The sold-out Neal Francis show at The Independent was filled with driving bass and drums, extended jams, and blistering solos. The essence of 70s American bands is alive and well. At its core, great musicians playing great music that feels fresh and alive, that makes you want to dance. Alternating between a big sound and...Continue Reading

I am very surprised that I never stumbled upon Ben Abraham when I was living in Melbourne last year (Jan – May), as I would have surely stopped in my tracks if I heard ‘Speak‘ as I passed by the usual buskers on Melbourne’s famous Bourke Street (wonder if he ever busked there). Speak is...Continue Reading

I got a phone call from SF Weekly, "Sorry this is last minute, can you shoot photos of Day Wave." I thought to myself, "what an awesome call!"Continue Reading

Formerly known as The Tropics, the SF Bay Area band named HEARTWATCH recently released their self-title, debut record: HEARTWATCH. In fact, they did so the same day of their SOLD OUT NoisePop show at the Independent on Wednesday. After streaming the album on Itunes and Spotify the week earlier, I was stoked to finally hear...Continue Reading

SO GLAD to have FINALLY caught the amazing Joe Purdy last Saturday at The Independent after wanting to see him live for SUCH A LONG TIME. I was an instant fan from the moment my friend Jensyn -a Arkansas native like Joe- introduced me to his stuff nearly 5 years ago, but living abroad in...Continue Reading

I have often come down on San Francisco for being too stiff and slow to get dancing, but this was never going to be an issue for Lyrics Born.Continue Reading

If I said, "Lila Rose killed it last night at the independent." I would be making the biggest understatement of the year.Continue Reading

Last month I got to talk to Sondre Lerche on the Phone about his tour and his show in San Francisco. IT WAS AWESOME!Continue Reading