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San Quentin State Prison

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    September 23, 2009

    Johnny Cash at San Quentin

    ​The legendary rock photographer Jim Marshall passed away in his sleep last night at the age of 74. Marshall was prolific throughout his career of 50 years and renowned for capturing some of rock and roll's biggest names throughout the 60s and 70s, including this photo of Jimi Hendrix setting ... More >>

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    April 3, 2009

    Tonight's Show Suggestions

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    April 1, 2009

    Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson

    First of all, you should go read that badass interview with Chad VanGaalen that Jonathan just posted. He's playing a show tonight at Chop Suey; it starts at 9 p.m. and costs $12. Miguel Migs, Lisa Shaw, Brian Lyons, Lu Rob at Neumos, 9 p.m., $15 Deep house high priest Miguel Migs occupies a positi ... More >>

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    April 1, 2009

    The Weekly Wire: This Week's Notable Events

    First of all, you should go read that badass interview with Chad VanGaalen that Jonathan just posted. He's playing a show tonight at Chop Suey; it starts at 9 p.m. and costs $12. Miguel Migs, Lisa Shaw, Brian Lyons, Lu Rob at Neumos, 9 p.m., $15 Deep house high priest Miguel Migs occupies a positi ... More >>

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    February 6, 2009

    SF's Crime Live at San Quentin

    While I agree with Mr. Cunningham that nothing can ultimately top the most famous performance at San Quentin, I was thrilled to come across this long-lost clip of pioneering Bay Area punk band Crime entertaining the inmates. Nice stage clothing choice, boys (full clip after the jump).

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2009

    Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson to Hold Hands at The Paramount

    Merle Haggard performed at The Paramount on Feb. 11, 2007, along with Neko Case. Photos by Jenny Jimenez. Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson When: April 3 Where: The Paramount Cost: $45 to $65 via Ticketmaster, on sale Saturday) Extremely long press release (and a photo of Neko Case) after the jump ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2009

    Throwback Tuesdays: Johnny Cash -- "A Boy Named Sue"

    Throwback Tuesdays is a new weekly series that focuses on old school music videos that I can't live without. This one goes way back to 1969 and features the man in black, Mr. Johnny Cash. The video was shot live at San Quentin prison and captures one of my favorite songs of all time, "A Boy Na ... More >>

  • Film

    August 29, 2007

    Self-Medicated: A Filmmaker in Need of Filmmaking Rehab

    Throwback Tuesdays is a new weekly series that focuses on old school music videos that I can't live without. This one goes way back to 1969 and features the man in black, Mr. Johnny Cash. The video was shot live at San Quentin prison and captures one of my favorite songs of all time, "A Boy Na ... More >>

  • Arts

    November 26, 2003

    Visual Arts Calendar

    Throwback Tuesdays is a new weekly series that focuses on old school music videos that I can't live without. This one goes way back to 1969 and features the man in black, Mr. Johnny Cash. The video was shot live at San Quentin prison and captures one of my favorite songs of all time, "A Boy Na ... More >>

  • Arts

    November 12, 2003

    Visual Arts Calendar

    Throwback Tuesdays is a new weekly series that focuses on old school music videos that I can't live without. This one goes way back to 1969 and features the man in black, Mr. Johnny Cash. The video was shot live at San Quentin prison and captures one of my favorite songs of all time, "A Boy Na ... More >>

  • Arts

    February 28, 2001

    Disc Man

    Throwback Tuesdays is a new weekly series that focuses on old school music videos that I can't live without. This one goes way back to 1969 and features the man in black, Mr. Johnny Cash. The video was shot live at San Quentin prison and captures one of my favorite songs of all time, "A Boy Na ... More >>

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    October 4, 2000

    Crime boss

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    April 7, 1999

    Something's Rotten in Roosevelt

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    July 22, 1998

    The last brigadier

    Only one George Jackson Brigade member remains behind bars. Is he doomed to die there?

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