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Kaz-Well Record Release Party Tonight

Fri Jul 3, 10:49 AM

Trevor TraynorKaz-Well aka Kazu One of the the Bay's most promising up-and-coming hip-hoppers, Kaz-Well , has the record release party for his new joint Fish Outta Water tonight at club Horizon. The title is both a reference to Kaz-Well's... More >>

4th of July Clubbing Options

Fri Jul 3, 10:28 AM

DJ Zita on the one and two's If you're out partying on the 4th (safe, sane, and responsibly, we hope), you might just wanna get your Independence Day boogie on at some point. Here are some options to help you... More >>

Last Night: The Strange Boys at the Hemlock

Fri Jul 3, 10:02 AM

The Strange BoysThursday, July 2, 2009The HemlockBetter than: Fireworks.The Strange Boys' ringleader, Ryan Sambol, has the girth of a stray dog and the voice of an alley cat. Last night he was a scrawny scrap of musician tucked under... More >>

Tweetcraft: Yet Another Excuse for Warcraft Nerds to Avoid Reality

Fri Jul 3, 9:32 AM

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