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Comedian Chris Hardwick launching ID10T Festival at the Shoreline

Edfil Dulay
June 7, 2017
Concerts, Festivals, and Live Previews, News, Previews
Music, comedy, comics books -- need I say more? Chris Hardwick's ID10T Festival (June 24 - 25) is everything you and your inner-nerd have been waiting for. Not only will the festival feature big name headlin...

Shing02 & The Chee-Hoos pay tribute to Nujabes at the Social Hall

Edfil Dulay
March 21, 2017
Concerts, Festivals, and Live Previews, Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Photos, Reviews
In an emotion-packed, rhyme-flying concert, Japanese rapper Shing02 with help from the The Chee-Hoos paid tribute to fellow artist and principle collaborator, Nujabes (Jun Seba), who tragically passed away...

Disclosure bring steady dance electronic to Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Edfil Dulay
May 30, 2016
Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Photos
Sold-out for their two day San Francisco stop, Disclosure was hotly anticipated, their meteoric rise in the music industry dates back to 2012 and spread of their hit single "Latch." The young electronic duo fr...

Explosions in the Sky exactly that in Oakland

Edfil Dulay
May 16, 2016
Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Photos
Swaying bodies reminiscent of oceans currents, a mystifying curtain of hazy fluorescent lights, and colossal booms and beats dazzled the Fox, filled with eager spectators there to see Explosions in the Sky thi...

Gallery and Recap: Not So Silent Night 2015

Edfil Dulay
January 5, 2016
Concerts, Festivals, and Live Previews, Photos
When we think of the holidays, we think of quaint family gatherings, bountiful feasts, and warm gatherings by a fire. Live 105's Not So Silent Night sort-of abides by these holiday traditions, if you consider...

Cherub energizes last Friday night

Edfil Dulay
December 2, 2015
Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Photos
  Cherub, an electro-pop duo from Nashville, is far from angelic. Raunchy lyrics and a party-hard attitude define their musical style. And the energy shows in their live performance, as well. Pla...

Hozier charms a ceremonial crowd at the Greek

Edfil Dulay
November 5, 2015
Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Photos
Screaming fans and the melodic tunes of indie rock and blues only begin to describe Hozier's performance at the Greek. Anticipation was high, fans were pushed against the barricade and and some showcased tote...

Florence + The Machine gives Berkeley electrifying showmanship and cosmic love

Edfil Dulay
October 24, 2015
Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Photos
What ushers in autumn, has a trademark orange-ish hue, and inspires dedicated fans everywhere? If pumpkin spice lattes came to mind, then you are terribly wrong. Rather, it was the electrifying showmanship ...

Of Monsters and Men enchant the Greek Theatre

Edfil Dulay
October 20, 2015
Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Photos
Last Friday night, Of Monsters and Men treated the Greek Theater to sing-songy indie-folk, mesmerizing the crowd to jive and sing-along to their familiar tunes. Eager fans pushed to the front of the barr...

Gallery: Atmosphere duo pumps up the Greek

Edfil Dulay
September 9, 2015
Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Photos
August 22, Minneapolis duo Atmosphere got real hyphy at Berkeley's Greek Theatre. The hip hop champions stuck with their hits, both new and old. "Yesterday" and "GodLovesUgly" reigned as crowd favourites; every...

Outside Lands 2015 excites, overwhelms, and unwinds on a sunny lawn

Edfil Dulay
August 19, 2015
Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Photos
It was Day One of San Francisco's annual Outside Lands Festival and fans had lined up well before the gates opened. Amongst the sea of selfie sticks and floral crowns were dedicated fans who had paid hundr...

J. Cole brings a hearty mix of hip hop and comedy to the Bay

Edfil Dulay
July 23, 2015
Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Photos
Fanatic fans, clouds of smoke, and brilliant performances only begin to describe J. Cole's performance at the Shoreline Amphitheatre last Tuesday night. In the Bay for a stop on his Forest Hills Drive t...

Japan’s toe kick off From West to East to Far East

Edfil Dulay
July 12, 2015
Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Photos
Calculated drumming sprees and emotional faces only begin to describe toe at The Independent Friday July 3. In a line that spanned two blocks for entry to the venue, many braved the light San Francisco dr...

J. Cole to drive through the Shoreline Amphitheatre

Edfil Dulay
July 11, 2015
Concerts, Festivals, and Live Previews
With all three of his albums hitting number one on the Billboard charts, high energy showmanship, and comparisons to greats like Tupac, J. Cole has been taking the hip-hop world by storm. Back in March...

BFD 2015: The scorching sun couldn’t stop anyone

Edfil Dulay
June 13, 2015
Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, News, Photos
Twenty One Pilots Last weekend, courageous concert-goers braved UV rays and endured sunburns to rock out to LIVE 105's Big Fucking Day filled with a slew of great music. With a solid lineup separated i...
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