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SubZERO Fest Blitzes Downtown
SINCE ALL COMPUTERS can be simplified down to the base-2 binary system of ones and zeros, 01SJ turned out to be a perfect nom de plume for a Silicon Valley art biennial based in downtown San Jose. Similar festivals exploring the crossovers between art, new media, technology and critical theory exist in numerous other international locales, especially Europe, where such events like Ars Electronica, transmediale, Futuresonic and the Dutch Electronic Arts Festival in Rotterdam virtually take over their prospective cities for a week or so. More
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South Bay musician Angie Thurman of Stars Misplaced talks about her future plans
THERE COMES a point in every artist’s life when he or she simply hits a wall. Picasso’s hiatus following World War II, John Lennon’s “Lost Weekend” from 1973 to 1975 and Hemingway’s 10-year literary absence after writing For Whom the Bell Tolls are all examples of an artist’s need for a temporary departure from the creative realm. For San Jose songwriter Angie Thurman, that time is now. More
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Big names and new talents overflow downtown for annual at&t San Jose Jazz Festival
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings bring their brand of authentic funk and soul to San Jose More
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Dubstep dominates a Sunday night with South Bay Dub Massive
SUNDAYS might seem a little quiet in downtown San Jose, but not if you know where to look. At Mission Ale House not one but two DJs work the crowd. In the front, Alonzo spins house music. In the back is South Bay Dub Massive hosted by Audio Dru and guest DJs that he has brought in from around the area. More
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Local radio DJ recalls the heyday of Wolfman Jack
ON A Saturday night, sitting in the car with friends flipping around the radio dial, I suddenly stop because I swear I just heard Wolfman Jack, but that can’t be right. But there he is again, his distinctive gravelly voice pushing oldies through the speakers. More
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Flipper flagellates the punk rock-spirit once more
As a hazed prelude to Flipper's 2006 San Jose show, Gary Singh remembers their last appearance in 1991. More
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Masters of nasty rap and country perform at VooDoo Lounge in San Jose
THIS is the story of two men who changed music. Maybe not for the better. But maybe so. According to the official story, they couldn’t have been more different. One was a longhaired white redneck whose career as a Nashville hitmaker was shadowed by reckless behavior and accusations of racism. The other was a successful African-American R&B songwriter who had a hit of his own in the 1960s. More
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A visit to JJ's Blues in Santa Clara
The lone singer was bathed in soft red light, an acoustic guitar perched on his knee. He swayed to a mellow beat and sad lyrics. Gene Washington, also known as Mr. Blues, sat on a stool on the raised stage at venerable blues haven JJ’s Blues, a snifter of brandy in his hand. More
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A preview of Bruce Springsteen show April 1 in San Jose More
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Guest composers flock to Santa Cruz for annual salute to cutting-edge classical music
ONE OF TODAY’S most talked-about composers makes his debut appearance at this summer’s Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music in Santa Cruz. Osvaldo Golijov joins nine other composers in residence who will gather to witness their own works spread across six orchestral programs—one more than last year’s five. Free events and open rehearsals start Aug. 2; concert performances will be staged between Aug. 7 and 16. More
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