Tsunami Bomb + the Phenomenauts invade the Phoenix Theater
Some might be tempted to call the show on Friday at the Phoenix Theater a ....blast from the past... Get it? Because the recently-reunited Tsunami Bomb is headlining, with support from Phoenix theater royalty the Phenomenauts, whose genre has been dubbed "rocket roll." Tsunami Bomb? ... Rocket roll?....Blast??? Annnnnd I'll show myself out. For real though, both these bands have deep roots in the North Bay Area music scene and could be considered Phoenix Theater royalty at this point. It's rad to see them team up to support the survivors of the North Bay fires. Seeing those names back on [...]
The Bay Abridged: June 8 – 21
(illustration: Cassidy Miller) In this recurring feature known as The Bay Abridged, our staff writers provide short, witty recaps on shows they attended around the Bay Area. A scene check, a heat check, and sometimes more — stop by every other Wednesday for the most comprehensive and concise recap of the Bay Area concert scene. Bob Dylan & Mavis Staples at The Greek Theater (BRK) Jun. 9. Amidst a bunch of so-so Sinatra covers, Bob casually threw in a mind-blowing version of "Tangled up in Blue." Mavis Staples stole the show with a high energy, passionate performance that included a [...]
Premiere: The Phenomenauts – “Theme for Oakland”
Now in their fourteenth year of existence, Oakland's The Phenomenauts are officially paying musical tribute to their hometown with a brand-new song, "Theme for Oakland". Stand up, put your hand over your heart, and check it out below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aGvyIzrbnc&feature=youtu.be Currently made up of five men and a robot, The Phenomenauts are half-band, half-legend. A ragtag band of space explorers who proudly claim Oakland (aka "Earth's capital") as their home, The Phenomenauts have earned their spot in local music lore as one of the Bay's longest-running indie bands and the creators of an absolutely unmissable live show, which if you haven't [...]
Ticket Giveaway Wednesday: Wallpaper, ALO, Phenomenauts, Swingin' Utters and more
To enter this 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 will be chosen at random and will be awarded one pair of tickets unless otherwise noted. Friday, February 22nd ALO, Diego’s Umbrella @ The Fillmore The show starts at 9pm, $32.50, all ages. Click here to purchase advance tickets. Friday, February 22nd Wallpaper., Con Bro Chill @ Slim’s The show starts at 9pm, $16, all ages. Click here to [...]
Video: The Phenomenauts premiere "I'm With Neil" on Wired
Oakland's fabled space-race rock n' roll band, The Phenomenauts, have released a quickie video and track to Wired.com. The song, "I'm With Neil", is an ode to astrophysicist (and frequent meme subject) Neil deGrasse Tyson, the coolest dude to ever explain things like wormholes and nebula formations in plain English and rock a celestial-themed woven vest at the same time. The band, longtime supporters of Tyson, said they wanted to make a song that would "encourage (their) fans to love him, too", though many of them no doubt do already. Check out the video below, which consists mostly of the [...]