Clap Your Hands Say Yeah brought their self-titled debut album to life at The Independent in San Francisco this week—and gave the kind of performance that felt handmade in all the best ways. by DAVID RABKINContinue Reading

Kronos Festival at SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco will include three nights of concerts, 20+ guests and composers, five world premieres, two creative labs featuring Laura Ortman and Gabriella Smith, and Ellen Reid's critically acclaimed SOUNDWALK will return to Golden Gate Park. Kronos Quartet is bringing Good Medicine to San Francisco through a wide range...Continue Reading

For a few hours on a Saturday night, everything was alright. Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats brought their signature energy to San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, delivering a show fit for a stadium. The band, known for their mix of soul, rock, and blues, oozed comfort, skill, and musicality. Rateliffe commanded the stage...Continue Reading

Join Balanced Breakfast at Hotel Utah in San Francisco on June 29th, 2024 for our seventh national Music Summit. We will be bringing all of the BB groups together for this event. Meet professionals from San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, Austin, Charlotte, Reno, and more. Learn from panels discussing everything...Continue Reading

Do you like to get dressed up, eat fancy food, and meet interesting people? Art Bash might be for you! This yearly fundraiser is filled with art lovers, influencers, creatives, and visionaries. Additionally, it's SFMOMA’s biggest party of the year that celebrates art and artists!Continue Reading

Over at Music City, we’re opening our doors to the public on January 5th and allowing folks to book a free 2-hour session in one of our studios in the spirit of our launch. Between the dates of January 5th and January 12th, you and your band have the chance to be one of the...Continue Reading

Join KQED FEST 2023 for the Bay Area’s beloved public media station's fun-filled spring Saturday block party and open house at their headquarters in San Francisco’s Mission District on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 11:00 AM (PT). Immerse yourself in the community with live KQED shows on stage, meet the trusted journalists behind your local...Continue Reading

Hi Guys! Thanks for coming out to the excellent shows at Eli's and Thee Parkside last week. Here's what's coming up next...

This Friday, Jan. 27th, is our good friend Will's birthday party at Golden Bull Oakland. There will be live music from local favorites Van Goat, Loser Soup (Will's band!), Treasures, and Rusha. Come give the...Continue Reading

MUNA (the greatest band in the world) stormed through a set at the Fillmore in San Francisco on Sunday, touching on nearly every track from their 2022 self-titled album as well as choice cuts from their previous two full-lengths and a cover of The Killers' Mr. Brightside. The high energy of their set was only...Continue Reading

Outside Lands 2022 took place from August 5 to 7 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Green Day, Post Malone, and SZA headlined this year’s festival. The OSL lineup also included Phoebe Bridgers, who spoke of the fond memories she had of attending the festival as a kid. She added, that her only regret...Continue Reading

Outside Lands 2022 is taking place from August 5 to 7 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Green Day, Post Malone, and SZA are headlining this year’s festival.Continue Reading

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