.San Jose Earthquakes40th Anniversary Partyat San Pedro Square Market

Quakes mark all 40 years of their heritage at a massive anniversary party

Feb 3, 2014

Two men perform on stage; one plays an electric guitar and the other sings into a microphone. Both wear sports jerseys. The background shows drums, brick walls, and dim lighting. — **FACTION CASUAL:** Gavin O'Brien of the Faction jumps in with Lars Frederiksen of the Old Firm Casuals, to celebrate the Quakes 40th anniversary. Kind of important, since Gavin has to date refused to do anymore Faction shows, to the disappointment of everyone else. Photograph by Napoleon Badillo

**FACTION CASUAL:** Gavin O’Brien of the Faction jumps in with Lars Frederiksen of the Old Firm Casuals, to celebrate the Quakes 40th anniversary. Kind of important, since Gavin has to date refused to do anymore Faction shows, to the disappointment of everyone else. Photograph by Napoleon Badillo

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