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2020-present

The Whole Bolivian Army, photo shoot for "March of the Tinfoil Hat Brigade" single (2024).

The Whole Bolivian Army, photo shoot for "March of the Tinfoil Hat Brigade" single (2024).

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, gory finale from "Big Damn Show" video. Fake plastic heart, raspberry syrup, and a mouthful of Sweethearts (2024).

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, gory finale from "Big Damn Show" video. Fake plastic heart, raspberry syrup, and a mouthful of Sweethearts (2024).

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, video still from "Big Damn Show" single (2024).

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, video still from "Big Damn Show" single (2024).

Gibson Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, recording drum tracks for "Big Damn Show."

Gibson Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, recording drum tracks for "Big Damn Show."

The Whole Bolivian Army at Factory Luxe. Photo by Steve Miller. March 3, 2023.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Factory Luxe. Photo by Steve Miller. March 3, 2023.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Spanish Ballroom. Photo by Doug Mackey. January 28, 2023.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Spanish Ballroom. Photo by Doug Mackey. January 28, 2023.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Spanish Ballroom (Tacoma, WA). Photo by John Greengo. July 2, 2022.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Spanish Ballroom (Tacoma, WA). Photo by John Greengo. July 2, 2022.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Spanish Ballroom. Photo by John Greengo. July 2, 2022.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Spanish Ballroom. Photo by John Greengo. July 2, 2022.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Valley (Tacoma, WA). Photo by Trevor Williams. April 22, 2022.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Valley (Tacoma, WA). Photo by Trevor Williams. April 22, 2022.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Valley (Tacoma, WA). Photo by Trevor Williams. April 22, 2022.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Valley (Tacoma, WA). Photo by Trevor Williams. April 22, 2022.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, video shoot for "Scream."

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, video shoot for "Scream."

Video still from "Scream." The Whole Bolivian Army. Fort Steilacoom Park (Lakewood, WA).

Video still from "Scream." The Whole Bolivian Army. Fort Steilacoom Park (Lakewood, WA).

Video still, "The Smile Beside You" (Scream), The Whole Bolivian Army.

Video still, "The Smile Beside You" (Scream), The Whole Bolivian Army.

Video still, "The Smile Beside You" (Scream), The Whole Bolivian Army.

Video still, "The Smile Beside You" (Scream), The Whole Bolivian Army.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. Video still from "Phinney Ridge" (Scream). China Lake (Tacoma, WA).

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. Video still from "Phinney Ridge" (Scream). China Lake (Tacoma, WA).

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, during the shooting of "The Smile Beside You" video. China Lake (Tacoma, WA).

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, during the shooting of "The Smile Beside You" video. China Lake (Tacoma, WA).

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. Video still from "Maybe" (Scream).

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. Video still from "Maybe" (Scream).

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. Video still from "Overkill" (Scream).

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. Video still from "Overkill" (Scream).

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, with a message for COVID-19.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, with a message for COVID-19.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Louie G's (Fife, WA). Just days before the pandemic shut down the world. L-R: Matt, Mary Beth, Gibson, Delia. March 6, 2020.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Louie G's (Fife, WA). Just days before the pandemic shut down the world. L-R: Matt, Mary Beth, Gibson, Delia. March 6, 2020.

The Whole Bolivian Army on the Spud Goodman Show at NWCZ.com (Tacoma, WA). January 9, 2020.

The Whole Bolivian Army on the Spud Goodman Show at NWCZ.com (Tacoma, WA). January 9, 2020.

2010-2019

"The Monster That Ate Her" release party at Louie G's (Fife, WA). L-R: Matt, Gibson, Mary Beth, Delia. Photo by Rain Attle.

"The Monster That Ate Her" release party at Louie G's (Fife, WA). L-R: Matt, Gibson, Mary Beth, Delia. Photo by Rain Attle.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Louie G's (Fife, WA). Photo by Rain Attle.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Louie G's (Fife, WA). Photo by Rain Attle.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Louie G's Pizza (Fife, WA). Photo by Rain Attle.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Louie G's Pizza (Fife, WA). Photo by Rain Attle.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Swiss (Tacoma, WA). Photo by Cherri Rae and Kerry Stolberg. March 1, 2019.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Swiss (Tacoma, WA). Photo by Cherri Rae and Kerry Stolberg. March 1, 2019.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Plaid Pig (Tacoma, WA). Photo by Nathaniel Dybevik. January 11, 2019.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Plaid Pig (Tacoma, WA). Photo by Nathaniel Dybevik. January 11, 2019.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Skylark (Seattle, WA). Photo by Marlina Velasco. December 9, 2018.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Skylark (Seattle, WA). Photo by Marlina Velasco. December 9, 2018.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Space Concert Club (Salem, OR). Photo by Sean Cass. October 5, 2018.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Space Concert Club (Salem, OR). Photo by Sean Cass. October 5, 2018.

The Whole Bolivian Army. Clockwise from top left: Matt Kite, Mary Beth Kite, Gibson Kite, Delia Gable.

The Whole Bolivian Army. Clockwise from top left: Matt Kite, Mary Beth Kite, Gibson Kite, Delia Gable.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Jazzbones (Tacoma, WA). Photo by George Edgar. June 24, 2018.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Jazzbones (Tacoma, WA). Photo by George Edgar. June 24, 2018.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, fuels up before going on stage at the Fremont Fair (Seattle, WA). June 17, 2018.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, fuels up before going on stage at the Fremont Fair (Seattle, WA). June 17, 2018.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Louie G's (Fife, WA). Photo by Jerry Burch.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Louie G's (Fife, WA). Photo by Jerry Burch.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Avast! Recording Co. for Verity Credit Union ad. L-R: Delia, Gibson, Mary Beth, Matt. Photo by Chad Ramsey. March 2018.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Avast! Recording Co. for Verity Credit Union ad. L-R: Delia, Gibson, Mary Beth, Matt. Photo by Chad Ramsey. March 2018.

Gibson Kite and Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at Louie G's Pizza (Fife, WA). Photo by Bren Matejek.

Gibson Kite and Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at Louie G's Pizza (Fife, WA). Photo by Bren Matejek.

The Whole Bolivian Army, April Fools' Day, 2014.

The Whole Bolivian Army, April Fools' Day, 2014.

Mary Beth and Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, April Fools' Day mug shots, 2014.

Mary Beth and Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, April Fools' Day mug shots, 2014.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Sunset (Seattle, WA). Photo by Chuck Burgess. March 14, 2014.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Sunset (Seattle, WA). Photo by Chuck Burgess. March 14, 2014.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, promo for TWBA Lunch Club livestream.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, promo for TWBA Lunch Club livestream.

Mary Beth and Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. Photo shoot for Halloween show.

Mary Beth and Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. Photo shoot for Halloween show.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the First Avenue South Block Party (Kent, WA). Photo by Paul Racey. August 24, 2013.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the First Avenue South Block Party (Kent, WA). Photo by Paul Racey. August 24, 2013.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, turning Matt's knobs since 1992. Photo by Brenda Hazen. Anacortes Arts Festival (Anacortes, WA), August 3, 2013.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, turning Matt's knobs since 1992. Photo by Brenda Hazen. Anacortes Arts Festival (Anacortes, WA), August 3, 2013.

Mary Beth and Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the High Dive (Seattle, WA). Photo by Chuck Burgess. July 6, 2013.

Mary Beth and Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the High Dive (Seattle, WA). Photo by Chuck Burgess. July 6, 2013.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the High Dive (Seattle, WA). L-R: Greg Strickland, Roger Johnson, Mary Beth Kite, Matt Kite. Photo by Chuck Burgess. July 6, 2013.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the High Dive (Seattle, WA). L-R: Greg Strickland, Roger Johnson, Mary Beth Kite, Matt Kite. Photo by Chuck Burgess. July 6, 2013.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Palladium (Seattle, WA). Photo by Martha Nichols-Strickland. June 8, 2013.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Palladium (Seattle, WA). Photo by Martha Nichols-Strickland. June 8, 2013.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Harmon Tap Room (Tacoma, WA). Photo by Steve Miller. May 11, 2013.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Harmon Tap Room (Tacoma, WA). Photo by Steve Miller. May 11, 2013.

Mary Beth and Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army.

Mary Beth and Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army.

Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. Jefferson Park (Tacoma, WA).

Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. Jefferson Park (Tacoma, WA).

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. Downtown Tacoma, WA.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. Downtown Tacoma, WA.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. Crowdfunding promo for Siren release.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. Crowdfunding promo for Siren release.

The Whole Bolivian Army. L-R: Dan Hazen, Mary Beth Kite, Brenda Hazen, Greg Strickland, Matt Kite.

The Whole Bolivian Army. L-R: Dan Hazen, Mary Beth Kite, Brenda Hazen, Greg Strickland, Matt Kite.

Bam! Mary Beth and Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army.

Bam! Mary Beth and Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. Crowdfunding promo for Siren release.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. Crowdfunding promo for Siren release.

Three TWBA drummers in one room. "Be a Prayer" session at Elliott Bay Recording Co (Seattle, WA). L-R: Dave Warburton, Dan Hazen, Roger Johnson.

Three TWBA drummers in one room. "Be a Prayer" session at Elliott Bay Recording Co (Seattle, WA). L-R: Dave Warburton, Dan Hazen, Roger Johnson.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA) after recording "Be a Prayer." L-R: Dan Hazen, Greg Strickland, Brenda Hazen, Matt Kite, Dave Warburton, Mary Beth Kite, Roger Johnson.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA) after recording "Be a Prayer." L-R: Dan Hazen, Greg Strickland, Brenda Hazen, Matt Kite, Dave Warburton, Mary Beth Kite, Roger Johnson.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, recording the title track to Siren at Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA).

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, recording the title track to Siren at Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA).

Matt and Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, confer with producer and engineer Scott Ross at Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA) during "Siren" sessions.

Matt and Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, confer with producer and engineer Scott Ross at Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA) during "Siren" sessions.

Brenda Hazen, The Whole Bolivian Army, at Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA) during the "Siren" sessions.

Brenda Hazen, The Whole Bolivian Army, at Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA) during the "Siren" sessions.

Gibson Kite (future TWBA drummer) and Roger Johnson, The Whole Bolivian Army, during the "Siren" sessions at Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA).

Gibson Kite (future TWBA drummer) and Roger Johnson, The Whole Bolivian Army, during the "Siren" sessions at Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA).

The Whole Bolivian Army at First Night Tacoma (Tacoma, WA). Photo by Martha Nichols-Strickland. December 31, 2011.

The Whole Bolivian Army at First Night Tacoma (Tacoma, WA). Photo by Martha Nichols-Strickland. December 31, 2011.

The Whole Bolivian Army, "Love and Gravity" video shoot. Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA).

The Whole Bolivian Army, "Love and Gravity" video shoot. Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA).

Gibson sits in on the drums for Chris G., The Whole Bolivian Army, during the "Love and Gravity" video shoot.

Gibson sits in on the drums for Chris G., The Whole Bolivian Army, during the "Love and Gravity" video shoot.

Matt and Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, during "Love  and Gravity" video shoot. Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA).

Matt and Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, during "Love and Gravity" video shoot. Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA).

Gibson Kite, on the ramp to Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA). "Bells" sessions.

Gibson Kite, on the ramp to Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA). "Bells" sessions.

Greg Strickland, The Whole Bolivian Army, playing the toy piano on "Bells" at Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA).

Greg Strickland, The Whole Bolivian Army, playing the toy piano on "Bells" at Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA).

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Skylark (Seattle, WA). Photo by Todd Downing.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Skylark (Seattle, WA). Photo by Todd Downing.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA). "Bells" sessions.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA). "Bells" sessions.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army.

Mary Beth and Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. The infamous "fruit shoot."

Mary Beth and Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. The infamous "fruit shoot."

The Whole Bolivian Army, promo for Bite of Seattle, July 18, 2010.

The Whole Bolivian Army, promo for Bite of Seattle, July 18, 2010.

The Whole Bolivian Army fulfills a dream of playing on a flatbed truck at the Rock & Roll Marathon. Aurora Bridge (Seattle, WA). June 26, 2010.

The Whole Bolivian Army fulfills a dream of playing on a flatbed truck at the Rock & Roll Marathon. Aurora Bridge (Seattle, WA). June 26, 2010.

2000-2009

The Whole Bolivian Army at Malawi benefit show, Allen Creek Church (Marysville, WA). Photos by Ron Lawson. May 23, 2008.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Malawi benefit show, Allen Creek Church (Marysville, WA). Photos by Ron Lawson. May 23, 2008.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, photo shoot for Morning After Food Poisoning in the South of France.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, photo shoot for Morning After Food Poisoning in the South of France.

The Whole Bolivian Army, photo shoot for Morning After Food Poisoning in the South of France. Clockwise from top left: Greg Strickland, Tommy Thew, Matt Kite, Chris G.

The Whole Bolivian Army, photo shoot for Morning After Food Poisoning in the South of France. Clockwise from top left: Greg Strickland, Tommy Thew, Matt Kite, Chris G.

Greg Strickland and Tommy Thew, The Whole Bolivian Army, during the recording of Morning After Food Poisoning in the South of France.

Greg Strickland and Tommy Thew, The Whole Bolivian Army, during the recording of Morning After Food Poisoning in the South of France.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, video still from "When Machines Eat." Filmed and produced by Scott Ross.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, video still from "When Machines Eat." Filmed and produced by Scott Ross.

Mary Beth and Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, "North by Nowhere" shoot. Photo by Scott Ross.

Mary Beth and Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, "North by Nowhere" shoot. Photo by Scott Ross.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. North by Nowhere photo shoot. Photo by Scott Ross.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. North by Nowhere photo shoot. Photo by Scott Ross.

Jay Perry and Roger Johnson, The Whole Bolivian Army, at Seahawks Stadium (Seattle, WA). Photo by Andrew Reynolds. July 13, 2003.

Jay Perry and Roger Johnson, The Whole Bolivian Army, at Seahawks Stadium (Seattle, WA). Photo by Andrew Reynolds. July 13, 2003.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Seahawks Stadium (Seattle, WA). L-R: Jay Perry, Tommy Thew, Jay Perry, Mary Beth Kite. Photo by Andrew Reynolds. July 13, 2003.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Seahawks Stadium (Seattle, WA). L-R: Jay Perry, Tommy Thew, Jay Perry, Mary Beth Kite. Photo by Andrew Reynolds. July 13, 2003.

Tommy Thew and Jay Perry, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Rocksport (Seattle, WA). Photo by Andrew Reynolds. Photo by Atom Sabety. October 18, 2003.

Tommy Thew and Jay Perry, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Rocksport (Seattle, WA). Photo by Andrew Reynolds. Photo by Atom Sabety. October 18, 2003.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Sirens (Port Townsend, WA). Photo by Shana Cannavaro.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Sirens (Port Townsend, WA). Photo by Shana Cannavaro.

Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Central Saloon (Seattle, WA). Photo by Andrew Reynolds.

Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Central Saloon (Seattle, WA). Photo by Andrew Reynolds.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, video still from "Kwangju." Filmed and produced by Scott Ross.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, video still from "Kwangju." Filmed and produced by Scott Ross.

Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Rendezvous Jewel Box Theater (Seattle, WA).

Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Rendezvous Jewel Box Theater (Seattle, WA).

Scott Ross films Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, during the "Kwangju" shoot. Photo by Deb Shinner.

Scott Ross films Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, during the "Kwangju" shoot. Photo by Deb Shinner.

Matt and Gibson Kite, during the making of "Kwangju" video. Photo by Deb Shinner.

Matt and Gibson Kite, during the making of "Kwangju" video. Photo by Deb Shinner.

Tommy Thew, The Whole Bolivian Army, recording "War Stories" at Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA). Photo Deb Shinner.

Tommy Thew, The Whole Bolivian Army, recording "War Stories" at Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA). Photo Deb Shinner.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, recording "War Stories" at Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA). Photo Deb Shinner.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, recording "War Stories" at Elliott Bay Recording Co. (Seattle, WA). Photo Deb Shinner.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Summer Concert Series (Bellingham, WA). August 10, 2002.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Summer Concert Series (Bellingham, WA). August 10, 2002.

Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Apple Blossom Festival (Wenatchee, WA). Photo by Patrick Haggerty. May 6, 2001.

Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Apple Blossom Festival (Wenatchee, WA). Photo by Patrick Haggerty. May 6, 2001.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Apple Blossom Festival (Wenatchee, WA). Photo by Patrick Haggerty. May 6, 2001.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Apple Blossom Festival (Wenatchee, WA). Photo by Patrick Haggerty. May 6, 2001.

Mary Beth and Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Speakeasy (Seattle, WA). MB was just weeks from delivering TWBA's future drummer. December 8, 2000.

Mary Beth and Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Speakeasy (Seattle, WA). MB was just weeks from delivering TWBA's future drummer. December 8, 2000.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at Elysian Brewing Company (Seattle, WA). MB was several months pregnant. Photo by David Byers. September 23, 2000.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at Elysian Brewing Company (Seattle, WA). MB was several months pregnant. Photo by David Byers. September 23, 2000.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Fremont Fair (Seattle, WA). L-R: Jay Perry, Roger Johnson, Mary Beth Kite, Matt Kite. Photo by David Byers. June 17, 2000.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Fremont Fair (Seattle, WA). L-R: Jay Perry, Roger Johnson, Mary Beth Kite, Matt Kite. Photo by David Byers. June 17, 2000.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Edmonds Arts Festival (Edmonds, WA). L-R: Matt Kite, Roger Johnson, Mary Beth Kite. Not pictured: Jay Perry. June 17, 2000.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Edmonds Arts Festival (Edmonds, WA). L-R: Matt Kite, Roger Johnson, Mary Beth Kite. Not pictured: Jay Perry. June 17, 2000.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Pike Place Market Street Festival (Seattle, WA). L-R: Jay Perry, Mary Beth Kite, Dave Warburton, Matt Kite. MB was eight weeks pregnant with Gibson. Photo by Dick Kite. May 28, 2000.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Pike Place Market Street Festival (Seattle, WA). L-R: Jay Perry, Mary Beth Kite, Dave Warburton, Matt Kite. MB was eight weeks pregnant with Gibson. Photo by Dick Kite. May 28, 2000.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the OK Hotel. Pipeline to Cameroon benefit for Amnesty International. Seattle, WA. Photo by David Byers. May 12, 2000.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the OK Hotel. Pipeline to Cameroon benefit for Amnesty International. Seattle, WA. Photo by David Byers. May 12, 2000.

Matt and Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Tractor (Seattle, WA). Photo by David Byers. April 14, 2000.

Matt and Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Tractor (Seattle, WA). Photo by David Byers. April 14, 2000.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Tractor Tavern (Seattle, WA). L-R: Matt Kite, Mary Beth Kite, Dave Warburton, Jay Perry. Photo by David Byers. April 14, 2000.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Tractor Tavern (Seattle, WA). L-R: Matt Kite, Mary Beth Kite, Dave Warburton, Jay Perry. Photo by David Byers. April 14, 2000.

1991-1999

The Whole Bolivian Army at Rupert's (Seattle, WA). Photo by David Byers. December 18, 1999.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Rupert's (Seattle, WA). Photo by David Byers. December 18, 1999.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, "Amnesty" album release party, Broadway Performance Hall (Seattle, WA). Photo by Russell King. October 16, 1999.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, "Amnesty" album release party, Broadway Performance Hall (Seattle, WA). Photo by Russell King. October 16, 1999.

The Whole Bolivian Army, "Amnesty" album release party, Broadway Performance Hall (Seattle, WA). Photo by Vince Gipson. October 16, 1999.

The Whole Bolivian Army, "Amnesty" album release party, Broadway Performance Hall (Seattle, WA). Photo by Vince Gipson. October 16, 1999.

Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the OK Hotel (Seattle, WA). May 22, 1999.

Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the OK Hotel (Seattle, WA). May 22, 1999.

John Standley and Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at Viking Fest (Poulsbo, WA). Photo by George Edgar. May 16, 1999.

John Standley and Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at Viking Fest (Poulsbo, WA). Photo by George Edgar. May 16, 1999.

Matt and Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Colourbox (Seattle, WA). Photo by Leigh Anne Malavotte. November 13, 1998.

Matt and Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Colourbox (Seattle, WA). Photo by Leigh Anne Malavotte. November 13, 1998.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Bite of Seattle, Mural Amphitheater (Seattle, WA). Photo by Beth Gallagher. July 17, 1998.

The Whole Bolivian Army at the Bite of Seattle, Mural Amphitheater (Seattle, WA). Photo by Beth Gallagher. July 17, 1998.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Crocodile Cafe (Seattle, WA). Photo by Matt Hagen. May 7, 1998.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Crocodile Cafe (Seattle, WA). Photo by Matt Hagen. May 7, 1998.

Matt and Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at Jillian's (Seattle, WA). Photo by John Greengo. January 21, 1998.

Matt and Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at Jillian's (Seattle, WA). Photo by John Greengo. January 21, 1998.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the 3B (Bellingham, WA). Photo by  Gary Schlabach. September 13, 1997.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the 3B (Bellingham, WA). Photo by Gary Schlabach. September 13, 1997.

The Whole Bolivian Army. L-R: Matt Kite, Mary Beth Kite, Dave Warburton, Jay Perry. Photo by Scott Ross.

The Whole Bolivian Army. L-R: Matt Kite, Mary Beth Kite, Dave Warburton, Jay Perry. Photo by Scott Ross.

The Whole Bolivian Army in the back of a red pickup truck (Seattle, WA). L-R: Steve Miller, Mary Beth Kite, Dave Warburton, Matt Kite. Photo by John Greengo.

The Whole Bolivian Army in the back of a red pickup truck (Seattle, WA). L-R: Steve Miller, Mary Beth Kite, Dave Warburton, Matt Kite. Photo by John Greengo.

Steve Miller, The Whole Bolivian Army, at Hanzsek Audio (Seattle, WA). Sessions for the self-titled album.

Steve Miller, The Whole Bolivian Army, at Hanzsek Audio (Seattle, WA). Sessions for the self-titled album.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Discovery Park (Seattle, WA). L-R: Dave Warburton, Steve Miller, Mary Beth Kite, Matt Kite. Photo by John Greengo.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Discovery Park (Seattle, WA). L-R: Dave Warburton, Steve Miller, Mary Beth Kite, Matt Kite. Photo by John Greengo.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Discovery Park (Seattle, WA). Photo by John Greengo.

The Whole Bolivian Army at Discovery Park (Seattle, WA). Photo by John Greengo.

Matt and Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Ballard Firehouse (Seattle, WA). Photo by John Greengo.

Matt and Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Ballard Firehouse (Seattle, WA). Photo by John Greengo.

Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Bite of Shoreline (Seattle, WA). Photo by Glen May. August 27, 1995.

Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the Bite of Shoreline (Seattle, WA). Photo by Glen May. August 27, 1995.

Mary Beth  Kite, lead vocals, The Whole Bolivian Army. "Hazen" sessions at Crow Recording Studio (Seattle, WA).

Mary Beth Kite, lead vocals, The Whole Bolivian Army. "Hazen" sessions at Crow Recording Studio (Seattle, WA).

Mary Beth Kite and Steve Miller, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the band's practice space at the old Olympic Foundry on Airport Way (Seattle, WA).

Mary Beth Kite and Steve Miller, The Whole Bolivian Army, at the band's practice space at the old Olympic Foundry on Airport Way (Seattle, WA).

The Whole Bolivian Army's perennial search for a permanent drummer ended in 2018 when Gibson Kite officially joined the band.

The Whole Bolivian Army's perennial search for a permanent drummer ended in 2018 when Gibson Kite officially joined the band.

The Whole Bolivian Army, hanging out on Airport Way (Seattle, WA). L-R: Mary Beth Kite, Steve Miller, Dave Warburton, Matt Kite.

The Whole Bolivian Army, hanging out on Airport Way (Seattle, WA). L-R: Mary Beth Kite, Steve Miller, Dave Warburton, Matt Kite.

Gang vocals by Matt Kite, Dan Hazen, and Steve Miller, The Whole Bolivian Army. "Hazen" sessions at Crow Recording Studio (Seattle, WA).

Gang vocals by Matt Kite, Dan Hazen, and Steve Miller, The Whole Bolivian Army. "Hazen" sessions at Crow Recording Studio (Seattle, WA).

Brenda Hazen, backing vocals, The Whole Bolivian Army. "Hazen" sessions at Crow Recording Studio (Seattle, WA).

Brenda Hazen, backing vocals, The Whole Bolivian Army. "Hazen" sessions at Crow Recording Studio (Seattle, WA).

The Whole Bolivian Army's original lineup. L-R: Steve (bass), Matt (guitar), Mary Beth (vocals), and Art (drums. Photo by Steve Miller.

The Whole Bolivian Army's original lineup. L-R: Steve (bass), Matt (guitar), Mary Beth (vocals), and Art (drums. Photo by Steve Miller.

The Whole Bolivian Army's original lineup. L-R: Matt Kite, Art Chavez, Mary Beth Kite, Steve Miller. Photo by Steve Miller.

The Whole Bolivian Army's original lineup. L-R: Matt Kite, Art Chavez, Mary Beth Kite, Steve Miller. Photo by Steve Miller.

Matt and Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. Photo by Steve Miller.

Matt and Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. Photo by Steve Miller.

Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. Before Mary Beth joined the band, TWBA had no name and consisted of Matt (guitar), Steve (bass), and Roland (drum machine). Photo by Steve Miller.

Matt Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army. Before Mary Beth joined the band, TWBA had no name and consisted of Matt (guitar), Steve (bass), and Roland (drum machine). Photo by Steve Miller.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, practice session in the Millers' basement (Edmonds, WA). Photo by Steve Miller.

Mary Beth Kite, The Whole Bolivian Army, practice session in the Millers' basement (Edmonds, WA). Photo by Steve Miller.

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