Ticket Giveaway: 20 Sided Records Compilation Release Parties presented by The Bay Bridged
As we told you earlier this month, 20 Sided Records is dropping a compilation entitled "These Strange Days" on September 3, and the San Francisco-based label is teaming up with The Bay Bridged to fête the new record with four release parties at four separate SF venues on consecutive nights from September 4–7. In anticipation of these celebratory gigs (which benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation), we have a pair of tickets for each night to give away to four lucky readers. The compilation – 20 Sided's fourth such collection – includes 21 tracks from bands on the label's roster, including Ash Reiter, [...]
20 Sided Records dropping new comp, celebrating with four shows presented by The Bay Bridged
San Francisco's 20 Sided Records will release its fourth compilation on September 3, and the label is celebrating the new album with four – yes, FOUR – release parties in early September, all proudly presented by The Bay Bridged. The compilation – entitled These Strange Days – will features 21 tracks from bands on 20 Sided's roster, with an eclectic arrangement of artists from both the Bay Area and around the Western U.S. Included are Ash Reiter, The Blank Tapes, Cannons and Clouds, Li Xi, and Couches (a newcomer trio led by the man behind 20 Sided, David Mitchell). Following [...]
Interview/Giveaway: Cannons and Clouds fêting new EP at The Chapel
San Francisco's Cannons and Clouds released their new EP A Challenge to the Dark on July 16 via local label 20 Sided Records, and the band is set to celebrate the new album with a record release party tomorrow night at The Chapel here in the City. The new record is something of a departure from the band's earlier, mellower indie rock sound, delving into the realm of psychedelia-charged prog rock over three tracks that span 16 minutes, including the epic nine-minute title track. In the days before the record release show, I was able to catch up with lead [...]
Ticket Giveaway Wednesday: DRMS, Ash Reiter @ the Rickshaw Stop 11/30/12
Happy Wednesday! Here is your weekly ticket giveaway, courtesy of DRMS. To enter any contest submit an email to contest[at]thebaybridged[dot]com with your full name in the body and the concert you’re entering the contest for in the subject line. You may only submit your name once to only one contest. Winners for each show will be decided using the guidelines listed below. Friday, November 30th DRMS, Ash Reiter, Cannons & Clouds @ Rickshaw Stop To win, be the first person to enter. Winner will receive one pair of tickets. The show starts at 8:30pm, $10, all ages. Click here to [...]
Noise Pop 2012: The Dodos, Au, Cannons and Clouds, Here Here @ Great American Music Hall 2/26/12
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Mixtape: 2011 Rock Make Street Festival Preview Mix (Podcast #257)
This episode is sponsored by Audyssey. Mixtape: 2011 Rock Make Street Festival Preview Mix (Podcast #257) As we noted in the last episode of our podcast, we're extremely exited about our fourth annual 2011 Rock Make Street Festival, taking place at Treat Avenue at 18th Street in San Francisco on Saturday, September 17th from 12pm to 7pm (RSVP on Facebook). Rock Make is a free, all ages, all day event, featuring tons of local arts and crafts vendors showcasing their wares between two stages of great local indie bands. There will also be local food vendors and a local beer [...]
New EP from Cannons and Clouds – ‘June’
Cannons and Clouds, with their After All debut in tow, recently completed a new EP. The tracks from 'June' are up on the band's Soundcloud, and to celebrate, Cannons and Clouds will be playing an EP release show at Cafe du Nord this Tuesday, May 3rd with Silian Rail and the Lambs (9:00 pm, $10, 21+). Kung-Fu by cannonsandclouds The new songs from 'June' are currently only available for streaming, but will be available in physical form at Tuesday's show, and for purchase online shortly after. Cannons and Clouds recently hit their Kickstarter goal to help fund their West Coast [...]
Ticket Giveaway Wednesday: Worker Bee, Peter Wolf Crier, The Sandwitches
To enter any contest submit an email to contest[at]thebaybridged.com with your full name in the body and the concert you’re entering the contest for in the subject line. You may only submit your name to one contest. Winners for each show will be decided using the guidelines listed below. Thursday, January 20th Worker Bee, Sleeptalks, Nick Reinhart, Sunbeam Rd. @ Cafe du Nord To win a pair of tickets to the show be the SECOND person to enter! The show starts at 8pm, $10, 21+. Purchase advance tickets here. Peter Wolf Crier, Retribution Gospel Choir, Cannons and Clouds @ Bottom [...]
Cannons and Clouds – “Chameleons Migrate South”
What started as an acoustic duo now flourishes as a six-piece ensemble, with appropriately lush and agile music to match. Cannons and Clouds' debut album, After All, is out now via iTunes - and if "Chameleons Migrate South" is any indication of the band's potential, then we are all in store for some classically beautiful, folk-influenced indie rock, full of nimble strums and rich harmonies. Cannons and Clouds - "Chameleons Migrate South" Cannons and Clouds are scheduled to play at Bottom of the Hill on Thursday, January 20th, opening for Retribution Gospel Choir and Peter Wolf Crier (9:00 pm, $10, [...]