There’s a lot going on both inside and outside Two Jack’s this week.
New Mural, Jazz Nights Liven Up Two Jack’s
by Andrew Dudley •
Category Archives: music
Rooky Ricardo’s Turns 25
by Andrew Dudley •
“It’s a complete surprise. It kind of caught me offguard that it’s been that long. There have been so many time periods in this world here…” So says Dick Vivian, owner of Rooky Ricardo’s Records, about yesterday’s milestone — the … Continue reading
Inside Jack’s Record Cellar
by Mary Polizzotti •
If you’ve ever biked along The Wiggle, or stumbled home from The Page, you’ve likely passed the nondescript, seemingly boarded-up storefront on the southeast corner of Page and Scott. Few know that one of the best places to buy vinyl … Continue reading
What’s the Deal With the $2000 Rap Contest?
by Andrew Dudley •
Twitter/@LowerHaight You’ve probably seen the flyers plastered all over the neighborhood, like the one above captured by twitter user @LowerHaight last week. They read, simply: RAP CONTEST $2000 GRAND PRIZE 415-484-5368 We had to know more. Who’s behind this contest? … Continue reading
Repurposed Piano Livens Up Webster Street
by Andrew Dudley •
An upright piano initially destined for a Webster Street apartment has found new life on the sidewalk, where passersby are being encouraged to tickle its ivories.
Record Store Day Tomorrow
by Andrew Dudley •
Did you know the Lower Haight has more record stores than Indian restaurants? Hard to believe, we know — but true! Tomorrow, several of our local music shops will be taking part in Record Store Day 2011, an annual celebration … Continue reading
Live Music at Two Jacks Tonight
by Andrew Dudley •
reverbnation.com Looking for something new, free, local, and kinda heartwarming to do tonight?
Mike Gordon From Phish Performing at Ben & Jerry’s Today
by Andrew Dudley •
benjerry.com We don’t usually report on Upper Haight events, but since it’s a slow rainy Sunday, here’s one for you music fans out there.
Zerofriends Pop-Up Shop Closing Today With Live Performance by Aesop Rock
by Andrew Dudley •
The bad news: Today is the last day for Alex Pardee’s Zerofriends Pop-Up Shop on Fillmore. The good news: they’re going out with a live in-store performance by hip-hop artists Aesop Rock and Cage along with DJ Chauncey.
Lower Haight Leftovers: 10/8 Edition
by Andrew Dudley •
Here are a few news stories that didn’t quite make the cut this week.