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Grooveshark Event!
Event Details
Time: January 31, 2009 at 9pm to February 1, 2009 at 2am
Location: Common Grounds
City/Town: Gainesville
Website or Map: http://www.commongroundslive.…
Phone: http://www.grooveshark.com
Event Type: party
Organized By: Ben @ Grooveshark
Latest Activity: Feb 10, 2014
Event Description
This is only one of the many reasons Grooveshark rocks. Just in:
For all of you in Gainesville, we have a show coming up THIS Saturday at Common Grounds for a mere $5! Matt Butcher (formerly the Heathens) & the Revolvers, The Ones to Blame, and The Deep & Holy Sea! Come hang out and party with us. Check out the Facebook event, RSVP, listen to their music, and invite your friends.
We hope to see you all there!
Love,
Grooveshark
www.grooveshark.com
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