Monthly Archives: October 2009

FYI: Free On Hallowe’en

In case you’re a procrastinator like me and you haven’t figured out what the hell you’re gonna do on Saturday for Hallowe’en, here’s some free live music you can check out in the city: The Soul Goblins of Transylvannia @ … Continue reading

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Coming Up: Sang Matiz at The Union Room

What up, my peeps? O.K., just to let all y’all know, November 11, 2009, I will be going to see Sang Matiz perform at The Union Room at Biscuits & Blues. (Phew! That’s a lotta links in one sentence!) Oh, … Continue reading

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Review: Judea Eden Band

The Lowdown Who: Judea Eden Band When: October 23, 2009 Where: Dolores Park Cafe Hidden Costs: “Suggested” donation at door on a sliding scale of $8 — $10 The Take-Away Venue: This venue was very well-kept and clean, featuring reasonably … Continue reading

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West Fest 2009

A quick heads-up: In case you just can’t get enough free live music, this Sunday is West Fest 2009 in Golden Gate Park. The festivities are being held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and there will be hundreds of bands, … Continue reading

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October’s “Not Quite Free” Show: The Mummies

Thanks to the tireless efforts of the guys at Budget Rock Showcase, the legendary San Francisco garage punk band, the Mummies, will be performing two shows in one night this Saturday, October 24th, at Thee Parkside and Bottom of the … Continue reading

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Review: Tippy Canoe, Rick Quisol, Terese Taylor, Misisipi Mike

The Lowdown Who: Tippy Canoe, Rick Quisol, Terese Taylor, Misisipi Mike When: October 20, 2009 Where: Revolution Cafe, 3248 22nd Street, SanFrancisco, CA Hidden Costs: Artists “pass the hat” to accept tips/donations The Take-Away Venue: Good for a hang out, … Continue reading

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The Concept

It was a lovely, end-of-summer kind of day here in San Francisco. I was chatting back and forth with a friend of mine about life and unemployment, and how being unemployed is both scary and freeing: somehow, anything seems possible. … Continue reading

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