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Donovan brings his hurdy-gurdy sounds to the Central Coast.
Adam JosephHippie folk sensation Donovan was the pied piper of the flower children, and his hits like “Season of the Witch” and “Sunshine Superman” continue to be potent reminders for baby... read on»
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Young jazzman with a horn performs for charity at Monterey Conference Center.
Qres EphraimTrumpeter Chris Botti has been plastered all over the 831 in dramatic black and white photos promoting his performance Saturday, June 6 at the Monterey Conference Center. A brooding blond... read on»
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Ambient sounds and amiable atmosphere in Big Sur.
Adam JosephThe Tonalism all-night ambient music happening at the Henry Miller Library in Big Sur has a unique objective: to put its attendees to sleep – or at least into a... read on»
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Animal Collective goes from Letterman show to Henry Miller Library.
Stuart ThorntonThe sound you heard when Animal Collective performed their tune “Summertime Clothes” on the Late Show with David Letterman on May 7 was that of a highly creative underground band... read on»
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A ska gigolo with a poncho, but so much more.
Zachary StahlHe can be a pimp or a cowboy, wearing a robe or a poncho, but his main character is a mouse. A towering figure at 6’6,” Eek-A-Mouse is one of... read on»
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Three Dog Night unleashes their deep stash of Top 10 hits on Salinas.
Adam JosephThree Dog Night – named after the indigenous Australian technique of cuddling with three wild dingoes instead of one on the extraordinarily cold nights – may have left the handlebar... read on»
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Third annual tribute to Mr. Ellington.
Stuart ThorntonImagine throwing 10 musicians onstage who haven’t rehearsed together and getting them to dig deep into the repertoire of one of America’s finest composers. It sounds like a recipe for... read on»
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Extra Golden leads a robust upcoming schedule at Big Sur Spirit Garden.
Stuart ThorntonAfter Ian Eagleston traveled over to Africa to document the Benga music of Kenya, the musician returned home with something more than his doctoral thesis: a new group called Extra... read on»
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The strong shows will extend through August.
Stuart ThorntonExtra Golden is just one of the many impressive acts the Big Sur Spirit Garden has secured for the upcoming spring, summer and fall seasons. Jayson Fann, the founder and... read on»
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Tech N9ne and Realization top two very strong shows in Salinas and Monterey.
Walter Ryce“When you say ‘hip-hop,’” says Mark (“Foot”) Lofton, manager and MC of hip-hop band Realization (formerly 40831), “people think stupid booty shaker music – they think rap. Rap is what... read on»