Craig David, the legendary British singer-songwriter, is embarking on his 7 Days Commitment Tour this spring. As his first US tour with a live band in nearly two decades, this 7-day exclusive will hit major cities across the U.S. and Canada with a stop at the Masonic in San Francisco on May 6. We caught up with Craig… Keep Reading
Last night, I had the privilege of attending Logic’s highly anticipated concert at The Masonic in San Francisco. As a fan of his thought-provoking lyrics and captivating stage presence, my expectations were sky-high. I can confidently say that Logic surpassed those expectations and delivered a mind-blowing performance that will stay with me for years to… Keep Reading
Goth aficionados flew in like bats out of a cave last night to pay homage to the genre’s originators as Bauhaus made their first stop of two in San Francisco. The Masonic couldn’t have been a better place for it, since the venue has welcomed some legendary 80s/90s pop icons as of late. Blondie, for… Keep Reading
The lovely songstress from Ireland made a stop at the Masonic last night, opening for none other than X-Factor graduate James Arthur. Nina graced us with some of her most intimate songs that she played solo both on the piano and acoustic guitar. About midway through the show, she confessed that too much of her… Keep Reading
Early on into Metallica’s fundraiser show at the Masonic last night, singer James Hetfield took a moment to give a shoutout to his brother sitting in the audience, and mentioned how their mom would’ve been proud of him and this event. “You put good out there, and good comes back to you,” said Hetfield. The… Keep Reading
When I first heard that Sting and Shaggy were coming to town, my initial reaction was “Shaggy’s opening for Sting?” It seemed like an odd pairing given that their music is so different and the two weren’t part of the same musical movements when they were coming up. Then shortly later when I learned that they’d… Keep Reading
I just love Janelle Monáe. And I say that with absolutely no reservations. Not only is her music bangin’ and contagious, but she’s also such an innovator when it comes to style and performance that last night’s show in San Francisco was truly a feast for all senses. The GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter, producer, actress, and activist… 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
White Reaper is heading to the Masonic in San Francisco on Jan. 17, as a direct support for Spoon. They’ll be promoting the album The World’s Best American Band, which was produced by Kevin Ratterman (My Morning Jacket, Young Widows). About the title, guitarist/vocalist Tony Esposito said, “Because we are the best. Just like Muhammad Ali was the greatest, you gotta say… Keep Reading
The first time I heard a metal band perform with a symphonic orchestra was back in 1999 when Metallica did it with the San Francisco Symphony. It was fresh and innovative back then, but tonight when Evanescence did something similar at the Masonic in San Francisco it was simply divine. Singer Amy Lee began the… Keep Reading
