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1978 - Concert scene for "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park" filmed at Magic Mountain [story]

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Stephen K. Peeples | Thursday, Nov 28, 2013

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Thanksgiving weekend is ON. If you’d rather party than shop Thanksgiving night, head over to the Vu Bar & Lounge in Newhall.

The Vu’s Thanksgiving Shenanigans start at 8 p.m., and beers are just a dollar. DJ Shadow will spin the jams all night long, and they promise special guests. Call 255-7833 for more info.

If you could use some laughs this weekend, check our JR’s Comedy Club at Marie Callender’s on the Old Road. Friday and Saturday night, headliner Mark Yaffee, winner of the Ventura Comedy Festival’s 2012 competition, will riff on his multi-cultural roots and the crazy culture clashes they create. Showtime is 9 pm, and tickets are $15. For JR’s reservations, call 661-259-2291 or visit ComedyInValencia.com.

And Saturday night at 10, catch the premiere broadcast of punkabilly ravers Hard Six on SCVTV’s House Blend, hosted by yours truly. The trio featuring Fuse on guitar and vocals, Vogelcide on bass, and Six on drums, rock four tunes including a couple new ones they haven’t recorded yet.

Santa Clarita journalist Stephen K. Peeples is a features writer/photographer for KHTS AM 1220 Radio News and its website (HometownStation.com) and for SCVTV’s SCVNews.com. His blog is “Peeples Place at KHTS.” He also hosts and co-produces SCVTV’s acclaimed “House Blend” music and interview program. For more info, visit http://www.stephenkpeeples.com.

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