What a year. It’d be easy to wallow and drip tears into an IPA, wail a sad song into a shot of whiskey, lament those we’ve lost and wring our hands in dread of what’s to come. Or we could drink a warm glass of shut-the-hell-up and put on a happy face.…
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Justin Tonel and Nick Veronin on December 21, 2016
Christmas comes early to San Jose this year with a string of aweseome concerts. The Mumlers reunite on Thursday, bringing together the original lineup for a one-off performance at The Ritz. Pick up a copy of this week’s Metro to read our interview with frontman Will Sprott. Then, on Friday, The Limousines…
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Nick Veronin and Justin Tonel on December 14, 2016
Presented in partnership with History San Jose, The San Jose Nutcracker tells the familiar tale of Clara and her magical nutcracker—only this time, the fantastical story features references to local historical events, which have shaped the region. The production marks many firsts for the recently founded New Ballet School. It’s the company’s…
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A pair of sneakers hangs from the rafters in Dirtbag Dan’s studio. He won them years ago at the Wednesday night Cypher, then held at Johnny V’s. At the time, another emcee had been challenging Dan for his title as the best battle rapper in San Jose.
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Sean McCourt, Justin Tonel, Nick Veronin on December 7, 2016
The sound of hoofbeats on the roof may be a welcome sign of Santa, but you’d better hope that those aren’t the steel toe boots of Brotha Lynch Hung. The legendary horrorcore pioneer brings his grimy rhymes to BackBar SoFa this week. If tales of disembowelment and cannibalism aren’t your thing, perhaps…
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Nick Veronin & Justin Tonel on December 7, 2016
San Jose dive bar and music venue Johnny V’s is closed. The news came abruptly on Wednesday, Dec. 7, and all live shows scheduled at the watering hole were cancelled—with many moving to the BackBar SoFa.
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Roger Springall awoke this past Saturday to a missed call and strange voicemail, logged at 2:49am, from an unknown number. He was alarmed. He’d already learned of the deadly warehouse party fire in Oakland, which killed 36 late Friday night. “I have a 25-year-old son who lives in Oakland,” Springall says. His…
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Sean McCourt, Nick Veronin, Justin Tonel on November 30, 2016
Hate him or love him, there’s little doubt that Diplo is one of the biggest names in electronic dance music right now. The Mad Decent founder, Skrillex and Bieber collaborator, and Major Lazer figurehead comes to both the SAP Center and The Ritz on the same night this week; Flux Pavilion leads…
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The days are getting shorter, the meals are getting heartier and people all over Silicon Valley are getting ready to settle in for a long winter’s nap. While food and booze will certainly help send you off to slumberland, most physicians these days say vigorous exercise is the best way to ensure a…
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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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