This week: Sonar shut down, its acting general manager said. Lots of band got shafted. Deftones have still not locked in a new location. Neither has Maryland Deathfest, though it looked like Bourbon Street would take it in. By Friday, the club had re-opened, according to an announcement on Facebook. Osama bin Laden was killed on the same night the Sweetlife Festival ended; there was some overlap in enthusiasm. We interviewed: U.S. Royalty, Theophilus London, Ra Ra Riot. Trail of Dead's Conrad Keeley defended baby-faced Surfer Blood. Redwood Trust, home to megaclubs of yore and now the Velvet Rope/Dubai, is up for auction. Yo Gotti announced a return to the old Velvet Rope. Jason Aldean said he wants "See You When I See You" to be his next single. Liquor board begun reviewing license renewal applications for overdue taxes. Wanna know what to do tonight and Sunday night? Go here.
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