Behind a couple of butts and a few drinks deep, I found myself on the mezzanine of The Chapel in front of the opening act Rituals of Mine last Saturday night. Originally from Sacramento and led by the lead singer Terra Lopez, I found her vocals to be that of a powerhouse. Her stage presence… Keep Reading
The month of love is fast coming to a close. And even though it’s the shortest on the calendar, February in San Francisco has been a great month for music. The month’s opening saw A$AP Rocky set the stage at the Bill Graham Civic, absolutely on fire. It was a cold and rainy night outside.… Keep Reading
With interiors that seamlessly merge the old and the new elements of architecture, the Chapel is one of the most visually stunning spaces in the golden city. California Home and Design Magazine named it as one of the ten most beautiful music venues in the state, and it’s a slice of classic post-1909 architecture, straight… Keep Reading
Experimental punk jazz band – yes, you read that right – Massacre are playing The Chapel on Valencia Street this Wednesday, February 6th. If you’ve never considered the more avant-garde corniches of alternative music, this might be the place for you to start. Massacre has a history that goes back to 1980. With its origins… Keep Reading
Everyone wants to be free. The late, great Nina Simone said I’ll tell you what freedom is. No fear. At The Chapel Wednesday night, that’s exactly what Peter Brötzmannan and Keiji Haino showed to their wall-to-wall packed house. Both musicians are known as improvisational or free artists, creating music together on the spot, right there… Keep Reading
!!! (Chk Chk Chk) have announced additional US tour dates beginning this fall, with a stop to play live music in San Francisco this Saturday at the Chapel. The NYC dance-punk band has enjoyed a career spanning two decades, and continue to ignite audiences with their live music shows. Frontman Nic Offer’s unpredictable stage presence has… Keep Reading
