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Bill Kopp on August 28, 2019
One of the most influential alternative rock bands of the 1990s, Smashing Pumpkins garnered critical acclaim as they achieved commercial success over the course of several excellent albums—including Gish, Siamese Dream and Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. The Chicago-based group, led by guitarist Billy Corgan, ended its first run in 2000,…
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Wallace Baine on August 28, 2019
In the field of Mexican norteño music, San Jose’s Los Tigres Del Norte bestride the world like giants. More than 50 years ago, Jorge Hernandez and his brothers, while still only teens, left Mexico to settle in the South Bay, and in that time, they’ve sold well north of 35 million recordings.…
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The hypebeast is for real, and it has moved on from fashion to food! Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has caused a major disruption in the natural order of fast food fried chicken. Everyone already knew about their Two-piece Tuesday deal. It’s a great bang for your buck, just not worth the sometimes-over-an-hour-long wait.…
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Bill Kopp on August 23, 2019
Among many music fans, there exists an unshakable belief: No matter how good the musicians, no matter how sophisticated the recording gear, no matter how skilled the recording engineers, a studio recording simply cannot capture the essence of a performer the way a live show can. For those fans and those who…
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Bill Kopp on August 22, 2019
This Oakland-based band is known far and wide for its terrific horn section. Tower of Power has been bringing its unique brand of soulful, high-energy music to albums, audiences and collaborations for 50 years. Like so many “legacy” acts of its generation, Tower of Power has seen many players come and go;…
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Kael Austria on August 22, 2019
He’s fronted The Commodores, served as an American Idol judge and been awarded Grammys, a Golden Globe and an Oscar. Is there anything that Lionel Richie can’t do? The Alabama-born singer has sold more than a million albums worldwide, solidifying his reputation as a true icon in the music industry. Presented by…
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It’s hot. For the third day in a row, it’s been over a hundred degrees. There’s an 80-year-old’s birthday party taking place on the block, and you’re one of the guests. It’s a milestone and you got there a little late. Cars are completely crammed in their driveway and have poured out…
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Mike Huguenor on August 14, 2019
It’s only been three years since Dogbreth released Second Home with local Asian Man Records, but in those three years a lot has changed. The DIY power-pop band relocated from Phoenix to Seattle and re-formed—then had a member of the new lineup relocate. They’ve toured and taken breaks from touring, endured breakups…
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Matei Predescu on August 14, 2019
San Jose’s New Orleans joint, Poor House Bistro, is filling up this Sunday with food and live music straight from the Big Easy, at their annual Lil’ Easy event, a backyard party fundraiser for the Stroke Awareness Foundation. Poor House will be showcasing six Bay Area blues bands alongside a silent auction…
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Metro Staff on August 14, 2019
Back in April, Rolling Stones fans had a bit of a scare. Mick Jagger pressed pause on the group’s No Filter tour to undergo what the band’s PR team called a “minor” heart surgery. At 76, Mick isn’t the oldest of the Stones—that title goes to drummer Charlie Watts. Nor is he…
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