Arts and Culture

14 Apr 2010

HumpDay Video Erykah Badu “Window Seat”

We here at Broke-Ass Stuart remember a kinder, gentler, funkier time when there was an entire network devoted to playing awesome new music videos. Men named Pinfield and women named Idalis would introduce block after block of original music videos from various genres interspersed with interviews with musicians and video

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13 Apr 2010

FREE Judgement Day Show Tonight at Amoeba in Berkeley

I really don’t know what else to say about Judgement Day that we haven’t already said here, here, and here.  Quite simply, they are bad ass!  So instead I’ll tell you how I feel about Amoeba: If god had a basement, it would look like Amoeba Records. What used to

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13 Apr 2010

Why I Hate The Lakers

“Soon it was commonplace for entire teams to change cities in search of greater profits. The Minneapolis Lakers moved to Los Angeles where there are no lakes. The Oilers moved to Tennessee where there is no oil. The Jazz moved to Salt Lake City where they don’t allow music.” –Baseketball

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13 Apr 2010

Two Rad Dudes at Two Rad Talks (Tonight!): Griel Marcus & Harvey Pekar

There are two amazing talks tonight by two amazing men.  One is FREE, the other slightly pricey but probably worth it. 1. If you don’t know who he is, Greil Marcus is a cultural critic who writes fascinating books, was a rock critic for Rolling Stone Magazine, has written for

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13 Apr 2010

See a Sitar Hero and take FREE Meditation Classes

Feeling adventurous?  On Wednesday night, musicians from all around the world will unite to preform classical and modern arrangements of Maestro Sri Chinmoy’s soulful compositions.  This FREE concert is a tribute to Sri Chinmoy’s legacy and lasting impact with audiences across America, Europe, and Asia.  A little hippy-dippy, but what’s

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12 Apr 2010

Broke-Ass Band Interview – Think About Life

I checked out Think About Life a few Fridays ago at Bottom of the Hill.  Their second album, Family, was released last May.  I listened to it for the first time the day before the show and was hooked, literally, ten seconds into the album.  It’s accessible from the first

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12 Apr 2010

Come See Me Read at the Monthly Rumpus Tonight!

It’s Monday.  I’m assuming you don’t have any serious plans because, as I just stated it’s Monday.  So here’s what you should do tonight: come see me read at the Monthly Rumpus.  Then we can have drinks together.  It’s gonna be too much fun! Here is all the info straight

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12 Apr 2010

An Etiquette Guide for Street Fundraisers

We’ve covered various types of urban etiquette on this blog. Whether it’s tipping in restaurants, riding public transit, or hanging out in the park, everyone can agree on certain do’s and don’ts in these types of situations. There is one particular profession that doesn’t get called out too often. The

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