Winda Benedetti

1. With Civilized Animal laying down a vibe, the dance floor at Outback Jack's comes alive. Photo by Jason Clark/The Spokesman-Review 2. Below, Outback's has pool tables for more laid-back entertainment.

Sicko headlines Ichabod's North Saturday, with Saddle Sores and Stoics opening.

Jim Brickman began his career writing commercial jingles.

The Specials have just released its first new album in 15 years.

Everclear Sunday, March 22, The Met There's a certain risk in seeing bands play on the last night of a lengthy tour. They've spent months on the road performing the same songs, night after night. They're likely tired of traveling, tired of the music, tired of each other.

The former front-man for Seattle's Best Kissers in the World, Gerald Collier has a new outlook on life and on music.

1. Everclear is Craig Montoya, left, Art Alexakis, center, and Greg Eklund. 2. Below, concert opener Jimmie's Chicken Shack.

At age 72, B.B. King is beyond being a blues great. He is a blues legend. And fortunately for us, he is a living legend.