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This was my first time at the Thorsen House, a very historic home that houses the Sigma Phi Society. Walking down to the house was quite a venture within itself. My friend and I started at Dwight and Piedmont, ...

Walking into the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco feels like stepping into another era, one of opulence, intricate paneling, and chandeliers casting warm glows on the crowd below. It’s the kind of venue wher...

The 070 Shake concert on February 19 at the Oakland Fox Theater marked another stop on the tour for the artist’s newest album Petrichor (2024). With one of us, Bailey, being a long-time Shake fan and one, Mar...

John Doe of X As soon as I opened the doors to the Cornerstone to see X perform on December 16, I could tell that I was surrounded by some of their most original fans. I found myself in the middle of a sea ...

“It’s a shame I’m not a religious person because I think I would’ve made a great preacher. So, Berkeley, will you let me take you to church?”  With those electrifying words in the latter half of her...

“Imagine a comforting and cooling light that starts at the top of your head and moves down to the rest of your body…” This quote encompasses everything I love about Alisa Amador’s set at the 2024 Har...

My experience on Friday, October 4th, Day 1 of San Francisco’s annual Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival starts with a harrowing journey, full of twists and turns (literally, physically turning around and w...

Editor's Note: This piece comes from our concert review archives. This event originally took place August 29, 2024. On the night of SDoC (Second Day of Class), Tatum and I slung back vanilla vodka, sprinted ...

September 27th was beginning to feel like a pleasant evening for live music, as UC Berkeley students and Bay Area locals, alike, flocked to the Greek Theater for none other than Faye Webster. Summer seemed to h...

The energy was electric on the sidewalk outside the UC Theatre on Wednesday night, the air buzzing with excitement as attendees thronged at the entrance to Vulfpeck’s late show. Inspired by the session musici...

Following the release of their new record titled ‘Neon Pill,’ alt-rock band Cage the Elephant made their ninth tour stop on July 3 at the Santa Barbara Bowl to tear up the stage with an energy I’ve rarely...

I learned about Mannequin Pussy thanks to my older sister, an ex-emo who has shaped most of my music taste. Immediately, I remember hesitating saying their name and thinking that I could never play Mannequin PU...

Where do I begin? I first want to thank my wonderful friend Riya for accompanying me on this journey and for her growing patience. When I asked if anyone knew Michael Seyer, the following story was the la...

Smoke continued to linger in the air from Grace Enger’s intimate acoustic set, setting a mysterious mood. People of all ages, but most notably girls with ribbons in their hair were seated in anticipation. Shr...

On the first Friday in April, my B-Side bestie Sam and I stumbled our way out of the Powell Street BART station and towards my favorite venue in San Francisco- August Hall. With a “SOLD OUT” sign plastered ...