David Bazan’s ‘Dark Sacred Night’ in San Francisco
David Bazan (photo: Rob Goodman) “I am finding the shows cathartic and have really been leaning into that...and I’m having a good time doing it.” David Bazan, the former songwriter and frontman for Pedro the Lion, told me this before his “Christmas Miracle” show this week at Swedish American Hall. Bazan explained why the set, which is in support of his stunning new Christmas album, Dark Sacred Night, is at times crushingly sullen: “The show is heavy because I am playing half of the Christmas album, and there is this longing on that record for justice and for peace, and there [...]
What’s Happening This Week? A Guide To Shows Around The Bay, Dec 12 – Dec 15
The biggest benefit show for last weekend's Oakland fire tragedy will be at the Fox Theatre this Wednesday. Monday, December 12 Julia Lewis, Brogan Bentley @ Thee Parkside Free show, $1 Anchor Steam beers, and Calebrate hosting? Yes, please. Pylon Reenactment Society, Cruel Summer, Mall Walk @ The Independent An Athens, Georgia local favorite, Pylon disbanded after guitarist Randy Bewley died in 2000. Instead of replacing him, Pylon Reenactment Society was born with members from Casper & the Cookies, The Glands, and pianist Damon Denton to pay tribute. Gladys Knight with the San Francisco Symphony @ Davies Symphony Hall The "Empress [...]
David Bazan announces Christmas album, mini-tour stop at Swedish American Hall
Earlier this month, to commemorate the birthday of John Lennon, Seattle singer-songwriter David Bazan shared a cover of Lennon and Yoko Ono's "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" and announced the November 11 release of Dark Sacred Night, a collection of Christmas singles. The collection, spanning timeless classics, contemporary ironies, and even deep prodding originals, comes out of an apparent underrepresentation of the uncomfortableness that surrounds the holiday season for people. Bazan was approached in 2002 by his label, Suicide Squeeze Records, about recording a 7" of Christmas carols. Betwen 2002 and 2005, three separate singles were released under his Pedro The Lion [...]
Giveaway: American Football play two nights at the Fillmore this week
Photo by Shervin Lainez If you’re anything like me you probably missed out on rock band American Football when their self-titled (and still only) debut album came out in 1998. The band made enough of an impression to warrant a deluxe re-release of said album earlier this year and have been making festival appearances along with a handful of headlining shows. They’ve already sold out their Friday night appearance at The Fillmore this week but tickets are still available for their Thursday show. American Football’s emotional songs have never been more relevant and time has been kind to their unique [...]
Ticket Giveaway Wednesday: David Bazan (of Pedro the Lion) with Rocky Votolato
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXKyAxolSX8&feature=player_embedded 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 once to only one contest. Winners for each show will be decided using the guidelines listed below. Wednesday, July 13th David Bazan, Rock Votolato @ The Independent To win a pair of tickets to the show be the SIXTH person to enter! The show starts at 8pm, $15, 21+. Purchase advance tickets here. Rocky Votolato - "Red River"