Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews

On Friday, April 8th, the Greek Theater at UC Berkeley hosted one of the most anticipated artists of the 2022 calendar year. Beneath a deep, navy blue sky dotted with stars, concertgoers packed into the 119 yea...

As the sun began its descent, the often busy Potrero Hill Neighborhood began to transition. What was left of the day’s sunlight was more than enough to slice through the city streets, reflecting off storefron...

Moving the audience to their feet and to tears, Clairo channeled Gen-Z bedroom pop and 70’s indie folk in a gentle, contemplative concert at Fox Theater on March 31. From the upbeat playfulness of “Bags” ...

San Francisco's Chase Center serves as Billie Eilish and FINNEAS’s victory tour, fresh after their monumental achievement of their first Oscar for their song, "No Time To Die" for the film of the same name. ...

On Thursday March 17th, Hiatus Kaiyote came all the way from Australia to perform at the Oakland Fox Theater, giving a rare and magical performance of a lifetime. Their jazz, funk, and soul fusion intertwined w...

Carrying enough energy, fashion sense, and personality to make even the best 80’s and 90’s rock stars jealous, Yves Tumor entranced the crowd at 1015 Folsom in San Francisco on Friday, March 18th. Backe...

Faye Webster dazzled her audience this past weekend at the New Parish and performed something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. The set list consisted of everything from her classic so...

The night of Wednesday, February 2nd in San Francisco appeared hushed and lethargic–few pedestrians scattered the sidewalks and the skyscrapers towered above, quiet and dim. A growing crowd gathered outside A...

Sweat. Demonia Boots. Axe Body Spray? I mean that’s honestly the only way I could comprehensively describe Machine Girl at The New Parish. And if I’m going to be honest: it’s a pretty good description of ...

The night of December 12th at the Fox Theater in Oakland proved a stormy one, both literally and figuratively, as rain relentlessly showered concert-goers while Sunday blues and upcoming finals loomed ominously...

Walking out of the Warfield covered in sweat and tears, I was fully prepared to cancel all therapy appointments, attack the pile of clothes that had been haunting my bed, and even go as far as to do a morning ...

Despite seeing the Regrettes perform live thrice before, I still found myself in awe of the energy and enthusiasm the four-piece group brought on stage with them to the Voodoo Room at House of Blues San Diego o...

An appropriate name for a venue. A San Franciscan hole-in-the-wall expanded in shadow, my first concert in the Bay since March of 2020 welcomed me into a secret service. A sacred offering from two spiritually b...

If I may, I’d like to be honest with you. Prior to two weeks ago, I hadn’t heard about 99 Neighbors. I hadn’t listened to a single song, was not struck by familiarity by any of the members’ names, nor c...

It’s 8 pm outside of The Warfield and an eager crowd files into the historic venue, looking up at the beautiful detailing on the ceiling as they secure their spots. Los Retros finishes off their set with groo...