The Tiny Towns concert series opens May 21 with a sold-out show by John Doe and special guest Jason White.
The Ivy Room
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Without a city relief fund, Albany small businesses come together to fill the gap
The city’s small size means fewer resources and staff, but scrappy business owners are managing to tread water with federal programs and crowdfunding.
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They sing the body Electric (Squeezebox, that is)
There is almost too much to choose from on June 30. Electric Squeezebox Orchestra, the saxophonist David Murray and the percussionist Kahil El’Zabar, and Endangered Blood are all playing.
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Keeping up with the Joneses
Two concerts will offer compelling takes on how musicians honor the artists from whom they draw creative sustenance. One honors Hank Jones, the other honors George Jones.
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Antoinette, Urban Remedy, Ye Olde Hut
We’ve got news on Antoinette, a new juice bar for Berkeley, a change in ownership for an iconic Oakland bar, and much more in this week’s Bites.
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The Ivy Room in Albany is returning to its roots
The newest owners of Albany’s Ivy Room are giving the iconic bar a fresh coat of paint and a dose of neighborhood charm.
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Perdition closes, changes at Oliveto
Big news for Berkeley barbecue and beer fans: Perdition Smokehouse has closed suddenly. Details on this story, and much more, in this week’s Bites.