Thursday: Vibraphone Records Showcase @ Bottom of the Hill
Thursday, local post-punk/shoegaze label Vibraphone Records celebrates four new releases from Foxtail Somersault, Vir, Astral, and Tomihira at Bottom of the Hill (8pm, $12). About Vibraphone, from their website: Vibraphone Records is a San Francisco-based record label shining a light on some of the most promising indie, dream-pop and shoegaze artists. The label started in early-2007 with the intent of bringing together talented and diverse artists to forge a singular, identifiable sound. Since it's inception Vibraphone has expanded its roster of like-minded bands who have become an integral part of the Bay Area's diverse music landscape. These 4 new releases [...]
Holly Miranda, Foxtail Somersault, and Tortured Genies @ Cafe Du Nord, 3/9
A friend of mine from SoCal told me to check out Holly Miranda (because she is awesome, I was told) at the Fox. Scheduling conflicts prevented that from happening but, to my luck, Holly was playing Cafe du Nord only a few days later. Better yet, the Du Nord show included some local supporters opening up the bill. I made it in time to catch the last few songs of Tortured Genies. I'm really digging the 60's pop revival that's going on and the Genies bring their own flair to the sound. Floating along like a cool California breeze, the [...]
Bay Area Girls Rock Camp Benefit Sunday
This Sunday, four local bands will take the stage for the noble purpose of supporting the Bay Area Girls Rock Camp (BAGRC) and the Girls Rock Camp Alliance. Foxtail Somersault, We Are Invisible, Oona and Megamoog will perform at El Rio with DJ Lisa Light of The Lovemakers providing the mood music between sets. The Girls Rock Camp Alliance is an international coalition of organizations whose shared mission is to empower girls and women using the tools of music education to foster self-esteem and confidence. For those of you who saw this year's BAGRC showcase, you know that this is [...]