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FYI: Closing Out Chanukkah With Kick-Ass Music!

Tonight is not only the final night of the Festival of Lights (Chanukkah), but also the the final night of the pop-up Tikva Records store. For those of you who have never heard of Tikva Records, they were a Jewish … Continue reading

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FYI: Gypsy Music at Amnesia

‘Tis the season…to get your gypsy on! Local favorites Gaucho are holding down the fort at Amnesia during their weekly fete, featuring killer tunes and strong drinks — all for no cover! Joining them for the evening’s festivities will be … Continue reading

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FYI: Popfest and Carnaval 2011

This holiday weekend brings to the City two fantastic opportunities to get out and hear some truly great music! First up: San Francisco popfest 2011, a celebration of international indie-pop music, featuring such bands as The Aberdeens, 14 Iced Bears, … Continue reading

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Not Quite Free: San Francisco Bluegrass & Old-Time Festival 2011

Well, folks, it’s the closing weekend for this annual fete, and despite the prohibitive weather, The Scene is officially encouraging you to get your dancin’, foot-stompin’ rain boots on and partake in the jubilation! Alas, in the closing weekend, there … Continue reading

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FYI: Friday, November 5, 2010

Hello, all! Here it is, your Friday Night Guide to some awesome free live music in our fair city. Tonight, for your live music pleasure, The Scene has found out about the following couple o’ goodies: Friday, November 5, 2010 … Continue reading

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FYI: Festivals Galore!

O.K., all you crazy cats and kittens! This weekend is…well, “overwhelming” seems like an appropriate word to use. “Amazing” could also work. “Life-changing,” while being two words, still applies. And “Gitcher butt out here!” is probably the most specific and … Continue reading

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FYI: North Beach Festival This Weekend!

Guess what? You got it — it’s Festival Season. Yippee! Know what that means, dontcha? Loads and loads of grubbin’ food, thrivin’ throngs, and — most importantly — FREE LIVE MUSIC! This weekend, it’s all about San Francisco’s own Little … Continue reading

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FYI: Get the “Royale” Treatment

Tuesday, June 8th, unwind from a stressful mid-term Election Day with some rockin’ local bands at Cafe Royale. Here’s the skinny: Artist/Event:  Songwriters’ Circle Venue:  Cafe Royale, 800 Post Street (@ Leavenworth) Genre:  Acoustic/Americana/Folk/Pop/Rock/Singer-Songwriter Time:  8:00 p.m. Anything Else?:  The … Continue reading

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FYI: Friday, February 26, 2010

  Friday night’s all right for…deep house! Infusion Lounge has a weekly dance party with resident DJs who bring in a regular rotation of freestyle artists — so, in a way, it’s like getting a DJ-driven show along with a … Continue reading

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FYI: Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Tomorrow night, there’s a ridiculous number of Not Quite Free shows that are going to be nothing short of awesomeness personified. I couldn’t choose just one, so I chose three. Y’gotcher punk, y’gotcher americana, and y’gotcher Brazilian soul. What more … Continue reading

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