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André Jaquez on September 27, 2017
Julian Scanian’s neon pink and blue alter ego Slushii merges twinkly polysynth leads with party-rocking bass lines and recalls the work of contemporaries like Marshmello, Mura Masa and Louis the Child. However, unlike some arena-rattling dance music stars who reach out to guest vocalists to amp up their arrangements, Slushii lends his…
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André Jaquez on September 27, 2017
The Brooklyn-born children of reggae-crossover hit-maker Denroy Morgan are keeping the spirit of their father’s music alive. Morgan Heritage hold Rastafarian values close to heart while playing a glossy, R&B-inflected style of reggae. The dread-swinging bunch have earned their stripes as road warriors on tour with 311, Rebelution, Slightly Stoopid and SOJA.…
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Circa Publica aims to bring disparate elements of the local arts community together for an evening of music and dance. Ricardo “Cado” Dos Santos conjures a global fusion of bossa nova, samba, folk and gypsy jazz. The New Ballet School keeps one pointed toe in the world of classical dance while stretching…
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Everything’s better, down where it’s wetter. That’s according to Sebastian, the beloved crooning crustacean from Disney’s animated musical The Little Mermaid. This stage adaptation of the classic 1989 film tells the tale of Ariel, a young mermaid determined to live in the human world. After making a Faustian bargain with an evil…
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André Jaquez on September 22, 2017
There are few names more synonymous with jazz than John Coltrane. The great saxophonist was a seminal figure in the development of bebop and one of the pioneers of free jazz. This Sunday, several artists will pay tribute to Coltrane. Veteran jazz saxophonist Steve Heckman will be joined by bassist Marcus Shelby,…
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Matt Crawford on September 21, 2017
Pairing West Coast hardcore with classic SoCal surf rock, Agent Orange raced to the head of L.A.’s burgeoning punk rock scene in 1980 like a bat out of hell. Their debut 7-inch became a soundtrack for skate punks with the urgently infectious anthem “Bloodstains,” featuring the tweaker-friendly refrain: “blood stains, speed kills,…
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Say hello to warmer colors, warmer clothes and a whole lot of great local music as the SoFA Street Fair Fall Edition marks the shortening of our days this Sunday. This weekend’s party will feature 16 stages and 105 bands spread across three blocks. From one end of the SoFA District to the…
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Matt Crawford on September 21, 2017
The “Little Deuce Coupe” just won’t quit. The Beach Boys have been cruising into the sunset for more than half a century—riding an armada of timeless pop hits that channel the wanderlust of 1960s surf culture and an evolving lineup anchored by 76-year-old founding member Mike Love. You won’t find Brian Wilson,…
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André Jaquez on September 20, 2017
One might say that Gustavo Arellano, editor of the OC Weekly, is a Mexican’s Mexican. Through his satirical column, “¡Ask a Mexican!,” Arellano addresses cultural and social issues unique to the Mexican-American experience—often using humor as a wedge to work his way into more serious topics. This Friday, playwright Anthony Garcia will…
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It’s rumored that Redwood City earned its slogan, “Climate Best by Government Test,” after a joint survey conducted by the U.S. and German governments. Whatever the case, this mid-Peninsula city is sure to be an epicenter of great beer this weekend. The first day of fall is this Friday, and Redwood City…
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