The Barr Brothers wrestle with intimacy at the Great American Music Hall
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The band struggled to find balanced footing in the Great American Music Hall, overfilling the venue’s unique spatial character.
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LCD Soundsystem spellbinds San Francisco in surreal set
LCD Soundsystem left the audience in a state of heart-pounding breathlessness most reminiscent of waking up from an indescribably exhilarating dream.
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Margaret Cho laughs at personal, political, uncomfortable in newest show
In laughing at the cringeworthy, the frustrating, the inexplicably unjust, Cho aims to broaden perspectives and open discussions on addressing and correcting all the “shit” that’s wrong with the world.
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The Barr Brothers explore dimensions of sound in reflective third album
Unafraid of delving deeper into music as time goes on, the Barr Brothers’ latest release bridges ends of the musical spectrum, making complexity sound simple and simplicity sound complex.
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Thriving on individuality: Creative identities flourish in Berkeley’s Thrive Dance Company
As artistic director, Arshonsky intends to use her position to even further develop the foundation of independence and creativity that Thrive has already established.
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‘I hate you’ vs. ‘We hate them’ — ‘Hate Man’ documentary warns against the dangers of group aggression
“BUT I TELL YOU A MYSTERY,” a young man emphatically preaches to his audience of 10 in an early-2000s clip of Sproul Plaza. “But I tell YOU a mystery,” retorts a shaggy, bearded heckler from directly behind the preacher’s head. “WE SHALL NOT ALL SLEEP,” the preacher says in vain
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Spoon’s ‘Hot Thoughts’ finds sweet spots between pop rock, electronica
Though every track isn’t exactly ear candy, Spoon builds on its familiar foundation to deliver an album that lies at the crossroads of electronic synths and rock stylings.
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Kanye West lecture welcomed at Cloyne Court
Kanye West is arguably one of the most ridiculous, recognizable public figures in popular culture. As he is often considered outspoken and confident to a fault, the artist’s outstanding discography and vulnerable lyrics are too frequently overshadowed by his public persona. Underneath West’s outrageous outward character lies a story framed
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Jose Gonzalez is a meditating soul on ‘Vestiges and Claws’
For 12 years Jose Gonzalez has been making solo contributions to the indie music scene with his soothing vocals and rhythmic acoustic guitar. Known for soft-spoken, poetic lyrics and alluring guitar phrases, the skilled musician has come a long way since his first album, “Veneer.” Gonzalez’s most recent release, “Vestiges
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John Boorman’s sequel to ‘Hope and Glory’ fails to analyze important issues
Twenty-eight years ago, British filmmaker John Boorman released his award-winning, semi-autobiographical movie, “Hope and Glory.” The 1987 film acutely examined life in Britain during the German blitzkrieg of World War II from a child’s perspective. Just last year, Boorman released “Queen and Country,” a long-awaited sequel to the film that
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