A name is powerful; it brings meaning to an otherwise empty space or thought. The Watkins Family Hour conjures an older time that harkens back to the Grand Ole Opry or the Johnny Cash show, but with a contemporary twist of new wave bluegrass and Americana goodness. Friday, August 14th at the Freight and Salvage...Continue Reading

I went to see Kat Robichaud, meant to see Carletta Sue Kay (didn't), really enjoyed The Sandwitches. What a great night of fun at The Chapel. I have never been to a (((folkYEAH!))) Presents show before ... and now I don't want to miss one.Continue Reading

Are you tired of safe? Are you ready for something fresh? You're going to love Fantastic Negrito.Continue Reading

I was first introduced to Magic Giant at one of BandPage's lunch gatherings. I love attending those events, this one was extra fun because I extended the invite to my friend Liz. Neither of us had heard of Magic Giant before lunch, I just told Liz that it was fun to hang out at BandPage.Continue Reading

“I imagine your dead body lying in my bed..” Bent Knee vocalist Courtney mused, playing a light tinkling of bell sounds across her keyboard. With these first few notes the audience plunged into the depths of Bent Knee’s sound- depths sometimes murky and dark, sometimes clear and cutting, and always shocking to a new audience,...Continue Reading

While at Northern Nights Music Festival you could see Black Star, The Polish Ambassador & Friends, Gold Panda, Rüfüs Du Sol or Goldfish, and so many more. However, if you're like me a festivals culture and none music oriented events are just as important.Continue Reading

Festival features music from Black Star, Gold Panda, Shlohmo, The Polish Ambassador & Guests, RüFüS Dü Sol, Goldfish, Slow Magic, Autograf, Goldlink, G Jones, Lane 8, Sweater Beats, Monophonics, Ayla Nereo, Crnkn, Basecamp, Justin Jay, Gallant, and more.Continue Reading

On a warm Saturday night during Pride weekend, the Great American Music Hall bustled with excitement. Not only were three amazing Bay Area bands about to share one of the most beautiful stages in San Francisco, but the Supreme Court had declared same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states just in time for LGBT Pride...Continue Reading

Waterstrider took to the stage at Leo’s in Oakland on May 28th to celebrate the release of the OIM Records compilation album of new local music. Check out photos from the event below, listen to Waterstrider’s newest album, and catch them when they return to the Bay Area on July 10th at The Great American Music...Continue Reading

I almost didn't make it to BFD this year … but my friends from Curious Quail hooked it up BIG TIME. Now I owe them a life debt!Continue Reading

Front man Hamilton Ulmer led a 7-piece band that delighted, pumped up, and intrigued the audience with their unique sound and energetic performance. Makeunder's skill, craft, and cohesion were apparent, and it was this high level of musicianship that allowed them to take listeners on a seamless journey, weaving through ever-shifting musical vignettes.Continue Reading

I have this thing about album release shows. I want to be impressed. I mean, really impressed. I want to be blown away, and fully immersed in the experience of what should be an incredibly exciting night. So why is it that more often than not, I walk out of an album release show shaking...Continue Reading