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About djhardbargain

I book and promote shows in Kalamazoo and nearby cities. I run Already Dead Tapes with Josh Tabbia. http://alreadydeadtapes.com/ I play music as Forget The Times. http://forgetthetimes.wordpress.com/ I DJ on 89.1 WIDR every Saturday 10pm-1am. Spinning soul/funk/gospel/r&b/afrobeat/hip hop/reggae/jazz under the heading 'Get In The Groove'. http://getinthegroovewidr.tumblr.com/

4/3 CORNER RECORD SHOP IS BACK

Posted on March 29, 2012

It’s been a while but CRS Kalamazoo will be doing a one off show. Just like the old days! Gonna clear out the back vinyl room and make way for a high class rock show. The show will be centered … Continue reading →

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DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF NO FUN HOUSE

Posted on March 18, 2012

This Tuesday, The No Fun House has a special treat for yr ears. Bad Braids, Mike Bruno & The Black Magic Family Band + NEIL SHAH! I’ve been trying to think of good ways to describe these touring bands. No … Continue reading →

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KALAMAZOO TONIGHT

Posted on March 4, 2012

A lot has been happening in Kalamazoo lately. Plenty of killer house shows, good times all around at Louie’s and the grand finale weekend at The Strutt.  It’s a good time to be alive. Tonight is no exception. Two major events are … Continue reading →

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DIT IN THE SPRINGTIME

Posted on February 5, 2012

Well it’s February and the weather is shockingly pleasant. The warmest winter on record, I hear tell. This can only mean one thing. MORE FRISBEE THIS YEAR! All I did last Spring/Summer was tour, play music and throw frisbees. It … Continue reading →

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VICTORY HOUSE TONIGHT

Posted on January 29, 2012

Kalamazoo has been blessed for a long time with great house venues. It’s surprising the amount of cities much bigger than us that don’t have half the DIY spaces that we do. It’s important that we don’t take this for … Continue reading →

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DIT IN FULL EFFECT

Posted on January 29, 2012

The new year has been good to us here at DIT(K)! Meeting attendance has been way up and we’ve got new posts coming steady. We’d like to take this opportunity to extend some some invites and share a few updates: … Continue reading →

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Put On Yr Red Shoes

Posted on January 20, 2012

And dance the blues away! Tonight, the Milhouse brings you a special treat in the form of a world class electro-stylin dance party! DIG 9pm $2 suggest donation (all money goes to the traveling artists) WEARWOLF – Kalamazoo’s own king of da … Continue reading →

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Nein Fün Haus TONIGHT

Posted on January 12, 2012

No Fun House is still going steady with our series of quiet/acoustic living room shows. Coming up this thursday, we’ve got another fine addition. Check it: Dylan Lancaster – Indie-Folk/Alt-Country influenced by Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Wilco, M. Ward, … Continue reading →

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Forget Basement Shows. This Is The Future.

Posted on January 12, 2012
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DIY ETHICS & KICKSTARTER

Posted on October 14, 2011

The website Kickstarter seems to be a rather ‘hot button’ issue in Kalamazoo as of late. After having some in depth conversations on the subject with various friends, I’ve decided to share my thoughts publicly. This is not meant as … Continue reading →

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