This month the second oldest all-ages venue on the West Coast, Redmond’s Old Fire House, celebrates its 14th anniversary, and they’re marking the occasion like any good venue should—with a killer rock show. Schoolyard Heroes, Akimbo, Mikaela’s Fiend, and Patrol are playing tonight, ensuring a stellar evening.

Patrol are a heavy rock outfit influenced by Soundgarden and Chavez, while Mikaela’s Fiend are a thrashing noise duo who, despite their presence in the scene for a couple years now, I’ve yet to see live (don’t ask me how I’ve managed that). I hear they’re impressive and full of energy, though. And Akimbo, well, they’re Akimbo. Heavy, thick, intense and turbulent hardcore with tinges of metal and punk. Closing out the evening is Schoolyard Heroes, a big favorite in the Eastside scene. The band has been working on new material too, so perhaps they’ll be showcasing more than the familiar classics tonight? We will soon find out.

I will be there with camera in hand to try and capture all the choice moments for those of you who won’t be able to make it to the party, but if you’re without plans thus far, consider your evening spoken for. It starts at 8 pm and costs $7 at the door.

And tonight’s impressive line-up isn’t a rarity for the Redmond venue. The future boasts more reasons to make the jump to the Eastside including a Friday the 13th show with the Blood Brothers in October. Check out www.theoldfirehouse.org for ticket information.

Speaking of the Old Fire House, the venue has also released a compilation CD, Sound the Alarm, which features songs from new and old OFH friends including Waxwing, Common Market, Get Dressed, and more. The record is available at the venue as well as local record stores for about $7.

Happy birthday, Old Fire House, happy birthday to you!