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Volunteer spots still open for the Fest 11
By Mike Llerena | Oct. 3, 2012The memory of Fest 10 is firmly ingrained in the mind of Matt Hodge, who volunteered at the event last October.
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In the mix: music news for October
By Brittany Brave | Oct. 3, 2012October is here! We might as well call it ROCKtober, with all the tunes, grooves and shows to look forward to.
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Childish Gambino to bring lyricism to Flavet Field
By Benjamin S. Brasch | Sep. 26, 2012Donald Glover, who raps by the name Childish Gambino, will perform on Flavet Field Friday at 7 p.m. for free.
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Project Chili serves up last year of funk in Gainesville
By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 19, 2012Spicing up the local music scene less than a year ago, Project Chili’s start consisted of a rather modest hangout between childhood friends vibing to funk icons.
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CD review: Bob Dylan’s “Tempest” is modern yet classic
By Natalia Sieukaran | Sep. 19, 2012In commemoration of a 50-year career, American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan reminds old and new fans of why he is the voice of his generation with his 35th album, “Tempest.”
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Matt Hires to bring singer/songwriter act to Gainesville
By Ashira Morris | Sep. 12, 2012On Friday, Hires will bring his singer/songwriter act to High Dive. The show starts at 9 p.m. with local opening acts Benny Cannon and Vane.
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Local band Xylitone to open up for Of Montreal on Sept. 25
By Kathryn Varn | Sep. 12, 2012Xylitone, made up of two UF students and one UF graduate, has a show tonight at High Dive and was contacted by RUB Entertainment to open for of Montreal Sept. 25.
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Simons Nightclub resurrected, updated
By Jake P. Altieri | Sep. 5, 2012Among the chatter of those waiting in line at Simons Nightclub on its opening night, most seemed excited to see a new club in Gainesville.
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Strangers collaborate in Band Roulette event at Boca Fiesta: Chick-fil-atio
By Ian Rowe | Sep. 5, 2012Years ago, when I was a tone-deaf musician, what I hated more than anything was the question: Who do you sound like? Panicked, I would flip back and forth between bands in my head, and list who I borrowed from: guitars this, lyrics that, keyboards this. When people expressed further confusion, I said defensive and overblown things like, “Sound is a concept, man.”
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In the mix: music news for September
By Brittany Brave | Sep. 5, 2012You barely know the major news headlines in your city, let alone what music news you can look forward to enjoying.
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More listen, less livid: Why Nickelback is pretty decent
By Alyssa Holcomb | Aug. 29, 2012I could very easily play devil’s advocate when it comes to Nickelback and all of the unequivocal hatred surrounding its members. However, after constantly hearing a particularly poignant list of “reasons” for the band’s supposed amount of suck, I find myself more leveled with defending what is, without a doubt, one of the decade’s most successful acts.
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Nickelback: The most hated band for a reason
By Kathryn Varn | Aug. 29, 2012I liked Nickelback once.
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Manchester Orchestra sets the stage for indie music lovers
By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Aug. 22, 2012Manchester Orchestra is set to perform its first show in Gainesville at High Dive (formerly Double Down Live) tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $19 with an additional $2 charge at the door for fans younger than 21 years old.
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Yellowcard releases sixth studio album with success
By THOMAS NASSIFF< | Aug. 8, 2012Yellowcard, a group of Jacksonville natives who made their rise to popularity during the crucial formative years of many of today’s college-aged listeners, avoided the dreaded weak comeback record last year.
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Country music band Rascal Flatts is coming to Gainesville
By Natalie Teer | Aug. 1, 2012The concert will be held in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center at 7 p.m., and doors will open at 6 p.m. Little Big Town and the Eli Young Band will also perform.
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Flashbacks Lounge hosting listening party
By Natalie Teer | July 25, 2012If you give Passion Pit’s, second album “Gossamer” a listen, you’ll barely scratch the surface into understanding the Boston-based electro-synth pop group’s lead vocalist Michael Angelakos.
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UF alumnus brings musical talent overseas to North Korea
By Jessica Kegu | July 25, 2012Offenther, originally from Coral Springs Fla., graduated from UF in 2007 with a degree in philosophy. He says the city of Gainesville saved him. Offenther dove into Gainesville life in every way through involvement on campus and in Gainesville’s cultural community, something he never felt he could do in his hometown. His first DJ gig was at the now-closed bar Tim and Terry’s Music & More, where he played the type of retro music that he wanted to dance to. “I wasn’t very good but it was unpretentious and fun,” he said.
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Wayward Council closes its doors
By Natalie Teer | July 4, 2012Nonprofit record store and music venue Wayward Council is closing its doors after 14 years.
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Philadelphia based rock group comes to Gainesville
By Natalie Teer | June 6, 2012The show is June 13 at Double Down Live, which is located at 210 SW Second Ave.
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In midst of the Digital Revolution, three stores hold steady
By Michelle Klug | May 23, 2012For some, it’s a simple click of a button. You hover the arrow over “buy,” click and music is immediately downloaded to your computer and transferred to your iPod where you can hear it instantaneously.
