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Bleader
Mar 3, 2015
Recline in the warm garage-rock breeze of Cool Ghouls' "And It Grows"
San Francisco's Cool Ghouls, who roll through the Whistler on Sunday, anticipate warmer times with their expert brand of garage rock.
By Kevin Warwick
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Bleader
Aug 9, 2012
The
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What's on the Agenda for Thursday, August 9, 2012
By Drew Hunt
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Daniel Johnston
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Tim Cohen
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Jul 21, 2011
Soundboard, July 21-27
Juke Fest 2011, Wild Flag, Thee Oh Sees, Bon Iver, and other notable shows
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Bleader
Sep 24, 2010
Dinner & a Show: Friday 9/24
Recommended entertainment paired with nearby restaurants.
By John V. Santore
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Bleader
May 21, 2010
Couple of Changes to the Pitchfork Music Festival
JJ are out, Sonny & the Sunsets are in, nonmusic attractions announced
By Miles Raymer
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Music Review
Mar 25, 2010
The Bad Bitches of South by Southwest
From the "return" of Hole to the paradigm-busting hip-hop of Thee Satisfaction
By Jessica Hopper
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