong in many, many ways. But what the hell; at least we had fun. AMERiCAN LEAGUE DiViSiON SERiES St. Louis Cardinals Oakland Athletics @ @ NATiONAL LEAGUE CHAMPiONSHiP SERiES AMERiCAN LEAGUE CHAMPiONSHiP SERiES Minnesota Twins Minnesota Twins San Diego Padres St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets @ @ @ Detroit Tigers Los Angeles Dodgers Minnesota Twins New York Mets New York Yankees @ @ WORLD SERiES CHAMPiONS: MiNNESOTA New York Yankees New York Mets TWiNS

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