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More from the Blackwater jazz jam, part one: Suicidal Tendencies
My video from Monday night’s jazz jam at the Blackwater Cafe drew a comment on Facebook from Stockton musician Erin Odessa, who wondered if I had footage of a particularly amazing drummer from later in the evening. I do not; I left the Blackwater when my shift ended at 10 p.m. But according to local [...]
Stockton duo Craft Spells featured on Pitchfork
Congrats are due to the Stockton’s Justin Vallesteros and Frankie Soto – also known as the indie act Craft Spells - for earning praise and recognition from online critics across the country, including Pitchfork. The Chicago-based music site, which has been credited with helping to break Modesto Mouse and Arcade Fire, featured the duo’s track “Party [...]
Ports visit Stockton elementary school
The Stockton Ports sent us this photo of Ports players Justin Murray, left, and Lance Sewell, right, during a recent visit to Wilhelmina Henry Elementary School in Stockton. The school had the highest percentage of students participate in the Ports’ Baseball by the Books five-week reading program. That accomplishment also earned the school a check [...]
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Ernie Mancuso finds a lightsaber
B-roll from my video of Mancuso painting a mural in Michael Klooster’s recording studio; the lightsaber toy belonged to Klooster’s son.
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Stockton concerts chat replay, and an IFG/SMG update
My live chat today on the local concert scene was really fun; thanks to everyone who participated. You can check out a replay of the chat below.
One topic that didn’t come up during the chat was Stockton city officials’ negotiations to buy out the existing, six-year-old contract with IFG, which has been [...]
Snoop Dogg pre-sale / Cold chattin’ with the Ian
Pre-sale begins at 10 a.m. today for the Sept. 24 Ice Cube/Snoop Dogg show at Stockton Arena, according to IFG’s latest Stockton Insider email. For details, click the flier at right.
Tickets are $31-$130; full sale begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at StocktonTickets.com.
The show is being organized by FY Entertainment, which includes Stockton promoter Fred Godinez. [...]
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Preparing caviar, a hippo’s head and more from local outdoorsmen
Here are some leftovers from my story and videos today about preparing fish on the grill:
• During our interview Stockton outdoorsman Paul Perkins discussed several methods for enjoying fish during the summer. In this b-roll video he talks about how he learned to prepare caviar (post continues below video).
• Grady Lee, the publicity chairman for [...]
Concerts and nightlife around the 209, July 17
I’m on my way out of the office for the week, so today’s post is going to be short, unfortunately. If you’re looking for something to do Saturday, my recommendations are to check out the That’s a Hit producer showcase at the Great Plate in Tracy or Summerfest featuring The Game outside on 10th Street [...]
Concerts and nightlife around the 209, July 16
Friday:
Video killed the radio star. Then the Internet killed the MTV star.
The DJ, meanwhile, has evolved. He’s moved from plugging into a light pole at a street party, to keeping it down in the center of the group on stage, to being a superstar who tours solo. (Also, he has become a she in many [...]
More from the Blackwater jazz jam, part two: Mike Rocha and full jam video