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   Eco-Boudoir Bash

   By Jessica Armbruster

   Published: October 7, 2009

   When thinking of organic products, one's mind probably doesn't jump to things like underwear and sex toys. But that is precisely what Twin Cities Green will be discussing at...

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   Robert Hawkins

   By P.F. Wilson

   Published: October 7, 2009

   You'll have to forgive comedian Robert Hawkins if he's skeptical about the severity of the recent economic downturn. "This could be a record year for me," he says. "This could...

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   Joe Buck Yourself

   By Ward Rubrecht

   Published: October 7, 2009

   In his days as bassist for Hank Williams III, Joe Buck was easily the most striking figure in the band. That's no small feat when you're sharing the stage with the spitting...

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   N.M. Kelby

   By Jessica Armbruster

   Published: October 7, 2009

   It might seem counterintuitive to release a book composed of short stories filled with road trips, vacations, and pools now that it is fall. However, A Travel Guide for...

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   N.M. Kelby

   By Jessica Armbruster

   Published: October 7, 2009

   It might seem counterintuitive to release a book composed of short stories filled with road trips, vacations, and pools now that it is fall. However, A Travel Guide for...

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   Crocodiles

   By Peter S. Scholtes

   Published: October 7, 2009

   Sort of a snottier, more desperate-sounding two-person Jesus and Mary Chain, San Diego's Crocodiles are either empathizing with evil on "I Wanna Kill," or using the slang of...

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   Yo La Tengo

   By Ray Cummings

   Published: October 7, 2009

   Hoboken, New Jersey's Yo La Tengo have always seemed like a trio of hip older uncles and aunts: deeply dippy, good-hearted musos trailing their collective muse wherever it...

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   The Decemberists

   By Jenny Woods

   Published: October 7, 2009

   In the era of pick-and-choose, downloadable mp3s, long live the rock opera! Following 2006's Japanese-folk-tale-inspired The Crane Wife, the Decemberists have crafted a...

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   mc chris

   By Nate Patrin

   Published: October 7, 2009

   Nerdcore, my ass -- if you want to hear someone rap about comic books or science fiction or anime, you can pick up an album by MF DOOM or Del the Funky Homosapien instead of...

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    Taylor Swift

    By Nikki Miller

    Published: October 7, 2009

    Consider this: Taylor Swift was last year's biggest-selling American artist. Her single "Love Story" became the first country single to top the Billboard Pop Top 40. She hit...

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    STS9

    By Rick Mason

    Published: October 7, 2009

    Northern California's Sound Tribe Sector 9—a.k.a. STS9—are heavily into electronica, with all the gadgetry, dance beats, and space odysseys it suggests. But the...

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    Jolie Holland

    By Peter S. Scholtes

    Published: October 7, 2009

    Jolie Holland's whippoorwill mushmouth is one of the more dauntingly beautiful vocal things to emerge from '00s alternative roots music, so odd and engaging that it reveals...

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    Rob Thomas

    By Ray Cummings

    Published: October 7, 2009

    Let's be honest here: Ripping on Rob Thomas is all kinds of fun. The sudden fluctuations in weight. The reliably maudlin FM radio cheese. The cornball 1999 collabo with boomer...

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    Asobi Seksu

    By Rick Mason

    Published: October 7, 2009

    New York-based Asobi Seksu initially established themselves as weavers of densely layered pop dreamscapes, thoroughly atmospheric with a serious My Bloody Valentine fixation,...

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    School of Seven Bells

    By Peter S. Scholtes

    Published: October 7, 2009

    Animal nature and band iconography being what they are, some portion of School of Seven Bells' audience for this first headlining tour will wonder if former Secret Machines...

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    Daily Happy Hours

    By Jessica Armbruster

    Published: October 7, 2009

    The menu at the Sample Room is exactly as the name implies. Take a quick look and you will see small plates that are best purchased in threes and fours, as well as wine, beer,...

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    Broken

    By Jessica Armbruster

    Published: October 7, 2009

    Greg Gossel's show "Broken" features paintings that pay tribute to past decades, sometimes more than one simultaneously. Much like collective memories, his pieces are layered...

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    Saint Paul Art Crawl

    By Jessica Armbruster

    Published: October 7, 2009

    While many art events are being canceled or scaled down due to financial issues, it's great to see that the Saint Paul Art Crawl is expanding its scope. Now in its 28th year,...

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    Cirque du SoGay Afterparty

    By Jessica Armbruster

    Published: October 7, 2009

    When it comes to unique events with a lot of variety, Cirque du SoGay promises to be at the top of the list this week. The epic event begins at the hangover-friendly hour of...

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    Don’t Worry I Have a Map: New Works by Amy Rice

    By Jessica Armbruster

    Published: October 7, 2009

    On display this month are new works by Amy Rice. She has previously stated that she draws inspiration from the warm memories of her past, with a dash of whimsy and a pinch of...