Feb 11, 2010 at 9:00 PM MST (8:30 PM DOORS) to Feb 12, 2010 12:00 AM MST Matt Hires featuring Jason Castro at The Reef - Boise, ID $7.00

When you listen to Matt Hires, what comes across is the sound of an artist self-assured, authentic, and at ease with being completely and utterly himself. On his debut F-Stop/ Atlantic release, Take Us To The Start, the 23-year-old Florida native fuses the intimacy of the great singer/songwriters with indelible pop/rock hooks and propulsive rhythms. The result is a mesmerizing collection of songs that are immediately enchanting, while becoming more deeply rewarding with each listen. With his warm, evocative vocals and distinctive charisma, Jason Castro has already earned bountiful acclaim and a fervent fan following. The Texas-based tunesmith ? best known as the third runner-up on the 2008 season of Fox?s American Idol ? is now hard at work on his hugely anticipated debut album, set for release on Atlantic Records later this year. Among Castro?s creative collaborators are Grammy Award winning producer John Fields (Lifehouse, Switchfoot, Soul Asylum) and such acclaimed songwriters as Kara DioGuardi (Kelly Clarkson, Jewel, Santana), Martin Terefe (Jason Mraz, KT Tunstall), Sacha Skarbek (James Blunt, Jason Mraz), Guy Chambers (Robbie Williams) and Jason Reeves (Colbie Caillat).

Feb 13, 2010 at 2:00 PM PST MiDNiTES FOR MANiACS presents "Valentine's Tribute to John Hughes" DAY TWO featuring Sixteen Candles / The Breakfast Club / Pretty in Pink / Planes, Trains, and Automobiles at Castro Theatre - San Francisco, CA $10.00

Hosted by Jesse Hawthorne Ficks. All 4 films for only $10!