Various artists, Rudy’s x Vita Buzzed Cuts

Out now, rudysbarbershop.com During a late-night conversation at a Rudy’s Barbershop think-tank retreat, two employees discussed that they were both also musicians, as are many of their co-workers in the chain. Soon this mixtape was born, a compilation of all-employee acts from Rudy’s and Caffe Vita locations in Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, and Portland. Comprising 17 songs in genres from alt-country and hip-hop to metal and electronic, it’s a nice mix that shows the variety of talent within the group. While songs by Sunmore Son and Seattle’s Sailor Mouth are instantly grabbing, there’s something for everyone here. Available as a T-shirt/download package, $35 might seem a little steep, but all proceeds go to the Seattle/Bellevue music-education and therapy nonprofit Music Works Northwest, which is worth some of your hard-earned cash. Next show: Noddy, Thurs., Oct. 9, Chop Suey; Hearts Are Thugs, Fri., Oct. 3, High Dive

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