It's another holiday weekend so remember to pace yourself while we work overtime to bring you...
Ex-Soviet Rockers, DJ Skribble, Wailing Souls, Jonny Lang, DJ Clue, Violent Femmes and the Prince of Darkness
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The Red Elvises
| when: | Friday, June 30th, 9pm |
| where: | The Blank Club, 44 S. Almaden Ave., San Jose |
| phone: | 408.292.5265 |
| price: | $10 (350 Rubles) |
PERISTROIKA: Cooler than Siberia in the middle of winter, The Red Elvises kick out some of the best Americana surf style rock that you're ever going to hear by some emigrated boys from Mother Russia. The Red Elvises have actually gotten their numbers back up, from a three piece frenzied outfit to a mini politburo of five, through a propaganda campaign that includes selling out every venue they play and repeatedly wearing those damn animal print suits that totally give you vertigo after a few vodkas.
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DJ Clue
| when: | Friday, June 30th, 9pm |
| where: | Club Cuccini, 72 N. Almaden St., San Jose |
| phone: | 408.287.1737 |
| price: | $20 |
LOOK GANG, A CLUE: When the mix tape phenomenon hit the streets of the NYC, DJ Clue rode the crest of that wave becoming in the process one of New York's most sought after freestyle DJs. Clue has mixed exclusive tracks from the biggest names in the Big Apple rap scene like DMX, Jay-Z, Ja Rule and Nas scoring DJ Clue a stint with the prolific Funk Master Flex on Hot 97. Clue is one of the few DJs to make the leap from street level beat thumper and mixed tapes to the penthouses of rap moguls and now he's going to drop that distinct NYC sound on an unsuspecting San Jose.
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Day on the Meadow w/ Violent Femmes and others
| when: | Sunday, July 2nd, Noon |
| where: | Discovery Meadow, San Carlos St. and Woz Way, Downtown San Jose |
| phone: | 408.294.2100 x.444 |
| price: | $10.53 |
BLISTER IN THE SUN: The Day on the Meadow festival in downtown San Jose has consistently brought big name national touring acts to you for a pittance and this year is no different. The Violent Femmes are headlining this year's festival, cosponsored by Live 105 and The Metro Newspapers benefitting EHC LifeBuilders, with another killer lineup of national and local bands including The Dresden Dolls, Lifted, Kung Fu Vampire, The Lovemakers and Atomic Mint.
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Wailing Souls @ Metro's Music in the Other Park
| when: | Thursday, June 29th, 5:30pm |
| where: | St. James Park, First and St. James St., Downtown San Jose |
| phone: | 408.279.1776 |
| price: | Free |
TRENCHTOWN: You've seen other reggae acts that make claims of authenticity, but we'll put the smooth island sounds of the Wailing Souls up against them any day. Straight from Jamaica where they just finished recording their latest studio offering at the legendary Tuff Gong Studios, Wailing Souls bring 30 years of sticking it to the man flava to San Jose closing out Metro's Music in the Other Park series. Santa Cruz's Soul Majestic opens up.
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Jonny Lang
| when: | Thursday, June 29th, 7:30pm |
| where: | Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd., Saratoga |
| phone: | 408.741.0763 |
| price: | $40-$45 |
BLUES KID: Even though Jonny Lang is only 24, he sounds as if he's been rocking that blues ax for far longer. A huge name in the world of blues and rock 'n roll, Jonny Lang took the music world by storm with his solo album and has played with blues legend B.B. King and aging rockers like the Rolling Stones and Aerosmith. Once you get past the whole age thing and just listen, you'll totally get why this old soul with young shoulders headlines blues festivals across the world.
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Jaws @ Cinema San Pedro & The Flying Martini Brothers Bar and Bistro
| when: | Wednesday, June 28th, Dusk |
| where: | 69 N. San Pedro St., Downtown San Jose |
| phone: | 408.287.6969 |
| price: | The movie is free |
WE'RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER BOAT: The classic movie that made us scared to even swim in a lake makes its outdoor debut at Cinema San Pedro and here's hoping they crank the sound because that haunting two-note John Williams medley will sound really cool reverberating off the parking garage. In honor of the big fish that almost could, the Flying Martini Brothers Bar and Bistro will move their lounge amenities out onto the patio so drinkers can toast the second best movie villain of all time in comfort and some $5 Shark-tinis.
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The Low Fat Luau
| when: | Friday, June 30th, 6pm-10pm |
| where: | Smoke Tiki Lounge, 152 Post St., San Jose |
| phone: | 408.292.4266 |
| price: | Free |
DIETER'S DREAM: Yeah, if only all turns of the weight loss screw were this good. Reggae, hip-hop, rock, funk collective Low Fat are going to cram 9 members and all their equipment onto the back patio stage at Smoke Tiki Lounge for some free luau action. Smoke will roll out some of their phenomenal barbecue, the hot bar staff will dispense the cocktails, Low Fat will drop the beat and horn heavy sounds, heck, all you have to do is show up.
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The Odd Numbers
| when: | Wednesday, June 28th, 10pm |
| where: | Johnny V's, 31 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose |
| phone: | 408.947.8470 |
| price: | Free |
RETROFITTED: The Odd Numbers have been hitting San Jose since this trio was in the cradle playing underground punk and booze fueled rock that speaks to the local scene. The Numbers used to rock it all the time in Downtown San Jo and after a brief hiatus are back playing live gigs around town while still taxing their livers on the infamous dive bar crawl. This is the last free show The Odd Numbers will be kicking down at Johnny V's so come out and hear some legendary San Jo gutter punks.
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DJ Skribble
| when: | Friday, June 30th, 9pm |
| where: | Club Glo, 396 S. First St., San Jose |
| phone: | 408.995.6414 |
| price: | $20 |
SPINHEAD: DJ Skribble was scratching out licks and a living when DJ-ing wasn't even considered a viable profession even in the rap and hip-hop scenes; the DJ was just the back up noise to the main event. Oh how the times have changed. DJ Skribble has cut up the world DJ circuit throwing his signature style to sold-out booty shaking crowds. Having him hit up San Jose is bound to give us some serious street cred.
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Ozzfest XI
| when: | Saturday, July 1st, 9am |
| where: | Shoreline Amphitheater, 1 Amphitheater Pkwy., Mountain View |
| phone: | 408.998.8497 |
| price: | $35-$135 |
IRONMAN: The mother of satanic heavy metal festivals, Ozzzfest, will be rocking Shoreline Amphitheater in all its devil-horned saluting glory this Saturday. The Prince of Darkness himself, of course, will be headlining with the all day fest getting some head-banging help from System of a Down, Disturbed, Hatebreed, Lacuna Coil and Black Label Society. Bust out your favorite black t-shirt and prepare for a full day of chaos.
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DJ Dan
| when: | Sunday, July 2nd, 9pm |
| where: | Angels Ultra Lounge & Cabaret, 400 S. First St., San Jose |
| phone: | 408.885.9588 |
| price: | $15 |
ALL NATURAL SCRATCH: The favorite son of the LA house scene, DJ Dan, is popping in for the July 4th weekend and dropping mad beats in Downtown. DJ Dan has cut up the international circuit logging some serious air miles along the way while his following of progressive house bass heads keeps growing exponentially.
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Belvedere VIP Tasting Party
| when: | Saturday July 1st,8pm-10pm |
| where: | Taste Ultra Lounge, 87 N. San Pedro St., San Jose |
| phone: | 408.885.1016 |
| price: | Free before 11pm with invite |
ALL HAIL VODKA: Seriously, vodka is a great drink; it goes down smooth and the boss can't even smell it on ya. For all of you that have gotten away from one of the best, world-renowned spirits ever the Belvedere VIP Tasting Party is the answer to all of your drinking questions. Taste Ultra Lounge provides the venue, Belvedere supplies the elixir, DJs 2ND Nature and Big Boy provide the tunes and you supply the once healthy liver.
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A Look Ahead
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Reverend Horton Heat
| when: | Wednesday, July 5th, 9pm |
| where: | The Blank Club, 44 S. Almaden Ave., San Jose |
| phone: | 408.292.5265 |
| price: | $20 |
HALLELUJAH: Reverend Horton Heat the original preacher of the sinful ways of liquor, gambling, fast cars and faster women makes his return to San Jose after a nearly six-year absence. These psychobilly boys from Texas sell-out every venue they play and we all know how small the Blank Club is so score some tickets early. The Rev sets up his proselytizing tent and begins the sermon to hell at the Blank Club July 5th. Other Reverend shows have been added around the Bay Area, so check with your local greasers for info.
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