“The Sunset Boys” ::: photo by Justin Ripley

It’s a big week for Seattle music venues. Not only is Seattle getting a reborn venue in the form of Columbia City Theater, we’re also celebrating the 10th anniversary of one of the best music venues in town: The Sunset Tavern.

To celebrate, The Sunset is hosting a 10th Anniversary Blowout starting Thursday and lasting through the weekend. Sunset regulars The Cops will be reuniting for the event and folks like Jason Dodson (of the Maldives), Tomo Nakayama (of Grand Hallway), Kinski, Red Fang and Virgin Islands will be taking the stage to wish the venue a happy 10th birthday.

We’ve done our part to celebrate The Sunset too, sending Justin Ripley of “Sound on the Sound Radio” and Salmon Thrasher to interview three folks integral to the Sunset’s success: house manager Joe Howe, sound engineer Dave Abramson and bouncer Shay Roth. Ever the resourceful interviewer, Justin managed to get the trio to spill the big Sunset 10th Anniversary secret and make a Zima joke. Clearly, if you love the Sunset or laughter, you must listen to this podcast.

Sound on the Sound Podcast 02 - Justin Ripley & the Sunset Tavern’s 10th Anniversary by soundonthesound

And just in case you missed the inaugural edition: Justin Ripley Interviews Rooftop Vigilantes