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March 30, 2012
Six Karaoke Songs to Lure in Your Own Don Draper
If you haven't heard enough of "Zou Bisou Bisou" this week, be prepared for an onslaught of especially terrible karaoke this weekend. But before you attempt to reel in your own Don Draper, allow us to provide a little backstory: You know this much -- the fifth season of Mad Men has begun. And the c ... More >>
Film
January 25, 2012
"Sing Your Song": Harry Belafonte's Moving Hagiography
If you haven't heard enough of "Zou Bisou Bisou" this week, be prepared for an onslaught of especially terrible karaoke this weekend. But before you attempt to reel in your own Don Draper, allow us to provide a little backstory: You know this much -- the fifth season of Mad Men has begun. And the c ... More >>
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January 18, 2012
Song Worth Singing Again
If you haven't heard enough of "Zou Bisou Bisou" this week, be prepared for an onslaught of especially terrible karaoke this weekend. But before you attempt to reel in your own Don Draper, allow us to provide a little backstory: You know this much -- the fifth season of Mad Men has begun. And the c ... More >>
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May 24, 2011
Noise Pop and GraffEats Offer A Culinary Tribute to the Art of the Cover Song
courtesy of Noise Pop Industries Music and gourmet eats: together at last There's a shared culture between musicians and chefs, says Noise Pop Industries marketing manager Dawson Ludwig, ticking off concrete examples, like getting off work at 2 a.m., and the more esoteric shared sense of undergr ... More >>
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March 23, 2011
It's All Around
courtesy of Noise Pop Industries Music and gourmet eats: together at last There's a shared culture between musicians and chefs, says Noise Pop Industries marketing manager Dawson Ludwig, ticking off concrete examples, like getting off work at 2 a.m., and the more esoteric shared sense of undergr ... More >>
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February 22, 2011
On the Hunt for the Best Jukebox in the Castro
The jukebox at the Last Call.The heyday of authentic jukeboxes is long over. With many bars installing those nasty touchscreen digital Internet boxes, the old school record-flipping kind of jukebox is a dying breed. And this is in the town that originated the concept of jukeboxes back in 1889. So ... More >>
Dining
October 13, 2010
At Commonwealth, most of the experimental dishes are memorable
The jukebox at the Last Call.The heyday of authentic jukeboxes is long over. With many bars installing those nasty touchscreen digital Internet boxes, the old school record-flipping kind of jukebox is a dying breed. And this is in the town that originated the concept of jukeboxes back in 1889. So ... More >>
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September 15, 2010
Gold Sounds
The jukebox at the Last Call.The heyday of authentic jukeboxes is long over. With many bars installing those nasty touchscreen digital Internet boxes, the old school record-flipping kind of jukebox is a dying breed. And this is in the town that originated the concept of jukeboxes back in 1889. So ... More >>
Music
August 25, 2010
Exploring the Jewish influence on black American music
The jukebox at the Last Call.The heyday of authentic jukeboxes is long over. With many bars installing those nasty touchscreen digital Internet boxes, the old school record-flipping kind of jukebox is a dying breed. And this is in the town that originated the concept of jukeboxes back in 1889. So ... More >>
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August 25, 2010
In Print: Cap'n Jazz Reunion, Jewish Black Music, and the Significance of Freddie Gibbs
Does anyone else feel like 2010 has been particularly flush with big-name indie-rock bands getting back together? Pavement and Guided By Voices aside, another seminal outfit reassembling for a tour this year is Cap'n Jazz, a midwestern group that helped establish emo back in the early '90s. ... More >>
Music
May 12, 2010
Meklit Hadero takes on the world
Does anyone else feel like 2010 has been particularly flush with big-name indie-rock bands getting back together? Pavement and Guided By Voices aside, another seminal outfit reassembling for a tour this year is Cap'n Jazz, a midwestern group that helped establish emo back in the early '90s. ... More >>
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May 10, 2010
Straight Outta Fresno: Fashawn Hits Slim's
Plenty of cities you wouldn't normally associate with hip-hop have been producing their fair share of beats and rhymes. That said, it's still surprising to learn that one of rap's brightest young stars is from the same place that just hosted the Future Farmers of America's Leadership Conference. ... More >>
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February 14, 2010
Friday Night: De La Soul at Yoshi's
De La Soul Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 Yoshi's Better Than: the winter Olympics De La Soul is so well regarded for its laid-back grooves that its emcees don't always get the credit they deserve for microphone mastery. Friday night at Yoshi's, Maseo, Pos and Dave the Dove achieved total command of the ... More >>
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February 2, 2010
Rare Female Rock & Soul Performance Clips on Wednesday Night
These drizzly, wet, cold February nights are tailor-made for watching movies. Local rock historian Richie Unterberger offers a side of music education with his film screenings, pairing rare clips of interviews, concerts, and television appearances on a select theme during his regular, monthly-ish n ... More >>
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January 20, 2010
Not Girls. Women.
These drizzly, wet, cold February nights are tailor-made for watching movies. Local rock historian Richie Unterberger offers a side of music education with his film screenings, pairing rare clips of interviews, concerts, and television appearances on a select theme during his regular, monthly-ish n ... More >>
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December 17, 2009
Waters' KCRW Playlist Reveals Shameless Acts of Bribery
KCRWAlice DeeJay heats up the tables at KCRW.Alice Waters appeared on the Guest DJ Project on Los Angeles-based radio station KCRW yesterday. She selected five tracks, including works by Jefferson Airplane, Youssou N'Dour, Nina Simone, and David Byrne. Nothing too shocking there. But her true cur ... More >>
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December 9, 2009
Christ! Mas!
KCRWAlice DeeJay heats up the tables at KCRW.Alice Waters appeared on the Guest DJ Project on Los Angeles-based radio station KCRW yesterday. She selected five tracks, including works by Jefferson Airplane, Youssou N'Dour, Nina Simone, and David Byrne. Nothing too shocking there. But her true cur ... More >>
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November 11, 2009
It's Not That Simple
KCRWAlice DeeJay heats up the tables at KCRW.Alice Waters appeared on the Guest DJ Project on Los Angeles-based radio station KCRW yesterday. She selected five tracks, including works by Jefferson Airplane, Youssou N'Dour, Nina Simone, and David Byrne. Nothing too shocking there. But her true cur ... More >>
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February 25, 2009
Last Night: Antony and the Johnsons at Nob Hill Masonic Center
Gretchen RobinetteAntony and the JohnsonsTuesday, Feb. 24, 2009Nob Hill Masonic CenterBetter than: Old Nina Simone records.When it comes to Antony Hagerty live, nothing is as you'd expect it. For example, that such a powerfully feminine voice would flow out of such a large man's body. Or that a voic ... More >>
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June 27, 2008
Hey DJ! Friday Q&A: Rebel Girl's DJ China G
Gretchen RobinetteAntony and the JohnsonsTuesday, Feb. 24, 2009Nob Hill Masonic CenterBetter than: Old Nina Simone records.When it comes to Antony Hagerty live, nothing is as you'd expect it. For example, that such a powerfully feminine voice would flow out of such a large man's body. Or that a voic ... More >>
Music
June 18, 2008
George Michael refuses to play the polite pop star
Gretchen RobinetteAntony and the JohnsonsTuesday, Feb. 24, 2009Nob Hill Masonic CenterBetter than: Old Nina Simone records.When it comes to Antony Hagerty live, nothing is as you'd expect it. For example, that such a powerfully feminine voice would flow out of such a large man's body. Or that a voic ... More >>
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May 7, 2008
O Happy Day
Gretchen RobinetteAntony and the JohnsonsTuesday, Feb. 24, 2009Nob Hill Masonic CenterBetter than: Old Nina Simone records.When it comes to Antony Hagerty live, nothing is as you'd expect it. For example, that such a powerfully feminine voice would flow out of such a large man's body. Or that a voic ... More >>
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April 8, 2008
Music Movie Wednesday: next week
Gretchen RobinetteAntony and the JohnsonsTuesday, Feb. 24, 2009Nob Hill Masonic CenterBetter than: Old Nina Simone records.When it comes to Antony Hagerty live, nothing is as you'd expect it. For example, that such a powerfully feminine voice would flow out of such a large man's body. Or that a voic ... More >>
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February 15, 2008
Rare Sly Stone, Soul Music Film Clips at SF Public Library
Gretchen RobinetteAntony and the JohnsonsTuesday, Feb. 24, 2009Nob Hill Masonic CenterBetter than: Old Nina Simone records.When it comes to Antony Hagerty live, nothing is as you'd expect it. For example, that such a powerfully feminine voice would flow out of such a large man's body. Or that a voic ... More >>
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August 29, 2007
Sweet Marissa
Gretchen RobinetteAntony and the JohnsonsTuesday, Feb. 24, 2009Nob Hill Masonic CenterBetter than: Old Nina Simone records.When it comes to Antony Hagerty live, nothing is as you'd expect it. For example, that such a powerfully feminine voice would flow out of such a large man's body. Or that a voic ... More >>
Music
June 20, 2007
Dinner With Leslie
Feist gets second-date deep with The Reminder
Music
April 18, 2007
First Vintage
Amy Winehouse brings her own bottle
Music
August 9, 2006
Mixtape Shmixtape
Wherein we review Yay Area mixtapes of the day
Culture
December 7, 2005
The Roar of the Greasepaint -- the Smell of the Crowd
A veneer of cutie-pie innocence tap-dances over a caustic political message
Calendar
November 23, 2005
Clap Your Hands, Say "Ole!"
The gypsy heart of "Lamento"
Music
March 2, 2005
Keeping Up With the Johnsons
What does an androgynous New York City cabaret singer have in common with the burgeoning freak-folk movement?
Music
December 22, 2004
Group Hug 2004
It's been a shitty year on a number of levels. Here's a mix CD to cheer you up.
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August 4, 2004
Playing Horsie
Equine entertainment
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July 21, 2004
Better Red
Rep theater's big 2-4
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March 17, 2004
Heirloom Drag
Retro duds flee the attic
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February 11, 2004
This Week's Day-by-Day Picks
Retro duds flee the attic
Film
October 8, 2003
Reps Etc.
Retro duds flee the attic
Music
November 20, 2002
Smooth Operator
Goapele wants to be a soul star, without all the major-label headaches
Music
October 30, 2002
House of Tudor
Pressed fairies, effete torch singers, and highly techy pop acts
Calendar
December 26, 2001
Brooklyn Prophet
Mos Def adds positive new dimensions to hip hop
Music
November 29, 2000
House Of Tudor
Cat Power; Dance-Along Nutcracker 2000
Music
November 8, 2000
House Of Tudor
Day Glo Abortions; Sunshine; Nina Simone
Music
October 25, 2000
Various Artists
The Best of Broadside 1962-1988: Anthems of the American Underground From the Pages of Broadside Magazine (Smithsonian Folkways)
Music
October 4, 2000
House Of Tudor
16 Horsepower; Le Tigre; Wammies
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August 30, 2000
On Being Sincere
Adam Levy Trio and The Cordials
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June 2, 1999
Night & Day
Adam Levy Trio and The Cordials
Music
May 26, 1999
The House of Tudor
Adam Levy Trio and The Cordials
Music
March 3, 1999
The House of Tudor
Adam Levy Trio and The Cordials
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October 1, 1997
House of Tudor
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February 5, 1997
Night+Day
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