To riff on Rumi, out beyond an abandoned CVS building on The Alameda, there is a mystical field where Guitar Player magazine operated in 1967. I will meet you there.
The proverb “A rolling stone gathers no moss” may have provided blues icon Muddy Waters with a song title that further yielded the name for a certain Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group and a storied music publication, but …
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San Jose City Councilmember Omar Torres was arrested today on child molestation charges, hours after submitting his resignation to city officials. He is being held without bail tonight, according to the Santa Clara County Department of Correction.
Rejoice, Los Gatos: The Pastaria is now open for lunch, serving from noon to 3pm Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Hugh Grant isn’t used to being mixed up in a screenplay quite as messy and perplexing as Heretic’s is. Although he’s undoubtedly visited the outskirts of the M&P neighborhood in his 42-year stint as one of the most recognizable actors …
Once upon a time Stephanie Chou, a Chinese-American math major at Columbia University, went on a study abroad to China to learn more about her heritage, and ostensibly to study the language.
Coming from Mexico City in the mid-’80s, Caifanes combined eclectic rock traditions (’60s British Invasion, postpunk, progressive rock) with a uniquely Spanish-language lyrical perspective. The Rock en tu idioma leaders’ first run (’86–’95) yielded four acclaimed studio albums, including El …
The beauty of this world is that even the biggest joke can transform into a runaway success. Take Sunami, a hardcore band that’s arguably become the biggest musical act to come out of the South Bay in years. The group’s …
Fans of Northern California comedy have been watching the ascent of Mike E. Winfield for years: his first late-night network appearances, his spot on The Office (about which he joked, “You know the Black guy on The Office? You know …
The Avenidas Wise Owl Players, a troupe of mature adults using their talent and wisdom to entertain, present an elaborate dramatic reading of Ripcord. This absurdist comedy by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire stars two senior assisted-living roommates, the cranky …
Elephino, a sphinx of elephantine and rhinocerotic origins, is also a band that plays mostly instrumental funk improv. Who the hell doesn’t like instrumental funk improv? Not-fun, untrustworthy people, that’s who. And who wouldn’t enjoy a mostly instrumental funk improv …
Kaitlin Butts’s star rose in the land of honky-tonk. She’s a dynamic and fun performer with a beautiful mezzo-soprano voice, a sense of comic timing, and tremendous musical chops (her husband, Cleto Cordero, has a popular band she consistently performs …
Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match! When Fiddler on the Roof hit Broadway back in 1964, it was a revelation. It became the first musical theater production to surpass 3,000 performances. It also held the record for the longest-running Broadway …
In California in the ’60s, Chicano soul took hold among listeners. Groups like Cannibal & the Headhunters (“Land of 1000 Dances”) and Thee Midniters (“Whittier Blvd.”) thrilled audiences and achieved some measure of national success. Yet, as prevailing styles came …
The best thing about a venue like Rooster T. Feathers? It’s a great place to see up-and-coming comedians on their rise to fame or big-name headliners on their descent back from the stars. Luckily for Seattle comedian Bo Johnson, he’s …
Rudys can’t fail—just ask Roddy Radiation, the original guitar player for the seminal ’80s two-tone band, the Specials. Although he did too much too young, he avoided being a monkey man and got out of the concrete jungle to form …
Enter for a chance to win a Car Pass to Christmas in the Park Drive Thru Light Show at History Park in San Jose. Event begins on November 21, 2024 and runs until January 1, 2025. This giveaway will have …
Enter for a chance to win a 4-Pack of tickets to the Exploratorium at Pier 15 in San Francisco. A $160 value! Complimentary general admission tickets will be mailed to the winner and expire June 30, 2025.
The week marks the unfolding of the Mexican Heritage Plaza’s signature event: the annual Avenida de Altares celebration tied to Dia de Los Muertos. The community event carries additional meaning this year, which marks the 25th anniversary of La Plaza.
