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Tad Malone, Justin Tonel, Nick Veronin on November 23, 2016
Watering holes all over the country see a significant uptick in thirsty customers the night before Thanksgiving as college students and those who’ve moved away for work come back home for the long weekend. Plan your big night out with our Black Wednesday Guide, featuring an appearance by Kid Ink at Pure…
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Jeffrey Edalatpour, Taylor Jones, Justin Tonel, Nick Veronin on November 16, 2016
It’s been more than a decade since Kanye West first burst into the mainstream with his triumphant, soul-sampling debut, “The College Dropout.” He’s come a long way since his early days, spinning up beats for Roc-A-Fella Records. In 2016, Ye is everywhere—from fashion, to producing, to creating his own unapologetic, boundary-pushing tunes.…
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David Byrne is a modern day Renaissance man. The frontman and founder of The Talking Heads, is also a performing and visual artist. With his latest endeavor, “Neurosociety”, he is combining his interest in the arts with his fascination in tech. Speaking of the nexus of art and technology, electronic music producer…
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Taylor Jones, Justin Tonel, Nick Veronin on November 2, 2016
Do you know the way to San Jose? How about San Francisco? Tony Bennett is coming to town, and we heard he left something there a while back. The 90-year-old living legend plays the City National Civic this Saturday. If rock & roll is more your style, you might consider heading over…
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Sean McCourt, Justin Tonel, Nick Veronin on October 19, 2016
This week brings the folk-infused, prog-rock sounds of Jethro Tull to San Jose, as founding frontman Ian Anderson looks back on a long and storied career. Also, in another blast from the past, Al Anderson, of Bob Marley’s original band, The Wailers, comes to The Ritz. This, plus Gift of Gab, a Halloween-themed…
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Jacob Pierce, Justin Tonel, Nick Veronin on October 12, 2016
A taste of alt-rock from the past and a look at the future of the genre. This week, She Wants Revenge are back for more. It’s been 10 years since the L.A. duo’s breakout hit, “Tear You Apart,” and they are on the road to celebrate. Also, The 1975 are rolling through…
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Yasmin Deosaran, Mike Huguenor, Justin Tonel, Stacy Torres on September 28, 2016
Man… We’re old. We totally bought “Dude Ranch” when it was brand new… on cassette tape. But we still got a little bit of moshing left in us, so you know we’ll be at Blink-182 tonight at Shoreline Amphitheatre. Unlike back when we were teenagers, though, we now have some expendable income…
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Taylor Jones, Sean McCourt, Stacy Torres, Nick Veronin on September 14, 2016
The Anderson Collection hosts a gallery of so-called“Soundsuits” by sculptor, designer and sound artist Nick Cave. Veteran rock & roll writer Richie Unterberger looks back at the man and legend, David Bowie, with a free talk and presentation at the San Jose Public Library on Bascom Ave. Lucinda Williams plays The Mountain…
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Melissa Hartman, Mike Huguenor, Sean McCourt, Stacy Torres, Nick Veronin on August 31, 2016
Alternative rock superstars Coldplay perform this week at Levi’s Stadium behind their newly released full-length record “A Head Full of Dreams.” Also, Rey Res, Ozomatli and Iamsu! rock the inaugural Cukui Music Festival at Great America. Finally, Sonido Clash continues to expand its influence in the South Bay music scene with its…
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Melissa Hartman, Daphne Morales, Lindsey Smith, Stacy Torres, Nick Veronin on August 24, 2016
San Jose’s Pride celebration returns this weekend with a massive dance party and parade through downtown. Also, Australian rockabilly punks The Living End play The Ritz, San Jose pop punk outfit Callsign tears through a blistering set at Art Boutiki, Tower of Power bring their signature, horn-heavy sound to the final Music…
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