Semisonic fans get ready as Grammy-award-winning musician Dan Wilson is set to headline the 15th annual “Notes & Words” benefit at Oakland’s iconic Fox Theater on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Joining him on stage are literary luminaries like Nicholas D. Kristof and rising literary star C Pam Zhang, whose words are sure to enchant and… Keep Reading
In the hallowed halls of The Fox in Oakland, a rising star illuminated the stage last night, leaving the audience in awe and craving more. Reneé Rapp, a name that’s been reverberating through the realms of Broadway and beyond, brought her magnetic presence and powerhouse vocals to the Bay Area, proving she’s not just a… Keep Reading
The Fox Theater, with its ornate decor and intimate ambiance, provided the perfect backdrop for Love and Rockets’ first show in 14 years. The crowd erupted in cheers as Daniel Ash, David J, and Kevin Haskins stepped onto the stage, their presence alone enough to ignite the room. From the very first chord, it was… Keep Reading
The last time Tove Lo was in town, the artist dubbed “the saddest girl in Sweden” was only made sadder because of a broken foot she was tending to. Last night at the Fox Theater in Oakland, the boot was gone, the foot was healed, and she performed an electrifying and intimate experience that left… Keep Reading
San Francisco is known for many things, but perhaps one of its most famous contributions to the world is its music scene. From the psychedelic rock of the 1960s to the punk and indie movements of the 1980s and 90s, San Francisco has always been a hub of musical innovation and experimentation. The story of… Keep Reading
Well, it looks like the time has come for the final goodbye from Aussie rockers Midnight Oil. Peter Garrett and the boys played what will most likely be their final show in Oakland yesterday. It was bittersweet from start to finish as fans sold out the Fox to bid adieu to a band they’ve followed… Keep Reading
There are few bands out there today that can rock as hard as Royal Blood. Their groove is emphatic, their riffs electric, and their songs perfectly crafted little masterpieces that will inevitably take over your playlist. What is even more impressive is that they can pull it all off with just a bass and some… Keep Reading
I’m convinced that if Missy Elliot and JJ Fad had a child it’d be Baby Tate. Her old school vibe is such that you can’t help but notice the similarities. And so it’s no surprise that the pint-sized dynamo is actually the offspring of another 90s MTV staple, Dionne Farris. Even if the name doesn’t… Keep Reading
Following the release of Hits to the Head, their 20-track greatest hits album, Franz Ferdinand have announced a North American tour. The U.S. leg, with dates from August to September, makes a stop at the Fox Theater in Oakland. Over the course of nearly two decades, Franz Ferdinand have sold over 10 million albums, 1.2 billion… Keep Reading
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones is one of the great survivors of the last 20 years of music. They’ve used the approach of bringing together a huge collective of great musical talents to maximize the great stuff on stage and on the record. They’ve been together since the ’80s, in a range of forms –… Keep Reading
