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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 [...]
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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Concert aims to work against violence
When a friend passes away, it helps some people deal with the loss by taking some action. A local musician, Young Ric, is planning a concert to celebrate the life of his friend Tyrone Billingsly, and also to promote a positive message in Stockton: People can come together without violence regardless of color or race. [...]
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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 [...]
One of my favorite local music photos
In this Clifford Oto photo from July 2005, Teenage Harlets singer Johnny Dismal gets close to a fan during a show at the Blackwater Cafe. I came across the photo this morning while searching the Record’s archives for an unrelated file.
When it was shot I had only been on the music beat for a few [...]
More from the Blackwater jazz jam, part two: Mike Rocha and full jam video