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Ska Patrick’s Day

Ska Patrick’s Day

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day or Ska Patrick’s Day and This is SKA with Middagh Goodwin’s 4th Anniversary at Five Eye Brewing 1920 Foundry Ct # B1, Ceres, on March 17th, 6-10 pm. Enjoy a night of Rocksteady and Ska with performances by The Bracers(Modesto), Belmont Sound System(Fresno), and Sacto Storytellers(members of Filibuster Sacramento). Seleter Dave […]

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The Opera and the Octopus

The Opera and the Octopus

The Opera and the Octopusby Aaron Rowan The octopus is my spirit animal. They are clever, curious, enigmatic, and occasionally mischievous creatures. I enjoy reading about them, and high on my experience wishlist is getting to pet one at an aquarium; perhaps I’ll even dive with some one day. I’ve built quite a collection of […]

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Some Blues You Can Use

Some Blues You Can Use

Some Blues You Can UseBy Eric Benson There was a wonderful musical tribute to the late John Shaw musician who died recently. The event was at the Twin River Saloon with hundreds of well-wishers and musicians coming out. We hope that his family continues to be supported now and, in the future, RIP John Shaw […]

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How to Guide to Entertainment Permits 

How to Guide to Entertainment Permits 

How to Guide to Entertainment Permits  By Middagh Goodwin It is unlawful for any person to own, conduct, operate, maintain, or participate therein any place of entertainment in the City of Modesto without first having obtained an Entertainment Permit. Failure to obtain an Entertainment Permit can result in penalties under Municipal Code 4-1.420.  It is necessary to complete a […]

By March 2, 2024 Read More →
IrishView

IrishView

By Chris MurphyIs this one of the best months or what? Well, Erin go Brach, as a Murphy, McNulty or if you are Irish, March is one of the most special times of the year. Heck, it is one of the best months no matter what you are. This year, St. Patrick’s Day is on […]

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Performing View – It’s It Doozy!

Performing View – It’s It Doozy!

PerformingView By Chris Murphy March is going to be a doozy! There are new events and performance popping up everywhere and we are only going to be able to scratch the surface this month. There is everything from indie plays, celebrity blockbusters, to enchanting cirque productions. The Gallo Center has events lined up for everyone. […]

Some Blues You Can Use Music In The Downtown

Some Blues You Can Use Music In The Downtown

Some Blues you can use, Music in the DowntownBy Eric Benson After being down a minute with Blues Monday Party we are back Feb 12th at Café Urbano. The Jan 22nd jam went well with good attendance and musicians sitting in. The band features John Burt Sax, Cortez Flores drums, Raul Slaps Bass, and myself […]

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Szyndler’s List

Szyndler’s List

UnpluggedView: Szyndler’s Listby Aaron Rowan A few summers ago, I came up with one of the coolest ideas I’ve had as a music curator. Quite the experiment, really: a run of four monthly World Music Jams, held at the Barkin’ Dog Grill where I hosted my very first evening of music downtown over a decade […]

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MSO Performs Gershwin’s An American In Paris

MSO Performs Gershwin’s An American In Paris

MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS GERSHWIN’S AN AMERICAN IN PARIS AND YOUTH ORCHESTRA PERFORMS SPRING CONCERT IN FEBRUARY   February 9 & 10, 2024 – Modesto Symphony Orchestra Performs Gershwin’s An American in Paris, Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony, and Boulanger’s D’un Matin de Printemps (Of a Spring Morning)  February 10, 2024 – Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra to perform […]

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John McCutcheon Returns to Modesto

John McCutcheon Returns to Modesto

Six-time Grammy-nominated folk musician John McCutcheon performs his twenty-first benefit concert for the Modesto Peace/Life Center on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 7:00 pm at the Modesto Church of the Brethren, 2301 Woodland Avenue. Johnny Cash called him “the most impressive instrumentalist I’ve ever heard.” John is a master of the guitar, banjo, hammer dulcimer, piano, […]

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When I Got the Music I Got a Place to Go

When I Got the Music I Got a Place to Go

MAMAView-When I Got the Music I Got a Place to GoBy Middagh Goodwin As the East Bay Punk band sang in their song “Radio”, “When I got the music I got a place to Go, Radio, Radio, Radio, Radio,” The Selecter sang in “On My Radio”, “It’s just the same old show on my radio,” […]

By January 3, 2024 Read More →
Howdy 2024

Howdy 2024

Howdy 2024!By Monica Barber With New Year’s just hours behind us, some of the best moments have just made their goodbyes. New Year’s 2024 has yet to be more than an idea. To Ms. M, something so small as the idea can blossom into a simple start that allows one to reflect on the past, […]

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A Study In Starlets

A Study In Starlets

Unplugged View: A Study In StarletsBy Aaron Rowan “My life is spent in one long effort to escape from the commonplaces of existence. These little problems help me to do so.” – Sherlock Holmes. I share this sentiment with my favorite literary character, although the only crimes I’m trying to help solve are the shortage […]

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MAMAView: Rockin Holidays

MAMAView: Rockin Holidays

MAMAView: Rockin’ Holiday and Seasonal CheerBy Middagh GoodwinI hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you went shopping for gifts on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday, I hope you supported local businesses. It is crucial to support our locally owned establishments, including restaurants, bars, and cafes, especially those that promote local music. Rockin’ Holiday […]

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Falling Into Fall

Falling Into Fall

Falling Into FallBy Eric Benson Blue Monday Party is looking for a new home folks. October is the last month playing Café Urbano. At this location over the years, we have played over a thousand Mondays with great players and attendance, but it is time for a change. Any venues that would work hosting the […]

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