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First All-Female Hotel Cafe Tour Lineup Looks Awesome (and Affordable!)

BuzzSugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:33:50 PDT

For the past four years, the Hotel Cafe Tour has practically been a required gig for musicians on the road to breakout success (coincidentally, that same road often includes stops on shows like Grey's Anatomy and Gossip Girl, and, of course, Old Navy commercials). This year is unique because it's the first time the tour will have an entirely female lineup, sort of like a Lilith Fair for a new generation. What's even more exciting than the acts is how affordable it is - for the San Francisco show that I would like to attend the ticket price is $19!

Each city along the way will feature a handful of artists from the roster, which includes Rachael Yamagata, Ingrid Michaelson, Meiko, Priscilla Ahn, Thao Nguyen, Brooke Fraser, Jenny Owen Youngs, Lenka, Emily Wells, and more. You can see who is playing in your city at the Hotel Cafe's MySpace page, which also says that tickets went on pre-sale "today."

For now, you can check out a little playlist I put together featuring artists from the tour if you

Hot or Not? It's Getting Folk In Herre

GiggleSugar — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:00:00 PST

Nelly's "Hot In Herre" may be one of the most obnoxious songs to ever go mainstream, but the tune is unstoppable. It's so six years ago, but I bet you'll hear the song on the dance floor while rockin' in the new year this evening. For those of you who prefer a slower groove, check out this folksy cover by Jenny Owen Youngs. Girlfriend's got a kickin' voice, a couple of break dancing penguins, and a little igloo debauchery up in herre. I'm a fan, but let me know what you think. Is it hot?

James Beard Awards Kick off With Book, Broadcast, & Journalism Awards

Katie Sweeney — Mon, 09 May 2011 09:38:53 PDT

The best of the best of the nation's food world glitterati are in New York this weekend for the industry's Oscars, the James Beard Awards. Although the main ceremony doesn't take place until later this evening, the events kicked off on Friday with the announcement of the book, broadcast, and journalism awards.

A huge congratulations is in order for our friends at the San Francisco Chronicle; they took home the prize for best food section of a general interest publication. To check out the full list of winners, which includes Alton Brown and Top Chef: All-Stars, keep reading.