GalleryReview: Chicano Batman at the Independent 1/23/16
I had always been a fan of Chicano Batman. Always admired how they mixed punk with classic Mexican banda and musical styles. I had never seen them live. Never [...]
GalleryPhotos: Ty Segall at the Fillmore
Ty Segall (photo: Brittany O'Brien)
Ty Segall gave an energetic performance at The Fillmore last Monday evening, January 18, 2016. Brittany O'Brien has these photos of the night's antics to share.
GalleryPhotos: Jenny Lee gives a solo show at the Chapel
Jenny Lee (photo: Kristin Cofer)
Jenny Lee took some time away as bassist of the rock outfit Warpaint to perform a solo set of her material at The Chapel on Thursday [...]
GalleryReview & Photos: Lady Rizo ripples and rocks good vibes and crass at GAMH
Lady Rizo (photo: Ria Burman)
Photos and words by Ria Burman
Moondrunk's acoustic hip hop, pop-improv harmony-funk opened the night, swiftly followed by Rosin Coven's variety-vaudeville performance.
Lady Rizo headlined the Great American Music [...]
GalleryReview: PWR BTTM leave the negativity at the door
With all the hype I gave this show and PWR BTTM, with the amount of words that wouldn't stop spewing out of my mouth and fingers awaiting it to [...]
GalleryPhotos: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats at the Fillmore
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats (photo: Robert Alleyne)
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats were joined by Paper Bird for a sold out night of soulful R&B rock and roll at [...]
GalleryReview & Photos: Barbara Dane’s bluesy soul jazzed at Yoshi’s
Barbara Dane (photo: Ria Burman)
Photos and words by Ria Burman
Barbara Dane's sold out show at Yoshi's in Oakland was priceless. The crowd, sprinkle-showered in grey hairs, whooped and cheered as the comical-lyrical [...]
GalleryPhotos: Cowboy Junkies go unplugged at the Great American Music Hall
Cowboy Junkies (photo: Jon Bauer)
Toronto natives Cowboy Junkies gave an intimate acoustic performance at the Great American Music Hall last Friday, January 22, 2016. Photographer Jon Bauer was there to [...]
GalleryReview & Photos: The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit at Slim’s
The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit (photo: Ria Burman)
Photos and words by Ria Burman
Dave Hanley opened the night at Slim's with an acoustic set after taking a break for a few years, returning with [...]
GalleryPhotos: L.A. Witch at the Rickshaw Stop
L.A. Witch (photo: Kristin Cofer)
All-girl Los Angeles dirty punk rock band L.A. Witch gave a performance at the Rickshaw Stop Thursday night, January 21, 2016. Photographer Kristin Cofer was on [...]
GalleryPhotos: Car Seat Headrest take to the Independent stage
Car Seat Headrest (photo: Ian Young)
Photos and words by Ian Young
From recording vocals in the back seat of his car (hence the name Car Seat Headrest) to playing at The Independent, [...]
GalleryThe Bay Abridged: Jan 13 – Jan 19
In this recurring feature known as The Bay Abridged, our staff writers will provide short, witty recaps on shows they attended around the Bay Area. A scene check, a [...]
