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Big Sam’s Funky Nation

11.24.08 | Sullivan Hall in New York, NY

November 21, 2008 -- Big Sam (formerly of the Dirty Dozen Brass band) and his "Funky Nation" flew up from New Orleans to play a sold out show at NYC's Sullivan Hall.

November 21, 2008 -- Lunch in New Hampshire! Starring Captain Rob Russo his brother Chris (he's "special") and executive chef Bod (riding bitch). We took out "Zero Delta Kilo" a single propeller plane from Bridgeport, CT (The Big City of Dreams) Siksorsky Aiport in search of good eats. Flying instrument Flight Rules (navigating by instrument/radio only) Rob flew us up to …

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Bob Weir & Ratdog

11.14.08 | Klein Auditorium in Bridgeport, CT

November 9, 2008 -- Bob Weir and Ratdog take over Bridgeport's Klein Theatre and turn the typically sit-down joint into a full fledged hippie throw down... complete with twirling flower children, a shakedown street (in the parking lot) & that signature stank (no not the good stuff, more like the i-haven't-showered-in-three-weeks-but-can-i-bum-a-cig? type). Good to see Bobby still rocking the Obama gear …

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New Mastersounds & Otis Grove

11.10.08 | Sullivan Hall in New York, NY

November 7, 2008 -- U.K. funk quartet The New Mastersounds threw down last Friday in the heart of the West Village at Sullivan Hall . The lads from Leeds were joined by Boston's Otis Grove, a new member of the Ropeadope family, for a double header of acid grooves and down 'n dirty funk. Simon Allen cooling off Guest appearance by …

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Halloween in the mission

11.04.08 | The Mission in San Francisco, CA

October 31, 2008 -- Halloween and the last rage in SF! A tourist gears up for her first American halloween. while Cindy McCain, flanked by a vampire and b boy, has her eyes on a Williamsburg's finest. The tourist encounters critically acclaimed painter Frida Kahlo posing for her next portrait. But instead is spellbound by a giant chocolate cake. On the …

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Skerik & McTuff

10.28.08 | Boom Boom Room in San Francisco, CA

October 24, 2008 -- Skerik and McTuff.

Sonya Kitchell & The Slip

10.28.08 | The Independent in San Francisco, CA

October 24, 2008 -- At The Independent again tonight for singer/songwriter Sonya Kitchell & avant-rock trio The SLIP. The SLIP, brothers Brad & Andrew Barr with bassist Marc Friedman, warmed up the crowd for 19 year-old prodigy and fellow collaborator Sonya Kitchell. Brad and Andrew recently worked with Sonya on her new sophmore Decca/Velour release, This Storm. For more, visit Sonya's …

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Kaki King & The Mountain Goats

10.28.08 | The Independent in San Francisco, CA

October 23, 2008 -- Kaki King and The Mountain Goats hopped on a bus and headed for the Bay Area for two one night stands -- a sold out gig at The Independent (SFs brand new venue -- its raging) and a night at the landmark Fillmore Auditorium.

2008 Red Bull Soap Box Derby

10.24.08 | Delores Park in San Francisco, CA

October, 18 2008 -- Over 100,000 spectators gathered last Saturday to watch 40 teams duke it out in the 2008 Red Bull Soapbox Derby. The event took place in San Francisco's Dolores Park -- a city landmark and popular destination for teens, hippies, bums and even latino gangs to sit out in the sun, drink out of paper bags and spark …

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Pnuma Trio (DJ Set)

10.20.08 | Club 6 in San Francisco, CA

October 11, 2008 -- Alex Botwin and Lane Shaw of the Pnuma Trio teamed up to fill a DJ set at Veni Vidi Vici, a local showcase featuring live art by illustrators, painters and air brush artists, and music by DJs, bands and hip-hop groups. The Pnuma boys played a riveting one hour set with Botwin on the Macbook Pro and …

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Esperanza Spalding

10.20.08 | Yoshi's Jazz in San Francisco, CA

October 15, 2008 -- 23-year old jazz vocalist, bassist and composer Esperanza Spalding took the stage at Yoshi's Jazz in San Francisco last Wednesday, greeted by a delighted and nearly sold out crowd. Esperanza was backed by an ensemble she calls the "freshness times five"-- Italian pianist Leo Genovese, Brazilian guitarist Ricardo Vogt and drummer (and fellow bandmate from Joe Lovano's …

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