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Ouside Lands vs. Coachella

I was somewhat underwhelmed when Coachella announced its lineup in Janurary. Today we get a peek at the lineup for San Fransico's Outside Lands Festivial (Aug. 12 to 14) and I am thinking maybe it's the better festival this year. Yes, the lineup reads a bit like the bands of Coachella past (Muse, MGMT, Girl Talk, Aracade Fire), but there...
  • Apr112011
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This Is A Post About Strange Vine Playing With The Black Keys

Strange Vine!! You beautiful Fresno sonsofbitches!! You're playing a show in Mesa, Arizona next week with THE Black Keys. Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes, through some good Fresno Karma, our very own Strange Vine is playing (even if they aren't on the flier) with Cage The Elephant (remember their recent Audie's Olympic show?) and The Black Keys (they're...
  • Apr072011
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To do: Rob Zombie@the Crest Theatre, May 27

In a bit of life-is-good news, word comes that Rob Zombie will be at the Crest Theatre May 27. Let me repeat, in caps, in case you just glanced over the last sentenc: ROB ZOMBIE, CREST THEATRE, MAY 27! Even if you are not a fan of the music, Zombie puts on as live show that is as visually stimulating as anything I have seen. Think Alice...
  • Apr042011
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Tonight: Downtown For Japan at Fulton 55

In case you haven't heard yet, tonight's the night for the big Downtown For Japan show at Fulton 55. Fresno's music community is coming together to help the people of Japan. Obvious good cause to go along with a night of stellar local talent . Bands performing: Strange Vine MOFO Party Band Rademacher Spirit Descending Saints of Insanity The...
  • Mar302011
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Gig review: The Bel-Tower, 3/25/11

Punk rock is a young man's game. Sure, you can maintain a certain spiritual youth indefinitely, but keeping up with a roomfull of teenage punks can take it out of you right quick. This is what I gleaned from Friday night's show at the Bel-Tower. The place is one of the most exciting venues operating right now (on par with Fulton 55, though...
  • Mar282011
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Get yer dance on at Rockville Dance Party 2!

Dance your ass off with Rockville at Classic Rock Dance Party 2, Sat., April 2, at Starline in Fresno's Tower District! Dance Party 1 was a smash, and Rockville sets the bar even higher with irresistible gems from Cheap Trick, Neil Young, Beatles, Springsteen and dozens more of your favorite artists from the '60s, '70s and '80s. Outstanding...
  • Mar262011
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