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John Dwyer's Thee Fuzz Warr Overload pedal
Thee Dwyer and his very special pedal.IMAGE COURTESY OF DEATH BY AUDIO.You can file this under: sure, why not? Spirited Thee Oh Sees frontperson John Dwyer has “inspired” a new custom pedal for Death...
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Music listings are compiled by Emily Savage. Since club life is unpredictable, it's a good idea to call ahead or check the venue's website to confirm bookings and hours. Prices are listed when provided...
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Hot mess
This weekend's music: Triple release party for Battlehooch and friends, lady drummers for Tom Tom Mag benefit, moreHoochie papas: BattlehoochPHOTO BY LYDIA WHITEemilysavage@sfbg.comTOFU AND WHISKEY...
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Heads Up: 7 must-see concerts this week
Mykki Blanco, cosmic angel.Pride Week is upon us y’all, and with those excited, proud, rainbow-waving masses, come awesome live acts, DJs, bands, you know the drill by now; there are official shows,...
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Devil may care
Austra and Magic Mouth both make it to SF in time for Pride week, plus a band vs band chili cook-off at Bender'sGroup hug for AustraPHOTO BY NORMAN WONGemilysavage@sfbg.comTOFU AND WHISKEY Unlike most...
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Soundtrack to today: DOMA, Prop 8, Wendy Davis, and Devo
Celebrate with sound and glitter.PHOTO STILL FROM GOSSIP VIDEO.It’s hard to comprehend everything that has happened in the past 24 hours, or even the past 10 minutes. The Supreme Court ruled the...
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Heads Up: 7 must-see concerts this week
Happy Hollows get cosmic.PHOTO BY JOSH ANDERSON.This week I learned that if I should ever be presented with the chance to interview Selena Gomez, I should decline. The Toronto Star published this...
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We are the weirdos, mister
Invoking that teen goth witch drag spirit: Peaches Christ raises 'The Craft' with Sharon Needles and Alaska ThunderfuckThe coven rises: Sharon Needles, Peaches Christ, Alaska Thunderfuck, Honey...
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Summer ghouls
A breezy chat with newish SF garage rockers Cool Ghouls, playing Phono Del Sol this weekendCool Ghouls take the natural approach.PHOTO BY MICHAEL BORDELONemilysavage@sfbg.comTOFU AND WHISKEY In these...
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Rise and snack
Live shots from Burger Boogaloo, plus new Terry Malts, and deep sea nightlife emilysavage@sfbg.comTOFU AND WHISKEY Listening to infectious Terry Malts track "I Do" on a blissed-out drive across the...
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Heads Up: 6 must-see concerts this week
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu will land at the J-POP Summit.Hiatus Kaiyote, Yassou Benedict, Elvis Christ with Pookie and the Poodlez, Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine -- this week’s must-sees...
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Damaged goods
Jello BiafraPhoto by L. Paul Mannemilysavage@sfbg.comTOFU AND WHISKEY Jello Biafra could be your theatrical political science professor. The still-charismatic frontperson and song-composer has long...
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Jello sounds off
Jello and Co.PHOTO BY LORD BLASTOWhen setting up an interview with Jello Biafra, I got this light-hearted warning: “There is no such thing as a short interview with Jello.” It’s true, the legendary...
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Boom boom
Rye Rye plays the "After Party," a debut from WOOF, plus Al Lover, Lightning Dust, and moreRye Ryeemilysavage@sfbg.comTOFU AND WHISKEY Rye Rye went underground for a blip there. Discovered at 15 in a...
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Heads Up: 7 must-see concerts this week
Glass Candy returns.Yes, Outside Lands is back this weekend in Golden Gate Park. So that’s a given, especially if you’ve already got tickets to the sold-out festival. But there’s also night shows plus...
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It takes a village
Paige & the Thousand stands out, Icky Boyfriends rise up, and morePaige & the ThousandMATT SARTAINemilysavage@sfbg.comTOFU AND WHISKEY Paige & the Thousand is the new solo project from...
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Breathe Owl Breathe's van and gear stolen in Berkeley
Here's the Breathe Owl Breathe van.Below is a note from the touring musicians of indie folk group Breathe Owl Breathe -- their van was stolen last night in Berkeley, and they need your help in tracking...
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Ex-pat
Alexis Blair Penney celebrates the release of debut album 'Window,' and mourns a personal loss emilysavage@sfbg.comTOFU AND WHISKEY The moody "drag-pop" songs on Alexis Blair Penney's debut album,...
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Heads Up: 8 must-see concerts this week
Ovvl used to be spelled Owl, but now it's Ovvl.PHOTO BY ALBERT GUTIERREZThe Internet never forgets. I realized this yet again today after discovering the complete 1979 BBC documentary, Who Is Poly...
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Brave new world
Mobile concerts apps vie for your credit card love and attention — what's next? And why should we care?emilysavage@sfbg.comMUSIC You're watching a band live at the Rickshaw Stop, or Café Du Nord, or...
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