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Sounds From Below - Marathon

Note: this series of posts is intended to reflect and preserve Fresno' forgotten independent music from throughout the years. So if you happen to remember these bands and artists and want to get nostalgic, or if you are new to the music scene and finally can hear what the old jaded punk guys keep going on and on about, this is for you. The Fresno...
  • May072013
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Spanspek Music and Arts Festival's Favorite Local Releases of 2012

Good afternoon everyone! I hope this post finds you doing well! We're doing good over here at Spanspek Headquarters, thankful for a year of many blessings and great music! And as 2012 comes to an end we thought it'd be nice to share with you, our lovely reader, some of our favorite local music released this year. I'm sure it's no surprise that...
  • Dec122012
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Gig review: Audie's Olympic, 6/14/2012

We've played Audie's Olympic more than a few times and I'll says this about the shows there: They are consistant. You know what you're going to get. A.) Good sound quality both on from the stage. B.) A couple of drink tickets. C.) A decent, energetic crowd no matter the night. As a local performer, what more could you ask for? The Giddy...
  • Jun182012
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Music review: Fay Wrays

Music Review: Fay WraysAlbum Title: Strange ConfessorLabel: CoatTrackReleased: May 2011 The first song on the new Fay Wrays album, Strange Confessor, starts as a lockstep sing-along and quickly crescendos to a yell. On their sophomore release, the Fresno band makes a quick and...
  • Jul092011
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Gig review: Audie's Olympic, 6/15/2011

We've been playing a lot of all-ages shows lately, and while they have a certain DIY-charm and are full-up on yourthful enthusiasm, there is something about being back on an actual stage for an old-fashioned bar show. And the stage at Audie's (even on a random Wednesday night) feels like home. Sawtooth (can't find a link,...
  • Jun162011
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Concert review: Rob Zombie@the Crest Theatre, 5/27/2011

This was day two of a two-day mega-concert marathon (some what rare in Fresno), which kicked off with Flogging Molly at the Rainbow Ballroom. Two nights, two great concerts, both cheap-ish and within walking distance. A guy could get used to this.  Fireball Ministry: Let me start with what I didn't like. It's a pet peeve and...
  • May312011
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