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Shredder Comp Vol.3 - Fresno 1989

 The 80s were winding down and another opportunity to promote Fresno punk bands presented itself. Mel Cheplowitz, of Maximumrocknroll zine, had put out 2 volumes of his series of 7-inch punk compilations, The World's In Shreds: 1-http://www.discogs.com/Various-The-Worlds-In-Shreds-Volume-1/release/1588389,...
  • May192013
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Swede Fest XI at Tower Theatre on Sunday

I'll admit it.  I have a short attention span. I wish I could say I've read a long list of books that are all 1,000+ pages (that were chosen and read by my own free will and not by a college professor) and watched tons of those documentary series that span 10 DVDs that would turn me into an expert on WWII or some far away country. Alas, the...
  • May172013
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Watch the new Light Thieves video for "Crystal Maps"

  The crazy dudes (and girl) of Light Thieves just put out the first music video to their song "Crystal Maps", which is the first single off their forthcoming album Spirit Homes. The video fills a void that many may have wondered  I've always felt that the music was trippier than anything else the band was actively doing.  They...
  • May132013
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Blimprov loves your mom

  Do you love your mother?  Well, Blimprov loves yours. The goofballs with the improv group will be performing two shows to celebrate an early Mother's Day at Broken Leg Stage. These guys have been getting a lot of attention lately.  They recently had to add last-minute  shows for Rogue because they were so popular....
  • May092013
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Brit Floyd to perform at Saroyan Theatre

  Brit Floyd, a Pink Floyd tribute band, are scheduled to play the Saroyan Theatre on May 25th.  They are heading on on their US P-U-L-S-E 2013 tour where they will be showcasing the Pink Floyd Ultimate Light & Sound Experience.  It should be pretty interesting given that the show is over three hours long.  Expect to hear...
  • May012013
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A day out on Market on Kern

For the last month, I have been missing out on the new Market on Kern.  I visited previously last year and regularly picked up some vegan desserts and whatever fruit was in season.  I always walked away with a hole in my wallet.  It is not that fruits and vegetables are expensive.  It is actually quite the opposite at the...
  • May012013
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