The name Phoebe Bridgers is one I seem to come across a lot these days. So when I was invited to cover the show last night at the Greek Theater I thought “hey, why not.” When an artist is mentioned so much across media outlets you almost have to do see what all the fuss… Keep Reading
Van Morrisson has just announced a series of US tour dates. Lucky for Bay Area fans, the legend will make a stop at the Greek Theater in Berkeley. The upcoming tour follows the release earlier this year of Morrison’s 42nd studio album, Latest Record Project: Volume 1. The 28-track double album includes recently released songs “Love… Keep Reading
The National ended their two-night stint at the Greek Theater in Berkeley last night in truly epic fashion. The band with the deep vocals and dark melancholic lyrics put on a heartfelt performance filled with captivating music and charm, one that will likely be remembered for years to come. Singer Matt Berninger was in fine… Keep Reading
The Greek Theater in Berkeley, California, is more than just a live music venue. With a history dating back through the counter-culture way back to the pre-earthquake days of the Bay Area, it has a huge record of historic performances. The longest-running outdoor amphitheater in America, the first event that the theater hosted was in… Keep Reading
Jason Mraz has proved time and again, right from his first album Waiting For My Rocket To Come, that you might call his music guitar pop, but it’s a huge slice of heart and soul. Unafraid to be quirky, he almost certainly appears on the guilty-pleasures list of countless hipsters; but pleasure is pleasure, and there’s… Keep Reading
Last Thursday night I had the pleasure of seeing Kamesi Washington and his band open for Sylvan Esso at the Greek Theatre in Berkley. The night was cool with a pink electric fog burning against an encroaching dusk. The energy as I made my way to the theatre felt like the first waves of a… Keep Reading
We’ve been celebrating our favorite venues in San Francisco for a while now, but there are other venues in the greater Bay Area that need to be recognized as well. The UC Theatre Taube Family Musical Hall in Berkeley, Calif. is high on that list. Tucked into a cozy but prominent spot on Shattuck Avenue in… Keep Reading
For Bay Area musician LIVVIA, balancing both a rigorous academic schedule at UC Berkeley and a blooming music career in LA can be a little hectic at times. But according to her, she wouldn’t have it any other way. “I love both sides of my life so I don’t mind the weekly travel back and… Keep Reading
The Reverend Horton Heat, aka Jim Heath, has been touring with his trio bearing the same name for close to 30 years now. The band mixes a ton of different influences so it’s difficult to stick it into just one category, but many have called Heath, “the Godfather of modern rockabilly and psychobilly music.” Although,… Keep Reading
Matisyahu is back and has announced a national spring tour with a tour stop at the UC Theater in Berkeley to promote his recently released new EP, “Release The Bound.” Matisyahu first gained worldwide recognition with the single “King Without A Crown,” which reached #1 on the alternative rock radio charts. “King without a Crown” quickly… Keep Reading
