Hypothetical: It's the biggest drinking night of the year, and you want to get smashed, but you also want to bombard your aural senses with stimulating rock n' roll of the most powerful nature. While I'm sure there are plenty of fine establishments looking to rock your body into Turkey Day, Nietzsche's boasts a line-up to be feared. Handsome Jack, Johnny Nobody, Bobo, and The Merchants will rock the hangover right out of you and leave you salivating for that turkey dinner. You won't even be able hear your family screaming at each other, so thank the talented musicians above. The show starts at 10, and it's a measly 5 bucks.

Thanksgiving is just three days away, and in the spirit of the season, I thought to take the time to share all the things in music that I'm thankful for right now.

First off, I'm thankful that I live in the Kanye West era. I mean, I love his music, but it goes beyond that. There's absolutely nothing this guy won't do, and it's always going to be interesting. Whether you loved or hated his controversial "Bound 2" video, you were undoubtedly thinking about it, which is exactly what he wants. He's a mad creative genius, and he's not afraid to say it, which is why he pisses so many people off. Frankly, though, even when he gets on my nerves, I'm still incredibly glad that this guy is around. Just think of how boring music - and pop culture - would be without him.

I'm also thankful for the emergence of Lorde, who made a brilliant album at the age of 16, and probably has even more amazing things coming. While fantastic songs like "400 Lux" and "Glory And Gore" should be appreciated for what they, it's hard not to get ahead of myself, and wonder what she'll be doing at 25. She is going to be a thrilling artist to watch over the next decade.

I'm thankful that not only are David Bowie and Paul McCartney still making new music, they're still making albums people actually want to listen to. Bowie's The Next Day and McCartney's New both ranked among the strongest records of 2013, and it's good to know that age has not hindered their ability to write vital, inventive music.

I'm thankful for Justin Timberlake, who made the music he wanted to make, regardless of the naysayers. Are there moments on each 20/20 Experience album that get a bit dull? Sure, but the overall product is outstanding, and shows that he's still a force in pop music, no matter how many snarky bloggers want to declare otherwise.

I'm especially thankful for Janelle Monae, who is amazing, and who defies any and all categorization musically. She's already made two brilliant albums, and who knows what's coming next.

I'm thankful for Chvrches, who made the synthpop album in years, and have finally filled the enormous void that existed when Yaz broke up.

Look I could go on all day with this, but the basic point is that music is pretty awesome right now. We tend to romanticize the past, and complain about how there are no modern equivalents of say, Jimi Hendrix or Mick Jagger, but that's not what's important. This is a wonderful time for music, as artists both young and old are creating vital albums that we'll probably still be listening to two decades from now. That, above all else, is what I'm thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving.

Sugar City, the gallery/show space turned collective of wandering art providers, is putting on a great early show tonight, starting what is sure to be a very full evening of quality music.

K Records artist, Adrian Orange, will be bringing his latest project, Thanksgiving, to Mohawk Place. Fans of Smog and Phil Eleverum will enjoy Thanksgiving's low-fi earnest folk, which is delivered in a tone that mixes the plaintive with the hopeful.



Opening for Orange will be another Pacific Northwest act, The Pajama Party. The Pajama Party is the home recording project of Miles Rozatti, who creates emotionally fraught songs that are simultaneously catchy and abrasive.


Local openers, Cannon Squad and Brimstone Blondes will begin the show with clever rock and roll songs, while MJB Corporation will spin "outside the square" music between  acts.




The show is at Mohawk Place and the first band goes on at 8:00pm sharp! So you will still have enough time to catch Frankie Rose if you are feeling ambitious.

Thanksgiving w/The Pajama Party, Cannon Squad, Brimstone Blondes, and MJB Corporation
Mohawk Place
16+ unless accompanied by an adult
$5