Wesley V. Brodbeck
san_francisco, ca
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- Member since: 2007-01-06 00:00:00
- Last log-in: 2007-07-01 00:00:00
- Events: 17
Events:
Tainted Love
Where: Bimbo's 365 Club
Date: 2007-05-12 21:00:00
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Tainted Love, the seven-piece outfit from San Francisco, brings you back to the days when keyboards ruled the airwaves, cascading hairdos were commonplace and outlandish fashions lit up the pioneering early days of MTV.
The Shins, Viva Voce
Where: SF Weekly Warfield
Date: 2007-04-16 19:00:00
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The Shins with special guests. Doors at 7 All Ages Show
The Decemberists (short of it) w/ Laura Veirs
Where: The Fillmore
Date: 2007-11-24 20:00:00
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http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/45093-decemberists-remixed-by-junior-boys-diplo-big-tour Presale: http://www.decemberists.tickets.musictoday.com/Decemberists/calendar.aspx
The Velvet Teen
Where: Bottom of the Hill
Date: 2007-10-17 21:00:00
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The Velvet Teen is a rock trio from the northern Bay Area whose songs range from the beautiful to the bittersweet, with soaring countertenor melodies, tastefully delicate harmonies and a unique sound not to be missed. Say Hi To Your Mom play a dreamier variety of indie rock. On a homemade PC, one-man band Eric Elbogen assembles slow, statuesque, self-consciously "indie" rock with analog synthscapes, overlapping distorted guitars, lots of low-end quavering whispers. Elbogen uses everything at his disposal to make dense pop music that's dark and sad and poppy.
Bellavista
Where: Cafe Du Nord
Date: 2007-08-31 21:30:00
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BellaVista features Rex Shelverton, Jeremy Bringetto and Cary La Scala. DJ Omar spins explosive, rhythmic African dance beats from the best in contemporary recordings to classics of past styles.
Steve Poltz
Where: 12 Galaxies
Date: 2007-04-12 21:00:00
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Steve Poltz is an acoustic rock artist who is the leader of the Rugburns and has written hit songs for the artist Jewel.
The Morning Benders and Monsters Are Waiting
Where: Bottom of the Hill
Date: 2007-05-11 20:30:00
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Monsters Are Waiting The Morning Benders -EP RELEASE SHOW! The Botticellis The Mumlers All ages!
The Lisps w/ DeatHat + The Humans
Where: The Make Out Room
Date: 2007-05-01 21:00:00
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http://www.thelisps.com/ http://www.myspace.com/thelisps
Mekons
Where: Swedish American Hall
Date: 2007-10-05 19:00:00
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A quiet night in with the Mekons
Quintessence
Where: Palace Of Fine Arts Theatre
Date: 2007-12-23 20:00:00
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This brand new production is a visual and musical feast for the senses featuring a mesmerizing blend of three internationally renowned performing troupes: world famous Russian clown theater, Liciedei, infamous US "folk-n-roll" band, Red Elvises, and Bay Area based folk-modern dance troupe, Firebird Dance Theatre. Quintessence is a modern reinvention of the rich spirit and traditions of Russian performing arts. As its theme, the show draws its inspiration from the ancient philosophy of the five elements: earth, air, fire, water, and a fifth, the force thought to be the power of life: a child. Quintessence pays homage to the beauty and power of the five elements, melding stage performance with live music and clownery. It is an utterly unique theatrical experience, perfect for both adults and children, and not to be missed! Sun Dec 23 (3pm and 8 pm) - children under 3 come free
Cave Singers
Where: The Rickshaw Stop
Date: 2007-12-06 20:00:00
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The Cave Singers, a folk band out of Seattle, combine high-lonesome Appalachian vocal harmonies and grass-stained finger-picking to create a unique sound.
Citay
Where: 12 Galaxies
Date: 2008-01-11 21:00:00
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Citay is a project out of San Francisco. It is a collaboration between Ezra Feinberg and Tim Green. Brad Dunn, Brian Glaze and Greg Ashley play together as Medicine Fuck Dream.
MGMT / Yeasayer
Where: Bottom of the Hill
Date: 2008-01-28 20:00:00
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9:00 pm (doors at 8:30) $8 in advance / $10 at the door (18+) MGMT Yeasayer The Morning Benders
'An African Diaspora - A Trilogy' - Reception for Artists
Where: Market Street Gallery
Date: 2008-02-15 18:00:00
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Bay Area African American artists: Rae Louise Hayward, James Gayles and TheArthur Wright. Their works represent a wide range of African-based themes. Rae Louise Hayward, a beloved member of the East Bay arts community died on January 3, 2008. Ms. Hayward co-founded "The Art of Living Black," an event and venue held annually during Black History Month for African American artists at the Richmond Arts Center. "This exhibit, though planned before her passing, is also in memoriam to a great friend and artist, Rae Louise Hayward. Her work is beautiful...but she created a more wondrous thing in 'The Art of Living Black', an event that has grown and brought in a growing number of artists of African descent who will live, along with their progeny, here in America, forever. She is sorely missed..." said TheArthur Wright. This exhibit showcases thoughtful, bold, colorful, expressive works of three artists whose very different techniques are inextricably linked by their heritage and shaped by their individual experiences in the African Diaspora. Free.
Paul Kelly
Where: Cafe Du Nord
Date: 2008-03-19 20:30:00
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With the lyrical eye and an adventuresome musical spirit, Paul Kelly has established himself as one of Australia's premier singer/songwriters. While mainstream success has eluded him in America, he's nonetheless gathered a small-but-devoted (almost cultish) following. Kelly's mix of folk and rock 'n' roll influences boasts a sophisticated sound that has earned him a mountain of laurels from critics. Patrick Park is a sensitive singer/songwriter who is perfectly capable to play rock music that's deep and evocative.
Game Career Seminar
Where: The Moscone Center San Francisco
Date: 2008-02-22 00:00:00
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Programmed by the Game Developers Conference (GDC), the Game Career Seminar, taking place Friday, February 22 from 10am-4pm at the Moscone Convention Center West, is a one-day program designed for students and individuals interested in learning how to build a career in the video game industry.
Hike Half Dome in June, awesome views from the summit, amazi...
Where: The Sand Dollar
Date: 2008-03-22 07:30:00
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Group size is limited to 14 people. We have 2 trips to Half Dome this year: (1) Monday & Tuesday June 9 - 10 overnight backpacking trip: (3 spots left) Drive to Yosemite June 9 at 430am; begin hike at 9am, enjoy waterfalls along the way, nature photography, reach mid-way campsite at about 2pm, setup camp, enjoy rest of day exploring surrounding area Tuesday June 10, continue Half Dome hike at 6am, reach summit 10am, have lunch and enjoy scenic views, begin return hike at 12pm, reach Yosemite Valley by 6pm, drive back to Bay Area. (2) Thursday & Friday June 19-20 Half Dome Summit Day Hike: (5 spots left) June 19 at 7pm, Bay Area drive to Oakhurst, overnight at hotel. June 20 begin hike at 6am, reach summit by 1130am, lunch at summit, return hike to Yosemite Valley by 7pm. Drive back to the Bay Area. If you'd like to reserve either of the above trips, please reply and set up a meeting time to submit a trip deposit of $50, the $45 remainder is due on SAT May 17, 2008. $95 trip fee includes: hike & camping guide, weekly Bay Area conditioning hike workouts on Saturdays, park entrance fee, wilderness camping fee, Half Dome hiking trail reservation fee. Reply to tim95051 [at] gmail.com if you to to register for this hiking trip or would like more info. Join us for our upcoming conditioning hike on SAT 3/22 at 730am at Matt Davis-Steep Ravine (Marin: 7.3 mile Mount Tam loop from Stinson Beach to Pantoll and back, through gorgeous woods, high grassy slopes, and lush steep ravine. Total elevation change about 1600 feet.) http://www.bahiker.com/northbayhikes/stinson.html Trip leader is a seasoned hiker with 9 years of Yosemite hiking/back-country experience. Also, group leader has over 17 years of fitness and health consulting experience at corporate fitness centers. Results oriented, engaging teaching style and stellar references.
SVASE VC Breakfast Club with Chris Kelly of Matrix Partners,...
Where: Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP
Date: 2008-04-17 08:00:00
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SVASE VC Breakfast Club with Chris Kelly of Matrix Partners, focus on Early Stage Internet, Mobile WHAT:VC Breakfast Club with Chris Kelly of Matrix Partners, focus on Early Stage Internet, Mobile URL: www.svase.org/?q=node/1033 WHEN:Thu Apr 17 from 8:00am – 9:30am WHERE:Townsend, Townsend & Crewe 379 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301-1431, www.townsend.com CONTACT:Jai Kumar, Program Chair, jai@vigyana.com Cell: 408-406-4693 REGISTRATION: $25 SVASE Members; $39 Affiliates; $49 Non-members. This event is for ENTREPRENEURS ONLY, BY PREREGISTRATION ONLY. VC Breakfast Club: Chris Kelly of Matrix Partners, focus on Early Stage Internet and Mobile This event is co-sponsored by Townsend, Townsend and Crewe, www.townsend.com. Matrix Partners Philosophy We emphasize quality, rather than quantity, in making investment decisions. We maintain a high ratio of partners to capital deployed, allowing us to devote the necessary amount of partnership resources to each investment. Therefore, we do not spread our time and capital across less important relationships just to "put more money to work". We are unique in that we always serve on the boards of our portfolio companies. We prefer to bet on ourselves and the teams we back, rather than on other venture firms. We have built a diverse experience base among the general partners of Matrix to achieve a unique combination of significant operating and industry talent. We have worked successfully together for many years, differentiating us from many partnerships that were formed hastily to invest in the Internet. We have the ability to guide our companies through the challenges of each stage of the life cycle, since we have vast experience with all aspects of the growth process. It is our goal to support and help you build your company into a leader in its market - not to operate your company. We have an exceedingly large network of contacts to help you recruit industry leaders to the board of directors and to help you recruit your team - from the core engineering team to senior management. Furthermore, we offer strategic and operating guidance and advice on the most appropriate financing strategies. In blending our unique skills with your talent and vision, it is our commitment to ensure that you achieve the optimum level of success. Strategy Our investment strategy is to invest in companies that we perceive to be on the cutting edge of creating major new markets in software, communications equipment, semiconductors, storage, Internet and wireless. We have a presence in the two major technology centers of the United States - Boston and Silicon Valley. These locations give us the advantage to compare trends and analyze competition to supply you with the "big picture" of market potential. Our bi-coastal presence also gives us the ability to extend our network to capture talent throughout the country.We also have developed a broad list of industry contacts in both areas that can be very helpful in assessing a new idea or "opening doors" once your company is up and running. We approach each investment with a long-term commitment, since our goal is to build successful, independent companies - not acquisition targets. Matrix invests $10+ million over multiple rounds, with an initial investment ranging from seed amounts of $100,000-$300,000 to early-stage rounds of up to $10 million. Chris Kelly Chris Kelly, an Associate in the Silicon Valley office, joined Matrix Partners in 2007. He focuses on early-stage Internet and mobile companies. Chris previously worked as a management consultant at McKinsey & Co., where he served media and telecom clients on various strategic, financial, and operational issues. Prior to McKinsey, Chris co-founded multiple web startups, including an online college textbook market and a same-day delivery service for consumer goods. Chris graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Finance and Economics.
Junkie XL plus Tommie Sunshine
Where: MEZZANINE
Date: 2008-04-19 22:00:00
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MEZZANINE presents Junkie XL Plus Tommie Sunshine Doors at 10:00 PM $20 Advance Tickets also available at Tweekin Records, 593 Haight Street and Urban Outfitters at 80 Powell Street Presale tickets @ ticketweb.com
Modern Creatures
Where: Hemlock Tavern
Date: 2008-05-06 21:30:00
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The Mutators are an experimental rock band from Vancouver.
Nylon Summer Music Tour 2008
Where: Fillmore Auditorium San Francisco
Date: 2008-06-20 20:00:00
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Nylon Summer Music Tour 2008 features She Wants Revenge, Be Your Own Pet, The Virgins and Switches.