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• PODCAST: MEDIA: Carlos Santana to Brooklyn Paper: Let your power flow!

  14-03-2016 23:27
  
  Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Gersh KuntzmanBrooklyn PaperThis isn’t black magic.Legendary rock star Carlos Santana traded in his guitar for a couch — playing psychologist for Brooklyn Paper Radio hosts Gersh Kuntzman and Vince DiMiceli in an exclusive interview that also touched on the state of American politics, the beauty of music, the beauty of women in Santana’s life and, of course, how great Santana was at Woodstock.Also on t
  
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• Historians warn about use of anger, race in 2016 elections

  14-03-2016 23:15
  
  Filmmaker Burns, historian Gates say anger, race, fear driving forces in Trump's rise in 2016 presidential race
  
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• Claudio Simonetti's Goblin playing NYC before Maryland Deathfest

  14-03-2016 23:07
  
  It's a little hard to keep track of the iterations of Italian prog band Goblin that are out there touring, and sometimes still making records....
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• Exploded View (ft. Anika) share first single "No More Parties in the Attic"

  14-03-2016 22:00
  
  The band will make its U.S. debut at SXSW this week.
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• Tony M.'s Review of SriPraPhai Thai Restaurant - Woodside (4/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  Pretty good. I'd like to try more dishes.
  I had the green papaya salad. Better than most other places.
  I also had the drunken noodles. I saw some promising bits, but it was overall not much more…
  
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• Tom W.'s Review of Lucha Lucha - Brooklyn (5/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  Tasty.
  
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• Spring T.'s Review of Renew Regal Spa - New York (5/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  I like do massage,because massage is used to relax muscle,relieve stress and improve the circulation.so it's here i can feel that.it crazy!!!
  
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• Nicole S.'s Review of Empire Sewer and Water - Long Island City (5/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  From time to time my sewer pipes will back up due to roots. Reyes has been out to my house 2 times and each time he has delivered outstanding work. The first time many years ago, he came out in the…
  
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• Natalie V.'s Review of V Spot - Brooklyn (4/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  V Spot is a great safe bet for a simple, no-fuss meal at a reasonable price. Every time I've eaten here I have been satisfied and enjoyed awesome, friendly service.
  My personal favorites are the…
  
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• Mimi F.'s Review of Burnside Biscuits - Astoria (5/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  Very Homy!
  
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• Maha A.'s Review of Satori Laser - New York (5/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  I went to satori looking for a friendly environment and good service. I met with Masha who was my assigned technician. She was very friendly and knowledgable. The facilities were clean and the staff…
  
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• Lois P.'s Review of From You Flowers - New York (1/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  Steer clear of this place. They offer photos of beautiful arrangements and send completely different ones. Their customer service is horrendous. I had made several attempts to reach their customer…
  
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• LeAnn L.'s Review of Egg Shop - New York (4/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  THIS PLACE IS EGGCELENT! Very original, I know. But I don't know how else to put it!! Come early so you don't end up waiting forever and ever. I showed up at 11:30AM on a Saturday and still had a 40…
  
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• Kevin H.'s Review of Jackson Gourmet Deli - Long Island City (5/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut…
  
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• Kayla M.'s Review of Nutracare Pharmacy - Queens Village (5/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  They are super friendly here and remember your face and name. I had to switch to this pharmacy after I changed insurance because cvs didn't accept it and I'm so happy I did. I only wish that they were…
  
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• Johnny E.'s Review of Joey's Pizza - Maspeth (1/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  Worst attitude by the Italian guy that picks up the phone I put my order in it was about $14 I proceeded to give them my credit card information and he said and said there was a $20 minimum on a card…
  
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• Jerry A.'s Review of Club Metro USA - Newark (5/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  Been at this location for 7 years and counting. Lots of room now since they've expanded the gym. Very useful machines of various types. everything is clean and organized. prices are very affordable.…
  
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• Jeni A.'s Review of Buschenschank - Brooklyn (5/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  I have been here many times for drinks and snacks but I am reviewing this venue today because of my excellent experience with a friend's bridal brunch on a busy Sunday in March of 2016. The restaurant…
  
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• Grace W.'s Review of Kimberley Spa 2 - New York (5/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  Great massage. Yelp check in for extra ten minutes. Cheap massage at $35 for full body massage. Awesome strength. Really good deep tissue
  
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• Gina K.'s Review of Salvation Burger - New York (4/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  On an unusually mild day in March, as an April Bloomfield cookbook owner and general admirer, I excitedly agreed to try her new abode (despite its close proximity to my office, which defeats the…
  
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• Erica D.'s Review of Fuel Grill & Juice Bar - New York (1/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  DISGUSTING. I ordered a falafel wrap and not only was it not even round falafel balls but, these weird strips, it was inedible. I had to throw it out, it was disgusting!!!!!
  
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• Elie H.'s Review of Ippudo NY - New York (5/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  Love this place!
  
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• DJ D.'s Review of European Granite & Marble Group - Brooklyn (5/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  This location was very helpful and useful in achieving the perfect countertop. The customer service was outstanding. I felt relaxed and not rushed or compelled to pick my slabs. Bianca did a great job…
  
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• Chandni S.'s Review of RH Plus Salon - New York (1/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  Paid over $50 and my hair is worse than when I walked in. Waste of an hour. Didn't know how to do simple bangs. Cut hair too short in the front.
  
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• Brian G.'s Review of Omonia Next Door - Astoria (3/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  Believe it or not, Omonia Next Door is a bakery that is actually open late! It is attached to Omonia Cafe, and seems to supply the restaurant with their baked goods. I came here with my family after a…
  
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• Amy N.'s Review of Hair Fairies, Inc - New York (5/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  My son was found with nits at school. After buying a nasty chemical-laden treatment that burned my son's head, and after days of combing through his hair only to find an egg or two, I took my son…
  
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• Ally D.'s Review of McDonald's - Flushing (1/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  This place is TERRIBLE!!!! I been going to this restaurant for years. This one particular day was my last day going to this establishment. I went there and in addition to the poor customer service I…
  
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• Alexis R.'s Review of Happy Garden - Williston Park (1/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  I saw this place in grubhub and they said this restaurant was in my range. I ordered then the man came to my house saying it was too far and said it i should order from a place closer to my house.…
  
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• Adam L.'s Review of Fair Weather Bushwick - Brooklyn (1/5) on Yelp

  14-03-2016 21:28
  
  Previously I reviewed this coffee and lunch spot with a scathing review commenting on the terrible service and my servers ineptitude However, following a private response from him apologizing and…
  
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• Ex-Cult announce new LP 'Negative Growth,' touring this spring (dates)

  14-03-2016 20:08
  
  Memphis punks Ex-Cult have announced details of their new album Negative Growth, which was recorded with the help of Ty Segall, who's also in the band GØGGS with Ex-Cult singer Chris Shaw...
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• pics: Metric @ Hammerstein Ballroom

  14-03-2016 19:29
  
  photos by Greg Cristman
  Metric are currently on tour in support of their new album, Pagans in Vegas. That tour stopped by NYC for a show at Hammerstein Ballroom on March 11. Rochester's Joywave opened the show...
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• SUNSET PARK: Police: Dirtbag tried to rape Sunset Park woman at knifepoint in her building’s lobby

  14-03-2016 19:28
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Dennis LynchBrooklyn PaperPolice are looking for a dirtbag who they say tried to rape a woman at knifepoint in her Sunset Park apartment building on Saturday night.The 29-year-old victim was in the lobby of her building on 50th Street between Eighth and Ninth avenues when the slimeball pulled a blade on her just before midnight, authorities said.The pervert put the knife her throat and removed her pants and underwear, then groped her before running off, pol
  
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• CRIME: Police: Dirtbag tried to rape Sunset Park woman at knifepoint in her building’s lobby

  14-03-2016 19:28
  See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Dennis LynchBrooklyn DailyPolice are looking for a dirtbag who they say tried to rape a woman at knifepoint in her Sunset Park apartment building on Saturday night.The 29-year-old victim was in the lobby of her building on 50th Street between Eighth and Ninth avenues when the slimeball pulled a blade on her just before midnight, authorities said.The pervert put the knife her throat and removed her pants and underwear, then groped her before running off, pol
  
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• The Stone Roses reportedly releasing new LP in 2016

  14-03-2016 19:07
  
  It would be the Manchester band's first album in 22 years.
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• Peter Maxwell Davies, composer with royal ties, dies at 81

  14-03-2016 18:47
  
  British composer Peter Maxwell Davies, who served as official composer to Queen Elizabeth II, has died at 81. Maxwell Davies' management, Intermusica, says he died Monday of leukemia at his home in Scotland's Orkney islands
  
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• Pig Destroyer, Dropdead, Full of Hell, Cloud Rat & Mother Brain @ MHOW (pics)

  14-03-2016 18:36
  
  Pig Destroyer have been playing with their new lineup since 2013, and they've played relatively similar setlists over that span of time (they usually just play a few shows a year). By virtue of being a grindcore band, they're able to get through 20 songs during their set, making the most of their time by hitting material from all of their albums on Friday night.
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• Dutch band Eerie Wanda released 'Hum' and animated "I Am Over Here" video, playing SXSW and other U.S. dates

  14-03-2016 18:13
  
  Jacco Gardner mixed Eerie Wanda's album, and his rhythm section plays in the band.
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• Interview: Lee Buford (The Body)

  14-03-2016 18:00
  
  On metal now: "'This sounds like Black Sabbath, but like a shittier version of Black Sabbath.' My fucking dad could listen to this. It's not what I want when I want to listen to extreme music, or underground music."
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• As SXSW grows, Austin unaffordability dims famed music scene

  14-03-2016 17:48
  
  As the music universe orbits Austin again this week for SXSW, the "Live Music Capital of the World" is worried about losing bands and venues that can't afford to stick around
  
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• Raphael, Perugino masterpieces side-by-side for 1st time

  14-03-2016 17:16
  
  The long-studied and much-admired paintings depicting 'The Marriage of the Virgin' by Renaissance master Perugino and his student Raphael can be seen side-by-side for the first time
  
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• Girls Names playing SXSW (including BV day party) and Brooklyn show

  14-03-2016 17:14
  
  Belfast, Ireland post-punks are gearing up for their first U.S. shows in three years.
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• Aimed at cable cord-cutters, Sony TV service goes nationwide

  14-03-2016 17:13
  
  Sony's PlayStation Vue streaming-TV packages are now offered nationwide, giving TV lovers throughout the U.S. a new, potentially cheaper way to get cable channels such as AMC and ESPN
  
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• Issues, not apps, are the focus at South by Southwest

  14-03-2016 16:56
  
  Big-picture issues have taken the spotlight at this year's South by Southwest tech jamboree
  
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• Studies of addiction and autism up for Wellcome Book Prize

  14-03-2016 16:53
  
  A memoir of alcoholism, a study of psychosomosis and a fresh look at autism are among finalists for the medically themed Wellcome Trust Book Prize
  
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• Steep Leans filmed a live session for "Colombia," touring

  14-03-2016 16:45
  
  Last year, Steep Leans toured with Wavves and put out their debut album Grips on Heat on Wavves' Ghost Ramp label. They've since filmed a 'Spare Room Sessions' video for "Colombia" off that album, a slow burning garage rocker. That video premieres here.
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• Radiohead announce tour, playing 2 nights at MSG

  14-03-2016 16:19
  
  Radiohead just announced a tour, including two nights at Madison Square Garden on July 26 & 27. Tickets go on sale Friday (3/18).
  They're also reportedly playing Lollapalooza and Outside Lands, though neither lineup has been announc...
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• stream Mean Jeans' 'Nite Vision' EP +++ SXSW schedule

  14-03-2016 16:16
  
  Mean Jeans will release their first EP for Fat Wreck Chords this Friday, and you can stream the whole thing here. They're also playing SXSW, including a free BrooklynVegan show.
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• Taking Back Sunday & Early November touring with Dashboard Confessional

  14-03-2016 15:47
  
  Special guests on select dates include Saves the Day in NJ and Motion City Soundtrack (who are going on hiatus) at Jones Beach.
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• it sucks when new home owners complain about existing music venues

  14-03-2016 15:43
  
  New condo buildings go up next to a music venue, and next thing you know that music venue, which was there first, starts getting noise complaints. It's an all-too-common problem, and an ironic one since it's often the music venues that helped pave the way for those areas to become desirable to live in in the first place...
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• Vanuatu beach pair star in movie about Olympic dreams

  14-03-2016 15:29
  
  After a cyclone destroyed their homes _ and training court _ a beach volleyball team from the South Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu is trying to qualify for the Rio Olympics
  
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