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From the comments on this article in the Straight about Hoko's shutting down on August 22nd:I was in Hoko's on Saturday, August 21st and the inspectors were in there giving him a hard time on that night too. They've clearly got an agenda to shut Hoko...

topics: dance, pats, show

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I was at the Biltmore last night to catch Mika Miko, making it down a little too late to see Nu Sensae, unfortunately (I was finishing a speech for a wedding this weekend).The headliners were pretty great, and since I was sick when they came last wit...

topics: bar, pats

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Sorry for the lack of posts (and weekly listings), I was on vacation and unable to secure internet access... or at least unwilling to actively seek out internet access.Tonight, Manta Ray Gun, World Club, and Puberty play Honey for Honey Lung Thursday...

topics: dj, pats

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Tonight, Hotel (165 E. Hastings) hosts C/R/I/T/I/C/S a launch party for a book and 7 collaboration between Justin from Sex Negative and Andrew from Nu Sensae. The opening starts at 7pm and there's a live performance at 9pm. Check the Facebook event ...

topics: blues, commodore, pats, show

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I had a pretty busy weekend...On Friday, I started things off by catching Obits at the Media Club. After Drive Like Jehu and Hot Snakes, having Rick Froberg at (or near) the helm is an instant recipe for success in my books, and his latest outfit doe...

topics: commodore, pats, richards, show

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On Friday, I was down at the Commodore to cover the Weakerthans/Constantines co-headlining tour for DiscorderThe Cons are one of my favourite live acts and they certainly didn't disappoint during their latest visit (although, I was a little bummed th...

topics: commodore, dj, pats, richards, show

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Anyone catch the sold out Plants and Animals show @ the Biltmore on Wednesday? amazing? no? Maybe another round at the Railway Club come March 28th for Junofest?Some show announcements this weekend:* Sex Negatives w/ Pompoir and Apollo Ghosts @ Pat's...

topics: bar, beaches, coffee, dancing, dj

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I wasn't really planning anything for St. Pat's day, but a random wandering along Broadway brought my friends and I to my old haunt Lou'sGargoyle's. Upon the completion of a ridiculously good 'Nucks game (did you see the fourth goal?!), a random asse...

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Piper Davis plays Blastramp at the Bourbon tonight.Duofest 3 goes down at Pat's tomorrow with Shindig winners, Hermetic, Tight Solid, Quite Testy, and JPMPChris-a-riffic plays Little Mountain on March 28th with Fine Mist, gr8-2000, and Nihilist Party...

topics: commodore, dj, pats, richards