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This charming woman
Janice Whaley spent hours in her San Jose home recording every song the Smiths released, using nothing but her voice.
Guitar hero
Between touring with his supergroup Chickenfoot and the Experience Hendrix tribute show, Joe Satriani managed to record a new solo album.
Pop Quiz
Carlos Santana had such a blast with recent residency concerts in Las Vegas he's not only going back for more, he's also moving there.
A Cash-like quality
Jesse Morris and the Man Cougars draw influences from Johnny Cash's country and from Hank Williams' mournful storytelling style.
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An honest riff of Americana
Originally an elementary schoolteacher and ranch hand, Nicki Bluhm now collaborates with some of the Bay Area's finest musicians.
A way of life
The Phenomenauts blend new wave, punk rock and rockabilly, and subscribe to an atheistic vision of life built on science and honor.
Cover your ears
It'll hurt but let's take a look back at the most annoying pop songs of 2010. Justin Bieber, will you please stand up?
Listen to this
Check out these worthy albums you may have missed during 2010. | 2010 in review: classical & pop.
Solo artists unite as duo
Joy Williams and John Paul White formed the Civil Wars after meeting begrudgingly when their managers demanded they write a hit.Concert Reviews
Iffy stuff
Conductor Yan Pascal Tortelier's turn at the S.F. Symphony came with a scrappy and interpretively unconvincing all-Russian concert.Rare vitality and beauty
Baritone Stephen Powell brought a full complement of vocal gifts to his performance of Handel's "Messiah."
Strong-arming Stockhausen
Pianist Nicolas Hodges performed works by Stockhausen and Beethoven, by turns daunting and rewarding.Breathless discovery
In a powerhouse performance led by Michael Tilson Thomas, "Harmonielehre" emerged with all its force intact.
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The stars party after this year's Golden Globe Awards, hitting parties by InStyle, HBO and Fox.
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Flacos in Berkeley
Using mostly organic ingredients, Flacos is a vegan Mexican restaurant that grew out of its stand at Berkeley farmers' markets.
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