It was in the mid-1960s, that a group of young people flocked to the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco, seeking to escape the stifling conformity of mainstream society and explore new ways of living and thinking. Among them were musicians, poets, artists, and activists, all united by a shared vision of a more liberated and… 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
After 30 years, Brian Jonestown Massacre is still going strong. Last night at the Fillmore for their second night of a two-night stint, the San Francisco band were still bringing their brand of psych rock ‘n’ roll to the stage that first made them famous. From the moment they each approached the spotlight you could… Keep Reading
The Brian Jonestown Massacre are currently on a nationwide headlining tour with Mercury Rev in support of brand new music from their forthcoming album Fire Doesn’t Grow On Trees, out on June 24th. They’ll be making several stops in California including tonight and tomorrow night playing at the Fillmore in San Francisco. On March 25, BJM released the… Keep Reading
How does one describe the music of Jinjer…hmm…well, at first glance a balanced mix of hardcore and heavy metal, but progressive as well when you consider all the musical influences and fascinating time signatures the band likes to blend into their songs. With impeccable musicianship and charismatic stage presence, it’s safe to say that whatever… Keep Reading
The Bay Area’s rock and roll roots run as deep as its fault lines and authors Mike Katz and Crispin Kott are on a quest to prove it. In Rock And Roll Explorer Guide to San Francisco and The Bay Area, the duo put together a collection of the various local venues, homes, and locations… Keep Reading
Iggy Azalea played a surprise show last night in San Francisco. Announced just five days before, the place was packed and the night epic in every sense of the word. Check out the video below for the highlight of the evening as Iggy made it rain by throwing wads of cash into the audience while… Keep Reading
Tyler Childers delivered a dose of mountain music and a breath of fresh air at the Fillmore Wednesday night. A rural Kentucky native, Childers is “bringing it up,” as one fan noted between the “I love you, Tyler” screams of a few young girls in the front row. In a world where country radio is… Keep Reading
Perhaps known as much for their flashy fashion as their earworm-inducing music, Grammy-nominated country act Midland performed for a sold-out crowd at The Fillmore Thursday night. For the first thirty minutes of the show, the charming trio (joined by backing musicians who did much of the heavy lifting), wooed a mixed crowd with energetic renditions of… 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
