Friends, here's a quick rundown of stuff going on and some information that might come in handy.

I've started a facebook.com/asianman15year as a way for people from out of town to start communicating with others who are attending the shows. Basically a forum of sorts for people to ask questions and get help from locals, etc..

I've gotten this question a whole bunch, so I thought I'd share my thoughts.  The whole purpose of this celebration was to keep it low key and to celebrate without the hoopla of sponsorship, advertising, etc.. I really wanted to do things at places that I personally frequent for shows.  I don't know about you, but I can't stand going to big spaces to see a show.  Having to deal with big dudes in SECURITY jackets doing pat downs, over priced drinks, overpriced merchandise due to the fact that they will take 25% of your merch.. , no cameras, etc.. 

Unfortunately most of the tickets to the shows are sold out.  Below(SHOW INFO), you can find the schedule of bands playing and information on whether or not  there are tickets remaining.  If you have bought tickets to either the SLIM'S show or any of thee PARKSIDE shows and never heard back from me confirming your tickets, then please email me to make sure you have tickets.

Staying in San Francisco is unfortunately pretty darn expensive, so one suggestion is to get a hotel in South San Francisco or by the San Francisco Airport(SFO).  You can find hotels like Travelodge, Comfort  and Best Western which are 2 star hotels for like $50 or less. just go to hotwire.com and do a search and you'll be surprised how cheap it can be.  Another trick would be to go to priceline.com and bid $5 cheaper on the hotwire prices and I bet you'll get it. 

It's only a 15 minute drive to the Bottom of the Hill and thee Parkside from South San Francisco, so getting a rental car is a good idea.  Especially if you can share with others.  This will be a cheap alternative to public transportation(which I always support), but in this case the train and busses will be done by the time the shows are over.  And car rentals are dirt cheap right now through hotwire and priceline.

But if you are staying in the actual city, then MUNI is the name of the bus system in SF and hopefully you can navigate through their website sfmta.com to find the proper buses.  Of you course you can take a TAXI, but it's expensive.

San Francisco sucks for parking, BUT both the BOTTOM OF THE HILL and thee PARKSIDE rule...!!!! Lots of parking within 1-4 blocks of the club.

THE BROADWAYS have confirmed to play with all original members(Brendan Kelly, Chris McCaughan, Dan Hanaway, and Rob Depoala). It will be an early matinee show on Friday June 17th at BOTTOM OF THE HILL. Yeah, I know I know?crazy day to do a matinee. Tix will only be available to those who already have tix to shows or show for the AMR 15. So, if you want to get ticket info, please email asianmanrecordsorders@yahoo.com and I will send you a link to buy tickets (PLEASE DO NOT POST THE BROADWAYS info. on any newsgroups or blogs. The venue is so small. We just want to give the people who are already going to the fest. a chance to get tix if they desire)