We know we've already warned you to buy tickets to Dancing on the Valentine Seven (and the Ragged Tiger), because WE KNOW this thing is gonna sell out - but just in case, here's another reminder, and a chance to win a pair of tickets so you can spend your money on booze and (LOTS of) raffle tickets instead! 

DOTV7 is officially ONE WEEK AWAY, and ALL ticket and raffle proceeds go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Here's another look at the awesome lineup of Northwest bands that will be on stage at The Crocodile covering Duran Duran songs: 

John Roderick (of The Long Winters) 
Exohxo
Lesli Wood (of The Redwood Plan) with Jupe Jupe
Katie Kate
Noddy
Princess
Hotels
Daniel G. Harmann & The Trouble Starts
Fly Moon Royalty
Davidson Hart Kingsbery

Just send us an email to tig {at} threeimaginarygirls {dot} com with the subject line "Sing Blue Silver" sometime between now and 5pm on Wednesday, February 8. We'll pick a winner and notify you on Wednesday night so you and your date have time to plan outfits for Friday! 

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This year is already flying by - which means in just a little over 2 weeks, it's time for Dancing on the Valentine Seven (and the Ragged Tiger)!!! 

Jenny George's awesome fundraising cover night for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society takes place at The Crocodile on Friday, February 10, and features a line-up including TIG's Indie Santa Claus John Roderick, Lesli Wood (of the Redwood Plan) with Jupe Jupe, The Hotels, Katie Kate, Noddy, Exohxo, Princess, Flymoon Royalty, and Daniel G. Harmann with The Trouble Starts. 

The seventh (!!!!) annual DOTV gathering marks a return to its original form featuring Duran Duran covers, in honor of Jenny's incredible meeting with the band last fall. Our own Imaginary Dana is Emcee'ing again (yay!), DJ Mike Steve will spin some tunes in-between bands, there'll be some sweet sweet raffle prizes, merch from previous DOTVs, and of course - Ben Haley's famous photobooth! 

We hate to state the obvious - but we're giving you advanced warning because y'all better get your tickets now...this thing is gonna sell out. 

Sometimes just the right thing happens to just the right person, and everyone who witnesses can revel in the fact that, sometimes, the universe is benevolent and just. Last Friday night, I didn't just see a Duran Duran show. I saw a wish come true.

The wish was Jenny George’s, and she had waited 25 years for it to happen. Many readers know Jenny personally and many more will recognize her by name. She’s a ray of extremely fashionable light in the Seattle music community. Her outward beauty is eclipsed only by her kindness, generosity, and humility. Everyone who knows her knows she's had a big dream: that one day, she'd get to meet Duran Duran. To understand why, let’s step back to August 1986:

We have Duran Duran enjoying unparalleled success, arguably the quintessential band of their time. Perhaps they were hitting a rough patch (amid their Arcadia/Power Station/losing of several Taylors phase), but the "Fab Five" were still at their peak, the reigning New Wave Kings of the World.

At the same time, 12 year old Jenny was diagnosed with leukemia and told she had 30 days to live. She outlived that prognosis, and instead, endured daily chemotherapy for three long years, with an ongoing soundtrack of her favorite band, Duran Duran, providing musical solace to her ongoing struggle.

Jenny survived, and has thrived. She was told she'd never live to see 30. When she did, she decided to throw a massive benefit show to raise money for charity, and Dancing on the Valentine was born. The show's name is a nod to Duran Duran, as well as shout-out to Jenny's birthday (yes, it's Valentine's Day). Each year, a dozen or so bands vie to play covers of one of Jenny's favorite bands (for the first few years it was Duran Duran, and Factory Records, David Bowie, and Depeche Mode have each had a go), and Jenny then hand-delivers the proceeds to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Skip ahead to August 2011, a month before the band's scheduled tour date near Seattle. One of Jenny's friends, Susan Burgess, had an idea: Why not launch a social media campaign, to try to introduce Duran Duran to Jenny George?

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{Amazing Lesli Wood / Redwood Plan photo by Jason Tang from the TIG Flickr Photo Pool}

The weekend is nearly upon us... what are you most looking forward to?

On Friday night, Lesli Wood and the Redwood Plan kicking arse at the Comet with Dept of Energy headlining? Fresh Espresso (with a name like that you know they know how to work a Seattle crowd) with Truckasaurus and Head Like a Kite?

Saturday night we have to make sure you get your booty, whether it's broken hearted or already full of gue, to the Crocodile for the Dancing on the Valentine bash. It's an annual tradition and the *perfect* way to celebrate all the loves of your life and help raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This years theme is all David Bowie all night. Dress up and dance your ___ off. What song do you want to hear covered?

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