The Arroyo Seco festival came to a close yesterday. The two-day event, which had its inauguration last year looks to become a regular on the California summer music festival scene. And for good reason. The performances yesterday were epic from start to finish. Legendary acts like The Bangles, Third Eye Blind, Alanis Morissette and Robert… Keep Reading
And what a strong reply it was. Day one of Arroyo Seco just ended and it all came together beautifully and without a hitch. This is one festival that I’ve been to that was a genuinely pleasant experience from start to finish. The Southern California version of Napa’s Bottlerock, had a similar vibe, equally as tasty… Keep Reading
I just love Janelle Monáe. And I say that with absolutely no reservations. Not only is her music bangin’ and contagious, but she’s also such an innovator when it comes to style and performance that last night’s show in San Francisco was truly a feast for all senses. The GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter, producer, actress, and activist… Keep Reading
Believe it or not, there was a time in history when San Francisco was considered a major player on the Rock n Roll club circuit. Way before tech, folk, and Fixies took over, way back in the 80s and 90s when clubs like the Stone and the Omni were home to some of the biggest… Keep Reading
Slowdive, a band that’s been credited as helping to place shoegaze on the musical map, put on an unforgettable performance at the Fillmore last night, one that will forever be etched into the walls of the iconic venue. The band has had one of the longest periods of hiatus in music history following their 1995… Keep Reading
Local favorites Black Rebel Motorcycle Club played the Fillmore last night to a crowd full of friends that have followed the trio from their humble beginnings right here in the Bay Area. The floor was packed, the venue smoky and the vibe so cool you couldn’t cut it with a knife. The band comprised of… Keep Reading
Dark and dreamy alt-pop duo, Nightly, stopped by the Café du Nord last night to introduce themselves to San Francisco, a city that they profess isn’t one that they perform at often. “We don’t usually play out here,” said singer Jonathan Capecci. “So, it’s great to see you guys singing along to the lyrics.” The… Keep Reading
Wow, what more can be said about Pink’s show last night in Oakland that hasn’t been said before? It was exciting, enthralling, athletic, boisterous, but most of all, it was just bucket loads of fun. After sleeping on it, I have to agree with what most other reviewers in different cities have stated before — this is… Keep Reading
The hipster synthpop duo consisting of Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden, better known as MGMT, rode into town last night on a stationary white Fixie bike for their sold-out show at the Warfield show in San Francisco. On a set that consisted of a few keyboards, some instruments, and a random plant, they took the… Keep Reading
Chris Robinson took the stage of the Fox Theater in Oakland last night and put on a performance that can only be described as out of this world. Under the temporary monicker, As the Crow Flies, Robinson and a crew of very seasoned and exceptional players ran through a set of classic Black Crows songs with… Keep Reading
