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Live Review, 3/1/12: The Red Bull Thre3style DJ Contest Comes to Ruby Skye

​The Red Bull Thre3style Contest, featuring Miles Medina, John Beaver, DJ Zita, DJ Playtime, DJ Theory, King Most, DJ Just, Four Color Zack Thursday, March 1, 2012 Ruby Skye Better than: Being in an orgy of DJs. One of the world's preeminent DJ competitions, Red Bull's Thre3style DJ Battle made ... More >>

Rapturous Return

​The Red Bull Thre3style Contest, featuring Miles Medina, John Beaver, DJ Zita, DJ Playtime, DJ Theory, King Most, DJ Just, Four Color Zack Thursday, March 1, 2012 Ruby Skye Better than: Being in an orgy of DJs. One of the world's preeminent DJ competitions, Red Bull's Thre3style DJ Battle made ... More >>

Identity Festival: Show Preview

​The Red Bull Thre3style Contest, featuring Miles Medina, John Beaver, DJ Zita, DJ Playtime, DJ Theory, King Most, DJ Just, Four Color Zack Thursday, March 1, 2012 Ruby Skye Better than: Being in an orgy of DJs. One of the world's preeminent DJ competitions, Red Bull's Thre3style DJ Battle made ... More >>

A-Trak: Show Preview

​The Red Bull Thre3style Contest, featuring Miles Medina, John Beaver, DJ Zita, DJ Playtime, DJ Theory, King Most, DJ Just, Four Color Zack Thursday, March 1, 2012 Ruby Skye Better than: Being in an orgy of DJs. One of the world's preeminent DJ competitions, Red Bull's Thre3style DJ Battle made ... More >>

Fujiya & Miyagi: Show Preview

​The Red Bull Thre3style Contest, featuring Miles Medina, John Beaver, DJ Zita, DJ Playtime, DJ Theory, King Most, DJ Just, Four Color Zack Thursday, March 1, 2012 Ruby Skye Better than: Being in an orgy of DJs. One of the world's preeminent DJ competitions, Red Bull's Thre3style DJ Battle made ... More >>

Dear Apple, Please Don't Make Us Pay More for Better-Sounding Music Downloads

Okay, but in high-quality audio at no extra cost?​Apparently getting hip to the idea that people who still pay money for music might want it to sound good, Apple is considering offering higher-quality audio files in the iTunes store.This alone would be great news -- we're frustrated that the store ... More >>

Hail César

Okay, but in high-quality audio at no extra cost?​Apparently getting hip to the idea that people who still pay money for music might want it to sound good, Apple is considering offering higher-quality audio files in the iTunes store.This alone would be great news -- we're frustrated that the store ... More >>

What A Real Music Nerd's Car Stereo Looks Like

​Oh, your Lexus has iPod connectivity? Yawn. Our definition of a luxury automobile includes a turntable in the dashboard.[Burbia]Follow us @SFAllShookDown

Clubs preview: Poirier

​Oh, your Lexus has iPod connectivity? Yawn. Our definition of a luxury automobile includes a turntable in the dashboard.[Burbia]Follow us @SFAllShookDown

10 Things To Do For Under $10: EpiscoDisco, Bluegrass BBQ & Surf Art

Chuck Foxen Barn Owl at Grace Cathedral? Religious experience. ​Here it is, my final list of cheap trouble for you to get into this weekend (after this week, Emily Savage is going to take over 10 Things for a while). So I expect all of you to follow every one of these recommendations, twice. Espec ... More >>

For hundreds of nostalgic fans and bands, cassettes are back

Chuck Foxen Barn Owl at Grace Cathedral? Religious experience. ​Here it is, my final list of cheap trouble for you to get into this weekend (after this week, Emily Savage is going to take over 10 Things for a while). So I expect all of you to follow every one of these recommendations, twice. Espec ... More >>

In Store: Rooky Ricardo's (New Record Shop Column)

​In Store is a new All Shook Down column in which we find San Francisco's quirkiest, most beloved, weirdest, and/or otherwise-most-interesting record stores, talk to people there (employees, volunteers, customers, cops, whoever) and find out what's up. Along the way, we hope to paint a fun little ... More >>

How the Grouch Stole Christmas

​In Store is a new All Shook Down column in which we find San Francisco's quirkiest, most beloved, weirdest, and/or otherwise-most-interesting record stores, talk to people there (employees, volunteers, customers, cops, whoever) and find out what's up. Along the way, we hope to paint a fun little ... More >>

Hey DJ! Friday Q&A: White Mike

​It's always entertaining hearing about a DJ's worst request. Usually they remember a poor song choice, or some dumbshit asking for "something I can dance to." But DJ White Mike's tale takes the cake: some chick wanting him to stop his set so she can get a photo of herself pretending to be on deck ... More >>

Love Is All You Need

​It's always entertaining hearing about a DJ's worst request. Usually they remember a poor song choice, or some dumbshit asking for "something I can dance to." But DJ White Mike's tale takes the cake: some chick wanting him to stop his set so she can get a photo of herself pretending to be on deck ... More >>

Ghislain Poirier and Daedelus

​It's always entertaining hearing about a DJ's worst request. Usually they remember a poor song choice, or some dumbshit asking for "something I can dance to." But DJ White Mike's tale takes the cake: some chick wanting him to stop his set so she can get a photo of herself pretending to be on deck ... More >>

Monkey Business

​It's always entertaining hearing about a DJ's worst request. Usually they remember a poor song choice, or some dumbshit asking for "something I can dance to." But DJ White Mike's tale takes the cake: some chick wanting him to stop his set so she can get a photo of herself pretending to be on deck ... More >>

Hey DJ! Friday Q&A: Mr. E

One of the most respected DJs to grace the Bay Area, Miguel Escobedo has been manning the decks for over two decades. The resident DJ for San Francisco's Rock the Bells tour stop, he's one of the most sought out vinyl spinners when national artists are looking for local support. Coming up in the g ... More >>

Peanut Butter Wolf Spins at 111 Minna on Thursday

One of the most respected DJs to grace the Bay Area, Miguel Escobedo has been manning the decks for over two decades. The resident DJ for San Francisco's Rock the Bells tour stop, he's one of the most sought out vinyl spinners when national artists are looking for local support. Coming up in the g ... More >>

DJ Jazzy Jeff Throws Down in SoMa This Weekend; Fresh Prince Still Wasting His Time in Bel Air

One of the most respected DJs to grace the Bay Area, Miguel Escobedo has been manning the decks for over two decades. The resident DJ for San Francisco's Rock the Bells tour stop, he's one of the most sought out vinyl spinners when national artists are looking for local support. Coming up in the g ... More >>

Hey DJ! Friday Q&A: Richie Panic

One of the most respected DJs to grace the Bay Area, Miguel Escobedo has been manning the decks for over two decades. The resident DJ for San Francisco's Rock the Bells tour stop, he's one of the most sought out vinyl spinners when national artists are looking for local support. Coming up in the g ... More >>

Last Night: Fuck Buttons and Caribou at the Independent

One of the most respected DJs to grace the Bay Area, Miguel Escobedo has been manning the decks for over two decades. The resident DJ for San Francisco's Rock the Bells tour stop, he's one of the most sought out vinyl spinners when national artists are looking for local support. Coming up in the g ... More >>

Shelby Lynne digs into Dusty Springfield’s archives

One of the most respected DJs to grace the Bay Area, Miguel Escobedo has been manning the decks for over two decades. The resident DJ for San Francisco's Rock the Bells tour stop, he's one of the most sought out vinyl spinners when national artists are looking for local support. Coming up in the g ... More >>

The Black Crowes interview Maxim couldn't get

One of the most respected DJs to grace the Bay Area, Miguel Escobedo has been manning the decks for over two decades. The resident DJ for San Francisco's Rock the Bells tour stop, he's one of the most sought out vinyl spinners when national artists are looking for local support. Coming up in the g ... More >>

Fun With Kitsch: San Francisco Speakeasies

One of the most respected DJs to grace the Bay Area, Miguel Escobedo has been manning the decks for over two decades. The resident DJ for San Francisco's Rock the Bells tour stop, he's one of the most sought out vinyl spinners when national artists are looking for local support. Coming up in the g ... More >>

SF Weekly Presents: Tamara Palmer

One of the most respected DJs to grace the Bay Area, Miguel Escobedo has been manning the decks for over two decades. The resident DJ for San Francisco's Rock the Bells tour stop, he's one of the most sought out vinyl spinners when national artists are looking for local support. Coming up in the g ... More >>

Our critics weigh in on local exhibits

One of the most respected DJs to grace the Bay Area, Miguel Escobedo has been manning the decks for over two decades. The resident DJ for San Francisco's Rock the Bells tour stop, he's one of the most sought out vinyl spinners when national artists are looking for local support. Coming up in the g ... More >>

BeatBox

Doug E. Fresh brings the beat-boxing revival to the DNA Lounge; 26 Mix hosts the ultimate hip hop feud: "East vs. West."

The No-Sin Zone

Kaskade's Mormon faith doesn't prevent him from being one of the most in-demand house DJs around

Best-Value Strip Club

New Century Theater

Best Live-Music Venue

The Independent

Best Beatboxer

Kid Beyond

Best Vinyl That's Not Amoeba

Open Mind Music

Styles Upon Styles

The Bay Area's Triple Threat DJs bring all their records to the party

Best Place to Find That Elusive Hit Song on Vinyl

Rooky Ricardo's

Turntable Timmy|Ruby's Wish|Kite Flying

Hip hop hits the kiddies: Three diverse picture books for 4- to 8-year-olds

Best Place to Go Dancing for $5 on a Friday Night

"Joyride" at 26 Mix

Best Thursday Night

Skylark

Best Shack

Emmy's Spaghetti Shack

After School Special

Jon Bernson's DJ Club gets kids off the streets -- and onto the turntables

Return of the Freakazoid

For the umpteenth time in 20 years, the electro dance sound seems poised for a breakthrough

Best Atmosphere at a Sushi Restaurant

Blowfish, Sushi to Die For

Handsome Dan

Dan "The Automator" Nakamura loves hip hop -- but he loves music more

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Bye Bye Brazil

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Out of Africa

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