It’s really really hard not to like ZZ Ward. Not only is she a talented singer and her feelgood music is as infectious as it is uplifting, but on top of that, the bluesy guitar slinger is just plain charming. During her show, last night at the Regency Ballroom she came out dressed in a… Keep Reading
Man, how can you put into word’s last night’s mesmerizing show by local heroes the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club show at the Fox in Oakland? I’m not sure, but I’ll give it a shot. Let’s start off with how cool this band really is. From their black-leather-tight-jean rockin’ style to the way they play their… Keep Reading
I swear that every time I see Tei Shi perform she looks to me like a mythical siren from some ancient Greek tale that’s just come out of the sea and returns back to human form just to sing for all of us. Last night, the sexy singer made her way to Bimbo’s in San… Keep Reading
Here’s a word of advice for anyone holding a ticket for any of the Dorothy shows happening in the coming weeks. Don’t start a mosh pit. This was a hard lesson for the young man at the Independent last night in San Francisco, one that got him kicked out of the local San Francisco venue… Keep Reading
San Francisco audiences are known to be some of the warmest when it comes to receiving acts that they genuinely love. Well, Dua Lipa must be high on that list because, at last night’s sold out performance at the Masonic, it was LOUD. VERY LOUD. So loud, that the singer known for her deep and… Keep Reading
It’s always such a treat when I find out that I’ll be reviewing a show at the Fox Theater in Oakland. Not only is it always so convenient to get to, but the venue itself is simply gorgeous. From the time you enter the grand interior of the theater, you’re treated to a show you… Keep Reading
Back in the late 90s a fantastic duo comprised of a tough burly rapper and a gorgeous young lady with pipes of gold came together and ruled the charts. Ja Rule and Ashanti were household names and were on heavy rotation on MTV and VH1. Fast forward, and although they’re seldom seen on Billboard these… Keep Reading
Toronto hip-hop and R&B duo, DVSN (pronounced “division” for those not familiar with the band), played the Warfield in San Francisco last night to a house packed full of fans that had braved the rain on a school night for the chance to lay their ears on the golden pipes of singer Daniel Daley. After… Keep Reading
Last night’s epic performance at the Independent for Lauv must have felt like a homecoming for the San Francisco local that recently came off a world tour opening up for Ed Sheeran. The place was packed to the brim full of friends, family, and fans that had all gathered to celebrate the return of their local… Keep Reading
When Brian Setzer first thought up the idea of playing San Francisco on Christmas Eve 14 years ago, naysayers told him no-one would come. Well, tonight at the Warfield, he proved them all wrong once again. “Thanks ‘no-one’ for coming tonight!” he jokingly said to the crowd a few songs into the set. Indeed, the place… Keep Reading
