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  The Wailers turn up the heat at First Avenue
  An expectedly diverse crowd enjoyed a spicy performance from the legendary Wailers on Saturday. PHOTOS BY DAN CORRIGAN
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  All Access: 'NEXT' return to Minneapolis and bare all
  The band that brought us the carnal jam about "feelin' a little poke" when grindin' at the club (Too Close) returned home, shiny muscles and all, for a fun show this weekend. PHOTOS BY NECESSARY EXPOSURE
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  Showcase: Best New Bands of 2008 at First Avenue
  Kristoff Krane, Caroline Smith and the Dynamiters were among many spiffy new artists showcased by First Avenue on Wednesday. PHOTOS BY DAN CORRIGAN
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  2009 New Years resolutions for fat, jobless America
  Last year really sucked for America. The economy collapsed, we gained about a million pounds, and we made a fool of ourselves in front of the whole world. But we've got a good feeling about 2009, so we wrote up a list of crap we can all do to make our country better this year.
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  Reel Big Fish snag fans of all ages & skankin' aptitudes at Epic
  Yes, people still skank, PHOTOS BY DENIS JEONG PLASTER
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  Caroline Smith, Jeremy Messersmith & Best Friends Forever @ 7th St.
  The 7th St. Entry was bursting with local flavor on Saturday -- check out the shots. PHOTOS BY STACY SCHWARTZ
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  Club shots: Berliner DJ Marcel Dettman @ VIP Room
  Watching Berlin DJ Marcel Dettman get down with the Minneapolis crowd at the "Black" techno night was sehr gut, ja? PHOTOS BY STACY SCHWARTZ
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  Perez Hilton: Taking MOA to douchier heights
  Promoting his new book in which he makes a noun out of his own last name, uber-blogger/shit-talker Perez Hilton makes an appearance for about 100 people at MOA. PHOTOS BY TONY NELSON
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  'Street Sounds' @ VIP: 'What's your fave 80's jam?'
  We hit up the Attitude City 'Street Sounds' party at the VIP Lounge on Friday and asked the stylish patrons: What's your favorite 80s song? (Some people clearly don't know their decades, so here's a hint -- if it sounds like low-fi diva disco, it's probably 70s.) PHOTOS BY B. FRESH PHOTOGRAPHY
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  10 Sexiest Movie Geeks
  The age of the jock is over. Glasses and computer skills are hot, and it's proven fact that a massive Star Wars figurine collection makes you a better lover. In celebration, we've compiled the silver screen's sexiest nerds for your pleasure.
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  Slapping Purses, Private Dancer and TC Superband @ the Hex
  We're a little late on posting this one, but the Jan. 2 event at the little shanty known as the Hexagon looked like a lot of fun. PHOTOS BY SARAH NIENABER
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  The Fray deliver intimate performance at First Ave.
  Despite a slightly slow turnout and bare-bones stage setup, the Fray delivered a worthwhile performance at First Ave. on Thursday night. PHOTOS BY NECESSARY EXPOSURE
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