When Eric Frederic first formed the progressive alternative quartet Facing New York in 2004, he wasn’t looking to write chart-topping bangers. He and his band mates were more on that “prog-opus” tip.
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Vicente Serna, Mike Huguenor, Nick Veronin on February 8, 2017
This week brings wildly innovative dance in the form of sjDANCEco’s latest production, “On The Edge.” Also, the Cantor Arts Center is screening some of the earliest experimental surrealist films, Chicago celebrates 50 years of touring and conductor Dennis Russell Davies leads the Bruckner Orchestra of Linz in Philip Glass’ new opus—Symphony…
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Those who know a bit about San Jose indie rock quartet Get Married will tell you that the band was formed as a tribute group before evolving into a rock-a-doo-punk outfit. The group’s first several shows consisted of strictly Elvis Presley songs.
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The slick and soulful sounds of Mayer Hawthorne’s choicest selections return to The Contiental this week—and this time Mayer’s bringing his buddy, Seattle-based producer Jake One. Together they form the P. Funk revivalist duo Tuxedo. Also this week, rethink everything you’ve ever learned about puppet shows as the performance art collective Manual…
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A few months back, San Jose Jazz’s Arturo Riera told Metro that he defines jazz very simply: It’s “music that requires improvisation.”
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Avi Salem on January 26, 2017
When Black Violin’s Kev Marcus was mistakenly placed in an orchestra class during his freshman year of high school, he didn’t realize until years later that it was based on a bet between two music teachers.
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It’s that time once again! Prepare your virgin dipping cups for the slaughter and make your french friesian bargains with Beelzeburger. Mac Sabbath return to The Ritz this Saturday with their trademarked brand of “drive-thru metal,” playing faithful musical covers of Black Sabbath tunes with McDonald’s-themed lyrics. Also this week, longtime host…
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Silicon Valley Newsroom on January 24, 2017
The future of film extends beyond the big screen next month at the Cinequest Film and VR Festival (Cinequest 2017), which will feature a record 500-plus screenings in addition to interactive exhibits and forums that explore the enticing possibilities of virtual reality.
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Avi Salem on January 18, 2017
Eleven years ago, the ska scene in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of East Los Angeles was nonexistent. And so, when drummer Francisco Rodriguez and guitarist Luis Fematt formed Cafe Con Tequila, they had few expectations. They just wanted to pay homage to the sounds of their youth.
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Mike Huguenor on January 18, 2017
Ostensibly a noise rock band, No Age write surprisingly melodic songs that incorporate enough dissonance and non-traditional rock drumming to avoid falling comfortably into any real category. Punk? Not really. Noise? At times. Rock? Sure—there are guitar and drums, after all. But really, No Age is a band mostly defined by what…
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