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SXSW 2015: Cool? Yeah, Cool

Charles Bradley Shows us How it's Done
Charles Bradley Shows us How it’s Done

Chris Farley is my spirit animal. Not in a tears of a clown kind-of-way, or a Patrick Swayze dance-off kind-of-way. But in the way where I would be the perfect sidekick to Chris in “The Chris Farley Show”. I’d agree with him and all his qualifiers – yes, when Sir Paul McCartney was in the Beatles, that was definitely “cool.” I could have taken the show on the road with Chris, maybe even done some local interviews:

“Remember that time that you played Treasure Island. And it was, like, really cold?”

“Remember that time you brought that guy on stage to rap ‘Protect Yo Neck? Yeah. That was cool”. Continue reading “SXSW 2015: Cool? Yeah, Cool”

Countdown to SXSW Music 2015: Spoon and Charles Bradley at Auditorium Shores

Way above Auditorium Shores
Way above Auditorium Shores

In our first countdown to SXSW post, we celebrate the amazing pairing of Spoon and Charles Bradley, who will be playing back-to-back at Auditorium Shores on March 19th. The shows here are free to everyone, although anyone without a SXSW credential needs to pick up a guest pass in advance. Now, on to the music! Continue reading “Countdown to SXSW Music 2015: Spoon and Charles Bradley at Auditorium Shores”

SXSW Review: Daptone Records Showcase at The Moody Theater at ACL-Live, 3/14/13

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A Victim of Love and Circumstance

While at SXSW, there is one definitive. You will be taking a chance. It will be choosing between two seemingly excellent showcases, hoping you made the right choice. It will be seeing a performance you know little about, hoping to uncover a hidden gem during the six-day event. All the while in Austin, you wish to see true greatness, unique to you, to your trip, and to your dedication to seeing an insane amount of music in such a short period of time.

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Spinning Platters Tackles Your Tough Outside Lands 2011 Decisions

We will make this a little easier for you to navigate.

For four years running now, the good people at Another Planet and Superfly have put together a massive outdoor music festival in the part of San Francisco so far west that most people don’t even know it exists. The weather is unpredictable, the terrain in this portion of Golden Gate Park is difficult, and with 5 stages, decisions are always tough to make. Well, all I can say about the first two is to bring layers and wear sturdy, comfortable shoes. As for who to see when? Well, I’ve studied the band schedule and the map, and based on my impeccable taste in music I am ready to present to you the most fulfilling plan for your Outside Lands experience.

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Spinning Platters Weekly Guide to Bay Area Concerts, 5/5/11 – 5/11/11

Obvious photo choice. See Monday at Regency!
Este es el Cinco de Mayo edición de la lista semanal Mostrar, por lo que, por supuesto, me vino a la traductor Google, sólo para ver lo que pasó. Apuesto a que es todo un galimatías, pero le hará saber de esta manera codificada que tenemos un concurso. Correo electrónico promo@spinningplatters.com para ganar 2 entradas para ver A-Trak y Kid Sister a Mezzanine el 16 de Mayo. Comprar Entradas Aquí!

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