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

The New Colossus Festival returns to New York City’s Lower East Side from March 9–13, 2022, and is excited to announce the second round of confirmed artists. The festival promises to deliver another highly curated lineup of emerging artists from around the world paired with a conference that hosts informative discussions with industry professionals on...Continue Reading

The Midway in San Francisco is a new multifaceted space located at 900 Marin Street in the Dogpatch neighborhood. It is a one-of-a-kind space, dedicated to bringing art, entertainment, and education under one synergistic and collaborative roof. The space doesn't only house artists and their work but also provides a space for the general public...Continue Reading

The Midway in San Francisco is a new multifaceted space located at 900 Marin Street in the Dogpatch neighborhood. It is a one-of-a-kind space, dedicated to bringing art, entertainment, and education under one synergistic and collaborative roof. The space doesn't only house artists and their work but also provides a space for the general public...Continue Reading

HANNA BARAKAT + Lisa from Austin played Balanced Breakfast's online music fest 2020. Listen, like their page, and consider supporting them via Venmo or Paypal.Continue Reading

Napa artist Half Measures played Balanced Breakfast's Online Music Fest 2020. Show him your support by liking his page and perhaps giving him a tip via Venmo or Paypal.Continue Reading

Noise Pop Festival is an annual celebration of independent culture in the Bay Area, which over the course of a week, from February 24th to March 1st, and transforms the Bay Area into festival grounds with multiple events taking place across the city each night.Continue Reading

On September 19th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd Balanced Breakfast presented BreakFEST, the second annual SF music festival in the Mission. It featured a variety of local and touring bands and was the ultimate example of community in the music industry.Continue Reading

Balanced Breakfast presents BreakFEST, the second annual SF music festival in the Mission September 19th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd. Featuring a variety of local and touring bands, it will be the ultimate example of community in the music industry.Continue Reading

The 29th Annual High Sierra Music Festival wrapped in the early morning daylight on Monday, July 8, 2019, in Quincy, California as another resounding success. Standout performances were in no short supply over the Independence Day weekend. From top headlining acts Umphrey's McGee and Dispatch, through lower card-surprises from Amo Amo, Ron Artis II, Star Kitchen or the...Continue Reading

It’s becoming difficult to choose what show to attend here in Napa anymore. Didn’t used to be that way. I remember fifteen years ago being excited that a Rolling Stones tribute was scheduled to play at Silos. Our music scene was terribly bland. Save for a few traveling past favorites that would occasionally roll through...Continue Reading

Last Friday was a packed night at the backroom at Starline Social Club in Oakland,CA. Van Goat really knows how to throw a party and who to invite. The backroom behind the bar had a great house show vibe with no designated performance area with the exception of a carpet. This really worked well with...Continue Reading