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Who: Anthony Green
Where: Union Transfer
When: 1/20/12
Tickets $17, all ages
Why you should go: He'll be playing an array of high–energy rock and chill pop from Beautiful Things.
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Who: Twin Sister
Where: Johnny Brenda’s
When: 1/22/12
Tickets $10-12, 21+ only
Why you should go: This dream–pop quintet will blow you away with their funky, cozy sound.