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Gimme News Weekly Wrap-Up: Nov. 2-6

Fri Nov 6, 3:11 PM

The Uptown Bar closes its doors, Estate appears on Gossip Girl, M.anifest releases new music & the Suicide Commandos get their own day. More >>

Friday night at the movies

Fri Nov 6, 3:04 PM

Your best bets on the big screen this weekend. More >>

Lady Of Rage surprises everyone at Snoop show (interview)

Fri Nov 6, 2:28 PM

Backstage with the Lady of Rage. More >>

Local musicians unite for "The Minnesota Beatle Project"

Fri Nov 6, 2:27 PM

Jeremy Messersmith, Solid Gold, Lucy Michelle, Ice Palace, Mark Mallman, and others have teamed up for a Beatles tribute CD which will benefit local schools. More >>

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Chevelle strives to keep it live on the new record

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Brothers Pete and Sam Loeffler, who formed Chevelle while still in high school, have... More >>

Houston

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[Editor's note: This article first appeared in the Houston Press's St. Louis sister paper... More >>

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Miami

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San Francisco

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Seattle

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