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Featured Photos: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Warfield, SF, CA - Jan. 28, 2009

Anyone who has experienced Sharon Jones live will understand why some have dubbed her the Queen of Funk. Jones and her band the Dap-Kings are steeped in the high-energy sound that drove James Brown. In fact, Jones was born in Brown's hometown of Augusta, GA, and she seems to have adopted his tireless approach to touring.  / Read more

Blogging Outside Lands, Day 3: Jackie Greene, Wilco, Jack Johnson, more

The sun shined at last on Golden Gate Park and Outside Lands , and on a laid-back crowd that tossed frisbees, caught some rays, and generally just soaked up the festival's final (and by far mellowest) day with a sort of gratitude.  / Read more
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