Tag Archives: Meric Long
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PHOTOS: Thousands turn up for annual 20th Street Block Party in SF
Photos: Gary Chancer SAN FRANCISCO — Several thousand people from San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area filled into a two-square-block stretch of the Mission to see free music, shop, eat and participate in craft workshops during the sixth annual 20th Street Block Party. The event, sponsored by Noise Pop…
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Birth, death and a broken fan lay the groundwork for Meric Long’s solo debut
In the midst of a much-needed break from The Dodos following the passing of his father and the birth of his daughter, the indie rock band’s frontman, Meric Long, found himself searching for the means to subvert his approach to songwriting. This led to inspiration away from his guitar. While…
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Video: Minna Choi makes her own Magik*Magik
Magik*Magik 8 p.m., Friday Swedish American Hall Tickets: $15. SAN FRANCISCO — Conductor, pianist and arranger Minna Choi is about to kick off a three-hour rehearsal. But while several of her musicians from the popular Bay Area Magik*Magik Orchestra are on-hand, they’re not rehearsing for a recording session with…