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Concert Wed Aug 26 2009

Announcing the 6th Annual Gapers Block Party!

2009gapersblockparty.jpgOur annual Gapers Block Party is finally here! And this year it's bigger and better than ever -- we're taking over the Metro!

Friday, Sept. 4, head to 3730 N. Clark St. for our killer lineup featuring Nikki Lynette, The Hood Internet, Blane Fonda (featuring ex-members of The Sapiens) and Panda Riot. We have some other fun stuff planned, including a photo booth by IDM Photography, a found imagery slideshows by Big Happy Funhouse and Square America, giveaways and more!

Doors open at 8pm
, and best of all, the show is FREE if you get in before 9:30pm! Tickets are just $6 after 9:30pm or in advance through Metro website or ticket office. Look forward to seeing you there!

After the jump, videos of each of the musical acts...


Nikki Lynette, "Now That I'm Fine"

The Hood Internet, "Girls Just Wanna Fix-up"

Blane Fonda, "Opportunity Rocks"

Panda Riot, "She Dares All Things"

Andrew Huff / Comments (1)

Moe / September 3, 2009 12:50 PM

I still think golden nugget could have rocked ;D

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