As usual, I will give the Fresno Undercurrent more of the exclusive than other area community media sites:

I'm not sure if the Bakersfield Californian newspaper is going to slam my documentary, "The Last Band," but they're launching an article on Thursday that includes a discussion of the film.

The half-hour ABC documentary discusses some of the attitudes about history, music and cultural reverence for Buck Owens former recording studio where Korn recorded their first album and country greats like Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash and Buck Owens once recorded...

so, i've posted a little review of the undercurrent show @ my blog. it's light on review, heavy on pictures and video from the event.

James Brittain Gore
Independent, 2007

By Nicholas Nocketback

Singer, Songwriter, Rapper, Actor, Square
Dancer, Miss Hmong New Year 2005—JBG’s A
One Man Bachelor Party

I’m always surprised by the myriad talent here in Fresno, and James Brittain Gore highlights this feeling tenfold. Gore’s (not Al’s son by the way, I asked) self titled album is an organic folk piece orchestrated by…well…James Brittain Gore. He plays everything on the album: guitar, harmonica, keys, drums, vocals, tambourine, spoons, forks, etc.

Talking Shop: Weezer's Rivers Cuomo
Rivers Cuomo has enjoyed massive success as lead singer and principal songwriter of rock band Weezer, selling more than 10 million records in the US.

Cuomo says recording demos is "the most exciting adventure"

UK hits for the 37-year-old's band include Buddy Holly and Beverley Hills.

Cuomo's new solo album, Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo, contains a selection of the hundreds of demos he has recorded between 1992 and 2007.

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Julia Dawn’s 2nd Annual Non-Denominational Holiday Extravaganza
December 25th, 2007
CLUB FRED
1426 N. Van Ness (559.237.4026)
8:30door/9:00show

If you’re like me, spending time with family is like a trip to the dentist: painful, messy, and expensive. So, for those of you ultra-cool folk (and even those who aren’t so) who feel like escaping to a land of drinks, music, jokes, and FREE GIFTS, come join us on the 25th.

by: Jessi Hafer

There are lots of great events to check out this weekend!

by: Jessi Hafer

This short review is dedicated to the airline that lost Joshua Bell's luggage.

by: Jessi Hafer

If you've already picked up our November issue, you've probably already noticed that there are lots of great things to do this weekend, including some great performances from Fresno's theatre and music communities.

JazzFresno and Friends of the Auberry Library present:

Armen Nalbandian on piano, Kevin Hill on bass, Brian Hamada on drums, and Karen Marguth on vocals

This Tuesday, October 16th, from 7-8:30pm
A free fundraiser for the Auberry Library

For more info, contact Loren Leach at 559-259-0069, visit JazzFresno's website:

http://www.jazzfresno.org/component/option,com_gigcal/task,details/gigca...

Or contact the Auberry Library at 559-855-8523:

http://www.fresnolibrary.org/branch/aub.html

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~C

http://www.cindywathen.com

Hey, folks, feel free to access Radiohead's new album "IN RAINBOWS" free (or, if you feel like giving back to the English rock community, pay what you will). Here's the link: consider this one of three wishes courtesy of Nicholas Nocketback--there are only three whishes because of the holy trinity (something to do with the Bible, not sure, haven't read it yet).

http://www.inrainbows.com/Store/Quickindex2.html