An evening with Weezer at Slim’s
Fond reminiscence and good vibes were all that the audience felt at Slim's this Sunday when Weezer played two different sets that spanned across their entire discography.
Even before doors opened, fans had a ...
Flyleaf can’t stop jumping off things, Lullwater and Ryan White open at Slim’s
The San Francisco Giants parade last Friday, coupled with Halloween, may have slowed the city down for the weekend, but that didn't stop fans from attending Flyleaf Saturday at Slim's. Early-bird fans were gr...
Vivaldi, Bach, and Tchaikovsky: an evening with the San Francisco Symphony
On October 23, San Francisco Symphony concertmaster Alexander Barantschik, Principal Second Violin Dan Carlson, and Principal Keyboard Robin Sutherland starred as soloists at the Davies Symphony Hall in a p...
Chaz Bundick’s voice will be missed on his debut as Les Sins
Chillwave may not be a canonized genre of music, but Toro y Moi is definitely a canonized name in said genre -- more like, his name has been engraved, by lightning, on the stone slab of said genre.
Since f...
Feeling seasonal? High Ends will be an treat at Brick & Mortar
“Just a second while I fix my whole life…”
Last week, we were spinning High Ends’ new Super Class when we thought to ourselves, “this band sounds British Columbian.” No cigar -- High Ends is ...
Bass Drum of Death started their week off by jamming nerves, what did you do?
Bass Drum of Death surprised us with their outsized encapsulating presence October 20 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. Short a bassist, they engulfing us in sound like it was no big deal. But...
Mali’s Tinariwen bring the Sahara and musical protest to The Chapel
Conjuring Saharan winds inside The Chapel Monday night, Mali’s Tinariwen (Tamasheq for deserts) delivered a synthesis of tribal African music and American blues that left devotees spellbound.
Belongin...
Ben Frost to rattle order, showcase acclaimed album live at 1015 Folsom
Audio conceived by Icelandic (by way of Australia) minimalist producer Ben Frost -- not to be mistaken for the equally edgy visual artist of the same name and country of origin -- reminds us of a sinister ...
Bonobo gets intimate at The Regency, but not enough to stick around
Garters and CamelBaks seemed rather inappropriate for the evening, but people still wore them October 24 at The Regency Ballroom. Regardless of whether they were rave-ready or simply unwinding after work, t...
Local Treasure Island Music Festival brings big acts, closes summer festival season
Two breathtaking sunsets over the Golden Gate Bridge and balmy Bay breezes characterized what was just shy of 24 hours of cumulative music output the weekend of October 18-19, 2014 -- another spectacular...
Sam Amidon tells jokes, warms audience at the Great American
Folk artist Sam Amidon has jazzed up both his new record Lily-O (2014) and American tour with amazing guitarist Bill Frisell and bassist Shahzad Ismaily. Monday October 13th, they pleased their San Franci...
How to write a Tennis album: a guide by Patrick Riley
Husband and wife duo, Tennis, were born out of a sailboat on the Atlantic Ocean and have since progressed into a three-piece indie pop unit with three studio albums under their belt. Brightening up a r...
Joey Bada$$ and Pro Era members play The Fillmore
This past Tuesday, the crowd at one of San Francisco's most iconic theaters prepared for a night of Brooklyn's finest. The sold-out show was a part of Joey Bada$$'s B4DA$$ tour to promote his next album....
Juno nominees Basia Bulat and Bahamas split stage before packed house
“It’s frustrating sometimes, the geographic boundaries we place upon ourselves." (Basia Bulat at Slim's, 10/11)
Saturday night on the Slim’s stage (and off it), Canadians caroused. There were shirts, f...
Damien Rice fills Congregation Sherith Israel with melancholy and humor
Irish singer/songwriter Damien Rice has always puzzled me with his incredibly intimate and almost embarrassingly straightforward yet poetic lyrics. His music is a big collection of moody love songs; howev...