Local music fans, rejoice: The Independent has (once again) curated a calendar of upcoming shows that is sure to excite fans of all types. Over the course of the next few weeks, Bay Area music fans of all shapes and sizes — from connoisseurs of garage rock to French synth-pop, noise rock to self-aware pop-rock - will be able to enjoy the offerings of one of our top local music venues. It all begins with the Atlanta-bred powerhouse rock outfit, the Coathangers, as they make their way to a headlining gig at the Independent on Saturday, February 23. Opening the [...]