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Entries for October, 2012

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Brothers Comatose's Ben Morrison Pumped to Play Communion in the Redwoods

Next week at this time, the rowdy bluegrass outfit Brothers Comatose will be just hours away from performing its set at Communion in the Redwoods (11:30pm inside Fernwood). I caught up with the band's co-founder Ben Morrison—his brother Alex plays banjo in the band—before he had to do a soundcheck ...

Bob Weir & More on Tap at the Golden State Theatre

The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir can't stay away from Monterey, which is a good thing for us. A year ago, he performed two soldout shows with Furthur at the Fairgrounds and Sunday, Dec. 16, he'll return for a special acoustic-solo show (Ticket info TBA). But that's not all. Weir will ...

Mark Kozelek's Big Sur Show Canceled But The Weekly Still Raps With Him

“As songwriters, it’s important to be honest,” says singer-songwriter Mark Kozelek. But that sentiment is easier said than done and Kozelek—known for his work with Red House Painters and now Sun Kil Moon—continues to grapple with adhering to such a code after 20 years. “I guess the songs that are ...

Patti Smith's Still Got It

Her words, not mine: "I've still got it." Not that the Godmother of Punk needed to tell a nearly packed house at Golden State Theatre Tuesday night. Patti Smith's happy birthday to John Lennon show proved she's still making provocative music and art, and even if her punk sound has ...

Communion in the Redwoods Rundown

There will be a lot of music to check out Oct. 26-28 at Communion in the Redwoods at Fernwood Resort. So instead of telling you about the more-than-16 acts that will be on hand, I thought it may be better to let you hear some of the music for yourself. ...