Cibo Matto returns to San Francisco, commends the food Linda Choi February 28, 2014 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews Cibo Matto Sporadic showers and behind-schedule buses didn’t stop dedicated Cibo Matto fans, many of whom have been devotedly following them since the late-90’s, from flocking to Slim’s on Wednesday to ...
Night Riots “Chase the Sky” at Bottom of The Hill 2/20 Atreyue Ryken February 24, 2014 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews Last week, Night Riots brought their first headlining tour of the year to Bottom of The Hill in San Francisco, with support from The Epilogues, Ghost Parade, and Kiven. Night Riots have come a long way from hum...
Get pumped for Noise Pop this week, one of The Bay’s best music fests Audrey Gertz February 22, 2014 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, News Noise Pop 2014 Going on 22 years strong, Noise Pop will again unpack its annual festival around San Francisco this week, and everyone from hometown indie hero Mark Kozelek to Michigan up-and-comers Lord Huron ...
The Weekend Menu Myra February 20, 2014 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, News Every Thursday The B-Side serves you The Weekend Menu. We'll tap select Bay Area shows we're definitely going to and hope to catch you at. Follow @berkeleybside on Instagram and Twitter and send us the best sn...
Concert Spotlight: Night Riots at Bottom of the Hill February 20 Atreyue Ryken February 19, 2014 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, News Night Riots are bringing their DIY act to The Bottom Of The Hill this Thursday, and it's going to be a show you won't want to miss. Hailing from San Luis Obispo, California, the alternative rock four-piece Ni...
UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra celebrates Valentine’s Day with Dvořák and Stravinsky Ning February 19, 2014 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews The UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra performed works by two classical warhorses on Saturday in Hertz Hall. The show featured Dvořák's truly American “From the New World” symphony and Stravinsky’s riotou...
Terry Malts at 924 Gilman [Photos] Penelope Leggett February 17, 2014 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Reviews Terry Malts at 924 Gilman On February 15, Terry Malts took their crooning ballads and distorted guitar riffs to Berkeley's historic punk venue, 924 Gilman. Opening acts included local bands Manatee, Street ...
Blondfire and Scavenger Hunt open for STRFKR at Rickshaw Stop Conner Smith February 17, 2014 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Photos Scavenger Hunt at Rickshaw Stop Although pervasive fog can often create a dream-like dullness across our balmy city, it was hardly the case Thursday night in San Francisco when Scavenger Hunt, Blondfire, and S...
Seahaven at Slim’s in San Francisco Atreyue Ryken February 17, 2014 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Reviews Seahaven at Slim's in San Francisco Last Wednesday evening, 11th street in San Francisco seemed like a typical weekday night: quiet and empty, until you hit the 300 block outside of Slim’s bar and club where...
Young the Giant Dazzles Oakland at The Fox Theater Ning February 12, 2014 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews It might feel like the relentless rain has been draining the East Bay of its vibrant buzz lately, but Young the Giant decided to fix that last week. The five-piece put on an extraordinary show on February 6 th...
Five Weekend Show Picks to Kick the Drizzly Weather Blues Myra February 8, 2014 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Multimedia, News, Videos Future you, just about ready to impress the world this weekend. Let's face it Bay Area: It's Saturday, it's still raining, and you're sick of staying in on your couch for another browse-only session with good-...
Catch Up With Corners Before You Hit Their Shows This Weekend Jade Theriault January 29, 2014 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Interview, Multimedia, News, Videos Yesterday LA rockers Corners and Dirt Dress dropped a sultry 7-inch split on Mono Records, and fortunately for us they’re heading to the Bay Area this weekend to celebrate. The dual release is comprised Co...
La Luz Tests Crowdsurf Cam At SF’s The Chapel Joanna Jiang January 23, 2014 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Photos 1 Comment Monday nights are usually unfruitful when it comes to live music. But fans who wandered into The Chapel during this month's Martin Luther King Jr. Day were in for a treat. A couple of West Coast acts managed ...
Getting Rowdy with Black Joe Lewis and Radkey at the Fillmore Myra December 7, 2013 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews It’s hard to find a good time on a weekday, but this past Tuesday, Black Joe Lewis and Radkey rocked the Fillmore like it was the weekend, giving the audience a chance to dance the midweek blues away. Headli...
Valerie June Gets ‘Organic’ On Debut Album Myra December 6, 2013 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews Watch out Dolly Parton, a new southern diva has risen--at least based on the new album by Memphis's Valerie June. Called Pushin’ Against a Stone, the debut feat was co-written and produced by Dan Auerbau...