Rising up from their ashes, L.A. punk rock group Orange is heading on tour to promote their third album, Phoenix -- and no, it's not named after a Harry Potter book.

The rock trio 45th Parallel perform three acoustic songs and sit down for a quick Q&A during AtomicTown's Patio Sessions.

Chase Thompson and The Reach perform three acoustic songs and sit down for a quick Q&A during AtomicTown's Patio Sessions. They also play a game of "Chubby Bunny," and you'll want to see who wins!

Best friends Melissa Nelson of Pasco and Crystal Hornbeck of Richland, attended the New Kids on the Block concert cruise as a 30th birthday present to each other. The May 15-18 cruise launched from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., then headed to the Bahamas.

In Shining Armor Q&A

They may come from a part of the state known for dreary weather, but there's nothing woeful about the Seattle alternative rock group Your Divine Tragedy.

The Beatles' Yellow Submarine plays softly from the store's speakers and patchouli wafts in the air while shoppers young and old wander inside Octopus' Garden.

If you're in the mood for some historical splendor, look no further than Goldendale, Washington.

There are new sheriffs in town. They go by the name of Tri-Cities Booking.

The gents of Mister Orange are rising from the ashes and are bringing their A-game.

The young Stephen Miller has a flare for drama. But don't think he has any prima donna qualities.

It may sound like a bad Chinese martial arts film, but the origins of acupuncture are nothing to scoff at and the practice itself actually packs quite a punch.

Mike and Chris Pettey have turned their hobby into a dream job that has Silverwood Theme Park keeping a close eye on them.

This Nor Cal musician is bringing both art and sounds to the Richland music scene.

Nintendo fans have had about a month to get their game on with Super Smash Bros. Brawl, available exclusively for the Wii console since March 9, 2008. Fans were furious when the release date was pushed back last December...January...and February.

In terms of "geeking-out," this takes the cake.

Don't call them ladies. These badass chicks will knock you out... of the way, that is.

There is an art to being alive and Christopher Lee Schamber knows it.

Step inside B&G's House of Style, where life is a catwalk. Walk-ins welcome.

At first listen, they sound an awful lot like Blink 182. Sure, Blink is their favorite band - but don't expect the same old punk-rock sound from Cab. Those copycat days singing about women, alcohol and female body parts, are over. Well, more or less.

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How did you ring in the New Year?

Five years in the making, and Local MC's Chris Davis (aka Viscious-Spec Ops), Nathan Kitzke (aka Bles The Self Titled), and Gabe Alderson (aka Renegade the Sho Shot) have been around the block and back.

What do you get when you combine hilarious self-deprecation with smooth beats? You get Sir Beefy Thompson Esquire, renegade poet.

Take a seat as AtomicTown sits down with the rock group From the Dust to catch up with their lives since September.

One of Tri-Cities most promising acts has come home. And he's not alone.

What do you get when you channel the many great faces of jazz through young up-and-coming spirits? The Jazz Faces.

When you cannot say the name, it means two things: It's foreign and it's going to taste delicious.

Drink up, Tri-City residents, and soak in the jazzy sounds of worldly traveler Wayman Chapman.

Welcome to BethZilla's Kitchen!

This wise-cracking, brother-sister-like duo have been burning up the radio station every morning from 5-9 A.M. on 98.3 The Key for the past five years.

"I... am... Batman!"

They may joke their favorite color is "rainbow" but don't let their silliness deter you. One of the latest bands to come together in the Tri-Cities, From the Dust is gaining an impressive following.

Hot Shotz X-treme Laser Tag and the Toyota Arena are partnering up for the third bi-annual Battle of the Bands.

The Tri-City Meltdown

Hot Import Nights, the import tuner car show that has been gracing the west side of the state since 1999 has once again drawn in large crowds, despite a same-day Mariner's game as well as the Hydro Races.

It all started with an amazing Technicolor dreamcoat.

This week we're bringing you several bands and musicians whose live performances rock the Tri-Cities hard, as well as recap some shows that left a sweet feeling in your mouth. Plus we'll give you the heads-up on some upcoming shows and some bands that are worth checking out. First up is Eclectic Approach:

Music is leaking out of every crack in the Tri-Cities. You've just got to look behind a couple walls to notice.

You've seen all the hooplah about famous stars and their 50,000 acre homes. Now we're giving it to you real: Cribs Tri-Cities style.

Commin' attcha with a plan of attack is Mister Orange, the six-man band with bragging rights.

What used to be considered as a geeky-pastime has become a cult phenomenon.

Together we are one, and me, as one person, got to share my overseas experience with many friends and families.

Exciting as they are, common colds, rare bacteria's, diseases, and unhealthy critters have become a little more enticing and socially acceptable.

AtomicTown does some catching-up

Anime may have been around for more than forty years, but it has since evolved into a mainstream phenomenon that takes Seattle by storm every Spring for the past seven years.

People tend to laugh at the different phases of rock 'n roll. There was British rock, garage rock, folk rock, hard rock, punk rock, butt rock, grunge rock, emo, and recently the reincarnated butt/alternative rock.

Or so says Geologic, from the Seattle-based hip-hop group Blue Scholars.

There can only be one.

Installation art in the United States has been growing in popularity since the 1970s. Taking contemporary art out of the traditionally gallery, art has reached a higher level of complexity.