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- [Portola is Coming: A Goth's Guide to the Dark Side](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-goths-guide-to-portola-festival-sep-26th-27th-2026/) - Goths? At Portola Festival 2026?! It's more likely than you think. If there's one thing I know about the folks in the goth subculture, it's that they aren't just goth music fans. They're MUSIC fans. And music fans -- enthusiasts, nerds, and so on, tend to have broader than normal tastes and aren't afraid to
- [Viagra Boys Take Down The Fox](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/viagra-boys-take-down-the-fox/) - Viagra Boys Fox Theater, Oakland October 23, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner Sweden’s Viagra Boys brought their chaotic, swaggering brand of post-punk mayhem to a beyond-sold-out Fox Theater in Oakland recently, and put on a show that was as raw and unhinged as it was incredibly fun. Led by the larger-than-life frontman Sebastian Murphy, the
- [The Math Checks Out: Angine de Poitrine Lives Up to the Hype](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-math-checks-out-angine-de-poitrine-lives-up-to-the-hype/) - Angine de Poitrine The Independent August 19, 2026 Arguably the hottest band in the land right now, Quebec's experimental math rock darlings Angine de Poitrine made their San Francisco debut last week, delivering a live performance that did not settle comfortably into any single genre. From the opening notes of "Angor," they created an atmosphere
- [Japan Society Of Northern California Brings An Impressive Lineup To The Bay Area For Their Inaugural Season Of Arts From Japan](https://sfsonic.com/coming-attractions/arts-from-japan-preview/) - Beginning next month, the Japan Society of Northern California is going to be bringing some of the biggest and most culturally important names from Japan to the Bay Area for their inaugural season of a new program titled Arts From Japan. As one would infer from the title, the year-long series is going to focus
- [Public Enemy Fights the Power at Stern Grove](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/public-enemy-fights-the-power-at-stern-grove/) - Public Enemy Stern Grove August 15, 2026 Photos by Raymond Ahner The Stern Grove Festival capped off its 2026 (and 89th consecutive!) season with two beyond sold-out shows last weekend. Saturday brought the hip-hop legends Public Enemy to the super packed park, and the band did not disappoint, playing a 75-minute set that brought all
- [Mike Patton Brings Tomahawk to The Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/mike-patton-brings-tomahawk-to-the-warfield/) - Tomahawk The Warfield August 14, 2026 Photos by Raymond Ahner Playing in San Francisco for the first time since 2013, Tomahawk returned to the city by the bay last week, delivering a performance that made the wait feel more than worthwhile. Fronted by the incomparable Mike Patton, the band delivered a set to the near
- [Violent Femmes Put On Blistering Performance at Stern Grove](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/violent-femmes-put-on-blistering-performance-at-stern-grove/) - Violent Femmes Stern Grove August 2, 2026 Photos by Paul Piazza On a seasonally warm afternoon in Stern Grove, the Violent Femmes heated things up with a killer set of their well-known percussive, acoustic folk-punk attack. The band, who have performed for the better part of 45 years, celebrated this Sunday show right along with
- [‘Eyes of the World’ on Dark Star Orchestra at the Greek](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/eyes-of-the-world-on-dark-star-orchestra-at-the-greek/) - Dark Star Orchestra at the Greek Berkeley Greek Theater July 31 and Aug 1, 2026 Photos by Mark Paniagua Where do we go from here? That has been a question recently asked about the jam band / improvisational music scene, particularly in the wake of the passing of Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir early
- [Buddha and the Beat: Born I Elevates Hip-Hop to a New Frequency at Spirit Rock](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/buddha-and-the-beat-born-i-elevates-hip-hop-to-a-new-frequency-at-spirit-rock/) - Born I Spirit Rock Meditation Center July 26, 2026 Photos by Robert Lyons What happens when a hip-hop concert becomes a meditation, a sound bath becomes a cypher, and a dharma talk is delivered over a beat? At Spirit Rock Meditation Center on Sunday, Born I answered that question. Born I didn’t just rock a
- [Kim Gordon Plays the Castro](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/kim-gordon-plays-the-castro/) - Kim Gordon Castro Theater July 29,2026 Photos by Raymond Ahner After releasing her third studio album PLAY ME earlier this year, alt-rock icon Kim Gordon returned to San Francisco last week, playing at the newly remodeled Castro Theatre. The room was packed, and Kim most certainly delivered, proving she does not have to rely on her
- [Widespread Panic Triumphantly Return to Sacramento After 31 Years](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/widespread-panic-triumphantly-return-to-sacramento-after-31-years/) - Wisespread Panic Channel 24 July 21, 2026 Photos by Paul Piazza The beloved jam band Widespread Panic played a sold-out show at Sacramento’s Channel 24 on their recent West Coast swing. It was their first multi-city Pacific Coast run in a decade. And for a band forty plus years into it, they are at the
- [Please Help SF Icon Eugene Robinson](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/help-sf-icon-eugene-robinson/) - I came to know Eugene S. Robinson as our paths crossed over the years. Initially it was via music as our bands played together. As I became acquainted with his music with Oxbow (and other bands....Xiu Xiu / Sal Mineo, Whipping Boy, countless others) I became a fan. As I began to learn about his writing
- [Charley Crockett Brings Outlaw Country and Vintage Style to Stern Grove](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/charley-crockett-brings-outlaw-country-and-vintage-style-to-stern-grove/) - Charley Crockett Stern Grove July 19, 2026 Photos by Paul Piazza Charley Crockett played a fantastic set of vintage country and rollicking Gulf-Coast blues during a soulful high-energy set at the Stern Grove Festival on a recent Sunday. Crockett and his band, The Blue Drifters, have steadily grown into a must-see act as they blend
- [Mosswood Meltdown Proves Punk Is Alive and Weird in Oakland](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/mosswood-meltdown-proves-punk-is-alive-and-weird-in-oakland/) - Mosswood Meltdownm Mosswood Park, Oakland July 17 – 26, 2026 Photos by Raymond Ahner and Robert Lyons Last weekend in Mosswood Park, punk once again proved itself to be more than a musical genre: it’s a living, breathing culture and community. Mosswood Meltdown was loud, eccentric, defiantly queer, and refreshingly multigenerational. Leather jackets mingled with
- [High Sierra Music Festival Has Fantastic Year at New Venue](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/high-sierra-music-festival-has-fantastic-year-at-new-venue/) - High Sierra Music Festival Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley July 2 – July 5, 2026 Photos by Paul Piazza The 34th annual High Sierra Music Festival celebrated its first year at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley and things couldn’t have gone much better. The weather was perfect, the crowds were energized, and the
- [The Rapper, the Monk, the Mystic: Born I Brings Hip-Hop Sound Bath to Spirit Rock’s Sacred Sounds Series](https://sfsonic.com/coming-attractions/the-rapper-the-monk-the-mystic-born-i-brings-hip-hop-sound-bath-to-spirit-rocks-sacred-sounds-series/) - Born I Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Woodacre July 26, 2026 Hip-hop has never just been music. It’s been protest, therapy, revolution, and an awakening — even when it didn’t call itself one. And sometimes, that awakening arrives in the stillness between beats. This Sunday, July 26, the Bay Area will have a rare opportunity to
- [Interview: Keyboardist Rob Barraco of the Dark Star Orchestra](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/interview-keyboardist-rob-barraco-of-the-dark-star-orchestra/) - July 31st and August 1st, 2026, the fantastic Dark Star Orchestra (DSO) will play two shows at the Greek Theater in Berkeley. Proceeds will benefit the Rex Foundation, the nonprofit founded by members of the Grateful Dead and ‘Friends’ in 1983.Since forming in 1997, DSO has performed over 3,400 shows, recreating legendary Grateful Dead shows
- [Corrosion of Conformity Fires Up GAMH](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/corrosion-of-conformity-fires-up-gamh/) - Corrosion of Conformity Great American Music Hall July 13, 2026 Photos by Raymond Ahner After releasing their eleventh studio album Good God / Baad Man (Nuclear Blast) earlier this year, long time Sludge/Metal/Punk stalwarts Corrosion of Conformity hit a packed to the rafters Great American Hall in San Francisco earlier this week and delivered a blistering
- [Metric Brings All the Feelings to The Masonic](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/metric-brings-all-the-feelings-to-the-masonic/) - Metric Masonic Auditorium June 21, 2026 Photos by Raymond Ahner Earlier this year Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars announced the All the Feelings Tour, which sees the longtime friends crossing the country for an 18-date trek. The tour pulled up at the Masonic for two shows recently, and brought the fans a double dose
- [Dry Cleaning Swept Up Fans at August Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/dry-cleaning-swept-up-fans-at-august-hall/) - Dry Cleaning August Hall, San Francisco May 20, 2026 Photos by Geoffrey Smith II Screaming “Dry Cleaning!” with a death metal growl doesn’t hit quite as hard as “Slayer!” but it is far more memorable to those around you. This outburst by a fan preceded a surprisingly heavy performance by South London post-punkers Dry Cleaning
- [Coven at the Gastropub: Witch Club Satan in Berkeley](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/coven-at-the-gastropub-witch-club-satan-in-berkeley/) - Witch Club Satan Patriarchy Cornerstone, Berkeley, CA June 13, 2026 Photos and words by Geoffrey Smith II When Norway’s Witch Club Satan launched their first North American tour, reports from early stops highlighted the sheer sensory overload of their performances. By the time the tour hit Cornerstone in Berkeley on June 13th, the band was
- [Ringo Starr And His All-Star Band Gave A Celebration Of Peace And Love In San Jose](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/ringo-starr-2026/) - Ringo Starr And His All-Star Band San Jose Civic June 5, 2026 Photos by Jacqueline Ramseyer Orrell When I was about 6 or 7 years old I saw a news story on TV about The Beatles. Being so young, I had never heard of the band before, but something about them piqued my interest. Upon
- [The Church Goes To Their Flock At August Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-church-goes-to-their-flock-at-august-hall/) - The Church August Hall June 9, 2026 Photos by Raymond Ahner Recently bringing their Singles 1980-2025 Tour to a near capacity August Hall in San Francisco, Australian dream pop legends The Church delivered a performance that shows why the band has remained influential for more than four decades. From the moment they took the stage,
- [The Human League's Songs Sounded As Timeless As Ever At The Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-human-league-2026/) - The Human League The Warfield June 5, 2026 Photos by Raymond Ahner Few bands are as synonymous with the music of the 1980s as The Human League. Despite the fact that they've continued to record and release music since the decade came to a close, their most popular and beloved songs were all released during
- [Golden Road Gathering: Another Incredible Year In Placerville](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/golden-road-gathering-another-incredible-year-in-placerville/) - Golden Road Gathering Placerville May 15 - 17, 2026 Photos by Paul Piazza The 4th annual Golden Road Gathering was a huge triumph. Great weather, exceptional vibes and an unbelievable music line-up made for a fantastic weekend in Placerville. The event, held at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, has rapidly ascended to become a go-to spring
- [Puscifer Isn't Normal At The Golden Gate Theater](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/puscifer-isnt-normal-at-the-golden-gate-theater/) - Puscifer Golden Gate Theater May 11, 2026 Photos by Raymond Ahner As unconventional as always, Puscifer brought their Normal Isn't tour to the Golden Gate Theater in San Francisco recently, and proved that the word "normal" isn't in their vocabulary. Judging from the reaction from the packed house, the fans were pretty okay with that.
- [Cabaret Voltaire Brings Fifty Years of Electronic Music to The Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/cabaret-voltaire-brings-fifty-years-of-electronic-music-to-the-regency/) - Cabaret Voltaire The Regency Ballroom May 15, 2026 Photos by Raymond Ahner Touring for their final time after a celebrated 50 plus year career, electronic music masters Cabaret Voltaire have returned to North America for the first time in over thirty years. The band pulled up to The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco recently, playing
- [Clutch Bowl Over Sold-Out Reno Crowd](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/clutch-bowl-over-sold-out-reno-crowd/) - Clutch Cargo Room, Reno April 24, 2026 Photos by Paul Piazza Clutch recently played a sold-out show at Reno’s Cargo Room venue. The powerhouse veteran Maryland band put on a phenomenal show that featured songs spanning their entire career, much to the delight of the packed room. Many in attendance had traveled long distances for
- [Chaos and Community: Pennywise and Circle Jerks Storm The Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/chaos-and-community-pennywise-and-circle-jerks-storm-the-fillmore/) - Pennywise and Circle Jerks Fillmore Auditorium May 8, 2026 Photos by Dragonfly de la Luz Pennywise and Circle Jerks, supported by H2O and DFL, played the legendary Fillmore on Friday, May 8. The Fillmore isn’t one of those spaces where punk history just hangs on the walls; it leaks into the floorboards and literally sticks
- [ADULT.'s San Francisco Show Was Their Most Intense Yet](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/adult-sf2026/) - ADULT. Rickshaw Stop May 2, 2026 Photos by Raymond Ahner Every music fan has those bands that they will always make an effort to see whenever they tour. For me, ADULT. is one of those bands. Ever since seeing them in 2019, I've always made an effort to be in attendance when they come through
- [Interview and Preview: High Sierra Music Festival To Continue Legacy in New Grass Valley Location](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/interview-and-preview-high-sierra-music-festival-continue-legacy-in-new-grass-valley-location/) - High Sierra Music Festival Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley July 2-5, 2026 Buy Tickets Photos by Paul Piazza except as marked The High Sierra Music Festival has become a distinctly unique and widely-known summer celebration during the time of its over-three decades span. The independent festival, which celebrates its 34th year in 2026, is held
- [Helloween Powers Through The Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/helloween-powers-through-the-warfield/) - Helloween The Warfield April 30, 2026 Photos by Raymond Ahner Legendary German power metallers Helloween steamrolled their way into the Warfield in San Francisco recently, delivering an electrifying performance that showed they are still on top of their game, 40+ years later. Known as pioneers of the power metal genre, the band lived up to
- [Cory Wong Brings All the Notes to Channel 24](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/cory-wong-brings-all-the-notes-to-channel-24/) - Cory Wong Channel 24, Sacramento April 23, 2026 Photos by Paul Piazza Cory Wong, the Minneapolis native turned guitar world ambassador brought his mastery of clean-toned, high-energy rhythm guitar and a band of scintillating precision to Sacramento’s Channel 24 recently. Wong, who became widely know for his work with the group Vulpeck, has distinguished himself
- [Cult Legend John Waters’ 80th Birthday Bashed Us into Moral Collapse](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/cult-legend-john-waters-80th-birthday-bashed-us-into-moral-collapse/) - John Waters UC Theatre, Berkeley April 11, 2026 On a recent evening at Berkeley’s UC Theatre, John Waters didn’t so much celebrate turning 80 as detonate it. The occasion — Going to Extremes: A John Waters 80th Birthday Celebration — felt less like a retrospective and more like a mischievous act of resistance against aging,
- [GWAR Desecrates New Sacramento Venue](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/gwar-desecrates-new-sacramento-venue/) - GWAR Channel 24, Sacramento April 17, 2026 Photos by Paul Piazza GWAR, the sci-fi barbaric flingers of gore, heavy metal, and humor descended upon Sacramento’s newest venue Channel 24 recently. These nomadic hordes came equipped with high volumes of blood and other scatalogical matter to spray into the crowd in during their nonstop, raucous set.
- [ADULT. Talk About Their New Album And The State Of The World: "It's More Important Than Ever For Us All To Be Together"](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/adult-interview/) - For nearly a decade I've been going out of my way to see the band ADULT. whenever I can. The synth punk duo, comprised of married couple Nicola Kuperus and Adam Lee Miller, has just released their most political and direct album, Kissing Luck Goodbye. In support of it, they are in the middle of
- [Avatar Bring Their Dark Metal Circus to Sacramento](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/avatar-bring-their-dark-metal-circus-to-sacramento/) - Avatar Channel 24, Sacramento April 16, 2026 Photos by Paul Piazza Avatar, a rapidly ascending melodic death metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden recently brought their circus-like caravan to Sacramento’s Channel 24. Led by lead vocalist/demented ringmaster Johannes Eckerstrom, the band treated their fans to a high energy set that blended hyper-tempo songs along with some
- [David Byrne's Show In Stanford Was Worth The Wait](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/david-byrne-stanford/) - David Byrne Frost Amphitheatre April 16, 2026 Photos by Philip Halperin When I was 13 or 14 years old, for Christmas my dad got me a CD of the live Talking Heads album Stop Making Sense. My dad had notoriously horrible taste in music, but this was one of the few times that he tried
- [Testament Wrapped Up Their U.S. Tour In Berkeley](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/testament-berkeley/) - Testament UC Theatre April 10, 2026 Photos by Raymond Ahner Bay Area thrash legends Testament wrapped up their 2026 U.S. "Thrash of the Titans" tour with a blistering set in front of a packed to capacity UC Theatre last week, and delivered a thrash metal clinic with a hometown show. By the time it was
- [Masayoshi Takanaka Brought Brasilian Skies And Tokyo Melodies To San Francisco](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/masayoshi-takanaka-masonic/) - Masayoshi Takanaka The Masonic April 9, 2026 Photos by Greg Chow It was 8:00 p.m., and after a short introduction over the PA, the lights dimmed in The Masonic and five musicians took the stage behind their instruments: bass, drums, percussion, and two keyboards. The crowd, which filled the venue, give a roar of applause
- [Father John Misty Mesmerizes Channel 24](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/father-john-misty-channel-24/) - Father John Misty Channel 24 March 27, 2026 Photos by Paul Piazza Father John Misty recently played to a capacity crowd at Sacramento’s Channel 24. Misty is the stage persona for Josh Tillman, who has become widely known for his eccentric style and sardonic wit. He is also a damn good songwriter. Onstage, he is
- [Lamb Of God's Bay Area Return Was Worth The Wait](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/lamb-of-god-masonic/) - Lamb Of God The Masonic Auditorium March 23, 2026 Photos by Raymond Ahner Lamb Of God returned to the Bay Area for their first headlining show in half a decade last week, delivering a high-octane set that left the headbanging crowd both exhausted and exhilarated. From the moment the band took the stage at the
- [Marissa Nadler's New Songs Haunted A Small Sacramento Venue](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/marissa-nadler-sacramento/) - Marissa Nadler Cafe Colonial April 3, 2026 Photos of the artist by Ebru Yildiz, provided by the artist I recently heard that Cafe Colonial in Sacramento is supposedly haunted. I've been there many times and have never seen anything out of the ordinary or unnatural. I can't say how many people who went to see
- [Black Label Society Slams The Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/black-label-society-slams-the-warfield/) - Black Label Society The Warfield March 14, 2026 Photos by Raymond Ahner Black Label Society returned to San Francisco recently, delivering a crushing night of heavy riffing and southern-metal swagger that left the crowd buzzing long after the guitars and amps cooled. From the opening seconds, Zakk Wylde’s heavy af guitar tone established an atmosphere that
- [Gogol Bordello Hosts a Party at the Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/gogol-bordello-hosts-a-party-at-the-warfield/) - Gogol Bordello The Warfield March 24, 2026 Photos by Raymond Ahner Gypsy-Punk masters Gogol Bordello pulled up to the Warfield Theater in San Francisco recently, and turned the historic venue into a swirling, sweat-soaked carnival of sound. Led by their irrepressible frontman Eugene Hütz, the band delivered a performance that felt less like a traditional rock concert and
- [Sun Ra Arkestra Channels the Cosmos at The Chapel](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/sun-ra-arkestra-channels-the-cosmos-at-the-chapel/) - Sun Ra Arkestra The Chapel March 1, 2026 Photos by Dragonfly da Luz The annual Noise Pop Festival has always prided itself on adventurous programming, but few acts embody the spirit of musical exploration quite like the Sun Ra Arkestra. On March 1, day two of their headlining performance, the legendary Afrofuturist space jazz ensemble
- [Lights Sparkles at Bimbos](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/lights-sparkles-at-bimbos/) - Lights Bimbo’s 365 Club February 22, 2026 Photos by Andy Lindquist Lights brought a dazzling display of dreamy synths and soaring vocal hooks to a sold-out Bimbo’s 365 Club on Friday evening. Touring in support of her most recent release, A6EXTENDED, the Come Get Your Girl tour showed that twenty years into her career, Lights
- [Ghosts' Musical Spectacle in Sacramento](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/ghosts-musical-spectacle-in-sacramento/) - Ghost Golden 1 Center, Sacramento February 20, 2026 Photos by Raymond Ahner Swedish rock giants Ghost brought their massive 75+ date world-wide Skeletour Golden 1 Center in Sacramento last Friday evening, transforming the arena into a cathedral of spectacle and sound. From the moment the clergy-like Nameless Ghouls took their positions beneath a wash of
- [Gary Clark Jr. and Marcus King Align Universes in Lincoln](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/gary-clark-jr-and-marcus-king-align-universes-in-lincoln/) - Gary Clark Jr. and Marcus King The Venue at Thunder Valley, Lincoln January 31, 2026 Photos by Paul Piazza Anyone who dabbles in the contemporary blues universe, is aware that both Gary Clark Jr. and Marcus King are two to always keep your radar keenly tuned into. Recently, there was a cosmic collision, when these
- [Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit Showcase Superb Songwriting at Channel 24](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/jason-isbell-and-the-400-unit-showcase-superb-songwriting-at-channel-24/) - Jason Isbell Channel 24, Sacramento January 26, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza Jason Isbell, one of America’s foremost singer/songwriters recently played Sacramento’s Channel 24 along with his highly accomplished band The 400 Unit. There was no opener. This show was built to showcase the songwriting of the unique Alabama tunesmith. Isbell, known for his deeply
- [The Red Room Orchestra and Mark Mothersbaugh Celebrated The Composer's Film Work In San Francisco](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/red-room-orchestra-mark-mothersbaugh/) - The Red Room Orchestra Great American Music Hall January 18, 2026 Photos by Tyler King If you know me, you know that I love films and music, and I especially love when the two collide. I've been fortunate enough to see a few of my favorite film composers performing their music in a live setting
- [Danny Brown Was an Unexpected Party at The Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/danny-brown-was-an-unexpected-party-at-the-regency/) - Danny Brown November 25, 2025 The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco Photos & text by Geoffrey Smith II My expectations were mixed before seeing Danny Brown at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco. While his previous albums Quaranta and Atrocity Exhibition had lengthy runs in my car stereo, I was a bit disappointed by his latest
- [Samantha Fish Tears It Up At The Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/samantha-fish-tears-it-up-at-the-fillmore/) - Samantha Fish The Fillmore November 19, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza Blues rock sensation Samantha Fish recently played San Francisco’s famed Fillmore Auditorium and rearranged the molecules in the air with a super-charged show that showcased her excellent new record Paper Doll, while also including some of her longtime favorites. Diehard fans can appreciate that
- [Max Cavalera's Soulfly Riots at The Ritz](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/max-cavaleras-soulfly-riots-at-the-ritz/) - Soulfly The Ritz, San Jose November 19, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner Soulfly’s stop at The Ritz in San Jose on their current tour proved once again why Max Cavalera remains one of metal’s most commanding frontmen. From the moment the band launched into the opening riffs, the room went off like a tornado was rolling
- [The Darkness Toasts Their Dreams at The Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-darkness-toasts-their-dreams-at-the-fillmore/) - The Darkness Fillmore Auditorium November 13, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner The Darkness brought their Dreams on Toast Tour to the historic Fillmore in San Francisco recently, with the kind of flamboyant, high-voltage spectacle that only they can deliver, while transforming the venue into a neon-lit cathedral of rock eccentricity. From the moment the band stepped
- [David Byrne Burns Down the House at Bill Graham Civic](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/david-byrne-burns-down-the-house-at-bill-graham-civic/) - David Byrne Bill Graham Civic Auditorium November 17, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner David Byrne has always existed in a world slightly left of center, and his opening night performance during a three-show run at the Bill Graham Civic in San Francisco recently proved once again that he remains one of the most innovative, unpredictable,
- [San Francisco's Substance Fest Was A Three-Night Celebration](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/substance-fest-2025/) - Substance Fest Great American Music Hall October 31 - November 2, 2025 Photos by Geoffrey Smith (nights 1 & 3) and James Grossi (night 2) For the second year in a row, Substance Fest took over the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. This time though, it was held over a series of three
- [AFI's Bay Area Homecoming Was Worth The Wait](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/afi-fox-theater/) - Playing the Bay Area for the first time in just under two years, AFI returned to the Fox Theater stage (and their home turf) with the same unrelenting energy and theatricality that has defined their career for nearly three decades. Performing in front of a beyond sold-out crowd, Davey Havok and his band reminded everyone
- [Durand Jones and the Indications Bring Infectious Soul To Channel 24](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/durand-jones-channel-24/) - Durand Jones and the Indications Channel 24 October 25, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza Durand Jones and the Indications recently played a sold-out show at Sacramento’s Channel 24. It was the first night of a two-night stand for the band, who were celebrating the release of their excellent Flower album earlier in summer, their first
- [The Darkness's Frankie Poullain Talks Dreams On Toast: "Musically, It's Definitely One Of The Most Advanced Things We've Done"](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/frankie-poullain-interview/) - After over twenty years as a band, The Darkness is still going strong. So strong in fact that earlier this year they released one of their best albums to date, Dreams On Toast. Ahead of their show at The Fillmore on the 13th, I talked with bassist Frankie Poullain about the musical diversity of the
- [Simon Raymonde Talks His North American Book Tour, Cocteau Twins Memories, And The Possibility Of More Solo Music](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/simon-raymonde-interview/) - Simon Raymonde is many things. Perhaps most famously, he was the bassist of legendary dream pop and shoegaze band Cocteau Twins. Ever since 1997 he has been one of founders and heads of the record label Bella Union. But most importantly to this interview, he is a writer, with his memoir In One Ear hitting
- [The Cast And Crew Of Twin Peaks Transported Napa To A Place Both Wonderful And Strange](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/twin-peaks-napa/) - Twin Peaks: Conversation With The Stars The Uptown Theatre October 17, 2025 Photos by Tyler King I feel like if you told the cast and crew members of the television show Twin Peaks that 35 years later people would still be watching and dissecting the show they might not have believed you. And if you
- [Music Of Substance: DJ Omar Perez](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/omar-perez-interview/) - With the announcement of this year's Substance Festival at the Great American Music Hall, we here at SF Sonic wanted to highlight some of the bands and artists playing over the three nights, whether they've been around for years or are early in their musical journey. A party is only as good as its DJ,
- [Garbage Puts It In the Bin After Over 30 Years](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/garbage-puts-it-in-the-bin-after-over-30-years/) - Garbage The Warfield October 24, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner After over three decades of defying genre lines and expectations, Garbage brought their farewell tour to San Francisco’s Warfield Theatre on a recent Friday night, and put on a show that felt equal parts celebration and catharsis. The near sold-out crowd packed the historic venue
- [Judas Priest and Alice Cooper Deliver the Goods](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/judas-priest-and-alice-cooper-deliver-the-goods/) - Judas Priest and Alice Cooper Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View October 14, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner It’s a rare thing when two musical legends share the same stage, especially when the likes of Alice Cooper and Judas Priest have over 100 years of combined time in the music industry. But taking a listen to both
- [Purity Ring Made Our Hearts Sigh at The Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/purity-ring-made-our-hearts-sigh-at-the-warfield/) - Electronic pop duo Purity Ring brought their brand of ethereal, atmospheric music to The Warfield this past October 14th, with support from artists Brett Bolton and Yuniverse opening the night. Purity Ring's Megan James and Corrin Roddick took fans on an audio-visual journey spanning their four full-length albums, with an emphasis on their latest self-titled
- [Aftershock Festival Celebrates 13th Anniversary With a Monster Weekend](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/aftershock-festival-celebrates-13th-anniversary-with-a-monster-weekend/) - Aftershock Festival Discovery Park, Sacramento October 2-5, 2025 The Aftershock Festival celebrated its 13th year in Sacramento with a massive weekend of nonstop music and fun. The festival, held in Sacramento’s Discovery Park, has grown into a well-organized behemoth as festival organizers Danny Wimmer Productions (DWP) have a strong grasp of not only the musical
- [Andy Summers at the Presidio: Strings, Stories, and the Camera’s Eye](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/andy-summers-at-the-presidio-strings-stories-and-the-cameras-eye/) - Andy Summers The Presidio September 27, 2025 Photos by Steve Roby The Police’s guitarist returned to San Francisco with a compact, cinematic solo show—loop-driven guitar, road stories, and morphing photographs—ending in a sing-along built for nostalgia and tone-chasers alike. The lobby buzzed before the doors even opened—vintage Police tees, a Guitar Player table, stacks of
- [Photos: UK Punks SOFT PLAY at August Hall, September 27th](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/photos-uk-punks-soft-play-at-august-hall-september-27th/) - UK punks SOFT PLAY (formerly known as 'Slaves') brought their snarky, frenetic brand of punk to San Francisco's August Hall this past September 27th. What the audience lacked in numbers they made up for in sheer energy, with near constant moshing and singing along to tracks spanning the band's career.
- [Gary Numan Brought His Usual Intensity To Santa Cruz](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/gary-numan-santa-cruz/) - Gary Numan The Catalyst, Santa Cruz September 20, 2025 Photos by Geoffrey Smith II Things were dire before Gary Numan even hit the stage at The Catalyst. Not only were doors pushed back an hour with no announcement from the venue, but once the crowd entered the sold-out show they were subjected to a venue
- [The Hives Electrify The Ace of Spades](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-hives-electrify-the-ace-of-spades/) - The Hives The Ace of Spades, Sacramento September 19, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza The Hives, a legendary Swedish garage rock band, played a ripping set for a sold-out crowd at Sacramento’s Ace of Spades recently. The group was formed by the brothers Howlin’ Pelle Alqvist and Nicholas Arson in 1993. Pelle is the lead
- [Aftershock Festival Returns to Sacramento for Lucky 13](https://sfsonic.com/coming-attractions/aftershock-festival-returns-to-sacramento-for-lucky-13/) - Aftershock Festival Discovery Park, Sacramento October 2-5, 2025 Tickets Aftershock Festival, the nation’s largest metal, punk, and rock festival is ready for its 13th year in Sacramento. The festival will take place is Discovery Park over the weekend of October 2-5. Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents, the group that bring the festival to Sacramento,
- [Rick Beato at The Presidio: Music, Business, and AI](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/rick-beato-at-the-presidio-music-business-and-ai/) - Rick Beato Presidio Theater September 25, 2025 Photos by Steve Roby For his sold-out Bay Area debut, Rick Beato transformed San Francisco’s Presidio Theatre into a two-hour crash course on how music works today—stories from the road and the studio, a candid look at AI and the industry, a live “What Makes This Song
- [The Who Says Farewell At Shoreline Amphitheater](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-who-says-farewell-at-shoreline-amphitheater/) - The Who Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View September 21, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner Although they may be on their North American farewell tour, The Who proved once again why they remain one of the most influential and enduring bands in rock history with a two plus hour, twenty-one song career spanning set at the Shoreline
- [Cheap Trick Reigns In Napa](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/cheap-trick-reigns-in-napa/) - Cheap Trick Meritage Resort, Napa September 20, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner Playing the Meritage Resort in Napa on a recent warm Saturday evening, the legendary Cheap Trick proved once again why they remain one of rock 'n' roll’s most enduring live acts. Now in their fifty-fifth year as a band, Cheap Trick has released
- [Baroness Reigns Over the Great American Music Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/baroness-reigns-over-the-great-american-music-hall/) - Baroness Great American Music Hall September 17, 2025 Photos by Steve Roby Baroness turned the clock back to their early days last Wednesday night at the Great American Music Hall, ripping through a set comprised solely of their first two albums: Red and Blue. First up was the rampaging sludge metal of Red, which began
- [Billy Idol and Joan Jett Rock The Greek](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/billy-idol-and-joan-jett-rock-the-greek/) - Billy Idol and Joan Jett Greek Theatre, Berkeley September 14, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner Billy Idol brought his signature sneer, punk roots, and rock ’n’ roll swagger to the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on a recent balmy Sunday evening, and delivered a performance that proved why he remains a timeless icon. Backed by his longtime
- [Budos Band Brings Psychedelic Afro-Doom-Funk to Ace of Spades](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/budos-band-brings-psychedelic-afro-doom-funk-to-ace-of-spades/) - The Budos Band Ace of Spades, Sacramento August 24, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza The Budos Band recently played Sacramento’s Ace of Spades in support of their seventh record entitled Budos VII. The band have been cooking up their ominous, instrumental Afro-doom wonder sounds since they first formed in 2005 in Staten Island, New York.
- [An Evening with Andy Summers: Sound, Vision, and Stories in Real Time](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/an-evening-with-andy-summers-sound-vision-and-stories-in-real-time/) - The draw of Andy Summers’ one-person theater show isn’t nostalgia—it’s the way he fuses sound, vision, and memory into a live, cinematic experience that keeps shifting under your feet. "I’ve set this whole thing up, you know, visually and obviously, in terms of guitar playing and sound. I’m trying to make the two connect,” Summers
- [Japanese Breakfast Transforms The Masonic Into a Dreamland](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/japanese-breakfast-transforms-the-masonic-into-a-dreamland/) - Japanese Breakfast Masonic Auditorium August 28, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner After releasing their highly acclaimed new record "For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)" last Spring, indie dream-pop sensation Japanese Breakfast hit the road for The Melancholy Tour recently, which sees the band criss-crossing not only the United States, but also going global. They recently
- [My Morning Jacket Conclude Tour With A Sensational Finale At The Greek](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/my-morning-jacket-berkeley/) - My Morning Jacket Greek Theatre, Berkeley August 22, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza My Morning Jacket concluded their summer tour run in support of their excellent new album Is at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley recently. This was the first new album in four years and 10th studio album for the storied band from Louisville,
- [Music Of Substance: Automelodi](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/automelodi-interview/) - Header photo by Athena Photography, article photo by Katja Ruge With the announcement of this year's Substance Festival at the Great American Music Hall, we here at SF Sonic wanted to highlight some of the bands and artists playing over the three nights, whether they've been around for years or are early in their musical
- [The Pointer Sister Get Stern Grove Crowd  “So Excited”](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-pointer-sister-get-stern-grove-cowd-so-excited/) - Pointer Sisters Stern Grove August 10, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza The Pointer Sisters recently headlined an amazing late season show at Stern Grove in San Francisco. The beautiful, one of a kind outdoor venue had its very first show in 1932, headlined by the San Francisco Symphony, and the Sunday music sessions have continued
- [Interview: Gary Numan Only Wants To Look Forward](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/interview-gary-numan-only-wants-to-look-forward/) - For fans of synth pop, and any kind of electronic music, the name Gary Numan needs no introduction. Bursting onto the music scene in the late 1970s backed with song after song that pushed the boundaries of what synthesizers could do in the realm of popular music, Numan has been a trendsetter for most of
- [Kali Uchis Mesmerizes the Golden 1 Center](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/kali-uchis-mesmerizes-the-golden-1-center/) - Kali Uchis Golden 1 Center, Sacramento August 17, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza Kali Uchis, the mesmerizing Columbian-American vocalist, headlined the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento recently on the third date of her Sincerely world tour. Uchis has a high, clear, and supple voice, and every now and then she adds a touch of jazzy tartness.
- [Destroy Boys and Mannequin Pussy Double Down at Channel 24](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/destroy-boys-and-mannequin-pussy-double-down-at-channel-24/) - Destroy Boys and Mannequin Pussy Channel 24, Sacramento August 9, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza Destroy Boys and Mannequin Pussy recently shared headlining honors at Sacramento’s Channel 24. The fast-rising bands have been on a scorching path over the last few years, touring relentlessly and shaking up new fans up with their intense music as
- [Less Than Jake Brings Ska, Punk, and Fishbone to The Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/less-than-jake-brings-ska-punk-and-fishbone-to-the-regency/) - Less Than Jake Regency Ballroom August 1, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner Ska-Punk masters Less Than Jake hit the road earlier this Summer for a 31-show tour that sees them crossing the country this month. Bringing alone fellow legends Fishbone, as well as Suicide Machines, Bite Me Bambi, and Catbite, the Summer Circus 2025 Tour
- [Primus Wraps Up First Tour With New Drummer In Sacramento](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/primus-wraps-up-first-tour-with-new-drummer-in-sacramento/) - Primus Channel 24, Sacramento August 8, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza Primus recently wrapped up their first tour with new drummer John Hoffman at Sacramento’s Channel 24 with a sold-out two-night run. The band played two consecutive nights and there were zero repeats, which means they played a repertoire totaling 32 songs, and didn’t play
- [Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza Thrives in 29th Year](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/mammoth-festival-of-beers-and-bluesapalooza-thrives-in-29th-year/) - Mammoth Festival Mammoth Lakes July 31 - August 3, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza The Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza celebrated its 29th year with a fantastic year of music, beer tasting and an overall sense of united blues community. People travel from all over to attend the annual festival, which happens in early
- [Music Of Substance: Pixel Grip](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/pixel-grip-interview/) - With the announcement of this year's Substance Festival at the Great American Music Hall, we here at SF Sonic wanted to highlight some of the bands and artists playing over the three nights, whether they've been around for years or are early in their musical journey. The Chicago trio Pixel Grip has undergone a radical
- [Nine Inch Nails Played The First Show Of Their North American Peel It Back Tour In Oakland](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/nine-inch-nails-oakland/) - Nine Inch Nails Oakland Arena, Oakland August 6, 2025 Photos by Andi Elloway and John Crawford Whenever Nine Inch Nails goes on tour, it's a cause for celebration, especially when it's not in direct support of a new release. Like the Wave Goodbye tour in 2009 or their last worldwide tour in 2022, the lack
- [Silverset Shines with New Single 'Akamea' and Upcoming EP Rollout, with Interview](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/silverset-shines-with-new-single-akamea-and-upcoming-ep-rollout-with-interview/) - In a San Francisco music scene bustling with fresh talent and sonic experimentation, it’s not easy to stand out. But that’s exactly what the indie-rock trio Silverset is doing—with dreamy textures, punchy beats, and a DIY ethos that’s as bold as their music. Formed just last year, the band has already made a name for
- [Mosswood Melts Down Again](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/mosswoodmeltsdown/) - Mosswood Meltdown Mosswood Park, Oakland July 19-20, 2025 Photos as credited There are music festivals, and then there’s Mosswood Meltdown—a full-throttle, glitter-bombed, punk-infused party that no city but Oakland could pull off quite like this. Held at Mosswood Park, this year’s festival—hosted as always by the charmingly outrageous John Waters—was a deliriously fun, two-day explosion of sound, style,
- [Discontent Works for Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion!](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/discontent-works-for-dropkick-murphys-and-bad-religion/) - Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion Fox Theatre, Oakland July 29, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner Seminal American Celtic punk rockers Dropkick Murphys are currently out on the road on the Summer of Discontent Tour along with punk icons Bad Religion and SoCal upstarts The Mainliners, hitting 16 cities across the US before wrapping up in mid- August. The
- [Rooted in Harmony: The Wildwoods Find Their Voice in the Great Wide Open (with Interview)](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/rooted-in-harmony-the-wildwoods-find-their-voice-in-the-great-wide-open-with-interview/) - It’s a rare gift in the age of algorithm-driven soundtracks to stumble across music that feels entirely unforced, where the harmonies seem to rise from the land itself, carrying the scent of tall grass, riverbanks, and backroad sunsets. That’s the essence of The Wildwoods, a folk-Americana trio from Lincoln, Nebraska, whose songs tap into something
- [OMD Electrifies the Fox](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/omd-electrifies-the-fox/) - OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) The Fox, Oakland June 15, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner Originally announced for 2024, OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) were unfortunately forced to cancel their North American tour for their latest studio release Bauhaus Staircase due to health issues, but rescheduled for 2025. The band recently pulled up to the
- [Music Of Substance: Bestial Mouths](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/bestial-mouths-interview/) - With the announcement of this year's Substance Festival at the Great American Music Hall, we here at SF Sonic wanted to highlight some of the bands and artists playing over the three nights, whether they've been around for years or are early in their musical journey. Bestial Mouths is a musical powerhouse. Initially created by
- [Lake Street Dive Bring Joyous Rebellion to Sold-Out Channel 24](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/lake-street-dive-bring-joyous-rebellion-to-sold-out-channel-24/) - Lake Street Dive Channel 24, Sacramento July 1, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza Lake Street Dive brought their bold original cross-pollination of soul, folk, jazz, and classic pop to Sacramento’s new Channel 24 recently. The show was a sell-out. The band started in 2004, when all of the original members were music students at New
- [Fu Manchu throw it down at Ace of Spades](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/fu-manchu-throw-it-down-at-ace-of-spades/) - Fu Manchu Ace of Spades, Sacramento June 24, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza Legendary Southern California stoner rockers Fu Manchu recently played a crushing show at Sacramento’s Ace of Spades. It was their final US show on their current tour before embarking on a summer European jaunt. Fu Manchu, who are out on tour supporting
- [Donny McCaslin And The BLACKSTAR Symphony Paid Tribute To David Bowie's Final Album](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/blackstar-symphony-review/) - BLACKSTAR Symphony Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco June 26, 2025 For fans of David Bowie, his final album Blackstar was the most bittersweet parting gift that they could receive. It would have been one thing if the album was an alright collection of songs, but the seven songs on the record are seven
- [Pierce the Veil  Captivates the Toyota Pavilion](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/pierce-the-veil-captivates-the-toyota-pavilion/) - Pierce the Veil Toyota Pavilion, Concord June 25, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner There was a palpable sense of excitement as the sold-out crowd at the Concord Pavilion heard “El Rey” by Jose Alfredo Jimenez play over the PA system, a signal that Pierce the Veil were about to hit the stage. The band is
- [Chaz Costello Talks Sculpture Club, Choir Boy, And Juggling Songwriting And Touring Between The Two](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/chaz-costello-interview/) - Chaz Costello is a man who wears many hats. Best known either as the bassist of Choir Boy or the frontman of his band Sculpture Club, a list of all of the other bands that he's an active member of would be too long to list. Someone who's used to the stresses and joys of
- [Metallica Triumphs At Levi's Stadium](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/metallica-triumphs-at-levis-stadium/) - Metallica Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara June 22, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner After announcing their 21-date M72 North American Tour over 9 months ago, Metallica, arguably still the biggest band on the planet, finally returned to the Bay Area for a two night stint at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, playing on their home turf
- [Acid Bath Reunion Brings Out the Fans At The Fox](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/acid-bath-reunion-brings-out-the-fans-at-the-fox/) - Acid Bath Fox Theatre, Oakland June 14, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner After announcing a handful of hugely anticipated festival dates earlier this year, a reunited Acid Bath steamrolled into the Fox Theater in Oakland recently, playing to a near sold out crowd of rabid fans, many of who were not even born yet when the
- [Music Of Substance: Sleek Teeth](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/sleek-teeth-interview/) - Sleek Teeth photos by Holy Smoke Photography With the announcement of this year's Substance Festival at the Great American Music Hall, we here at SF Sonic wanted to highlight some of the bands and artists playing over the three nights, whether they've been around for years or are early in their musical journey. Los Angeles
- [Styx Brings All the Anthems to Concord](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/styx-brings-all-the-anthems-to-concord/) - Styx Toyota Pavilion, Concord June 13, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner On the road and on the 40-date Brotherhood of Rock tour with Kevin Cronin and Don Felder, rock legends Styx recently pulled up to the Toyota Pavilion at Concord, playing their classic The Grand Illusion in its entirety to a packed house on a breezy
- [Music Of Substance: Still Ruins](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/still-ruins-interview/) - With the announcement of this year's Substance Festival at the Great American Music Hall, we here at SF Sonic wanted to highlight some of the bands and artists playing over the three nights, whether they've been around for years or are early in their musical journey. Over the last few years, Still Ruins have made
- [Sabrina S. Sutherland Talks Upcoming Twin Peaks Alumni Tour And Her Career With David Lynch](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/sabrina-s-sutherland-interview/) - Header photo by Sabrina S. Sutherland. Promotional photo of Sabrina S. Sutherland by Patrick Ecclesine Fans of David Lynch are already familiar with Sabrina S. Sutherland, whether they're aware of it or not. Starting her working relationship with Lynch as a production coordinator on the second season of Twin Peaks and then working as a
- [Ministry Celebrated The Legacy Of Their Early Material In San Francisco](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/ministry-squirrely-live-review/) - Ministry The Warfield, San Francisco June 3, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner For years my wife and I played a game where we would ask each other what the most we would ever spend on a single concert ticket would be, and what the show would be. Both of our answers were always a few
- [Music Of Substance: Martin Dupont](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/martin-dupont-interview/) - Photos by Olivier Gamas With the announcement of this year's Substance Festival at the Great American Music Hall, we here at SF Sonic wanted to highlight some of the bands and artists playing over the three nights, whether they've been around for years or are early in their musical journey. For over forty years, Alain
- [Gang Of Four's Last San Francisco Show Was Full Of Entertainment](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/gang-of-fours-last-san-francisco-show-was-full-of-entertainment/) - Gang Of Four The Chapel, San Francisco May 24, 2025 Photos by Tyler King Forty-five years after the release of their debut album Entertainment! in the United States, Gang Of Four announced their farewell tour, complete with two stops at The Chapel in San Francisco. The tour sees the band performing their first album in
- [Music Of Substance: SKOTO](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/skoto-interview/) - SKOTO promo photo by Andrew Caulfield. Live photo by Ruben Alejandro. With the announcement of this year's Substance Festival at the Great American Music Hall, we here at SF Sonic wanted to highlight some of the bands and artists playing over the three nights, whether they've been around for years or are early in their
- [Simple Minds Clearly Alive and Kicking at Toyota Pavilion](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/simple-minds-clearly-alive-and-kicking-at-toyota-pavilion/) - Simple Minds Toyota Pavilion, Concord May 20, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner Currently out on the road with their biggest US Tour in over four decades, Scottish legends Simple Minds brought their Alive and Kicking 25 Tour into the Toyota Pavilion in Concord, bringing along both Soft Cell and Modern English. Although this would have
- [Golden Road Gathering Shines Ever Brighter In Its Third Year](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/golden-road-gathering-shines-ever-brighter-in-its-third-year/) - Golden Road Gathering El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville May 16-18, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza The Golden Road Gathering has, over the course of its first three years, become a May classic. The startup music festival, set in the gold country just outside Placerville at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, had perfect weather, a wide
- [The Jesus Lizard Rack Up a Pair of Fierce Shows at the Fillmore.](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-jesus-lizard-rack-up-a-pair-of-fierce-shows-at-the-fillmore/) - The Jesus Lizard Fillmore Auditorium May 5/6, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza The legendary noise rock outfit TheJesus Lizard brought their incredible turbulent and tuneful raucous performance to the Fillmore for a pair of shows in early May. Long known for their adventurous music, the group was cited by Steve Albini, the innovative late producer,
- [Alison Moyet’s Triumphant Return to the Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/alison-moyets-triumphant-return-to-the-fillmore/) - Alison Moyet Fillmore Auditorium May 16, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner Legendary synth-pop chanteuse Alison Moyet captivated a packed Fillmore Auditorium, making her first visit to San Francisco in nearly eight years. Ironically that 2017 appearance was also at the venerable Fillmore. Perhaps it was the familiar surroundings, or maybe it was because Moyet was
- [Lords of Acid to Lord Over DNA Lounge On May 27](https://sfsonic.com/coming-attractions/lords-of-acid-to-lord-over-dna-lounge-on-may-27/) - Lords of Acid DNA Lounge May 27, 2025 Buy Tickets Lords of Acid are back on the road in 2025 with a brand-new tour that promises to be louder, wilder, and more unapologetically outrageous than ever and now fronted by Carla Harvey (Former Butcher Babies Singer). The incredible Little Miss Nasty will be the supporting act for
- [Go-Gos Going Strong at The Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/go-gos-going-strong-at-the-warfield/) - The Go-Gos Warfield Theater May 13, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner After two weekends at Coachella, and just prior to a show in Las Vegas before the Cruel World Festival, The Go-Go’s returned to San Francisco for the first time in just over three years, playing a sold-out show at the historic Warfield Theater. The Rock ‘n’
- [Empire of the Sun Brings Massive Artistic Production to Sacramento’s New Channel 24](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/empire-of-the-sun-brings-massive-artistic-production-to-sacramentos-new-channel-24/) - Empire of the Sun Channel 24, Sacramento May 4, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza Empire of the Sun recently came to Sacramento’s Channel 24, the city’s brand-new, state-of-the-art music venue. The show was a chance for the venue to shine while showcasing one of the globe’s best audio and visuals performing groups. And shine they
- [Music Of Substance: A Place To Bury Strangers](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/aptbs-interview/) - With the announcement of this year's Substance Festival at the Great American Music Hall, we here at SF Sonic wanted to highlight some of the bands and artists playing over the three nights, whether they've been around for years or are early in their musical journey. A Place To Bury Strangers is one of the
- [Punk In The Park Noisily Returns to the Bay](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/punk-in-the-park-noisily-returns-to-the-bay/) - Punk In The Park Cow Palace, Daly City May 3, 2025 All photos by Raymond Ahner Presented by Brew Ha Ha Productions, and after moving from the outside parking lot of San Francisco's legendary Cow Palace to inside its hallowed walls, the second installment of Punk in the Park San Francisco took place this past weekend,
- [Warren Haynes Band Rocks The Quarry in Rocklin](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/warren-haynes-band-rocks-the-quarry-in-rocklin/) - Warren Haynes Band The Quarry, Rocklin May 2, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza The Warren Haynes Band recently played a Friday night show at Quarry Park Amphitheater in Rocklin, the intimate outdoor venue built on a site that was an operating rock quarry for almost 160 years. It was a perfectly cool weather night for
- [Kraftwerk Treated An Enthusiastic Berkeley Crowd To Their Timeless Techno Pop](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/kraftwerk-in-berkeley/) - Kraftwerk Greek Theatre, Berkeley April 18, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner After more than half a century of creating some of the most revolutionary and influential music of all time, German titans Kraftwerk brought their multimedia tour to the Greek Theatre in Berkeley. Following an extended ambient instrumental introduction that began right as the sun
- [Deafheaven Powers Up The Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/deafheaven-powers-up-the-fillmore/) - Deafheaven Fillmore Theater April 21, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner. “It feels good to be home,” Deafheaven frontman George Clark told the sold-out audience at the Fillmore on Monday night. The evening was a triumphant homecoming for a band that was founded just a few blocks away in a tiny Lower Haight apartment by Clarke
- [Seth Walker  Shines in Solo Show at Sacramento’s Side Door](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/seth-walker-shines-in-solo-show-at-sacramentos-side-door/) - Seth Walker Side Door, Sacramento April 5, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza Singer/songwriter Seth Walker made a stop at Sacramento’s The Side Door venue recently as he embarked on a 5-week US tour. This was the second night of the tour in conjunction with the release of his excellent new record Why the Worry. Walker,
- [Machine Head Packs the Fox With Headbangers](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/machine-head-packs-the-fox-with-headbangers/) - Machine Head Fox Theater, Oakland April 5, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner Late last year, Bay Area metal stalwarts Machine Head announced a major 25-date US tour, which sees the band crossing North America. With co-headliners In Flames, along with Lacuna Coil and Unearth along for the ride, the tour promises to be one of
- [Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium Bring Tour to Masonic](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/bullet-for-my-valentine-and-trivium-bring-tour-to-masonic/) - Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium Masonic Auditorium April 3, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner After announcing a co-headlining tour late last year, long time metal-ists Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium finally hit the road on March 30th, and the third stop in the 32 date jaunt pulled into San Francisco recently, playing to
- [Snow Patrol Gave Fans What They Wanted And More In Oakland](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/snow-patrol-in-oakland/) - Snow Patrol The Fox Theater, Oakland March 24, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner Having just released their eighth studio effort The Forest Is The Path (Polydor Records) late last year, Scottish alternative rockers Snow Patrol recently embarked on a 14 date U.S. tour, which sees the band playing in the states for the first time
- [The Linda Lindas Are Not To Be Missed](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-linda-lindas-are-not-to-be-missed/) - After releasing their acclaimed record, No Obligations on Epitaph Records last year, The Linda Lindas further advanced their unironic, joyful, and exciting trajectory of mashing up L.A. punk with post punk, garage rock, power pop, new wave and rock en español. The album had been in the works for the last two years whenever the
- [Melvins Blitz SoCal](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/melvins-blitz-socal/) - Melvins Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown Palace, Palm Desert March 7, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner Blasting up and down the California West Coast, the Melvins just wrapped up a quick six date tour in six California cities, bringing Los Angeles based metal/punk band CNTS, as well as San Francisco based Desslok along for the ride.
- [Jonathan Rach On His Exhibit Of Nine Inch Nails Photography: "It Felt Like It Was Something That Future Generations Would Want To See"](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/jonathan-rach-on-his-exhibit-of-nine-inch-nails-photography-it-felt-like-it-was-something-that-future-generations-would-want-to-see/) - For fans of Nine Inch Nails, the Self Destruct Tour has gained notoriety as the band's most infamous tour. Running from 1994 through 1996 in support of the band's second album, The Downward Spiral, the tour saw the band making the jump from cult status to the song "Closer" being a breakthrough hit and earning
- [Maruja's Jazzy UK Post-Punk to Make SF Debut at Brick & Mortar](https://sfsonic.com/coming-attractions/maruja-to-make-sf-debut-of-jazzy-celtic-post-punk-at-intimate-brick-mortar/) - Amyl and the Sniffers. Kneecap. IDLES. Missing these artists early on are some of my biggest regrets when it comes to concert attendance. And all three of them played modest venues; Thee Parkside, The New Parish, and Great American Music Hall. All of them have quickly made a name for themselves and within a couple
- [Cavalera Burns up Great American](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/cavalera-burns-up-great-american/) - Cavalera Great American Music Hall February 24, 2025 Photographs by Raymond Ahner Late last year Cavalera announced the 30 date "Third World Trilogy Tour," which sees brothers Max and Iggor Cavalera trekking across the U.S., playing some of their earliest Sepultura material. Joining them on this tour are local Death Metal masters Necrot, as well as young up
- [Howard Jones and ABC Kick Off Their 2025 Tour at the Masonic in Style](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/howard-jones-and-abc-kick-off-their-2025-tour-at-the-masonic-in-style/) - Howard Jones and ABC Masonic Auditorium Feb 6, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner A double dose of British synth pop was the order of the day at the Masonic Auditorium as fans braved the blustery, and rainy chill of an early February night to get the feel-good vibes of Howard Jones and fellow 80s new
- [Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe Shines With Absolute Magnitude at Ace of Spades](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/karl-densons-tiny-universe-shines-with-absolute-magnitude-at-ace-of-spades/) - Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe Ace of Spades, Sacramento January 24, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza Saxophone legend Karl Denson breezed into Sacramento with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe (KDTU), and not surprisingly, the band blew the roof off the Ace of Spades with a fierce, high energy show that left the Friday crowd sweating, smiling, and
- [Death from Above 1979 Rip Up The Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/death-from-above-1979-rip-up-the-regency/) - Death From Above 1979 The Regency Ballroom January 23, 2025 Photos by Miikka Skaffari Legendary Canadian rock duo Death From Above 1979 came to the Regency Ballroom on a recent Thursday to rip through their classic debut album, You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine, along with many other strong songs from their back catalog. The
- ["He encouraged me to let my artistic imagination go where it wants to go." Donny McCaslin Talks The BLACKSTAR Symphony And Working With David Bowie](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/he-encouraged-me-to-let-my-artistic-imagination-go-where-it-wants-to-go-donny-mccaslin-talks-the-blackstar-symphony-and-working-with-david-bowie/) - In January 2016, David Bowie released what would be his final album, Blackstar, two days before his death. Recorded in secret the previous year, it saw the legendary musician working with Donny McCaslin and his jazz quartet, a band whose contributions to the album made its various stylistic and genre shifts part of its lasting
- [Pillowprince Kick Off Rickshaw Stop 21st Anniversary Show Series](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/photos-pillowprince-kick-off-rickshaw-stops-21st-anniversary-shows/) - Pillowprince, Perhapsy, Mary Claire, and Suver formed a stacked bill of exceptional local talent that kicked off the 21st anniversary free show series at acclaimed San Francisco institution, Rickshaw Stop, this past Thursday, January 9th. And we were there to capture it. Check out our series of photos below for each act. Currently, there are
- [Goth Me Up, Fam - Select Events for February 2025](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/goth-me-up-fam-select-events-for-february-2025/) - Welcome to the February 2025 edition of, Goth Me Up, Fam! Below are select events we think you'll especially enjoy, followed by a roundup of all the notable live events in the bay area that we could find. While not every listing is going to completely fit under the goth umbrella, we think most people
- [Thee Sacred Souls bless Wheatland with sweet sounds](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/thee-sacred-souls-bless-wheatland-with-sweet-sounds/) - Thee Sacred Souls Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Wheatland January 19, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza Thee Sacred Souls recently played a sold-out show at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Wheatland. The young retro-soul group from San Diego have experienced a rapid ascent in the music world for a number of reasons. The
- [Frank Black Plays Teenager of the Year at The Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/frank-black-plays-teenager-of-the-year-at-the-fillmore/) - Frank Black The Fillmore Auditorium January 16, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner When Pixies frontman Frank Black announced that he would commemorate the 30th anniversary of his second solo album Teenager of the Year with a 14-date North American tour (and a show in both London and Paris) it was bound to be something special.
- [Thievery Corporation Brings Global Musical Vibes to Sacramento](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/thievery-corporation-brings-global-musical-vibes-to-sacramento/) - Thievery Corporation Ace of Spades, Sacramento December 22, 2024 Photos by Paul Piazza Thievery Corporation played their final show of 2024 recently at Sacramento’s Ace of Spades. The group, began in 1995 when two friends, Rob Garza and Eric Hilton, conjoined for creative collaborations at a lounge co-owned by Hilton in Washington D.C. The duo
- [Kerry King Slays the Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/kerry-king-slays-the-regency/) - Kerry King The Regency Ballroom January 15, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner On a Wednesday night at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, Kerry King’s solo band played their first-ever show in the city, intent on carrying on the mantle of his former band, Slayer. On Wednesday night at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco,
- [Photos: Knocked Loose, Danny Brown, Drain, and Militarie Gun in San Jose](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/photos-knocked-loose-danny-brown-drain-and-militarie-gun-in-san-jose/) - The four-hit combo of Knocked Loose, Danny Brown, Drain, and Militarie Gun rocked the San Jose Civic on Sunday, October 27th while touring in support of their new album You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To. The evening's performances had the floor flexing under the weight of a jumping crowd, an attempt at a 50-person
- [Reznor-Approved Electro Punks BRAINIAC Return to Bay After 30 Years](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/reznor-approved-electro-punks-brainiac-return-to-bay-after-30-years/) - Brainiac, the electro punks from Dayton, Ohio, are making their return to the San Francisco bay area after not visiting for nearly 30 years! The untimely passing of frontman and vocalist Timmy Taylor in 1997 meant a lengthy hiatus for the band, pumping the brakes on a project that was just starting to gain momentum,
- [Interview - Sam Lucid of Dogs in a Pile Talks New Music, Touring Adventures, and Bay Area Vibes](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/interview-sam-lucid-of-dogs-in-a-pile-talks-new-music-touring-adventures-and-bay-area-vibes/) - Imagine a live performance where funk, jazz, rock, and psychedelia swirl together into a kaleidoscopic sonic adventure. That’s the magic of Dogs in a Pile, an electrifying quintet from Asbury Park, New Jersey, who have been winning over fans coast-to-coast with their genre-bending sound. At the heart of this musical powerhouse is bassist, vocalist, and
- [Interview: Inside the Sonic Apocalypse - Lana Del Rabies Takes Us Beyond the Noise](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/interview-inside-the-sonic-apocalypse-lana-del-rabies-takes-us-beyond-the-noise/) - The air is thick with intensity when Lana Del Rabies steps into the room - or rather, into your headphones. Known for her visceral blend of industrial, gothic noise, and experimental metal, the Phoenix-based multimedia artist Sam An (the mind behind Lana Del Rabies) is as raw and unflinching as her music suggests. In the
- [Samantha Fish Tears Through Northern California with a Pair of Barnburners](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/samantha-fish-tears-through-northern-california-with-a-pair-of-barnburners/) - Samantha Fish Center for the Arts, Grass Valley December 13, 2024 The Fillmore, San Francisco December 16, 2024 Photos by Paul Piazza Blues sensation Samantha Fish recently barnstormed through Northern California with a trio of fantastic shows. One was in Grass Valley at the Center for the Arts, another was at the Golden State Theatre
- [Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, It’s ‘Another Death Angel Christmas’](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/rockin-around-the-christmas-tree-its-another-death-angel-christmas/) - Death Angel Great American Music Hall December 16, 2024 Photos by Raymond Ahner Holiday traditions are what make this time of year special. We look forward to re-connecting with family and friends at fun-filled get togethers, creating longtime memories of the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas before the last sands of the yearly hourglass
- [Interview: Soulful Holidays- Tower of Power’s Emilio Castillo Brings Funk to Christmas](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/interview-soulful-holidays-tower-of-powers-emilio-castillo-brings-funk-to-christmas/) - Few bands embody timeless grooves and unmistakable soul like Tower of Power. For over fifty years, the East Bay legends have delivered their signature funk, horn-driven energy, and sheer musical joy. Now, founder Emilio Castillo and his bandmates are bringing that same magic to the holidays with their first-ever Christmas album, It’s Christmas. As Emilio
- [Interview: Echoes Resonate - Mike Stern’s Vibrant Journey Through Jazz Fusion](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/interview-echoes-resonate-mike-sterns-vibrant-journey-through-jazz-fusion/) - Audio Interview Below Article Mike Stern’s voice carries a mix of warmth and humility as he reflects on his latest album, Echoes and Other Songs. A celebrated figure in the world of jazz fusion, Stern joined the Backstage Bay Area podcast for a candid conversation about his creative process, his stellar lineup of collaborators, and
- [Interview - Free Creatures: Genre-Bending Grooves and Holiday Vibes at Sweetwater Music Hall](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/interview-free-creatures-genre-bending-grooves-and-holiday-vibes-at-sweetwater-music-hall/) - Free Creatures is not your average power trio. Hailing from Southern Oregon, this eclectic group has been redefining musical boundaries since their serendipitous formation in 2017. With a sound described as "the umami of music," they combine alt-hip-hop, indie, psych-rock, and EDM into a vibrant blend that invites listeners into a world of playful innovation
- [Interview: The Third Mind - Psychedelic Journeys, Improvised Freedom, and Stories Beyond the Stage](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/interview-the-third-mind-psychedelic-journeys-improvised-freedom-and-stories-beyond-the-stage/) - What happens when you gather a Grammy-winning guitarist, a veteran bassist from the alternative rock scene, a Seattle chanteuse, and a cast of virtuoso players in a studio without a script? You get The Third Mind—a supergroup defying conventions and blending psychedelic improvisation, blues, and post-punk influences into something unique. For this interview, Victor Krummenacher,
- [Chicano Batman Light the Beam at Ace of Spades in Sacramento](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/chicano-batman-light-the-beam-at-ace-of-spades-in-sacramento/) - Chicano Batman Ace of Spades, Sacramento October 28, 2024 Photos by Paul Piazza Chicano Batman, the influential Los Angeles band which melds psych-rock with tropicalia, funk, and indie rock recently played Ace of Spades in Sacramento. It was a great show to a packed house on a Monday night. And it may have been one
- [King Diamond Tops His Set at The Fox](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/king-diamond-tops-his-set-at-the-fox/) - King Diamond The Fox Theatre, Oakland November 27, 2024 Photos by Raymond Ahner KING DIAMOND finally embarked on a long-awaited North American headlining tour early this Fall, and recently brought The Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920 Tour to a packed Fox Theater in Oakland on the eve of Thanksgiving. Although it was an all-seated affair, that
- [Interview: Carolyn Kendrick’s ‘Each Machine’ - A Bold Folk Evolution](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/interview-carolyn-kendricks-each-machine-a-bold-folk-evolution/) - Carolyn Kendrick’s new album, Each Machine, is more than a collection of songs—it’s a profound exploration of the human experience, weaving together history, politics, and personal reflection. Set for release on December 6, this thought-provoking project stands out in today’s folk scene for its creative blend of traditional and original material with archival soundscapes and
- [BEAT Brought The Music That King Crimson Made In The 1980s To San Jose](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/beat-brought-the-music-that-king-crimson-made-in-the-1980s-to-san-jose/) - BEAT San Jose Civic, San Jose November 20, 2024 Photos by Paul Piazza There was no announcement or fanfare before BEAT took the stage at the San Jose Civic last Wednesday. The lights dimmed and almost immediately Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Steve Vai, and Danny Carey walked onstage to a monumental applause that died down
- [KING DIAMOND Announces North American Headlining Tour](https://sfsonic.com/new-releases/king-diamond-announces-north-american-headlining-tour/) - KING DIAMOND will embark on a long-awaited North American headlining tour this Fall! The Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920 trek will commence on October 15th in San Antonio, Texas and run through December 6th in Dallas, Texas. Support will be provided by Overkill and Night Demon. Additional backing vocals for the KING DIAMOND set will be provided by the
- [Opeth and Tribulation Bring In Halloween at The Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/opeth-and-tribulation-bring-in-halloween-at-the-warfield/) - Opeth and Tribulation The Warfield Theater October 31, 2024 Photos by Raymond Ahner Opeth and Tribulation recently joined forces for a quick 16-date tour, which saw the bands traverse around the US,with many of the shows selling out. The tour concluded at the historic Warfield Theater in San Francisco on Halloween night, and proved to
- [Testament Tops Klash of the Titans Tour Krushing It At the Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/testament-tops-klash-of-the-titans-tour-krushing-it-at-the-warfield/) - Testament The Warfield October 27, 2024 Photos by Raymond Ahner Earlier this year Bay Area, thrash metal titans Testament announced the Klash of the Titans tour, which saw them out on the road with fellow metal veterans Kreator, as well as another Bay Area band, Possessed. The three iconic bands hit the road in September,
- [Aftershock Festival Shakes Sacramento With its 12th Edition](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/aftershock-festival-shakes-sacramento-with-its-12th-edition/) - Aftershock Festival Discovery Park, Sacramento October 10-13, 2024 The 12th edition of the Aftershock Festival shook up Sacramento’s Discovery Park with an epic four days of incredibly heavy music. Over 160,000 people streamed into the park throughout the weekend, helping the event to retain its distinction as the largest West Coast rock festival. There were
- [Insanity! Danny Brown Joins Knocked Loose Sunday in San Jose](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/insanity-danny-brown/) - As if the roster of acts supporting Knocked Loose on their tour weren't crazy enough, rapper Danny Brown has hopped on board for a series of their shows, one of which is this Sunday's show at the San Jose Civic! Danny's last album Quaranta was critically acclaimed and a wild, catchy and energetic bit of
- [Akiko Yano Showed Her San Francisco Audience That Music Is A Gift](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/akiko-yano-showed-her-san-francisco-audience-that-music-is-a-gift/) - Akiko Yano Great American Music Hall, San Francisco October 19, 2024 Photo by Tyler King When it comes to the world of music, few musicians have had the kind of career that Akiko Yano has had, both domestically and abroad. Gaining overnight success after the release of her debut album Japanese Girl in her home
- [Testament Headlines Tour With Kreator and Possessed at The Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/coming-attractions/testament-headlines-tour-with-kreator-and-possessed-at-the-warfield/) - Testament The Warfield October 27, 2024 Buy Tickets Earlier this year Bay Area thrash metal giants Testament announced a co-headlining tour with Kreator and Possessed, billed as the Klash of the Titans tour. The tour kicked off on September 12th, and has seen the bands play 23 dates thus far. Everything wraps up on October
- [The Sisters of Mercy Taste Redemption at The Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-sisters-of-mercy-taste-redemption-at-the-fillmore/) - Sisters of Mercy Fillmore Auditorium October 8, 2024 Photos by Raymond Ahner After a couple of weeks of unbearably hot weather, October finally offered San Francisco a cool down with the return to the city of both rolling fog and dark wave pioneers The Sisters of Mercy (TSoM). While this performance was originally scheduled to
- [Ireland's Fontaines D.C. Romanced Fans at The Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/irelands-fontaines-d-c-romanced-the-warfield/) - Fontaines D.C. The Warfield, San Francisco September 24, 2024 Photos by Geoffrey Smith II Anticipation was high for Fontaines D.C. in San Francisco. Not only because over two years had passed since they headlined a show there, but also because vocalist Grian Chatten was recovering from an illness that canceled previous dates on the tour,
- [KK’s Priest and Accept Deliver the Heavy Metal Goods at the Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/kks-priest-and-accept-deliver-the-heavy-metal-goods-at-the-regency/) - KK Priest and Accept Regency Ballroom October 7, 2024 Photos by Raymond Ahner The Full Metal Assault Tour rolled into San Francisco on Monday night as Accept and KK’s Priest both delivered rousing sets. There were no openers on this tour, so fans were treated to full sets from the two bands. KK’s Priest, the
- [Jack White Treated Fans At The Great American Music Hall To An Intimate Performance](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/jack-white-treated-fans-at-the-great-american-music-hall-to-an-intimate-performance/) - Jack White Great American Music Hall, San Francisco October 4, 2024 Photos by Tyler King Jack White has been on a streak when it comes to surprising fans this year. First there was the surprise release of his new album, No Name; initially it was given out to customers at his Third Man Records stores
- [Boris Brought Their Amplifier Worship To San Francisco](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/boris-brought-their-amplifier-worship-to-san-francisco/) - Boris The Fillmore, San Francisco September 29, 2024 Photos by Raymond Ahner It seems that each time the Japanese metal band Boris tours North America, they put a spotlight on past albums by the band. Past tours have seen them play albums like 2000's Flood or 2002's Heavy Rocks, and this year saw them celebrating
- [Surf Punks FIDLAR Brought Youthful Energy to Santa Cruz](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/surf-punks-fidlar-brought-youthful-energy-to-santa-cruz/) - FIDLAR The Catalyst Club, Santa Cruz September 23, 2024 Photos by Geoffrey Smith II Kicking off their tour for North America in Santa Cruz was an appropriate move for SoCal's FIDLAR. Not only do the quartet lean heavily into the surf punk sound, but their lyrical content celebrates the culture surrounding it. Unsurprising, given
- [Sepultra Crushes It At The Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/sepultra-crushes-it-at-the-warfield/) - Sepultra Warfield Theater September 24, 2024 Photos by Raymond Ahner After recently announcing that they would be calling it quits after a storied forty-year career, Brazilian metal icons Sepultura rolled into San Francisco recently on their Celebrating Life Through Death farewell tour, and proved that they can still deliver a crushing set all these years
- [Album Review: Melt Banana's "3+5"](https://sfsonic.com/new-releases/35album-review-melt-bananas/) - Melt Banana 3+5 A-Zap Records With their first studio album in over a decade, Japanese noise rock legends Melt Banana are back, with 3+5, a record which is frantic, hooky, and spastic, all at the same time. Clocking in at just under 25 minutes, it's an all killer and no filler affair, and sees vocalist
- [Pulp Showed Their Largest San Francisco Crowd What They Do For An Encore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/pulp-showed-their-largest-san-francisco-crowd-what-they-do-for-an-encore/) - Pulp Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco September 16, 2024 Photos by Raymond Ahner Sometimes a specific song/album/artist can bring you back to a specific time in your life. Case in point: the first tour that I ever went on as a musician was in the Spring of 2019, and one of the albums that
- [Everyone Was On Their Feet At Front 242's Final San Francisco Show](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/everyone-was-on-their-feet-at-front-242s-final-san-francisco-show/) - Front 242 Great American Music Hall, San Francisco September 15, 2024 Photos by Raymond Ahner When reflecting on the musical juggernauts that spearheaded the electro-industrial and EBM genres in the 1980s, there aren't a lot of other bands that touch Front 242. The Belgian band was at the forefront of the genre, their songs and
- [Jelly Roll Rocks Golden 1 Center](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/jelly-roll-rocks-golden-1-center/) - Jelly Roll Golden 1 Center, Sacramento September 4, 2024 Photos by Paul Piazza Jelly Roll brought a synthesis of rap, rock, and country music, along with his larger than life charisma to Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center recently. The sold-out show was a highly engaging evening that showcased the native Tennessean’s appeal to a rapidly broadening
- [Interview: Groove Master Oz Noy Tells How a Guitar Virtuoso Blends Funk, Jazz, and Blues into a Unique Musical Landscape](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/interview-groove-master-oz-noy-tells-how-a-guitar-virtuoso-blends-funk-jazz-and-blues-into-a-unique-musical-landscape/) - Only some artists can transcend genres and create a sound independently in music's ever-evolving landscape. One such artist is Oz Noy, a guitarist who has masterfully blended elements of funk, jazz, and blues into a unique and electrifying style. Born in Israel and now a staple in the New York music scene, Oz Noy has
- [Tommy Castro Talks Bay Area Blues, Musical Evolution, and Upcoming Album ‘Closer to the Bone’](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/tommy-castro-talks-bay-area-blues-musical-evolution-and-upcoming-album-closer-to-the-bone/) - Tommy Castro, the Bay Area’s soulful blues legend, has been a driving force in the music world for decades. He is known for his gritty guitar riffs and powerful vocals. As a beacon of the blues, Castro has maintained a dynamic career showcasing his deep love for traditional and contemporary blues, a genre he respects
- [Joe Hisaishi Conducting The San Francisco Symphony Was A Musical Delivery Service To The Heart](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/joe-hisaishi-conducting-the-san-francisco-symphony-was-a-musical-delivery-service-to-the-heart/) - Joe Hisaishi and the San Francisco Symphony Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco September 7, 2024 Photos provided by the San Francisco Symphony, header photo by Omar Cruz As well as music, one of my other passions is film. And one of the things that I love most is the intersection between the two,
- [Midge Ure Had His Oakland Audience Dancing With Tears In Their Eyes + Interview](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/midge-ure-had-his-oakland-audience-dancing-with-tears-in-their-eyes-interview/) - Midge Ure Yoshi's, Oakland August 29, 2024 Photos by Tyler King What do the bands Ultravox, Visage, Thin Lizzy, and Rich Kids have in common? They all featured the talents of singer and musician Midge Ure, who announced his first headlining tour since 2021 would be bringing him to Yoshi's in Oakland. I had seen
- [Interview - The Dynamic Energy of SUSU: Behind the Scenes with Liza Colby and Kia Warren](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/interview-the-dynamic-energy-of-susu-behind-the-scenes-with-liza-colby-and-kia-warren/) - The story of SUSU’s inception is one of fate, mutual admiration, and a bit of New York City magic. Liza Colby’s psychedelic sensibilities met Kia Warren’s bluesy indie rock aesthetic, and the result was nothing short of electrifying. Both women have traversed a wide range of musical genres, including classic and heavy rock, and when
- [Bikini Kill Returned To San Francisco After Three Decades](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/bikini-kill-returned-to-san-francisco-after-three-decades/) - Bikini Kill The Warfield, San Francisco August 19, 2024 Photos by Raymond Ahner Few bands have a reputation like Bikini Kill. Pioneers of the riot grrrl movement through the early-to-mid-90s, the band originally broke up in 1997 with the members of the band going on to pursue other musical endeavors. Now an entire generation that
- [Interview - Oakland's T Sisters and Their Rootsy Folk Pop](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/interview-oaklands-t-sisters-and-their-rootsy-folk-pop/) - Here's a partial transcript of an interview with Oakland's harmonious T Sisters. Click down below to listen to the whole interview and hear some of their music. From their roots in the vibrant heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, the T Sisters have shared a lifelong musical voyage. Raised in a family that breathed
- [Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew Celebrated the Legacy of Talking Heads in Santa Cruz](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/jerry-harrison-adrian-belew-celebrated-the-legacy-of-talking-heads-in-santa-cruz/) - Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew Quarry Amphitheater, Santa Cruz August 16, 2024 Photos by Geoffrey Smith Few bands have had such a massive resurgence in recent memory like Talking Heads. Due to a recent remaster and re-release of the band's seminal live film and companion album Stop Making Sense, the band, whose members famously hadn't
- [Foo Fighters Treated Concord To Three Hours Of Hits And Deep Cuts](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/foo-fighters-treated-concord-to-three-hours-of-hits-and-deep-cuts/) - Foo Fighters Toyota Pavilion, Concord August 13, 2024 Photos by Raymond Ahner When one thinks about the biggest rock bands in the world that are still putting out music, there are a few names that immediately come to mind: Metallica, Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and, of course, Foo Fighters. Ever since Dave Grohl
- [Mammoth Bluesapalooza Brews Up Another Winner in its 28th Year](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/mammoth-bluesapalooza-brews-up-another-winner-in-its-28th-year/) - Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza Mammoth Lakes August 1 - 4, 2024 Photos by Paul Piazza The 28th annual Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza recently finished another amazing four-day run of amazing music, craft beer tasting, and great human interactions in the beautiful Mammoth Mountain area. The festival, which was established in 1986
- [Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real Elevate Emotions At The State Fair](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/lukas-nelson-and-the-promise-of-the-real-elevate-emotions-at-the-state-fair/) - Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real California State Fair, Sacramento July 25, 2024 Photos by Paul Piazza Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real (POTR) recently played a headlining show at the California State Fair in Sacramento. Nelson, the son of 91 year old country titan Willie Nelson, is a very talented
- [Interview: Adrian Belew & Tony Levin Talk BEAT And Their Legacy With King Crimson](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/interview-adrian-belew-tony-levin-talk-beat-and-their-legacy-with-king-crimson/) - BEAT photo provided by the artist, Adrian Belew and Tony Levin photos by Paul Piazza Tyler King: Hello! How are you guys doing? Adrian Belew: We're good, how are you? TK: I'm doing pretty alright. You have this upcoming BEAT tour coming up. How are you feeling about it? AB: I'm extremely thrilled about it.
- [Slash Serpent Festival Strikes a Chord With a Night of Blues Guitars at The Venue](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/slash-serpent-festival-strikes-a-chord-with-a-night-of-blues-guitars-at-the-venue/) - S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival The Venue, Lincoln July 12, 2024 Photos by Paul Piazza Slash and his traveling blues guitar road show called the S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival recently played a show at the Venue in Lincoln. For this summer tour, the Guns 'N’ Roses guitarist has assembled a rotating cast of some of the finest touring blues guitarists
- [Zeo Boekbinder Brought Their COVID-Cautious Tour To The Bay Area](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/zeo-boekbinder-brought-their-covid-cautious-tour-to-the-bay-area/) - Zeo Boekbinder Private Venue, Oakland July 10, 2024 Photos by Tyler King When I entered the side yard of the house that was hosting Zeo Boekbinder for the Bay Area stop on their West Coast tour I had a lot on my mind. I hadn't seen Boekbinder perform in over a dozen years, at the
- [Beck Teams Up With the Berkeley Symphony at The Greek](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/beck-teams-up-with-the-berkeley-symphony-at-the-greek/) - Beck Greek Theatre, Berkeley July 10, 2024 Photos by Nicole Baptista Backed by the Berkeley Symphony, Beck graced the Greek Theatre’s stage to play some hits, honor his musical inspirations, and celebrate his birthday. The stone coliseum was filled to the brim with beaming fans as the orchestra played a beautiful rendition of “Cycle.”
- [High Sierra Music Festival Gives Fans "A Little Extra" In Its 32nd Year](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/high-sierra-music-festival-gives-fans-a-little-extra-in-its-32nd-year/) - High Sierra Music Festival Quincy, California July 4 - 7, 2024 Photos by Paul Piazza “Well, here we are in the mountains and we are going to play a mountainous set for you,” said Les Claypool of Primus near the beginning of his band’s Friday night set at the 32nd annual High Sierra Music Festival
- [Baby Snufkin to Play Their First Bay Area Show in 25 Years](https://sfsonic.com/coming-attractions/baby-snufkin-to-play-their-first-bay-area-show-in-25-years/) - Last month Baby Snufkin frontman Scrote (Angelo Bundini) woke up to a text from Adrian Belew, simply asking, "Baby Snufkin?" The two have worked together in various capacities for years, but Scrote had never mentioned the band that he had been a part of in the mid-90s to Belew. Following an appearance by the band
- [Totally Tubular Fest Was Only Kind Of Radical](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/totally-tubular-fest-was-only-kind-of-radical/) - Totally Tubular Fest The Fox Theater, Oakland June 27, 2024 Photos by Raymond Ahner Over the last few years there has been an upswing in festivals catering to the music of the 1980s. Arguably the highest profile is Pasadena's Cruel World Festival, which seemed to have given way to last year's Darker Waves Festival in
- [Styx and Foreigner Reunite at Concord Pavilion](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/styx-and-foreigner-reunite-at-concord-pavilion/) - Styx and Foreigner Concord Pavilion, Concord July 1, 2024 Photos by Raymond Ahner Having last toured together way back in 2014, legendary classic rockers Styx and Foreigner announced the Renegades and JukeBox Heroes tour late last year, with the bands co-headlining dates throughout the summer, with British rocker John Waite opening the shows. With over twenty
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- [Echo and the Bunnymen Needed Someone to Come to Their Rescue in San Francisco](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/echo-and-the-bunnymen-needed-someone-to-come-to-their-rescue-in-san-francisco/) - Echo and the Bunnymen The Warfield, San Francisco June 6, 2024 Photos by Raven Divito Before I go about this review, I feel like a little bit of background is required. I've loved Echo and the Bunnymen for at least the last fifteen years or so. Not only have I loved their classic albums like
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- [Pearl Jam Makes a Triumphant Return to Sacramento](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/pearl-jam-makes-a-triumphant-return-to-sacramento/) - Pearl Jam Golden 1 Center, Sacramento May 13, 2024 Photos by Paul Piazza “I seem to recognize your face Haunting, familiar yet I can't seem to place it” "Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town" -Pearl Jam For some reason Pearl Jam has not played Sacramento too many times over the years. In
- [IDLES Scream Liberation at 2 Sold-out Bay Area Shows](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/idles-scream-liberation-at-2-sold-out-bay-area-shows/) - IDLES Fox Theater, Oakland/Warfield May 10, 2024/ May 11, 2024 Photos by Nicole Baptista “Ceasefire Now! Ceasefire Now! Ceasefire Now!” screamed IDLES guitarist Mark Bowen as the crowd passed him around, propping him up by his legs. The rally cry bounced off the walls of the Fox Theater in Oakland, as thousands of people screamed
- [Mission UK's Fan Sing-a-Long at Great American Music Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/mission-uks-fan-sing-a-long-at-great-american-music-hall/) - Mission UK Great American Music Hall May 9, 2024 Photos by Raymond Ahner. After a very successful tour of America in 2023, seminal post-punkers The Mission UK returned to the states in late April for a handful of West Coast dates leading up to their slot at the Cruel World Festival at the Rose Bowl
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- [Maynard James Keenan Celebrates His 60th In Style at The Greek](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/maynard-james-keenan-celebrates-his-60th-in-style-at-the-greek/) - Sessanta, a 60th Birthday Celebration for Maynard James Keenan Greek Theatre, Berkeley April 21, 2024 Photos by Paul Piazza Those at the season opening show at Berkeley’s Greek Theatre were treated to a very unique evening. The show on this picturesque April evening, was entitled Sessanta. It was a celebration of Tool vocalist Maynard James
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- ["New" Buzzcocks Bring It Home at GAMH](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/new-buzzcocks-bring-it-home-at-gamh/) - Buzzcocks Great American Music Hall March 14, 2024 Photos by Raymond Ahner Returning to the San Francisco Bay Area for the first time since the passing of vocalist and founding member Pete Shelley in 2018, legendary UK Punks the Buzzcocks hit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco last week,with a new lease on life. And
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- [The Kills Blew What Was Left Of My Right Mind In Oakland](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-kills-blew-what-was-left-of-my-right-mind-in-oakland/) - The Kills Fox Theater, Oakland March 16, 2024 Photos by Raymond Ahner The Kills are a band that I've been interested in ever since hearing the song "Cheap And Cheerful" from their 2008 album Midnight Boom around the time of its release. Unfortunately I've always missed the band every time that they've come through the
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- [Lukas Nelson Throws Sticks and Stones](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/lukas-nelson-throws-sticks-and-stones/) - Lukas Nelson Fillmore Auditorium February 29, 2024 Photos by Raymond Ahner Grammy award winner Lukas Nelson and his band Promise of the Real headlined two nights at the historic Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco recently, supporting his latest critically acclaimed record Sticks and Stones. The shows proved to be a journey through the heart of American
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- [Cory Wong Hits All The Right Notes At The Mondavi Center](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/cory-wong-hits-all-the-right-notes-at-the-mondavi-center/) - Cory Wong and the Wong Notes Mondavi Center, Davis February 21, 2024 Photos by Paul Piazza Guitarist Cory Wong and his amazing band made a stop at the Mondavi Center in Davis on their recent tour. Bandleader Wong and his group have made a name for themselves with their syncopated, relentless fusion of jazz, rock
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- [Machine Head Brings Head Banging to the Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/machine-head-head-banging-warfield/) - Machine Head Warfield Theater January 19, 2024 Photos by Raymond Ahner Long running Bay Area metallers Machine Head recently announced the first let of their Slaughter the Martour with industrial metal stalwarts Fear Factory and Sweden's Orbit Culture, and kicked it all off with a hometown show at the historic Warfield Theater in San Francisco
- [The Avengers and Kid Congo Powers Punk Up Great American Music Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-avengers-and-kid-congo-powers-punk-up-great-american-music-hall/) - The Avengers and Kid Congo Powers Great American Music Hall January 10, 2024 Photos by Raymond Ahner San Francisco Punk Rock icons The Avengers headlined the Great American Music Hall last week, showing the packed crowd they can still put on as high energy of a show as they did when they opened the Sex Pistols
- [Death From Above 1979 Ripped Up The Independent](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/death-from-above-1979-ripped-up-the-independent/) - Death From Above 1979 The Independent, San Francisco December 16, 2023 Photos by Andy Lindquist Legendary rock duo Death From Above 1979 closed out their touring year at The Independent in San Francisco, delivering a furious 21-song set that reaffirmed their position as one of the most exciting current rock bands. The key to the
- [Crosses Played Their First Bay Area Show in Nearly a Decade at The Chapel](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/crosses-played-their-first-bay-area-show-in-nearly-a-decade-at-the-chapel/) - Crosses The Chapel, San Francisco December 4, 2023 Photos by Geoffrey Smith Something that's always thrilling is when a popular band plays a venue that's too small to contain their talent and popularity. Such was the case when Crosses played two sold-out shows at The Chapel in San Francisco at the beginning of December. The
- [Skinny Puppy, Electro-Industrial Pioneers, Said Goodbye To San Francisco After Forty Years](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/skinny-puppy-electro-industrial-pioneers-said-goodbye-to-san-francisco-after-forty-years/) - Skinny Puppy The Fillmore, San Francisco November 28, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner I have very few "bucket list" bands left to see. That isn't meant to be a flex or showing off how cool I am or anything like that. It's merely to say that I've seen most of the bands and artists that
- [Darker Waves Festival Brought Dark Waves of Goth to Huntington Beach](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/darker-waves-festival-brought-brought-dark-waves-of-goths-to-huntington-beach/) - Darker Waves Festival Huntington City Beach, Huntington Beach November 18, 2023 I know what you're thinking: Hey, this is SF Sonic. You guys are supposed to be focusing on Bay Area-based events. And you're right, usually that is our modus operandi. But there are some things that will take us out of our usual comfort
- [Royal Blood, Hotwax, and Sideshows...Oh My!!](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/royal-blood-hotwax-and-sideshows-oh-my/) - Royal Blood Fox Theater, Oakland November 10, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner There was a restless, unpredictable energy in the air in downtown Oakland long before English alt rock/groove duo Royal Blood fired up the Fox Theater stage for the second show of the US leg of their Back To The Water Below tour, in promotion of
- [Royal Reception for Queen and Adam Lambert at Chase](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/royal-reception-for-queen-and-adam-lambert-at-chase/) - Queen Chase Center November 8, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner Though the material was classic Queen, it was a notably different iteration of the regal rockers that took command of the Chase Center for the first of two scheduled San Francisco performances on their Rhapsody Tour. Originally hailing from London, England in 1970 with legendary
- [Baroness Reigns Over the UC Theatre](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/baroness-reigns-over-the-uc-theatre/) - Baroness UC Theatre, Berkeley October 29, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner There are few bands in the metal world with as dynamic and broad of a sound as Baroness, who brought their high-energy music to the UC Theatre in Berkeley on Sunday night as part of their Sweet Oblivion Tour. While most metal bands are
- [Sugar Pine Music Festival Makes Impressive Debut in Grass Valley](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/sugar-pine-music-festival-makes-impressive-debut-in-grass-valley/) - Sugar Pine Music Festival Nevada Country Fairgrounds, Grass Valley October 19 - October 22, 2023 Photos by Paul Piazza The Sugar Pine Music Festival made an impressive debut at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in late October. The festival, formerly known as Hangtown Music Festival, ran for four days from Thursday through Sunday at the Grass
- [Claudio Simonetti's Goblin Puts On a Horror Show at the Castro Theatre](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/claudio-simonettis-goblin-puts-on-a-horror-show-at-the-castro-theatre/) - Claudio Simonetti's Goblin Castro Theatre October 27, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner Claudio Simonetti's Goblin recently embarked on a 34-date US Tour, which sees the band performing the score to the 1985 horror film classic Demons, as well as a career spanning "best of" set. The film, directed by the iconic Italian horror movie director
- [Cavalera Conspiracy Crushes at Ace of Spades](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/cavalera-conspiracy-crushes-at-ace-of-spades/) - Cavelera Conspiracy Ace of Spades, Sacramento October 14, 2023 Photos by Paul Piazza Max and Igor Cavalera, the Brazilian brothers and former catalysts of worldwide thrash greats Sepultura, brought the Cavalera Conspiracy to Sacramento’s Ace of Spades recently.They mainly played music from the early Sepultura classics Bestial Deviations and Morbid Visions which the pair have
- [Slowdive's San Francisco Show Proved They're As Vital As Ever](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/slowdives-san-francisco-show-proved-theyre-as-vital-as-ever/) - Slowdive The Warfield, San Francisco October 16, 2023 Photos by Geoffrey Smith I'm going to be honest with you: when I first heard Slowdive, I didn't know what to think. My introduction to the band was through an old friend, and he also introduced me to similar bands like Cocteau Twins, My Bloody Valentine, Ride,
- [Cold Cave's Return to San Francisco Was a Win for the Underworld USA](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/cold-caves-return-to-san-francisco-was-a-win-for-the-underworld-usa/) - Cold Cave Great American Music Hall, San Francisco October 14, 2023 Photos by Geoffrey Smith If you're going to see Cold Cave, there are certain things to expect. Lots of smoke machines, flashing visuals, founding member Wes Eisold wearing a pair of sunglasses onstage, and an audience decked out in all black there to see
- [Peter Gabriel Played Past and Future Classics in San Francisco](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/peter-gabriel-played-past-and-future-classics-in-san-francisco/) - Peter Gabriel Chase Center, San Francisco October 11, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner The most recent album of original material by Peter Gabriel, Up, was released in 2002. Now, over two decades later, his follow-up is being set to be released by the end of the year. Titled i/o, Peter has set out on tour
- [Amyl and the Sniffers Demanded the Freaks to the Front at the First Stop of Their North American Tour](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/amyl-and-the-sniffers-demanded-the-freaks-to-the-front-at-the-first-stop-of-their-north-american-tour/) - Amyl and the Sniffers Fox Theater, Oakland October 12, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner The last few years have been a rollercoaster for Amyl and the Sniffers. An Australian punk band, while they started out playing at small venues like Thee Parkside when they first went stateside in 2019, they opened up the first date
- [Pink Opens “Trustfall” Tour at Golden 1 Center](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/pink-opens-trustfall-tour-at-golden-1-center/) - Pink Golden 1 Center, Sacramento October 12, 2023 Photos by Paul Piazza Pink kicked off the tour for her new album Trustfall at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center recently. The dynamic pop superstar brought a huge production to the arena that featured masterful choreography, thrilling acrobatics, and numerous costume changes. In the age of pop music
- [Freaks Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie Terrorize Concord](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/freaks-alice-cooper-and-rob-zombie-terrorize-concord/) - Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper Toyota Pavilion, Concord September 22, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner After announcing the Freaks on Parade tour earlier this year, Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie brought the tour to the Toyota Pavilion in Concord recently, bringing along both Ministry and Filter along for the ride. With plenty of production and
- [The Pretenders Brought Punk Energy To An Intimate San Francisco Venue](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-pretenders-brought-punk-energy-to-an-intimate-san-francisco-venue/) - The Pretenders Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco October 6, 2023 Photos by Raven Divito When I first saw that The Pretenders were playing Bimbo's 365 Club in San Francisco, I thought that there must be some kind of typo on the venue's website. The band, fronted by the legendary Chrissie Hynde, recently released their twelfth
- [Billy Strings Brings Bluegrass to the Masses](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/billy-strings-brings-bluegrass-to-the-masses/) - Billy Strings Golden 1 Arena, Sacramento October 4, 2023 Photos by Paul Piazza Guitar prodigy Billy Strings and his band performed to an enthusiastic crowd at Golden 1 Arena in Sacramento recently. It was by far the biggest venue that Strings and his group have headlined in this area. That is quite an unusual feat
- [The Darkness Landed In San Francisco To Start Their World Tour](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-darkness-landed-in-san-francisco-to-start-their-world-tour/) - The Darkness The Masonic Auditorium, San Francisco October 3, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner When The Darkness took the stage at The Masonic in San Francisco, they were greeted by rapturous applause. It was the first night of their world tour celebrating the twentieth anniversary of their debut album, Permission To Land, and they were
- [Unapologetically Eugene S. Robinson – The interview…and a side order of homicidal ideation](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/unapologetically-eugene-s-robinson-the-interviewand-a-side-order-of-homicidal-ideation/) - Eugene S. Robinson is a bad man. And to all of you (Run DMC fans or not), he’s not bad meaning bad but bad meaning good. While it would not be surprising if he carried a wallet embroidered with “Bad Mother Fucker,” he is too unassuming to self-aggrandize in that manner. That despite the fact
- [The Mission Brought A Dreamy Goth Triple Bill To The Chapel](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-mission-brought-a-dreamy-goth-triple-bill-to-the-chapel/) - The Mission The Chapel, San Francisco September 24, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner After unfortunately having to postpone their North American tour for a year, The Mission (aka The Mission UK) more than made up for the wait at The Chapel in San Francisco. The band currently comprises of lone constant member Wayne Hussey on vocals
- [A Perfect Symbiosis: Love In Exile Live In San Francisco](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/a-perfect-symbiosis-love-in-exile-live-in-san-francisco/) - Love In Exile (Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer and Shahzad Ismaily) Great American Music Hall, San Francisco September 21, 2023 Photos by Tyler King Where does one artist end and another begin? This was the question that I was asking myself watching Aroof Aftab, Vijay Iyer, and Shahzad Ismaily perform as Love In Exile at the
- [Donny McCaslin Brought His Own Version Of Jazz to San Francisco](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/donny-mccaslin-brought-his-own-version-of-jazz-to-san-francisco/) - Donny McCaslin and Mark Guiliana Miner Auditorium, San Francisco August 27, 2023 Photos by Richard Gelfand There's a common misconception that jazz music is "for old people," that barely anybody under the age of 50 listens to it, let alone goes to see live jazz shows! That couldn't have been further from the truth when
- [Aftershock Celebrates Its Biggest Lineup To Date In Sacramento](https://sfsonic.com/coming-attractions/aftershock-celebrates-its-biggest-lineup-to-date-in-sacramento/) - The West Coast’s biggest rock festival, Aftershock, grows even more with its latest edition in 2023. The festival, which marks its 11th edition in Sacramento features its most packed lineup yet offering 95-plus bands over four full days, led by headliners Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, and Korn. The destination event, held at Discovery
- [Swans Bring a Sonic Boom to Great American Music Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/swans-bring-a-sonic-boom-to-great-american-music-hall/) - Swans Great American Music Hall September 12, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner Supporting their sixteenth studio album “The Beggar” (Young God Records, June 2023), the beyond-iconic Swans hit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco for two sold-out nights of pure sonic assault, delivered in the best possible way. Led by founder Michael Gira,
- [Yngwie Malmsteen Shreds at Ace of Spades](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/yngwie-malmsteen-shreds-at-ace-of-spades/) - Ymgwie Malmsteem Ace of Spades, Sacramento September 7, 2023 Photos by Paul Piazza There was a buoyant spirit in the air at Ace of Spades in Sacramento when Yngwie Malmsteem came to play recently. The crowd, which was made up of a variety of guitar enthusiasts, metal heads, and plain old music lovers, seemed to
- [Snoop Dogg Smokes Out Golden 1](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/snoop-dogg-smokes-out-golden-1/) - Snoop Dogg Golden 1 Center, Sacramento August 25, 2023 Photos by Paul Piazza Snoop Dogg recently headlined a show at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento as part of his High School Reunion Tour. It was a show that featured old school performers including Snoop, Too Short, and Warren G as well as younger artists like
- [Gratuitous Sax & Violins: John Zorn at 70 at the Great American Music Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/gratuitous-sax-violins-john-zorn-at-70-at-the-great-american-music-hall/) - John Zorn Great American Music Hall, San Francisco August 31st & September 3rd, 2023 Photos by Tyler King & Geoffrey Smith II When legendary saxophonist/composer John Zorn announced a five-day/fifteen-show residency at the Great American Music Hall celebrating his 70th birthday, I knew that I had to attend at least a couple of the shows.
- [Melvins and Boris Brought Fire And Brimstone Down Upon San Francisco](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/melvins-and-boris-brought-fire-and-brimstone-down-upon-san-francisco/) - Melvins and Boris Great American Music Hall, San Francisco August 27, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner When Melvins and Boris, two of the biggest names in metal, announced a co-headlining tour I knew I had to go. While I admittedly wasn't incredibly familiar with the Melvins' output, I had been wanting to see the Japanese
- [Past to the Future: Duran Duran at Golden 1 Center](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/past-to-the-future-duran-duran-at-golden-1-center/) - Duran Duran Golden 1 Center, Sacramento August 24, 2023 Photos by Paul Piazza Duran Duran brought their Future Past Tour to the Golden 1 Center recently. The band, which originated in 1978, features four of the band's longest running members, who each have a history with the group going back over 40 years. Featured on
- [Rod Stewart Keeps It Going](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/rod-stewart-keeps-it-going/) - Rod Stewart Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mt. View August 8, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner Although Rod Stewart is now 78 years old, that most certainly hasn't stopped him from doing what he loves to do. Not slowing down, Stewart announced earlier this year that he will be going on an extensive US Tour that includes 22
- [Poppy Overpowers the Regency Ballroom](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/poppy-overpowers-the-regency-ballroom/) - Poppy Regency Ballroom August 22, 2023 Photos by Grant Ivie YouTuber turned metal sensation Poppy came to the Regency Ballroom on a recent Tuesday night to roll through an action-packed set that spanned her past few releases. And in typical Poppy fashion, the whole evening seemed like it was an extended YouTube sketch, practically begging
- [Weezer Hits It Out of The Greek](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/weezer-hits-it-out-of-the-greek/) - Weezer Greek Theatre, Berkeley August 24, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner Weezer, the iconic rock band formed in 1992, has carved a unique niche in the music world with their distinctive blend of alt-rock and pop sensibilities. Over the years, they've delivered a diverse discography that ranges from angsty anthems to infectious radio hits. The
- [Culture Club and Cohorts Turned the Concord Pavilion Into an 80s Club](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/culture-club-and-cohorts-turned-the-concord-pavilion-into-an-80s-club/) - Culture Club Concord Pavilion, Concord August 20, 2023 Photos by Raven Divito Culture Club are a band that needs no introduction. Led by the flamboyant frontman Boy George and still featuring fellow founding members Roy Hay on guitar and Mikey Craig on bass, the band treated a nearly sold out crowd at the Concord Pavilion
- [Taylor Swift Brought All Her Eras To Swiftie Clara](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/taylor-swift-brought-all-her-eras-to-swiftie-clara/) - Taylor Swift Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara July 29, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner I'll be the first person to admit that I'm not really a Taylor Swift fan. Outside of her biggest hits and her most recent album, last year's Midnights, I hadn't heard much of her work. However, given all of the hype around
- [Young the Giant Rock the Greek Theatre](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/young-the-giant-rock-the-greek-theatre/) - Young the Giant Greek Theatre, Berkeley August 17, 2023 Photos by Alan Snodgrass As a nearly sold out crowd at the Greek Theatre anxiously waited in the darkness for Young the Giant to take the stage for their headlining set, there was a palpable sense of excitement in the air. It had been almost exactly
- [Supergroup L.S. Dunes Packs the Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/supergroup-l-s-dunes-packs-the-fillmore/) - L.S. Dunes Fillmore Auditorium August 9, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner L.S. Dunes, the pop punk / emo supergroup which features My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero, Coheed and Cambria guitarist Travis Stever, and Circa Survive vocalist Anthony Green, recently announced a North American Summer tour, which saw the band play seventeen dates before wrapping
- [Chicano Batman Rocks Sierra Nevada Brewery in Chico](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/chicano-batman-rocks-sierra-nevada-brewery-in-chico/) - Chicano Batman Sierra Nevada Brewery, Chico August 2, 2023 Photos by Paul Piazza. Chicano Batman recently performed at the Sierra Nevada Brewery’s Big Room in Chico. The band was on a short run through California that culminated with them playing a big show at the Hollywood Bowl with Portugal the Man and Say She She
- [Alicia Keys Sparkles for Oakland](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/alicia-keys-sparkles-for-oakland/) - Alicia Keys Oakland Arena August 1, 2023 In case anyone has forgotten, Alicia Keys is one of the brightest stars in the entertainment universe. She made that statement loud and clear at the Oakland Arena recently, triumphantly returning to the Bay as she concludes the last dates of her Keys to the Summer tour. With
- [Spellbinding Tori Amos Makes Magic at The Masonic](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/spellbinding-tori-amos-makes-magic-at-the-masonic/) - Tori Amos Masonic Auditorium July 26, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner. For the first time in nine years, the transcendently talented Tori Amos took to a stage in San Francisco. She has played in the Bay since then, just not in San Francisco. She mentioned as much at the beginning of her set, acknowledging the
- [Overkill Kicks Off Tour at GAMH](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/overkill-kicks-off-tour-at-gamh/) - Overkill Great American Music Hall July 13, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner Having just released their twentieth studio record, (Scorched, Nuclear Blast) New York thrash metal legends Overkill recently hit the road for the Scorching the Earth tour, which will see the band hitting sixteen cities in eighteen days. Opening night of the tour kicked
- [High Sierra Music Festival Celebrates 31st Year With Another Masterpiece](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/high-sierra-music-festival-celebrates-31st-year-with-another-masterpiece/) - High Sierra Music Festival Quincy, California June 29, 2023 - July 2, 2023 Photos by Paul Piazza. The High Sierra Music Festival (HSMF) in Quincy celebrated its 31st year with an adventurous, music-packed four days in the summer warmth. As the event matriculates towards its fourth decade in existence, it remains a fantastic West Coast
- ["It was literally fifty or sixty people leaping onstage and running at me!" Howard Jones on Touring, His Upcoming Album, and Collaborations](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/it-was-literally-fifty-or-sixty-people-leaping-onstage-and-running-at-me-howard-jones-on-touring-his-upcoming-album-and-collaborations/) - Howard Jones is a busy man. With a fortieth anniversary tour scheduled to start in the UK in October, as well as a book about concert memories compiled by his fans, he is about to embark on a summer tour with fellow icons Culture Club and Berlin. SF Sonic's Tyler King was able to talk
- [Fall Out Boy Bring the Fireworks to the Shoreline](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/fall-out-boy-bring-the-fireworks-to-the-shoreline/) - Fall Out Boy Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View July 5, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner As one of the biggest rock bands on the planet, Fall Out Boy brought some serious firepower to the stage at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, including plenty of appropriate fireworks and pyrotechnics to a show on the 5th of
- [IAMX's Fault Lines Tour Registered On The Richter Scale In San Francisco](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/iamxs-fault-lines-tour-registered-on-the-richter-scale-in-san-francisco/) - IAMX DNA Lounge, San Francisco June 28, 2022 Photos by Tyler King IAMX, the project headed by mastermind Chris Corner, brought their Fault Lines Tour to the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, one of the last stops on a month-long tour. Supporting this year's album Fault Lines, the live IAMX lineup for this tour featured
- [Sepultura and Kreator Pound The Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/sepultura-and-kreator-pound-the-regency/) - Sepultura and Kreator Regency Ballroom May 28, 2023 Thrash metal legends Kreator and Sepultura joined forces for the Klash of the Titans tour, bringing along both Death Angel and Spirit World for a 22-date trip across the US. The tour recently steamrolled into the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco during Memorial Day weekend, and left
- [Rodrigo y Gabriela Explore the Unknown Universe at Mondavi Center](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/rodrigo-y-gabriela-explore-the-unknown-universe-at-mondavi-center/) - Rodrigo y Gabriela Mondavi Center, Davis June 4 2023 All photos by Paul Piazza Rodrigo y Gabriela were ensconced in the Mexican beach town of Zihuatanejo during the pandemic and to many of us who were seeking music while there were no shows to go to anywhere, they were an island of positivity and creativity.
- [My Baby Mashes It Up At The Cornerstone](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/my-baby-mashes-it-up-at-the-cornerstone/) - My Baby The Cornerstone, Berkeley May 24, 2023 Photos by Tom Dellinger At The Cornerstone in Berkeley last week, I had the opportunity to once again catch a band that totally nailed it earlier at the Joshua Tree Music Festival where they delivered one of those rare sets that registers on so many levels that
- [Mr. Bungle Rips Up The Fox](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/mr-bungle-rips-up-the-fox/) - Mr. Bungle Fox Theater, Oakland May 24, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner Recently on their first full tour in over 20 years, and after the success of their 2019 shows, Mr. Bungle hit the road for just over two weeks before closing out the tour with two sold out nights at the Fox Theater in
- [A Rockin' Weekend in Joshua Tree](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/a-rockin-weekend-in-joshua-tree/) - Joshua Tree Music Festival Joshua Tree May 18-21, 2023 Photos by Tom Dellinger As the rains of winter give way to spring time here in California, sunny days beckon and like the rhythms of the universe, festival season is upon us once again as they flourish like a super bloom up and down the state.
- [The Damned Bring the Dark Side to the Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-damned-bring-the-dark-side-to-the-regency/) - The Damned Regency Ballroom May 20, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner Celebrating the release of their twelfth studio record Darkadelic, The Damned made a triumphant return to San Francisco recently, playing to a near sold out crowd at The Regency Ballroom. The Damned always seem to enjoy playing to a Bay Area crowd, and this
- [No New Tale To Tell…Love and Rockets Crushes the Fox](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/no-new-tale-to-telllove-and-rockets-crushes-the-fox/) - Love and Rockets The Fox Theater, Oakland May 21, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner. It appears time travel may be possible after all, and evidence points to the nexus bridging the decades as being the influential British alternative rock bands of the 80s. A check of concert listings over the last couple of weeks shows
- [Gary Numan Mystified The Crowd In Petaluma](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/gary-numan-mystified-the-crowd-in-petaluma/) - Gary Numan The Mystic Theater, Petaluma May 18, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner Gary Numan is no stranger to playing in Northern California over the last year in support of his 2022 album Intruder. Playing in San Francisco at the beginning and end of 2022, this year he decided to make a stop at the
- [Obituary Headlines Mammoth Metal Mayhem at UC Theatre](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/obituary-headlines-mammoth-metal-mayhem-at-uc-theatre/) - Obituary UC Theatre, Berkeley May 18, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner Florida Death metal legends Obituary recently announced a spring tour in support of their latest release Dying of Everything, and last week they pulled up to the UC Theatre in Berkeley for an evening of metal that proved to be one of the heaviest shows
- [Golden Road Gathering Makes Glorious Debut in Placerville](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/golden-road-gathering-makes-glorious-debut-in-placerville/) - Golden Road Gathering El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville May 12-14 2023 Photos by Paul Piazza The very first Golden Road Gathering made its debut at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville recently. With comfortably warm weather, tons of great bands, and a happy crowd who felt feverishly ready to get the west coast festival
- [The Sisters of Mercy Flatline the Masonic](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-sisters-of-mercy-flatline-the-masonic/) - The Sisters of Mercy Flatline the Masonic The Masonic Theater May 17, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner Those who lived through San Francisco’s underground music scene in the mid-late 80s, will vividly (or maybe hazily) recall late nights and early mornings spent carousing the dark basement club at the legendary Lipps’ Underground at 9th &
- [Pixies in Oakland…..What Does The Fox Say??](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/pixies-in-oakland-what-does-the-fox-say/) - Pixies The Fox Theater, Oakland May 4, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner The legendary Pixies kicked off the first leg of their 2023 North American tour by playing to a packed house of adoring fans at the Fox Theater in Oakland. Though they are touring in support of their eighth recording Doggerel (2022), which literally
- [Clutch Dominate the Regency with a Powerful Performance](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/clutch-dominate-the-regency-with-a-powerful-performance/) - Clutch The Regency Ballroom May 4, 2023 Photos by Paul Piazza It’s hard to imagine many bands that bring it live as strong as Clutch. More than 30 years into the music business, the quartet sounded amazingly recharged and blew the roof off of the Regency Ballroom recently. The band was one of the many
- [Modest Mouse Treated Sacramento to an Intimate Sold-Out Show](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/modest-mouse-treated-sacramento-to-an-intimate-sold-out-show/) - Modest Mouse Ace of Spades, Sacramento May 6, 2023 Photos by Tyler King A lot of music fans have a first band that they fell in love with on their own; their parents didn't make you listen to them, or they weren't played on the radio when you became a fan. To me, that band
- [Carcass and Municipal Waste Crush the UC Theater](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/carcass-and-municipal-waste-crush-the-uc-theater/) - Carcass UC Theatre, Berkeley April 28, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner. On Friday, it was a great night to be a fan of extreme metal as Carcass, Municipal Waste, Sacred Reich, and Creeping Death came to the UC Theatre in Berkeley. With a nearly sold out crowd of enthusiastic metal fans, the show was undoubtedly
- [Mega-Monsters Mastodon and Gojira Storm Concord](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/mega-monsters-mastodon-and-gojira-storm-concord/) - Mastodon/Gojira Concord Pavilion, Concord April 20, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner. Metal heavy hitters Mastodon and Gojira recently joined forces for the Mega-Monsters Tour, a 35-date co-headlining affair that will see the bands play coast to coast through the spring and summer. The second night of the tour recently took place at the Concord Pavilion
- [Muse Supercharges Oakland](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/muse-supercharges-oakland/) - Muse Oakland Arena April 14 , 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner Long before Muse took to the stage at Oakland Arena it was apparent that the evening was going to be a power packed good time. Not content to just bounce and groove to the pre-show DJ mix, the crowd of Muse fanatics leveraged the
- [Screaming Females Made Noone Sorry at Their Sold Out San Francisco Show](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/screaming-females-made-noone-sorry-at-their-sold-out-san-francisco-show/) - Screaming Females Bottom of the Hill April 8, 2023 Photos by Tyler King Screaming Females is a band that I've been a fan of for nearly a decade, but have missed every headlining appearance of theirs for various reasons ever since familiarizing myself with the band. I knew that I couldn't make that mistake following
- [WinterWonderGrass ’23 Hits New Highs for Music and Snowpack](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/winterwondergrass-23-hits-new-highs-for-music-and-snowpack/) - WinterWonderGrass Tahoe Palisades Tahoe March 31 - April 2, 2023 Photos by Paul Piazza and Jana Coyle The ninth annual WinterWonderGrass Tahoe took place recently and as expected, the event was a raging success. This excellent music festival, which features unique winter mountain ambience, hours of beer tasting as well as fun for music lovers
- [Greta Van Fleet Wraps Up World Tour at Golden 1 Center](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/greta-van-fleet-wraps-up-world-tour-at-golden-1-center/) - Greta Van Fleet Golden 1 Center, Sacramento March 28, 2023 Photos by Paul Piazza Greta Van Fleet recently concluded their world tour at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center. The Michigan quartet, who have risen through the rock ‘n’ roll and contemporary music ranks over the last decade with a dynamic sound that has evolved from beginnings
- [Powerwolf Deliver a Heavy Metal Mass at the Regency Ballroom](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/powerwolf-deliver-a-heavy-metal-mass-at-the-regency-ballroom/) - Powerwolf Regency Ballroom March 24, 2023 Photos by Alan Snodgrass Standing in the middle of the crowd on Friday night as Powerwolf strode onto the stage at the Regency Ballroom, one was struck by the sheer amounts of energy and excitement emanating from the crowd. If lead singer Attila Dorn had not pointed it out
- [Depeche Mode at SAP Center Was All I Ever Needed](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/depeche-mode-at-sap-center-was-all-i-ever-needed/) - Depeche Mode SAP Center March 25, 2023 Photos by Nikki Baptista Depeche Mode is still the world's biggest cult band. Despite being the best-selling electronic band of all time and being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2020, the band is still not as well-known as their reputation would have you
- [John Mellencamp Serves Americana in the Tenderloin](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/john-mellencamp-serves-americana-in-the-tenderloin/) - John Mellencamp Golden Gate Theater March 18 , 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner Typically the Golden Gate Theater in San Francisco is located at the corner of Golden Gate Avenue and Taylor Street. However, if you asked veteran rocker John Mellencamp for directions to his St. Patrick’s day shows at that venue this past weekend,
- [The Church Hypnotizes on their Hypnogogue Tour at Great American Music Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-church-hypnotizes-on-their-hypnogogue-tour-at-great-american-music-hall/) - The Church Great American Music Hall March 14, 2023 Photos by Jennie Book It’s a good time to be a fan of The Church. Three nights into their Hypnogogue Tour, the band took the stage at San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall, and inside its ornate hallowed chamber no opening band took the stage, because
- [Leaving An Audience Speechless Without The Use Of Words: Godspeed You! Black Emperor at The Chapel](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/leaving-an-audience-speechless-without-the-use-of-words-godspeed-you-black-emperor-at-the-chapel/) - Godspeed You! Black Emperor The Chapel March 13, 2023 Photos by Tyler King I wasn't sure what to expect when I saw the first of five dates that Godspeed You! Black Emperor were playing at The Chapel in San Francisco. To say that I was even a casual fan would be a stretch; I had
- [Death to All Lives at Great American Music Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/death-to-all-lives-at-great-american-music-hall/) - Death to All Great American Music Hall March 7, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner The current lineup of Death to All, which includes previous members Bobby Koelble (guitar), Steve DiGiorgio (bass), and Gene Hoglan (drums), of the legendary death metal band Death, along with ex-Cynic frontman Max Phelps, recently announced their latest tour, during which
- [“Loveology” Raises Awareness - A Night With Regina Spektor at The Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/loveology-raises-awareness-a-night-with-regina-spektor-at-the-warfield/) - Regina Spektor The Warfield March 5, 2023 Photos by Ashleigh Castro Opening with the acapella “Ain’t No Cover,” which was recorded for her Live at the Bull Moose EP, Regina Spektor patted her microphone with two of her finger tips while she crooned, her singing lead to scat style which accentuated highlight words within the
- [Umphrey's McGee Celebrate 25 Years Together at Ace of Spades](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/umphreys-mcgee-celebrate-25-years-together-at-ace-of-spades/) - Umphrey's McGee Ace of Spades, Sacramento February 22, 2023 Photos by Paul Piazza Umphrey's McGee, the fantastic improv-minded, jam band recently made a stop at Sacramento's Ace of Spades on the latest leg of their 25th Anniversary tour. The highly skilled sextet, which formed while most of the band members were students at Notre Dame, has
- [Ride and The Charlatans Put On a Songfest at The Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/ride-and-the-charlatans-put-on-a-songfest-at-the-fillmore/) - Ride, The Charlatans The Fillmore Auditorium February 17, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner What happens when one the biggest shoegaze bands from the 1990's go on tour with one of the biggest Britpop bands1900's? You get the "Between the Nowhere" tour, which pairs Ride with The Charlatans, each of whom are playing one of their
- [Interview: Screaming Females Talk New Album "Desire Pathway" & Touring Post-Pandemic](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/interview-screaming-females-talk-new-album-desire-pathway-touring-post-pandemic/) - Photography by Geoffrey Smith III Note: This interview was conducted before the release of the album Desire Pathway Tyler King: First of all, I want to say thank you all for agreeing to be interviewed. I've been a fan of yours since the album Rose Mountain came out. The first thing I want to ask
- [Anthrax Turns Up the Energy at The Fox](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/anthrax-turns-up-the-energy-at-the-fox/) - Anthrax Fox Theater, Oakland February 18, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner Continuing to celebrate their 40th (now 42nd) anniversary, New York metal legends Anthrax just wrapped up the second leg of their North American tour, bringing Black Label Society as well as Bay Area metal legends Exodus along for the ride. Anthrax and Exodus are
- [Unsane Fires Up the Ivy Room](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/unsane-fires-up-the-ivy-room/) - Unsane The Ivy Room, Albany February 13, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner Veteran Metal/Crossover/Post Punk New York trio Unsane have recently resurfaced, and are currently out on the road for a 10-show tour to play older material that dates back to the very beginnings of the band. Founding member Chris Spencer has recruited bassist Cooper (Made
- [Fitz and The Tantrums Throw a Summertime Dance Party](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/fitz-and-the-tantrums-throw-a-summertime-dance-party/) - Fitz and The Tantrums Regency Ballroom January 25, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner Fitz and The Tantrums (FATT) put a charge into a chilly San Francisco winter night with an electric performance at the Regency Ballroom Wednesday night. To the delight of a packed house, the 5-piece multi-platinum outfit from Los Angeles blasted out a
- [Sunn O))): Loud and Smoky at Great American Music Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/sunn-o-loud-and-smoky-at-great-american-music-hall/) - Sunn O))) Great American Music Hall January 24, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner. Just when you think that they can't possibly add to their ongoing legacy, drone metal masters Sunn O))) have stripped down to the 2 two core founding members Greg Anderson and Stephen O' Malley for a project known as Shoshin (初心) Duo. The pair have been on the
- [The UC Theatre Became A Two-Day Home For Homesick Festival](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-uc-theatre-became-a-two-day-home-for-homesick-festival/) - Homesick Festival 2023 UC Theatre January 20-21, 2023 Photos by Tyler King (Day 1) & Geoffrey Smith (Day 2) For the second year in a row, the UC Theatre in Berkeley hosted the Homesick Festival, created and curated by Anthony Anzaldo of the band Ceremony. Instead of his band headlining, like they had last year,
- [Dry Cleaning Cleans Up at August Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/dry-cleaning-cleans-up-at-august-hall/) - Dry Cleaning August Hall January 21, 2023 Photos by Jennie Book. Dry Cleaning played a sold out show at San Francisco’s August Hall recently, with the South London foursome kicking things into high gear right out of the gate with fan favorite “Kwenchy Kups,” the second track from their excellent 2022 album Stumpwork. “Things are
- [SF Jazz Brings Together Artistic Directors for Reunion Concert](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/sf-jazz-brings-together-artistic-directors-for-reunion-concert/) - SF Jazz Resident Artistic Directors Reunion Concert SF Jazz January 14, 2023 Photos by Rick Swig On January 14th, to celebrate its 10th anniversary, SF Jazz brought together a monumental group of musicians who have served as artistic directors at some point in the organization's history. The night's lineup consisted of electric violinist Laurie Anderson,
- [Steel Panther Plays to the Fans at The Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/steel-panther-plays-to-the-fans-at-the-fillmore/) - Steel Panther The Fillmore Auditorium January 5, 2023 Photos by Raymond Ahner. With their forthcoming sixth studio album (On the Prowl) being released on February 24th, parody hair-metallers Steel Panther recently kicked off a 37-date tour at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco recently, playing to a packed crowd who sang along to every word. Opening
- [Twin Temple's Post-Satanic Orgy at GAMH](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/twin-temples-post-satanic-orgy-at-gamh/) - Twin Temple Great American Music Hall December 30/31, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner. After a very eventful 2022 which saw them support Ghost and Volbeat, as well as their headlining their own Satanic Orgy Tour, Twin Temple wrapped up the year with two shows at San Francisco's Great American Music Hall on December 30th, and
- [Let's Eat Grandma Served Up Whimsical Pop at The Independent](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/lets-eat-grandma-served-up-whimsical-pop-at-the-independent/) - Let's Eat Grandma The Independent November 22, 2022 Photos by Geoffrey Smith II (IG -- @concertpotato) Let's Eat Grandma was a much-needed breath of fresh air in the realm of pop music when they released their debut I, Gemini in 2016. Listening to the album was a strange and enchanting experience, with the duo of
- [Fishbone Rocked The Great American Music Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/fishbone-rocked-the-great-american-music-hall/) - Fishbone Great American Music Hall December 15, 2022 Photod by Raymond Ahner The legendary Fishbone recently announced their "Red Hot Holiday Tour," which saw them play 8 shows up and down the west coast in just 10 days. One of those shows just so happened to be held at The Great American Music Hall in
- [W.A.S.P. Stings Loud at The Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/w-a-s-p-stings-loud-at-the-regency/) - W.A.S.P. The Regency Ballroom December 9, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner Hitting the road for their first U.S. tour in over a decade, Los Angeles metal legends W.A.S.P. recently hit the road to celebrate their fortieth anniversary as a band. The 28-date trek saw the band zig-zagging across the country before pulling up to San
- [AFI Brings California Energy to The Fox](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/afi-brings-energy-to-the-fox/) - AFI Fox Theater, Oakland November 23, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner After postponing their Bodies tour earlier this year due to the still ongoing pandemic, California's own AFI finally returned to the Bay Area for a hometown show, playing to a near sold out crowd at Oalkland's Fox Theater. Although it was the night before Thanksgiving, that
- [Cannibal Corpse Smashes The Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/cannibal-corpse-smashes-the-regency/) - Cannibal Corpse The Regency Theater November 21, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner Death Metal veterans Cannibal Corpse have hit the road in support of their fifteenth studio record Violence Unimagined, and have brought along Swedish black metaler's Dark Funeral, American death metal legends Immolation, and New York American balck metal stalwarts Black Anvil. The tour
- [Arcade Fire Is Blazing at Bill Graham Civic](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/arcade-fire-is-blazing-at-bill-graham-civic/) - Arcade Fire Bill Graham Civic Auditorium November 19, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner Not letting the recent allegations against vocalist Win Butler stop them, Montreal's Arcade Fire have been out on the road supporting their sixth studio album WE, and recently stopped off in San Francisco for a two-night, near sold out affair at the
- [The Cult Ritualize The Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-cult-ritualize-the-warfield/) - The Cult Ritualize The Warfield The Warfield Theater November 17, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner The Cult stormed through the hallowed Warfield in San Francisco, ripping a hole in the space-time continuum to reconstruct the Market Street theater into their own Sonic Temple of ritual rock for a packed house congregation of old-school fans. The
- [Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp Bring Roadshow to the Hard Rock](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/jeff-beck-and-johnny-depp-bring-roadshow-to-the-hard-rock/) - Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp Hard Rock Cafe, Wheatland November 10, 2022 Photos by Paul Piazza Jeff Beck recently played a sold out show at Wheatland’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Accompanying him on this tour is actor/musician Johnny Depp, who came out and played and sang for the last one-third of the set. The
- [Hangtown Music Festival Strikes All the Right Chords](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/hangtown-music-festival-strikes-all-the-right-chords/) - Hangtown Festival Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley October 20-23, 2022 Photos by Paul Piazza The 11th annual Hangtown Music Festival was quite a memorable event. Four days of nonstop music and merriment that took place in festival’s new location at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. Previously, the event had taken place in Placerville
- [The Motet Funk Up The Independent](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-motet-funk-up-the-independent/) - The Motet The Independent October 22, 2022 Photos by Kai Deering The Motet, the progressive funk machine from Denver, bounced through San Francisco, stopping long enough to funk things up on Divisadero with their recent show at The Independent. Formed in 1998, The Motet has presented itself with many different players and singers in their
- [Scorpions Have Plenty of Gas In the Tank](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/scorpions-have-plenty-of-gas-in-the-tank/) - Scorpions Oakland Arena October 18, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner The ageless Scorpions brought their rock ‘n’ roll circus to the Oakland Arena, proving not only their staying power in the rock world but also a renewed energy to keep writing their chapter of rock history. It is crazy to think Scorpions have been a
- [The Mars Volta Reunite and Reemerge Anew](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-mars-volta-reunite-and-reemerge-anew/) - The Mars Volta The Warfield October 18, 20222 Photos by Nicole Baptista The metamorphosis of The Mars Volta comes from deep within. Cedric Bixler-Zavala’s vulnerable lyrics weave through the groove, exposing a side of them we haven’t quite seen before. Back together after nine years, the new self-titled album doesn’t feel like a rebirth, but
- [Bonobo Brings Fragments to Sacramento](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/bonobo-brings-fragments-to-sacramento/) - Bonobo Ace of Spades, Sacramento October 18, 2022 Photos by Paul Piazza Bonobo recently played an energizing show at Sacramento’s Ace of Spades. The world renowned producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist made this stop on a huge world tour that has brought him from Europe to the US and will return back to Europe and then
- [Testament Brings The Bay Strikes Back Tour to San Jose](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/testament-brings-the-bay-strikes-back-tour-to-san-jose/) - Testament with Exodus and Death Angel San Jose Civic Center, San Jose October 15, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner After a summer in Europe, and then a full 25-date US tour, San Francisco Bay Area thrash legends Testament, Exodus, and Death Angel brought their The Bay Strikes Back Tour back to the Bay Area for
- [Tool's Maynard Brings Puscifer to the Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/tools-maynard-brings-puscifer-to-warfield/) - Puscifer The Warfield October 13, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner Part concert and part theater production, Puscifer (a side project of Tool frontman Maynard Keenan) brought their Existential Reckoning Tour 2.0 - Let the Probing Continue tour to San Francisco's Warfield Theater last week for its opening night, and put on a spectacle that left
- [Celebrating David Bowie Had Much To Celebrate In San Jose](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/celebrating-david-bowie-had-much-to-celebrate-in-san-jose/) - Celebrating David Bowie San Jose Civic October 8, 2022 Photos by Paul Piazza The music of David Bowie means different things to different people. To some he's the eternally glammed out extraterrestrial Ziggy Stardust. To others he's the well-tailored Thin White Duke, throwing darts in lover's eyes. And to yet another audience he's the bleached
- [Michael Schenker's 50 Years of Hits](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/michael-schenkers-50-years-of-hits/) - Michael Schenker Great American Music Hall September 29, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner Celebrating his 50 years performing live, the legendary Michael Schenker recently hit the road for his 50th Anniversary Universal Tour which will see him play over 30 dates across the country, before heading to Japan. Multiple shows have already sold out well in advance,
- [Adrian Belew and Angelo Bundini Talk About Celebrating David Bowie](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/adrian-belew-and-angelo-bundini-talk-about-celebrating-david-bowie/) - Ever since 2016, Angelo Bundini (known in the industry as Scrote) has been coordinating and performing in the monumental Celebrating David Bowie tour. Featuring a revolving line of musical collaborators and guest musicians, including some of David Bowie's ex-band members, Angelo is bringing the tour back in 2022 with Adrian Belew and Todd Rundgren. I
- [Interview: Luis Vasquez of The Soft Moon Opens Up About The Upcoming Album "Exister" And The Importance Of Authenticity](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/luis-vasquez-of-the-soft-moon-opens-up-about-the-upcoming-album-exister-and-the-importance-of-authenticity/) - I've been a fan of The Soft Moon, the darkwave-infused post-punk solo project of Luis Vasquez, for about half a dozen years now. I first saw them on tour in 2016 in support of the 2015 album Deeper at The New Parish in Oakland, a show that would see The Soft Moon having their touring
- [Iron Maiden Lights a Fire At Concord Pavilion](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/iron-maiden-lights-a-fire-at-concord-pavilion/) - Iron Maiden Concord Pavilion September 27, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner Returning to the Bay Area for the first time since September of 2019, the nothing short of legendary Iron Maiden returned to these parts for a nearly sold out, two hour show that saw multiple set changes, plentyof pyro, and a career spanning set
- [Grace Jones Took Oakland Nightclubbing](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/grace-jones-took-oakland-nightclubbing/) - Grace Jones Fox Theater September 23, 2022 Photos by Tyler King Grace Jones needs no introduction. An icon not just in the music world, Jones is almost as well-known as being a model, working with the likes of Yves St. Laurent, Kenza Takada, and rubbing shoulders with Giorgio Armani and the late Karl Lagerfeld. Hell,
- [Peter Hook & The Light Shine on Joy Division](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/peter-hook-the-light-shine-on-joy-division/) - Peter Hook & The Light The Warfield September 10, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner Legendary bassist/vocalist Peter Hook and his band The Light set up shop at The Warfield recently, leading legions of fans on a musical odyssey to the past to pay homage to his Joy Division roots by playing the post-punk album gems
- [Gorillaz And Special Guests Rocked The House In San Francisco](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/gorillaz-and-special-guests-rocked-the-house-in-san-francisco/) - Gorillaz Chase Center September 21, 2022 Photos by Ashleigh Castro For anyone around in the year 2005, Gorillaz need no introduction. If you listened to the radio that year, you of course heard "Feel Good, Inc." nearly every single day. Hell, if you listen to the radio now you're going to hear "Feel Good, Inc."
- [Motley Crüe Declared Stripper Band Champions](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/motley-crue-declared-stripper-band-champions/) - Stadium Tour featuring Motley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara September 7, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner Along with absolutely scorching temperatures, early September 2022 also brought the Bay Area a blistering rock show in the form of The Stadium Tour, featuring a bill of Def Leppard, Motley Crüe, Poison,
- [An Enchanted Evening with Alison Krauss and Robert Plant at The Greek](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/an-enchanted-evening-with-alison-krauss-and-robert-plant-at-the-greek/) - Alison Krauss and Robert Plant The Greek Theater, Berkeley August 18, 2022 Photos by Tom Dellinger It’s a bit surprising to come to the realization that it’s been a full fifteen years since the release of Raising Sand. It just doesn’t seem that long, but the wait is over and one of the most successful
- [Cold Cave Brought The Chapel To Their Promised Land](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/cold-cave-brought-the-chapel-to-their-promised-land/) - Cold Cave The Chapel September 8, 2022 Photos by Tyler King For part of The Chapel's 10-Year Anniversary Shows, two nights of Cold Cave headlining were announced. The second night, September 9th, was almost sold out, but I attended the September 8th show. The first time I saw the band was also at The Chapel
- [Did Duran Duran Bring San Francisco A View To A Kill-er Show?](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/did-duran-duran-bring-san-francisco-a-view-to-a-kill-er-show/) - Duran Duran Chase Center September 4, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner Fans attending the Duran Duran show at the Chase Center in San Francisco had a lot to be excited for. This was the band's first performance in the Bay Area since 2017, when they played the far smaller Masonic Auditorium. The band was riding
- [The Melvins Crush Great American Music Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-melvins-crush-great-american-music-hall/) - The Melvins Great American Music Hall September 5, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner Because supporting Ministry on the Industrial Strength Tour, and then headlining the Electric Roach Tour so far this year wasn't enough, the legendary Melvins just hit the road for The Five Legged Tour, which will see them traverse across the country for seven weeks, before returning to the West
- [Circle Jerks Have a Hardcore Meltdown at the UC Theatre](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/circle-jerks-have-a-hardcore-meltdown-at-the-uc-theatre/) - Circle Jerks UC Theatre, Berkeley August 26, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner Now almost a year in, the reunited Circle Jerks continue to trek on during their 85-date U.S. Tour, and recently pulled their “vintage” tour bus up to the UC Theatre in Berkeley for two sold out nights, giving the venue a healthy dose of American
- [Five Finger Death Punch Knocks It Out at Shoreline](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/five-finger-death-punch-knocks-it-out-at-shoreline/) - Five Finger Death Punch Shoreline Amphitheater, Mt. View August 23, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner Having just released their ninth studio album, Afterlife, Five Finger Death Punch recently hit the road for a four month caravan across the U.S., and recently stopped off at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View for a warm summer evening of
- [Gary Numan's San Francisco Performance Was A Welcome Intrusion](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/gary-numans-san-francisco-performance-was-a-welcome-intrusion/) - Gary Numan Bimbo's 365 Club September 1, 2022 Photos by Tyler King I've been seeing Gary Numan live since 2010. Ever since I first saw him, I've had the privilege of seeing him perform eleven times, throughout various tours and one-off residencies. His shows have always been something I've looked forward to, his music having
- [Franz Ferdinand Brought Their Hits To The Heads Of Their Oakland Audience](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/franz-ferdinand-brought-their-hits-to-the-heads-of-their-oakland-audience/) - Franz Ferdinand The Fox Theater August 30, 2022 Photos by Nicole Baptista If you're of a certain age, the band Franz Ferdinand needs no introduction. One of the figureheads of the early 2000s post-punk revival, alongside other stalwarts like Bloc Party and Interpol, the band helped to bring back the jerking rhythms and jangly guitar
- [Tedeschi Trucks Band: Legacy Building Performance at the Greek](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/tedeschi-trucks-band-legacy-building-performance-at-the-greek/) - Tedeschi Trucks Band Greek Theatre, Berkeley August 20, 2022 Photos by Tom Dellinger except as noted. The large large twelve-piece Tedeschi Trucks Band’s annual Wheels of Soul tour stopped by The Greek Theater in Berkeley over a recent weekend and delivered a towering performance that will serve as yet another solid piece to their legacy
- [Durand Jones and the Indications Bring Souled-out Bliss to Sacramento](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/durand-jones-and-the-indications-bring-souled-out-bliss-to-sacramento/) - Durand Jones and the Indications Ace of Spades, Sacramento August 19, 2022 Photos by Paul Piazza. Durand Jones and the Indications recently sold-out two shows at Sacramento's Ace of Spades. The retro soul band began ten years ago when Jones and bandmates Aaron Frazier and Blake Rhein met as music students at the University of
- [Nathaniel Rateliff’s Magical Night at the Greek Theater](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/nathaniel-rateliffs-magical-night-at-the-greek-theater/) - Nathan Rateliff and the Night Sweats Greek Theater, Berkeley August 13, 2022 Photos by Tom Dellinger. In the 2014 music tour documentary Austin to Boston, Gill Landry said of Nathaniel Rateliff, “He’s one of only a handful of people that I know personally who can translate their pain so clearly through their voice and song.”
- [Coheed and Cambria Deliver the Goods at the Greek Theatre](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/coheed-and-cambria-deliver-the-goods-at-the-greek-theatre/) - Coheed and Cambria Greek Theater August 14, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner. As the aptly titled intro song “Prologue” played over the PA on Sunday night at the Greek Theatre, there was a sense of excitement in the air as the members of Coheed and Cambria took to the stage. Once singer/guitarist Claudio Sanchez took
- [Animal Collective Mesmerizes the Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/animal-collective-mesmerizes-the-warfield/) - Animal Collective The Warfield August 10, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner Few artists have a truly unique and identifiable sound, where you can tell who the artist is just by the first few seconds of a song. Animal Collective is one of those artists, and that was made clear during the opening seconds of their
- [Mammoth Bluesapalooza Celebrates Music and Craft Brews](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/mammoth-bluesapalooza-celebrates-music-and-craft-brews/) - Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza Mammoth Lake August 4-7, 2022 Photos by Paul Piazza. The Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza celebrated it’s 26th year of existence with a joyous weekend of excellent blues and soul music, great food, happy people, and of course, some tasty craft beers. This festival started a little over
- [X Brings New and Old to The Masonic](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/x-brings-new-and-old-to-the-masonic/) - X The Masonic Auditorium August 11, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner Punk Rock legends X, who are now in their staggering 44th year as a band, recently hit the road with 80s icons Psychedelic Furs for a 230date tour which saw them going coast to coast together once again, after the two bands toured together in
- [Petaluma Music Festival: A Bright Light in Challenging Times](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/petaluma-music-festival-a-bright-light-in-challenging-times/) - Petaluma Music Festival Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma August 6, 2022 Photos by Tom Dellinger. The 15th annual Petaluma Music Festival made a lot of people happy last Saturday as they once again held their one day fest that consistently brings in top quality musicians and raises money for a good cause at the same time. Leading
- [Les Claypool’s Bastard Jazz Brews Intriguing Improv at Lagunitas](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/les-claypools-bastard-jazz-brews-intriguing-improv-at-lagunitas/) - Les Claypool’s Bastard Jazz Lagunitas Brewing Company, Petaluma August 2, 2022 Photos by Paul Piazza Les Claypool’s Bastard Jazz recently played a show at Lagunitas Brewery in Petaluma. In addition to the madman genius bassist/vocalist, the all-star jam/jazz outfit is made up of musical luminaries including standard setting Stanton Moore of Galactic on drums, the
- [The Melvins' Blistering Final Tour Stop at The Cornerstone](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-melvins-blistering-final-tour-stop-at-the-cornerstone/) - The Melvins The Cornerstone, Berkeley July 20, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner The legendary Melvins, who earlier in the year supported Ministry on the Industrial Strength Tour, just wrapped up the Electric Roach Tour, during which they headlined twenty six shows in six weeks before wrapping it all up with a beyond sold-out show at the
- [Anthrax Delivers The Heat in Sacramento](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/anthrax-delivers-the-heat-in-sacramento/) - Anthrax Heart Health Park, Sacramento July 30, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner Finally having the opportunity to celebrate their 40th anniversary as a band with their fans, thrash metal stalwarts Anthrax recently embarked on a month long 24-show tour, which will see them going coast to coast before wrapping it all up with a show at The Fillmore
- [Blue Note Jazz Festival Hits All the Right Notes in Napa](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/blue-note-jazz-festival-hits-all-the-right-notes-in-napa/) - Blue Note Jazz Festival Charles Krug Winery, St. Helena July 29-31, 2022 Photos by Paul Piazza The first-ever Blue Note Jazz Festival was a music lovers dream. Held at the Charles Krug Winery in Saint Helena, this event drew artists and fans from all over the country for a weekend of top tier sounds from
- [Red Hot Chili Peppers Headline SoCal Talent Show](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/red-hot-chili-peppers-headline-socal-talent-show/) - Red Hot Chili Peppers Levi’s Stadium July 29, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner. No matter when or where they play, one thing that is certain at a Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP) performance is that it will always be a colorful, high-energy party full of love riding high on a powerful blend of funk/thrash/alternative/punk rock
- [Subhumans Open US Tour at Great American Music Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/subhumans-open-us-tour-at-great-american-music-hall/) - Subhumans Great American Music Hall July 15, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner. After postponing their 2020 West Coast tour for obvious reasons, seminal English anarcho punk band Subhumans finally hit U.S. shores earlier this month for 18 West Coast dates, including a tour opening sold out show at one of San Francisco's most iconic venues, the
- [The Zombies Welcomed San Francisco Into Their Decades-Long Musical Odessey](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-zombies-welcomed-san-francisco-into-their-decades-long-musical-odessey/) - The Zombies The Chapel July 18, 2022 Photos by Tyler King When you talk about the great British bands of the 1960s that invaded the radio of the United States, there are of course going to be the usual bands that always come up: The Beatles. The Rolling Stones. The Who. The Kinks. Personally, I
- [Kraftwerk Innovators in 3-D at Bill Graham Civic](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/kraftwerk-innovators-in-3-d-at-bill-graham-civic/) - Kraftwerk Bill Graham Civic Auditorium July 7, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner. Kraftwerk, the seminal electronic dance band from Dusseldorf, Germany, brought their multi-media “3-D” experience to the Bill Graham Civic for a show that was over two years in the making due to COVID delays. Currently consisting of founding member Ralf Hütter as well
- [Mike Campbell &  the Dirty Knobs Demonstrate Life After Petty](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/mike-campbell-the-dirty-knobs-demonstrate-life-after-petty/) - Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs Uptown Theatre, Napa June 19, 2022 All photos by Tom Dellinger With the passing of Tom Petty in 2017, the heart of rock music suffered a massive loss. He and the Heartbreakers made a huge imprint on our musical landscape that was unique. With masterful songwriting, the wit, charm
- [Primus – Home Cooking and Xanadu in San Jose](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/primus-home-cooking-and-xanadu-in-san-jose/) - Primus San Jose Civic June 19, 2022 Photo by Randy Johnson Bay Area music fans got a healthy portion of home cooked progressive rock at the San Jose Civic as local rockstar mad scientists Primus swept through the south bay on their A Tribute to Kings tour, paying homage to their childhood heroes Rush. The
- [Howard Jones And Midge Ure Reminded San Francisco That Things Can Only Get Better](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/howard-jones-and-midge-ure-proved-to-san-francisco-that-things-can-only-get-better/) - Howard Jones and Midge Ure Bimbo's 365 Club June 22, 2022 Photos by Tyler King When I pulled up to Bimbo's 365 Club in San Francisco on the evening of June 22, the line was stretching around the block. For anyone who may have been passing by on the street, you may have thought that
- [Modern English Showed San Francisco The Beauty Of "After The Snow"](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/modern-english-showed-san-francisco-the-beauty-of-after-the-snow/) - Modern English The Chapel June 14, 2022 Photos by Tyler King Modern English is a band that I had been wanting to see for years now. I was set to see them in 2017, but the band had to cancel the day of the show due to their guitarist falling ill. So here I was
- [Robert Earl Keen Leaves the Road On A High Note](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/robert-earl-keen-leaves-the-road-on-a-high-note/) - Robert Earl Keen Fillmore Auditorium June 17, 2022 Photos by Tom Dellinger The road may go on forever and the party may never end, but we’ll have to carry on without Robert Earl Keen. After 41 years on the road as one of this country’s finest troubadours, he has decided to go home and do
- [Max and Iggor Conquer at Great American Music Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/max-and-iggor-conquer-at-great-american-music-hall/) - Max and Iggor Cavalera Great American Music Hall June 16, 2022 All photos by Raymond Ahner Brothers Max and Iggor Cavalera, who co-founded the iconic Brazilian metal band Sepultura in 1984, recently announced that they would be touring together to play material from their former band's biggest two records, Beneath the Remains and Arise. Billed
- [Album Review - Silk Road by Toner](https://sfsonic.com/new-releases/album-review-silk-road-by-toner/) - Silk Road Toner Buy on red vinyl Last month Oakland label Smoking Room put out a second pressing of Toner’s 2020 album Silk Road. The many bands who have one word names that end in -er (Duster, Provoker, Pardoner ) have got me thinking in verbs. I’m not thinking about toner as in the skin
- [Sinners And Saints Alike Were Not Ready For Lingua Ignota In San Francisco](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/sinners-and-saints-alike-were-not-ready-for-lingua-ignota-in-san-francisco/) - Lingua Ignota The Great American Music Hall June 12, 2022 Photos by Tyler King The music of Lingua Ignota, the stage name of Kristin Hayter, is nearly impossible to summarize without contradicting oneself. It's beautiful and ugly. It's calming and confrontational. It's serene and explosive. The same adjectives can be used to describe her live
- [Tears for Fears Hits the Tipping Point at Shoreline](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/tears-for-fears-hits-the-tipping-point-at-shoreline/) - Tears for Fears Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View June 2, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner Tears for Fears have been in hibernation for some time, but proved they are back and in prime form, recently landing in the bay area to play the Shoreline Amphitheater in support of The Tipping Point (released in February) which is
- [Bay Strikes Back Tour Scorches Sacramento](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/bay-strikes-back-tour-scorches-sacramento/) - Bay Strike Back w/Testament, Death Angel, and Exodus Ace of Spades, Sacramento May 26, 2022 Photos by Paul Piazza Memorial Day weekend got off to a raging midweek start in Sacramento with a blistering thrash show by three of the all-time greatest Bay Area legends. It was the final date on the recent leg of
- [Molchat Doma Proved That The Language Of Music Is Universal In San Francisco](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/molchat-doma-proved-that-the-language-of-music-is-universal-in-san-francisco/) - Molchat Doman The Great American Music Hall May 28, 2022 Photos by Geoffrey Smith II It isn't very often that a band is able to have any kind of success in the United States without singing primarily in English, and those that do have any modicum of success are usually one-hit wonders: Nena with "99
- [Ann Wilson Gets the Crowd Out of the Seats](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/ann-wilson-gets-the-crowd-out-of-the-seats/) - Ann Wilson Great American Music Hall May 4, 2022 Photo by Raymond Ahner, Having just released her third studio solo record, Fierce Bliss, Heart vocalist Ann Wilson has hit the road in support of it, and recently played the Great American Music Hall on the opening night of the tour. And judging from the packed
- [Ireland's Fontaines D.C. Were Unexpectedly Fierce at The Regency Ballroom](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/irelands-fontaines-d-c-were-unexpectedly-fierce-at-the-regency-ballroom/) - Fontaines D.C. & Just Mustard The Regency Ballroom May 16, 2022 Photos by Geoffrey Smith II (IG -- @concertpotato) Witnessing Fontaines D.C. for the first time was like watching a Paranormal Activity film. Only, instead of jump-scares based on loud noises or spooky imagery, there were lots of sudden and unexpected bursts of energy and
- [Decades On, Sparks Still Have Angst In Their Pants](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/decades-on-sparks-still-has-angst-in-their-pants/) - Sparks The Warfield March 11, 2022 Photos by Geoffrey Smith II Fans attending the Sparks show on a recent Saturday at The Warfield had a lot to be excited about. Some arriving for the sold-out show had been fans since the band’s first album in 1971; some came on board during the band’s Italo-disco inspired
- [Gang of Youths Bring Euphoric Energy to The Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/gang-of-youths-bring-euphoric-energy-to-the-fillmore/) - Gang of Youths Fillmore Auditorium May 16, 2022 We may be only a few months into this year, but Gang of Youths is easily topping our list of best shows for 2022. Descending upon The Fillmore on a chilly Monday night, Australian alternative rock band Gang of Youths delivered an electric, euphoric set, crafting a
- [Sigur Rós Play Celestial Set for Icelandic President](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/sigur-ros-play-celestial-set-for-icelandic-president/) - Sigur Rós Frost Amphitheatre May 17, 2022 Photos by Nicole Baptista Billowing gold smoke illuminated Jónsi Birgisson as he stood center stage. Closing his eyes and teetering forward, he gripped his cello bow and pressed his brow into the mic like a kickstand. Mouth wide, he started to sing, slowly paralyzing the crowd with his
- [Peter Murphy Leads Bauhaus to Victory at The Masonic](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/peter-murphy-leads-bauhaus-to-victory-at-the-masonic/) - Bauhaus The Masonic May 22, 2022 All photos by Raymond Ahner (IG – raymond_ahner) After announcing their first tour in over 16 years earlier this spring, post-punk icons Bauhaus finally hit the road, and after a smashingly successful appearance at the Cruel World Festival, as well as a tour opening show in Portland, the band
- [Pearl Jam is Alive and Well In Oakland](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/pearl-jam-is-alive-and-well-in-oakland/) - Pearl Jam Oakland Arena May 12, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner (IG – raymond_ahner) Flannels and hoodies, and ball caps…oh my! Such was the uniform of choice for most fans that congregated to see Pearl Jam storm Oakland Arena and deliver on shows that were delayed years due to pandemic restrictions. Even so, COVID still
- [Bakar Combines Grime and Indie Rock for an Intimate Show at The Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/bakar-combines-grime-and-indie-rock-for-an-intimate-show-at-the-fillmore/) - Bakar The Fillmore, San Francisco May 2, 2022 Photos by Geoffrey Smith II I didn't know I needed Grime in my life again until I got a little taste of it while researching Bakar's music. Covering this show on a bit of a whim, my enthusiasm bumped up a little bit when I found the
- [Is the Sleaford Mods Concert Workout Right for You?](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/is-the-sleaford-mods-concert-workout-right-for-you/) - Sleaford Mods Great American Music Hall, San Francisco May 3, 2022 Photos by Geoffrey Smith II Are you looking to become more physically active and need a little inspiration? Then I highly recommend the Sleaford Mods Concert Workout. Join one of their sessions, and you'll receive nearly an hour and a half of continuous, motivating
- [Jerry Cantrell “Brightens” Ace of Spades](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/jerry-cantrell-brightens-ace-of-spades/) - Jerry Cantrell Ace of Spades, Sacramento May 4, 2022 All photos by Paul Piazza. Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell recently played Ace of Spades to a packed house on a Wednesday night. It was a tour stop near the conclusion of his very well-received cross country tour in support of the solo album Brighten.
- [ADULT. Descended Upon The Rickshaw Stop With Fury](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/adult-descended-upon-the-rickshaw-stop-with-fury/) - ADULT. The Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco May 7, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner (IG – raymond_ahner) Detroit-based dark synth juggernaut ADULT. played a nearly sold out show at San Francisco's Rickshaw Stop on May 7th to a crowd eager to bask in the dark delights that the two-piece band were sure to unleash upon the
- [Paul McCartney Turns on the Mothers in Oakland](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/paul-mccartney-turns-on-the-mothers-in-oakland/) - Paul McCartney Oakland Arena May 8, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner (IG – raymond_ahner) Turn me on dead man. That is exactly what the legendary Sir Paul McCartney did to the Oakland Arena, playing a nearly three-hour set to the delight of a Mother’s Day full house. Apparently, McCartney tickets were a popular Mother’s Day
- [Viagra Boys Celebrate Shrimp, Sports, and Restrained Debauchery at The Independent](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/viagra-boys-celebrate-shrimp-sports-and-restrained-debauchery-at-the-independent/) - Viagra Boys April 19, 2022 The Independent, San Francisco Photos by Geoffrey Smith II Stockholm’s Viagra Boys are an essential act in what feels like a renaissance of European post-punk bands making their way to the United States. Other acts such as Sleaford Mods, Idles, Yard Act, and Amyl and The Sniffers are doing an
- [Yola Brings Soul Power to the Ace of Spades](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/yola-brings-soul-power-to-the-ace-of-spades/) - Yola Ace of Spades, Sacramento April 15, 2022 Photos by Paul Piazza Yola recently headlined Sacramento’s Ace of Spades in support of her excellent 2021 album Stand for Myself. The soulful and rocking British singer/songwriter has thrice won the UK Artist of the year at the UK Americana Awards and has been nominated for a
- [Deftones Unleash Feral, Eclectic Set at Sold-Out Show](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/deftones-unleash-feral-eclectic-set-at-sold-out-show/) - Deftones Bill Graham Civic Center April 18, 2022 Photos by Pollen Heath (IG: crimson_flower_) After an agonizing two-year wait, thousands of Deftones fans packed Bill Graham Civic Center for a night of nostalgic release. People spilled out of BART cars and rushed to the snaked line—some huddled together and snapped photos in front of the
- [Soul Ska Energizes GAMH With Guest Angelo Moore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/soul-ska-energizes-gamh-with-guest-angelo-moore/) - Soul Ska (feat Angelo Moore) Great American Music Hall April 16, 2022 Photos by Tom Dellinger (www.tomdellinger.com) Bay area band Soul Ska brought their mayhem and magic to The Great American Music Hall on a recent Saturday night and left nothing on the table once it was over. The band comprises Jonathan Korty/keyboards, Lex Razon/drums,
- [Ministry Blows Out The Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/ministry-blows-out-the-warfield/) - Ministry The Warfield April 16, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner (IG - raymond_ahner) After over two years and multiple support band changes, The Industrial Strength Tour finally hit the road (and recently wrapped up) earlier this week, but not before steamrolling into San Francisco's Warfield Theater. Headliners Ministry were not only celebrating their latest release
- [Orville Peck's Bronco Tour Packs the Ace of Spades](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/orville-pecks-bronco-tour-packs-the-ace-of-spades/) - Orville Peck Ace of Spades, Sacramento April 14, 2022 Photos by Paul Piazza A sold-out crowd greeted Orville Peck and his band recently at Ace of Spades on the first show of their U.S. tour. The rapidly rising, masked cowboy crooner is hitting the road in support of his sensational new record Bronco, which was
- [Lindsey Buckingham Wows at Palace of Fine Arts](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/lindsey-buckingham-wows-at-palace-of-fine-arts/) - Lindsey Buckingham Palace of Fine Arts April 5, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner (IG - raymond_ahner) Earlier last year Lindsey Buckingham announced not only the release of his first solo album since 2011, (and his first album following his departure from Fleetwood Mac) but also a North American tour. The current leg of the tour
- [Lights Brings Some PEP to the Regency Ballroom](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/lights-brings-some-pep-to-the-regency-ballroom/) - Lights Regency Ballroom April 6, 2022 Photo by Raymond Ahner from an earlier performance It seemed fitting that the chorus to the opening song, “Prodigal Daughter,” was “Baby I’m Back,” as Lights is indeed back from her covid-induced slumber. While the talented multi-instrumentalist had kept herself busy during the lockdown, pumping out plenty of big-name
- [Mayhem Brings Black Metal Night To The Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/black-metal-night-with-mayhem-at-regency/) - Mayhem Regency Ballroom March 9, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner Norwegian black metaller's Mayhem recently embarked on the "Sanguine Sodomy of North America Tour," and kicked off the festivities with a near sold out show at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco. The tour, which also includes Cleveland's own Midnight, was also going to feature Watain,
- [Gang Of Four Transported San Francisco Back To 1983](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/gang-of-four-transported-san-francisco-back-to-1983/) - Gang of Four The Independent March 21, 2022 Photos by Nicole Baptista Gang Of Four sold out The Independent in San Francisco on the night of the 13th, but walking into the venue, you might not think that the audience was there to see the post-punk legends. When you go to see a band that
- [Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum Brought New York Glam To Oakland](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/princess-goes-to-the-butterfly-museum-brought-new-york-glam-to-oakland/) - Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum Starline Social Club, Oakland March 25, 2022 Photos by Geoffrey Smith II (geoffreysmithphotography.com) Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum brought their own unique brand of glittery synth-drenched new wave to the Starline Social Club in Oakland in March to a nearly packed house, making it one of the few
- [WinterWonderGrass Makes a Triumphant Return to Tahoe](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/winterwondergrass-makes-a-triumphant-return-to-tahoe/) - Winter Wondergrass PalisadesTahoe April 1 - 3, 2022 Photos by Paul Piazza The weather was picture perfect for the 6th annual WinterWonderGrass Tahoe which is held at Palisades (formerly Squaw Valley) in Lake Tahoe. The impressive mountain surroundings, splendid bluegrass picking, and a wide selection of craft brew tastings sealed the deal to make this
- [The Go-Go's Brought The Beat to The Masonic](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-go-gos-brought-the-beat-to-the-masonic/) - The Go-Go's Masonic Auditorium March 24, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner (IG: raymond_ahner) After two previous attempts in the last two and a half years, The Go-Go's finally returned to San Francisco recently, stopping off at The Masonic Auditorium for the first show of their mini West Coast tour. The recent Rock 'n' Roll Hall of
- [Journey and Toto Break Open a Time Capsule of Rock at Chase](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/journey-and-toto-break-open-a-time-capsule-of-rock-at-chase/) - Journey and Toto Chase Center March 31, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner (IG: raymond_ahner) The old and the new collided at the state-of-the-art Chase Center in San Francisco as Journey and Toto teamed up to crack open a time capsule of what many born after the 80s would term “dinosaur rock.” While it is true
- [Baroness Give the Fans What They Want at the Starline Social Club](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/baroness-give-the-fans-what-they-want-at-the-starline-social-club/) - Baroness Starline Social Club, Oakland March 25, 2022 Photos by Kyle Hotchkiss (IG: khmusicpress) For their first large-scale tour of the US since the start of the pandemic, Baroness decided to do something a little bit different by letting fans vote on the setlist each night. Additionally, the band decided to scale down their production
- [Snapped Ankles Use Familiar Ingredients to Serve Alien Sounds at Rickshaw Stop](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/snapped-ankles/) - Snapped Ankles The Rickshaw Stop March 25, 2022 All photos by Geoffrey Smith II Snapped Ankles create a sound that is hard to pin down. While they're often labeled Post-Punk -- a genre as varied in sound as Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and Devo -- it fails to prepare the listener. The music
- [Judas Priest Celebrate 50 Heavy Metal Years at the Fox Theater](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/judas-priest-celebrate-50-heavy-metal-years-at-the-fox-theater/) - Judas Priest Fox Theater, Oakland May 12, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner 2020 was shaping up to be a monumental year for heavy metal band Judas Priest, who were poised to launch a massive tour in celebration of their 50th anniversary until COVID forced them to change course. Then, when the tour was finally able
- [The Darkness Lights Up The Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-darkness-lights-up-the-regency/) - The Darkness Regency Ballroom March 16, 2022 All photos by Raymond Ahner After the pandemic put the brakes on their 2020 world tour, Britain's The Darkness announced in late 2021 that they would finally be making it back across the pond. The band are currently in the midst of a 34-date US. tour, and recently
- [Leif Vollebekk Lights Up Great American Music Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/leif-vollebekk-lights-up-great-american-music-hall/) - Leif Vollebekk Great American Music Hall March 15,2022 Leif Vollebekk is something special. Taking to the Great American Hall stage, Leif and band intermixed a setlist of ethereal beauty with moments of hilarity and levity, crafting a night that will be remembered. From the beginning of the set, it is clear that Leif brings something
- [Exodus Teaches a Lesson in Violence in Jack London Square](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/exodus-teaches-a-lesson-in-violence-in-jack-london-square/) - Exodus Jack London Square March 6, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner It had been quite a while since Exodus had a homecoming show in Oakland, so a Sunday afternoon show in a stage set up down the street from the Oakland Metro was a one-of-a-kind performance for many reasons. The band came on stage as
- [Do Nick Cave And Warren Ellis Need The Bad Seeds To Deliver A Spellbinding Show?](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/do-nick-cave-and-warren-ellis-need-the-bad-seeds-to-deliver-a-spellbinding-show/) - Nick Cave and Warren Ellis Paramount Theater, Oakland March 13, 2022 Photos by Geoffrey Smith II. This wasn't supposed to happen. I wasn't supposed to like this show. I'm one of the few people I know who hasn't been crazy about the last handful of records that Nick Cave has released, my interest in his
- [Circle Jerks Top Big Punk Show at The Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/circle-jerks-top-big-punk-show-at-the-fillmore/) - Circle Jerks Fillmore Auditorium February 25, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner. After an almost two year delay (and after a teaser of what was to come at Punk Rock Bowling in October of 2021), the reunited Circle Jerks finally kicked off their much anticipated tour recently, and pulled their "vintage" tour bus up to The
- [Killswitch Engage Burns Up the Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/killswitch-engage-burns-up-the-warfield/) - Killswitch Engage Warfield February 23, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner. Fans had been waiting for a long time to finally see the incredible metalcore double-headlining bill of Killswitch Engage and August Burns Red, with the tour being postponed multiple times over the past couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Killswitch Engage (KSE) headlined
- [ALO Bring the Love With Their Tour d’Amour at GAMH](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/alo-bring-the-love-with-their-tour-damour-at-gamh/) - ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra) Great American Music Hall February 26, 2022 All photos by Tom Dellinger On a recent Saturday, ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra) concluded a two-night run of their annual Tour d’Amour at The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. An ALO show is always a fun time, but on this night, it
- [Gary Numan Dazzles San Francisco at The Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/gary-numan-dazzles-san-francisco-at-the-fillmore/) - Gary Numan The Fillmore February 24, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner. After postponing his Intruder tour in the fall of 2021 due to the pandemic, Gary Numan was finally able to reschedule the tour for early 2022, and recently stopped off at The Fillmore for his first San Francisco date in over four years. And judging
- [The Wonder Years Rock the Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-wonder-years-rock-the-regency/) - The Wonder Years Regency Ballroom Feb 9, 2022 "You know who we are, you know why we're here," sang Dan "Soupy" Campbell a few songs into The Wonder Years set at the Regency Ballroom on a Wednesday night. The six-piece pop-punk/emo band was on their first post-pandemic tour, playing two of their most seminal albums,
- [Allman Family Revival Pitch Their Tent at The Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/allman-family-revival-pitch-their-tent-at-the-fillmore/) - Allman Family Revival Fillmore Auditorium Feb 21, 2022 All photos by Tom Dellinger A recent Sunday saw Devon Allman and his Allman Family Revival roll into The Fillmore, once again celebrating the music and life of his father, Gregg. What began as a one-off idea in 2017, and with no plans to repeat, has nevertheless
- [Caribou's Hooked-Filled Night at the Fox](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/caribous-hooked-filled-night-at-the-fox/) - Caribou Fox Theatre, Oakland February 16, 2022 Photos by Jon Bauer Caribou emerged from the stage haze…to start a set of contrasts: uptempo backtracks / sultry lyrics, bright bold lights/ambient stage fog, dance beats/reflective tunes. The trance-inducing light show met the approval of an appreciative audience. The middle section of the show featured black and
- [The Decibel Magazine Tour Flattens the UC Theatre](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-decibel-magazine-tour-flattens-the-uc-theatre/) - Decibel Magazine Tour UC Theatre, Berkeley February 5, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner One of the biggest losses in the past two years of the COVID pandemic has been the decimation of the live music scene, especially in the extreme metal underground. Many of these bands are known for their exciting live shows, with legions
- [Slash Fires Up The Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/slash-fires-up-the-warfield/) - Slash Warfield Theater February 12, 2022 All photos by Raymond Ahner Hot off the Heels of the release of their latest album 4, Slash with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators rolled into San Francisco last Saturday night, playing the Warfield Theater to a near capacity crowd. And judging from the fans’s reactions, it was about
- [Smith/Kotzen Bring Their New Band to North Country](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/smith-kotzen-bring-their-new-band-to-north-country/) - Smith/Kotzen Goldfield Trading Post, Roseville January 26, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner After releasing their self-titled Smith/Kotzen album in March of 2021, Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen announced a string of live shows up and down the west coast during January and recently stopped off at the Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville, putting on a stellar
- [La Luz’s  Illuminated Soundwaves](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/la-luzs-illuminated-soundwaves/) - La Luz The Chapel, November 14, 2021 Harlow's, Sacramento , November 15, 2021 Photographs by Ashleigh Castro After 2 years away from performing, the indie band La Luz reunited for a concert on November 14th at the Chapel in San Francisco. Some bands impress their audience so much that listeners hop on the road and
- [A Ghost-Ly Apparition Storms Reno](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/a-ghost-ly-apparition-storms-reno/) - Ghost Reno Events Center, Reno January 25, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner One of the most anticipated tours of 2022 kicked off in Reno this week, with Ghost, Volbeat, and Twin Temple playing to a near sold out crowd at the Reno Events Center, in Reno, Nevada. And judging from all the headbanging taking place, as well
- [Tool Delivers Heavy Psychedelic Set At the Chase Center](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/tool-delivers-heavy-psychedelic-set-at-the-chase-center/) - Tool Chase Center January 16, 2022 Photos by Raymond Ahner A curtain of tubular lights slowly wrapped the stage as 18,000 Tool fans roared. A studio recording of “Litanie contre la Peur” (translated to “litany against fear”) filled the Chase Center, as gigantic crustacean-like projections morphed into fingers. The instrumental track broke midway, with the
- [Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Bring Cheer to the UC Theatre](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/me-first-and-the-gimme-gimmes-bring-cheer-to-the-uc-theatre/) - Me First and the Gimme Gimmes UC Theatre, Berkeley December 10, 2021 All photos by Raymond Ahner. Punk rock "supergroup" Me First and the Gimme Gimmes brought an overdose of holiday cheer to the U.C Theatre in Berkeley recently, and celebrated the Christmas season as only they can. With a stage decked out with faux snow,
- [Thievery Corporation Captures the Masonic](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/thievery-corporation-captures-the-masonic/) - Thievery Corporation Masonic Auditorium December 18, 2021 Photos by Jon Bauer The anticipation was high at the Masonic, Thievery Corporation having last played at the venue more than four years ago. And given that live music has been hard to come by for the last couple years, this was one show fans of the band
- [Noah Kahan Crafts Perfect Set at The Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/noah-kahan-crafts-perfect-set-at-the-fillmore/) - Noah Kahan Fillmore Auditorium December 16, 2021 Photos by Kylie McCormick The perfect set, a balance of honesty and vulnerability and energy and sound, is an elusive white whale for many concertgoers and yet for those you wandered into The Fillmore for Noah Kahan found just that. The perfect set making for the perfect night.
- [CHVRCHES Light Up Bill Graham Civic](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/chvrches-light-up-bill-graham-civic/) - Chvrches Bill Graham Civic Center December 16, 2021 Photos by Geoffrey Smith Few bands have come off the COVID-19 touring shutdown as strong as CHVRCHES, who rolled into town on Thursday night touring in support of their fantastic new album Screen Violence. While the band is known for its dense programmed electronic sound, the group
- [Bad Religion Erupts at The Masonic](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/bad-religion-erupts-at-the-masonic/) - Bad Religion Masonic Auditorium December 12, 2021 All photos by Raymond Ahner. After postponing their original November date due to possible COVID exposure, Bad Religion finally returned to San Francisco earlier this month, and gave their fans a healthy dose of much needed punk rock. And judging from the reaction of the packed venue which sang along to every word,
- [Black Pumas Brings The Energy to The Masonic](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/black-pumas-brings-the-energy-to-the-masonic/) - Black Pumas Masonic Auditorium December 15, 2021 Photos by Jon Bauer. Black Pumas are having a magical musical moment; not only has their record graced popular ads bringing their sound to homes all over the country, but the band with their self-titled album has also enjoyed praises from all the major magazines, award shows, and
- [Foo Fighters Rock the Golden 1 Center](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/foo-fighters-rock-the-golden-1-center/) - Foo Fighters Golden 1 Center, Sacramento December 2, 2021 All photos by Paul Piazza. The Foo Fighters recently rocked the hell out of Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center on a Tuesday night. It was their second to last show of 2021 in what turned out to be a surprisingly robust second-half of the touring year for
- [Courtney Barnett Puts On Dynamic Performance at The Fox Theater](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/courtney-barnett-puts-on-dynamic-performance-at-the-fox-theater/) - Courtney Barnett Fox Theater, Oakland December 12, 2021 All photos by Tom Dellinger. While there was a storm brewing outside on a wet Sunday night in Oakland, there was another storm within the walls of the exquisite Fox Theater as Australian artist Courtney Barnett gave the audience a spectacular sonic ride through her impressive catalog.
- [Mastodon Returns At The Fox With Opeth](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/mastodon-returns-at-the-fox/) - Mastodon and Opeth Fox Theater, Oakland December 2, 2021 All photos by Raymond Ahner. Metal heavy hitters Mastodon and Opeth recently joined forces for a quick fifteen date co-headlining tour, and earlier this month they pulled into Fox Theater, where they played to a packed crowd who had waited almost three years for both bands
- [Thundercat Electrifies Ace of Spades at Two Sold-out Shows](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/thundercat-electrifies-ace-of-spades-at-two-sold-out-shows/) - Thundercat Ace of Spades, Sacramento November 29, 2021 Photos by Paul Piazza. Thundercat (aka Stephen Lee Bruner) headlined two consecutive nights of sold-out shows at Sacramento’s Ace of Spades recently. The Los Angeles-based bassist has had an amazing musical run over the last 10+ years. He has released four solo records and 2020’s It Is
- [Planet Booty Quakes and Shakes The Independent](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/planet-booty-quakes-and-shakes-the-independent/) - Planet Booty The Independent November 26, 2021 Photos by Nicole Baptista. Friday night booty calls were loud and proud on Divisadero, and that was because Oakland rump shakers Planet Booty invaded The Independent. Celebrating a homecoming show which culminated their YES tour, and the re-awakening of live music in the Bay Area, Planet Booty had
- [GWAR Scumdogs Drench the Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/gwar-scumdogs-drench-the-regency/) - GWAR Regency Ballroom November 21, 2021 All photos by Raymond Ahner. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of their Scumdogs of the Universe record, GWAR has embarked on the "Scumdogs 30th Anniversary Tour," and recently rolled it into the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco. With strict COVID protocols in place, fans still packed the venue for an
- [Album Review - Daydream Accelerator by Rob Garza](https://sfsonic.com/new-releases/album-review-daydream-accelerator-by-rob-garza/) - Daydream Accelerator Rob Garza Available from the usual places Jon Bauer contributed to this review. Rob Garza’s Daydream Accelerator melds musical styles to create a multi-faceted whole. Much like a technology “accelerator,” Garza’s work underscores that collaboration with myriad artists, yielding a stronger work than a mono-focused effort. Rob Garza’s 25-plus years of collaboration with
- [Bob Mould Puts on a Fiery Show at August Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/bob-mould-puts-on-a-fiery-show-at-august-hall/) - Bob Mould August Hall October 1, 2021 Photos by Raymond Ahner Supporting his latest album Blue Hearts, which was released almost a year ago, iconic musician Bob Mould recently kicked off his Distortion and Blue Hearts! tour, stopping off at August Hall in San Francisco for an evening of punk rock influenced protest songs. With a stripped
- [Fans Turn Out for Death Cab for Cutie on a Rainy Night](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/fans-turn-out-for-death-cab-for-cutie-on-a-rainy-night/) - Death Cab for Cutie with Illuminati Hotties Oxbow River Stage, Napa CA strong> October 23, 2021 Photos by Tom Dellinger It’s rare for rain to be an issue at outdoor concerts here in the North Bay, but this year Death Cab for Cutie pushed the dates back more than usual with a make-up date from a
- [Rival Sons Bring 10th Anniversary Show to the Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/rival-sons-bring-10th-anniversary-show-to-the-warfield/) - Rival Sons Warfield Theater November 11, 2021 All photos by Raymond Ahner. Celebrating the tenth anniversary of their 2011record Pressure and Time, Long Beach rockers Rival Sons kicked off the Pressure and Time Tour earlier this Fall, and recently pulled up for a near end of the tour date at San Francisco's Warfield Theater. The band opened
- [Cradle of Filth Tears It Up at The Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/cradle-of-filth-tears-it-up-at-the-regency/) - Cradle of Filth Regency Theater October , 2021 All photos by Raymond Ahner. Wrapping up their Lustmord and Tourgasm U.S. tour with one final show at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco recently, U.K. metal stalwarts Cradle of Filth not only played their classic 1998 concept album Cruelty and the Beast in its entirety, but also
- [A Real Halloween Meltdown In Mosswood Park](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/a-real-halloween-meltdown-in-mosswood-park/) - Halloween Meltdown Mosswood Park October 16, 2021 All photos by Raymond Ahner With sixteen bands on the two day line-up, the first Halloween Meltdown took place at Mosswood Park in Oakland recently and celebrated the rich diversity of the Bay Area's music scene. The weekend was hosted by the legendary John Waters, and headlined by the Osees
- [Catch Prichard Brings a Unique Sound to the Golden Bull](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/catch-prichard-brings-a-unique-sound-to-the-golden-bull/) - Catch Prichard The Golden Bull, Oakland There are seemingly two types of bands, those that are easily defined by a genre and those who allude any notion of category, Catch Prichard is the later. The local San Francisco band is bound by neither genre nor style, but rather has forged their own unique sound through
- [Branford Marsalis Stretches the Limits at SF Jazz](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/branford-marsalis-stretches-the-limits-at-sf-jazz/) - Branford Marsalis Quartet Miner Auditorium October 21, 2021 Photos by Jon Bauer. The Branford Marsalis Quartet captivated and delighted the Miner Auditorium audience at the SFJAZZ Center across four nights from October 21 to October 24. Marsalis, the renowned saxophonist, shared the stage with long-time band members Joey Calderazzo on piano, Eric Revis on bass,
- [Album Review - Downtown Sound by The Gold Souls](https://sfsonic.com/new-releases/album-review-downtown-sound-by-the-gold-souls/) - The Gold Souls Downtown Sounds Downtown Sound, the 2nd full-length release by The Gold Souls is an excellent follow-up to the band’s first release, Good to Feel. The stylistic Sacramento blues, funk and soul group demonstrate impressive growth in a dramatic range of areas on this new one-particularly in the aspects of songwriting, lyrics and recording.
- [Phoebe Bridgers Dazzles at the Greek Theatre](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/phoebe-bridgers-dazzles-at-the-greek-theatre/) - Phoebe Bridgers Greek Theatre, Berkeley October 16, 2021 Photos by Greg Chow (@gregchow). There was a feeling of excitement and anticipation in the air as one walked the winding path through the UC Berkeley campus to the Hearst Greek Theatre on a Saturday night. A long line to get into the sold-out show stretched all
- [City Morgue At The Regency: Hip-Hop and Mosh Pits](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/city-morgue-at-the-regency-hip-hop-and-mosh-pits/) - City Morgue Regency Ballroom October 14, 2021 All photos by Geoff Smith. Trap-metal act City Morgue landed at San Francisco’s Regency Ballroom on Thursday, October 14th on the Hip-Hop oriented leg of the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. Accompanying them were hardcore punk act Drain and solo rapper Kuttem Reese. City Morgue rappers ZillaKami and SosMula
- [My Morning Jacket Mesmerizes the Greek](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/my-morning-jacket-mesmerizes-the-greek/) - My Morning Jacket Greek Theatre, Berkeley September 25, 2021 Photos by Paul Piazza. Recently, My Morning Jacket returned as a headliner to the Greek Theatre in Berkeley for the first time since 2012. The results were astounding as they played a absolutely powerhouse 20 song-set of new songs and favorites that clocked in at almost
- [Korn Keeps It Going at Shoreline](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/korn-keeps-it-going-at-shoreline/) - Korn Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View September 11, 2021 All photos by Raymond Ahner Korn may have looked just a little different this time around, but that didn't stop the undisputed kings of alternative metal from bringing the house down during their recent stop at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View. After announcing early in the Summer
- [Album Review – Screen Violence by Chvrches](https://sfsonic.com/new-releases/album-review-screen-violence-by-chvrches/) - Chvrches Screen Violence Glassnote Records After a bid for pop glory on Love Is Dead, Chvrches have returned to their classic sound found on Screen Violence, and the result is their strongest overall album of their career. The key to Chvrches has always been synthesizing the old sounds of 80\s synth pop and 90s indie
- [Album Review - Infinite Granite by Deafheaven](https://sfsonic.com/new-releases/album-review-infinite-granite-by-deafheaven/) - Deafheaven Infinite Granite Sargent House There were some indicators on the previous Deafheaven album, Ordinary Corrupt Human Love, that the band was expanding their sonic palette, and that new arrangements and even clean vocals were going to be an integral part of their sound moving forward. Still, the total absence of any vestiges of the
- [Green Day Fronts Hella Mega Tour at Oracle Park](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/green-day-fronts-hella-mega-tour-at-oracle-park/) - Hella Mega Tour Oracle Park August 27, 2021 All photos by Raymond Ahner. Originally slated to take place in July of 2020, the Hella Mega Tour finally rolled into Oracle Park last week after being rescheduled three times in the last eighteen months. Some fans had purchased tickets for this show almost two years prior, and
- [X and the Avengers Punk It Up at Stern Grove](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/x-and-the-avengers-punk-it-up-at-stern-grove/) - X and the Avengers Stern Grove July 25, 2021 All photos by Raymond Ahner. Now in it's 84th season, the Stern Grove Festival in San Francisco continues to be the longest running free outdoor music festival in the Bay Area. This past Sunday the festival hosted the band X, who, now in their 43rd year together,
- [Remarkable Jazz, R&B, and Hip-Hop Fusion “Dinner Party” Debuts At Frost Amphitheater](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/remarkable-jazz-rb-and-fusion-dinner-party-debuts-at-frost-amphitheater/) - Dinner Party Frost Amphitheater, Palo Alto July 15, 2021 Photos by Paul Piazza. Last week, music lovers at the Frost Amphitheater in Palo Alto were treated to the live debut of Dinner Party, a remarkable 2020 r&b, jazz and hip-hop collaboration between Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin, Kamasi Washington, and 9th Wonder. On this night, Glasper
- [Live Music Makes Fierce Return at Frost Amphitheater with Fantastic Negrito](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/live-music-makes-fierce-return-at-frost-amphitheater-with-fantastic-negrito/) - Fantastic Negrito Frost Amphiteater, Palo Alto July 8, 2021 Photos by Paul Piazza. Live music roared back to life at the Frost Amphitheater on the campus of Stanford University in Palo Alto last week with an electrifying performance by Fantastic Negrito. The three-time Grammy winner from Oakland, along with a five member band, delivered a
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- [SF Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 5](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/sf-musicians-in-the-coronavirus-era-5/) - The music world continues to suffer from the pandemic. Musicians don't tour, don't get together in the studio to work on new material, don't work out new songs in crowded rehearsal rooms. It's unclear when and if many venues are returning. SF Sonic has been talking with lots of musicians about how they are dealing
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- [Interview: Julian Lennon Talks Restoring an Earth and World in Peril](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/interview-julian-lennon-talks-restoring-an-earth-and-world-in-peril/) - Filmmakers Rebecca and Josh Tickell, along with music royalty, Julian Lennon, have worked tirelessly to produce the film, Kiss the Ground, an important documentary coming to Netflix on September 22nd. The film could not come at a better time, when our planet and the living beings that inhabit it are in need of healing on
- [SF Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 4](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/sf-musicians-in-the-coronavirus-era-4/) - Everyone in the music world is hurting now. Musicians not touring, not getting together in the studio to work on new material, not working out new songs in crowded rehearsal rooms. And venues are closing at record rates. SF Sonic has been talking with lots of musicians about how they are dealing with the disaster
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- [SF Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 3](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/sf-musicians-in-the-coronavirus-era-3/) - Everyone in the music world is hurting now. Musicians not touring, not getting together in the studio to work on new material, not working out new songs in crowded rehearsal rooms. And venues are closing at record rates. SF Sonic has been talking with lots of musicians about how they are dealing with the disaster
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- [Pandemic: Music At Home Part 1](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/pandemic-music-at-home-part-1/) - During the pandemic, musicians and others in the music industry have been one of the most financially impacted groups. With large gatherings remaining out of the question and venues struggling to stay open, this has been a difficult time for economic survival from all angles in the music industry. So how have musicians managed to
- [Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 10](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/musicians-in-the-coronavirus-era-10/) - The 2020 mantra: It’s the end of the world as we know it and nobody feels fine. Live music has been crushed. Has anyone been to a show that would allow for social distancing? What about a mosh pit? With venues closing and performers unable to do more than live stream or make solo videos,
- [SF Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 2](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/sf-musicians-in-the-coronavirus-era-2/) - Everyone in the music world is hurting now. Musicians not touring, not getting together in the studio to work on new material, not working out new songs in crowded rehearsal rooms. And venues are closing at record rates. SF Sonic has been talking with lots of musicians about how they are dealing with the disaster
- [SF Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 1](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/sf-musicians-in-the-coronavirus-era-1/) - Everyone in the music world is hurting now. Musicians not touring, not getting together in the studio to work on new material, not working out new songs in crowded rehearsal rooms. And venues are closing at record rates. SF Sonic has been talking with lots of musicians about how they are dealing with the disaster
- [Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 9](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/musicians-in-the-coronavirus-era-9/) - The 2020 mantra: It’s the end of the world as we know it and nobody feels fine. Live music has been crushed. Has anyone been to a show that would allow for social distancing? What about a mosh pit? With venues closing and performers unable to do more than live stream or make solo videos,
- [Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 8](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/musicians-in-the-coronavirus-era-8/) - The 2020 mantra: It’s the end of the world as we know it and nobody feels fine. Live music has been crushed. Has anyone been to a show that would allow for social distancing? What about a mosh pit? With venues closing and performers unable to do more than live stream or make solo videos,
- [Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 6](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/musicians-in-the-coronavirus-era-6/) - The 2020 mantra: It’s the end of the world as we know it and nobody feels fine. Live music has been crushed. Has anyone been to a show that would allow for social distancing? What about a mosh pit? With venues closing and performers unable to do more than live stream or make solo videos,
- [Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 7](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/musicians-in-the-coronavirus-era-7/) - The 2020 mantra: It’s the end of the world as we know it and nobody feels fine. Live music has been crushed. Has anyone been to a show that would allow for social distancing? What about a mosh pit? With venues closing and performers unable to do more than live stream or make solo videos,
- [Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 5](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/musicians-in-the-coronavirus-era-5/) - The 2020 mantra: It’s the end of the world as we know it and nobody feels fine. Live music has been crushed. Has anyone been to a show that would allow for social distancing? What about a mosh pit? With venues closing and performers unable to do more than live stream or make solo videos,
- [Concert Photos: Jeff Spirer](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/concert-photos-jeff-spirer/) - The fifth in our series looking back at photos from SF Sonic contributors comes from Jeff Spirer. Jeff has photographed and written reviews since SF Sonic started (and in its previous incarnation). Here is his selection.
- [Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 1](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/musicians-in-the-coronavirus-era/) - The 2020 mantra: It’s the end of the world as we know it and nobody feels fine. Live music has been crushed. Has anyone been to a show that would allow for social distancing? What about a mosh pit? With venues closing and performers unable to do more than live stream or make solo videos,
- [Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 2](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/musicians-in-the-coronavirus-era-2/) - The 2020 mantra: It’s the end of the world as we know it and nobody feels fine. Live music has been crushed. Has anyone been to a show that would allow for social distancing? What about a mosh pit? With venues closing and performers unable to do more than live stream or make solo videos,
- [Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 3](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/musicians-in-the-coronavirus-era-3/) - The 2020 mantra: It’s the end of the world as we know it and nobody feels fine. Live music has been crushed. Has anyone been to a show that would allow for social distancing? What about a mosh pit? With venues closing and performers unable to do more than live stream or make solo videos,
- [Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 4](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/musicians-in-the-coronavirus-era-4/) - The 2020 mantra: It’s the end of the world as we know it and nobody feels fine. Live music has been crushed. Has anyone been to a show that would allow for social distancing? What about a mosh pit? With venues closing and performers unable to do more than live stream or make solo videos,
- [Concert Photos: Ashleigh Castro](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/concert-photos-ashleigh-castro/) - In the fourth of our series presenting photography from SF Sonic photographers, here is a slideshow of photos from Ashleigh Castro. Ashleigh has been contributing to SF Sonic and its predecessor for many years. Here's a gallery with some of Ashleigh's favorite concert photos:
- [Interview: Bret Michaels - The Resilient Rocker Opens His Personal Scrapbook](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/interview-bret-michaels-the-resilient-rocker-opens-his-personal-scrapbook/) - The current state of our world has opened our eyes, shifted priorities, compelled us to action and leveled society's playing field. Recent events call upon all of us to, both, embrace and acknowledge our vulnerabilities and muster our collective strength. Regardless of what race, religion, ethnicity, or socio-economic circumstances we hold, we are forever bound
- [Concert Photos: Nicole Baptista](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/concert-photos-nicole-baptista/) - In the third of our series presenting photography from SF Sonic photographers, here is a slideshow of photos by Nicole Baptista. Nicole reviews and photographs concerts for SF Sonic. Her love of music shows in these photos.
- [Jill Gerstenberger: Concert Photos](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/jill-gerstenberger-concert-photos/) - In the second of our series presenting photography from SF Sonic photographers, here is a slideshow of photos by Jill Gerstenberger. Jill has been photographing for SF Sonic since before it was SF Sonic and has been a staple on the San Francisco concert scene for year.
- [Raymond Ahner: Concert Photos](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/raymond-ahner-concert-photos/) - In the first of a new series presenting photography from SF Sonic photographers, here is a slideshow of photos by Raymond Ahner. Ray has been photographing shows, big and small, national and local, for many years. Here is his selection.
- [What Was and What Should Have Been:  A look back at Buzz Skycastle and Jesus Christ Superstar](https://sfsonic.com/feature-stories/what-was-and-what-should-have-been-a-look-back-at-buzz-skycastle-and-jesus-christ-superstar/) - It has been over a month since the term ‘social distancing’ has become more commonplace than the terms ‘live music’ or ‘rock opera.’ Sadly, that trend shows no signs of changing anytime soon, that is unless we start to change the discussion. With that in mind, let’s flashback to a time where the San Francisco
- [Album Review - What We Drew 우리가 그려왔던 by Yaeji](https://sfsonic.com/new-releases/album-review-what-we-drew/) - What We Drew 우리가 그려왔던 Yaeji XL Recordings Yaeji's WHAT WE DREW 우리가 그려왔던, the bilingual Korean American producer’s first full-length, and XL Records début, making her quick label mates with Adele, Kaytranada, and Thom Yorke, brings a nonexclusive contribution of electronic feels. Going closer to home, this time-naming, getting up ahead of schedule, remaining hydrated, and cooking basic things as
- [Album Review: Of Truth & Sacrifice  by Heaven Shall Burn](https://sfsonic.com/new-releases/album-review-of-truth-sacrifice-by-heaven-shall-burn/) - Of Truth & Sacrifice Heaven Shall Burn Century Media One of the heaviest bands in the metal world, Heaven Shall Burn have returned with a sprawling double album that pushes their sound in a bunch of different directions. Just by the name alone, you know that you are getting some of the most extreme European-style
- [Lars Frederiksen's Sold-Out Solo Show Shines at Eli's](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/lars-frederiksens-sold-out-solo-show-shines-at-elis/) - Lars Frederiksen Eli’s Mile High Club March 7, 2020 Photos by Raymond Ahner Earlier this year Lars Frederiksen of Rancid announced via social media that he would be playing his first-ever solo show, performing songs from his 30-plus year career at Eli's Mile High Club, a small club/bar in Oakland, California. The show sold out in
- [Album Review - Don't Turn Your Back by The Pendletons](https://sfsonic.com/new-releases/album-review-dont-turn-your-back-by-the-pendletons/) - Donʻt Turn Your Back The Pendletons Bastard Jazz Donʻt get it confused, The Pendletons - a boogie-funk, modern soul outfit created in San Francisco by Eric Boss and Daniel Meisenheimer - are always gentlemanly with their groove. Shit. Gilles Peterson, the international DJ, tastemaker and label head released their 2016 track “Gotta Get Out” on his Brownswood Bubblers compilation. So you already know how
- [The Wood Brothers Charm the Fox Theater With Their Soulful Folk](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-wood-brothers-charm-the-fox-theater-with-their-soulful-folk/) - The Wood Brothers Fox Theater, Oakland March 7, 2020 Photos by Paul Piazza It was most certainly a night to celebrate when The Wood Brothers rolled into Oakland and played their first-ever headlining show at the legendary Fox Theatre near the beginning of March. The sensational trio, comprised of brothers Chris and Oliver Wood and
- [Gill Landry Warms Up a Chilly Night at The Lost Church](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/gill-landry-warms-up-a-chilly-night-at-the-lost-church/) - Gill Landry The Lost Church March 6, 2020 Photos by Kylie McCormick Gill Landry is no stranger to a stage; across his career he has graced many stages with bands such asThe Kitchen Syncopators and Old Crow Medicine Show. His 2007 solo career has also found him touring around the globe, bringing his story telling
- [Overkill Blitz Slim’s](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/overkill-blitz-slims/) - Overkill Slim’s February 27, 2020 Photos by Raymond Ahner With a devastating setlist spanning their entire career, Overkill brought down the house on a particularly energized Thursday evening. While you might think that a band that is forty years old would start to tone things down at this point in their career, Overkill show no
- [Black Label Society Goes Wylde at The Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/black-label-society-goes-wylde-at-the-regency/) - Black Label Society Regency Ballroom March 1, 2020 Photos by Raymond Ahner Playing their first Bay Area show in almost four years, Black Label Society recently rolled into the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, giving their fans a much-needed dose of not only Metal but also a heaping helping of Zakk Wylde guitar riffs. As the
- [William DuVall Strips Off Alice In Chains at The Cornerstone](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/william-duvall-strips-off-alice-in-chains-at-the-cornerstone/) - William DuVall The Cornerstone, Berkeley February 26, 2020 Photos by Phil Kampel It’s a rare opportunity to see someone who has performed as a major tour headliner do their thing in an intimate setting about the size of a school gymnasium. William DuVall provided that opportunity at The Cornerstone in Berkeley, stripping it all down
- [The Struts Parade the Warfield Stage](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-struts-parade-the-warfield-stage/) - The Struts Warfield March 3, 2020 Photos by Jill Gerstenberger Over the past few years The Struts have grown to dominate the rock’n’roll scene. With sweeping anthemic songs and unstoppable energy their music is intoxicating, immediately loved by one and all. The English-born band has been lauded by rock’n;roll greats, transgressing the band into legendary
- [Dr. Dog Kicks Off Residency at The Indy](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/dr-dog-kicks-off-residency-at-the-indy/) - Dr. Dog The Independent February 20, 2020 Photos by Nicole Baptista A few simple strums of the guitar quickly turned into a campfire harmony to Dr. Dog’s opening number “California.” In no time, the sold-out crowd sang along: “And the heart keeps bringing you home / To California, where the warm sun shines / California,
- [Dirty Honey Sparks Electric At Slim’s](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/dirty-honey-sparks-electric-at-slims/) - Dirty Honey Slim’s February 25, 2020 Photos by Kylie McCormick Electric. It is a word we often hear; attributed to a myriad of things the word denotes a sort of jolt of excitement, a flash of the fanciful, an impactful and jarring moment. Electric is also a word you could use to describe the set
- [Machine Head Burns Down the Fox Theater](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/machine-head-burns-down-the-fox-theater/) - Machine Head Fox Theater, Oakland February 21, 2020 Photos by Raymond Ahner Hometown favorites Machine Head came to the Fox Theater on a Friday night to play in front of a packed audience. That alone would be a good cause for celebration but this night was special as the band played an insane three-hour set
- [Melvins Bring the Intensity to Slim’s](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/melvins-bring-the-intensity-to-slims/) - Melvins Slim’s February 12, 2020 Photos by Raymond Ahner The legendary Melvins, ever the touring machine, recently announced a brief West Coast run, appropriately calling it the Intensities In Ten Cities Tour. With the bands CUNTS and Hepa.Titus along for the ride, the tour recently steamrolled its way into San Francisco for a beyond sold-out show at
- [Marcus King’s Southern Soul casts a spell at Ace of Spades](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/marcus-kings-southern-blues-rock-haunts-the-ace-of-spades/) - Marcus King Band Ace of Spades, Sacramento February 6, 2020 Photos by Paul Piazza Marcus King has established himself as a musical force early in his life. The 23-year-old guitarist, who headlined at Ace of Spades in Sacramento with his band in early February, first picked up a guitar when he was eight and has
- [Queensrÿche Brings the Hits to Slim’s](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/queensryche-brings-the-hits-to-slims/) - Queensrÿche Slim’s January 31, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Returning to the Bay Area for the first time in almost a year, long-running hard rock veterans Queensrÿche brought their 2020 The Verdict tour to Slim's in San Francisco recently, and played a near two-hour seventeen song set to a nearly sold-out crowd. And judging from
- [Teddy Swims Wins at Slim's](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/teddy-swims-wins-at-slims/) - Teddy Swims Slim’s February 8, 2020 Photos by Kylie McCormick A few artists possess an other-worldly talent that is both mind boggling and mesmerizing. A few artists generate an authentic, heart-warming connection to fans that surpass the usual fan and artist relationship. Teddy Swims possesses both. Not only is his textured, booming voice unlike any
- [Poppy Dazzles the Great American Music Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/poppy-dazzles-the-great-american-music-hall/) - Poppy Great American Music Hall January 22, 2020 Photos by Garret Nicholson The hottest sensation in the metal underground in recent years has been Poppy, who was known more for her strange and esoteric music videos and cute electro-pop music before making an abrupt switch to metal. For those skeptical metal fans who were not
- [Sons of Apollo Bring Their Prog-Metal Supershow to The Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/sons-of-apollo-bring-their-prog-metal-supershow-to-the-fillmore/) - Sons of Apollo Fillmore Theater January 26, 2020 Photos by Raymond Ahner Sons of Apollo, the prog-metal "supergroup" consisting of Mike Portney (drums,) Billy Sheehan (bass,) Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (guitar,) Jeff Scott Soto (vocals,) and Derek Sherinian (keyboards,) recently brought their current U.S. tour to The Fillmore in San Francisco, performing for a packed house. The
- [Dermot Kennedy Dazzles at the Masonic, With Band and Without](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/dermot-kennedy-dazzles-at-the-masonic-with-band-and-without/) - Dermot Kennedy Masonic Auditorium January 30, 2020 Photos by Kylie McCormick There are rare moments in the music world where you encounter a set so beautiful, so profound that you can’t help but be left in awe. A soul stirring performance that is pure and honest, moving and powerful. Dermot Kennedy delivered such a performance.
- [Psychobilly Rev Horton Heat Hits Slim's](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/psychobilly-rev-horton-heat-hits-slims/) - Reverend Horton Heat Slim’s January 25, 2020 Photos by Raymond Ahner Psychobilly legend The Reverend Horton Heat is out on the road supporting his latest release, Whole New Life, and recently pulled into Slim's in San Francisco for two beyond sold-out shows. And judging from the crowd's reaction, The Reverend and his band haven't lost
- [Tool Time at SAP Center](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/tool-time-at-sap-center/) - Tool SAP Center, San Jose January 14, 2020 Photos by Elizabeth Gohr SAP Center in San Jose continued a brilliant start to their 2020 live music series as it hosted the genre blurring legends Tool for a tour de force performance that floored the sold-out arena. Throughout its career, Tool has defied musical labels in
- [Styx Keeps the Music Alive in San Jose](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/styx-keeps-the-music-alive-in-san-jose/) - Styx San Jose Center for the Performing Arts January 15, 2020 Photos by Raymond Ahner Now in their 48th year as a band, Styx is currently out on the road on their 2020 tour, and recently pulled into the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, playing 23 songs over two sets to a near sold-old
- [Seu Jorge and Rogê Bring Brazil to the UC Theatre](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/seu-jorge-and-roge-bring-brazil-to-the-uc-theatre/) - Seu Jorge & Rogê UC Theatre, Berkeley January 19, 2020 Photos by Jon Bauer Vocalist Seu Jorge and guitarist Rogê brought their Brazilian-yet-more music to Berkeley for an enchanting night of beautiful songs. They opened the show with playing almost a dozen songs together, followed by Rogê performing one song solo. Seu Jorge returned and
- [Heilung's Dark Rituals at The Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/heilungs-dark-rituals-at-the-warfield/) - Heilung Regency Ballroom January 11, 2020 Photos by Raymond Ahner Supporting their most recent album Futha, the experimental folk band Heilung kicked off their highly anticipated US tour earlier this month, and recently stopped off at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco for an evening of ritualistic sounds. The hype surrounding this show was started long
- [High Vibes Shine Emerald Bright](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/high-vibes-shine-emerald-bright/) - The Emerald Cup Featuring Santigold, Steel Pulse, The Expendables, Con Brio, Flatbush Zombies, Chali 2NA, and a whole lotta weed Sonoma County Fairgrounds December 14-15, 2019 Photos by Ashleigh Castro “Weed is the Umami of Life,” said comedian Ngaio Bealum as he hosted the performances at the Emerald Cup mid-December. He’s onto something… add weed
- [The Claypool Lennon Delirium Conjures New Year’s Eve Magic at The Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-claypool-lennon-delirium-conjures-new-years-eve-magic-at-the-warfield/) - The Claypool Lennon Delirium Warfield December 31, 2019 Photos by Elizabeth Gohr A new decade has commenced and celebrated in style with none other than Les Claypool to hold down the New Years Eve slot and reap in the joy of starting over the calendar clock with a night full of enchanting festivities. Having played
- [Death Angel Slams Into Christmas at Slim’s, Again](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/death-angel-slams-into-christmas-at-slims-again/) - Death Angel Slim’s December 19/20, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Having just completed a five-week, 32 show headline tour of North America, during which the band was nominated for a Grammy Award, Bay Area thrash metal legends Death Angel headlined two sold-out shows in their hometown of San Francisco on a weekend before Christmas, leaving no
- [Dead & Company Spread Holiday Cheer at Chase Center](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/dead-company-spread-holiday-cheer-at-chase-center/) - Dead & Company Chase Center December 30, 2019 Photos by Elizabeth Gohr Dead & Company (Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann - joined by John Mayer, bassist Oteil Burbridge, and keyboardist Jeff Chimenti) sent 2019 out in fine fashion by hosting perhaps the most festive parties in San Francisco this holiday
- [Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Deliver for Three Nights at Slim’s](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/me-first-and-the-gimme-gimmes-deliver-for-three-nights-at-slims/) - Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Slim’s December 15, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, the long-running punk rock "cover" band, recently played three beyond sold-out shows at Slim's in San Francisco, pulling out all the stops for their three-night Christmas spectacular. With different bands opening each show, there was
- [Fast Times.! Showcases at The Chapel](https://sfsonic.com/photovideo-features/fast-times-showcases-at-the-chapel/) - Fast Times, Andrew St. James The Chapel December 19, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner December 19th marked the second iteration of local favorite Andrew St. James’s FAST TIMES.! showcase at The Chapel, a consistently incredible night of music he’s curated for over a year at Amnesia, before it made its debut up the street in
- [Thievery Corporation Steal the Spotlight at The Fox](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/thievery-corporation-steal-the-spotlight-at-the-fox/) - Thievery Corporation Fox Theater, Oakland December 11, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Thievery Corporation (TC) blew through The Fox Theater in Oakland bringing with them their inimitable mash up of Latin inspired trip-hop, highlighted with a gang of electro-gypsy grooves that left the packed crowd spellbound. It was a superior performance that felt more like
- [High On Fire Ignites at the UC Theatre](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/high-on-fire-ignites-at-the-uc-theatre/) - High On Fire UC Theatre, Berkeley December 6, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner After winning a Grammy Award in 2018, High on Fire went through a bit of a tumultuous remainder of the year, but all their troubles now seem to be well in the rear view mirror. The band has not only emerged but
- [Battles Surprise Indy Crowd with Special Guest](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/battles-surprise-indy-crowd-with-special-guest/) - Battles Independent December 3, 2019 Photos by Nicole Baptista Watching John Stanier smash his five-piece Tama Artstar II drum kit is pretty unbelievable. Sweat poured off his forehead as his thick greying hair flung back and forth to the rhythm of his hands. Half-glancing at his super-high crash, it’s as if Stanier was warning the
- [Earthless Breaks Through Sound Barriers in Oakland](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/earthless-breaks-through-sound-barriers-in-oakland/) - Earthless Starline Social Club, Oakland December 8, 2019 Photos by Elizabeth Gohr Legendary underground psych band Earthless resurfaced back in Oakland at the Starline Social Club to play their final show of the year after having played a generous handful of shows spread across the globe. Notorious for their exceptionally loud sets, Earthless undoubtedly presented
- [Interview - Death Angel's Rob Cavestany](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/interview-death-angels-rob-cavestany/) - It’s been roughly thirty-seven years since Death Angel unleashed their ultra-violent sound bound together by their love for metal and family ties. This pack of wolves has weathered many storms together over their career and while there have been breaks, bumps, and bruises along the way, they continue to persevere and peak. The San Francisco-based
- [The Pixies Put On a Massive, Intimate Show at August Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-pixies-put-on-a-massive-show-at-august-hall/) - The Pixies August Hall December 5, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner After finishing up a six-week headlining European Fall tour, iconic rock back The Pixies just embarked on a short, seven-show Up Close and Personal tour, playing intimate venues featuring a changing setlist of songs from the 90 tunes that they have rehearsed for this run. The
- [Slayer’s Final Assault Levels Oakland Arena](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/slayers-final-assault-levels-oakland-arena/) - Slayer Oakland Arena November 26, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner from a performance in August 2018 at SAP As the howling wind and heavy rain raged outside Oakland Area, metal fans inside were treated to a spectacular spectacle of heavy metal from Slayer, along with openers Primus, Ministry, and Phil Anselmo & the Illegals. For
- [The Warfield Witnesses the Resuscitation of King Diamond](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-warfield-witnesses-the-resuscitation-of-king-diamond/) - King Diamond The Warfield Nov 29, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner King Diamond resuscitated the long-distance bond to his Bay Area fans by being wheeled onstage via gurney to a set that resembled a decrepit and broken-down insane asylum basement above which hung a flickering neon-pink upside down cross. This was the first appearance for
- [Fortunate Youth and Mike Love Bring Friday Night Vibes to Sacramento](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/fortunate-youth-and-mike-love-bring-friday-night-vibes-to-sacramento/) - Fortunate Youth Ace of Spades, Sacramento November 22, 2019 Photos by Paul Piazza Fortunate Youth recently played a show at Ace of Spades in Sacramento with fellow rising reggae star Mike Love. The band are currently touring behind their trio of Sugershack Sessions recordings and their latest single “Young and Innocent,” a collaboration with Jamaican
- [Chelsea Wolfe Turns Down the Volume at The Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/chelsea-wolfe-turns-down-the-volume-at-the-regency/) - Chelsea Wolfe Regency Ballroom November 16, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Singer-Songwriter Chelsea Wolfe recently released her sixth studio album, entitled Birthplace of Violence, which, although not a departure from her neo folk-metal sound, definitely has a much more intimate and stripped-down acoustic feel to it. Chelsea has been touring in support of the record and
- [The Black Keys Rip It Up at the Chase Center](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-black-keys-rip-it-up-at-the-chase-center/) - The Black Keys Chase Center November 20, 2019 Photos by Pollen Heath Rock fans were treated to quite the special at the Chase Center as The Black Keys and Modest Mouse brought their raucous and high-energy stage shows for a spectacular evening of live music. The Black Keys headlined the evening, with Dan Auerbach and
- [Peter Hook & The Light Ignite Post-Punk Delight](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/peter-hook-the-light-ignite-post-punk-delight/) - Peter Hook & The Light The Fillmore November 8, 2019 Photos by Jill Gerstenberger A mop of messy hair flung back and forth across the dancefloor. A bouncing man threw his arms up—you’d swear giant mattress springs were glued to his feet. Unapologetic and excited, the one-man whirlpool continued on among a sea of dancey
- [The Casualties Punk Up Slim’s](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-casualties-punk-up-slims/) - The Casualties Slim’s November 17, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Long-running street punk heavyweights The Casualties have been out on the road and touring the states, teaming up with Strung Out for a one-two punch of American punk rock. Both bands rolled into San Francisco with a stop at Slim's recently and showed the crowd
- [In Flames Burns Up The Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/in-flames-burns-up-the-regency/) - In Flames Regency Ballroom November 11, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Swedish Death Metallers In Flames recently released their thirteenth studio effort, entitled I the Mask. The band also have a new line-up that includes ex-Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick as a touring member playing along with long time member and lead guitarist Bjorn Gelotte. They brought
- [Tom Morello Brings His New Album (and Old Hits) to The Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/tom-morello-brings-his-new-album-and-old-hits-to-the-fillmore/) - Tom Morello The Fillmore November 12, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Tom Morello, guitarist for the recently reunited Rage Against the Machine, along with other projects such as Prophets of Rage and The Nightwatchman, has released a handful of solo albums over the years, but his latest, entitled The Atlas Underground, is the first under his name.
- [Amber Run Colors Great American Music Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/amber-run-colors-gamh/) - Amber Run Great American Music Hall November 15, 2019 Photos by Kylie McCormick There is something special about catching a band’s first show in a city. Anticipation, excitement, the trials and tribulations of breaking new ground; all the emotional rippled through the Great American Hall as fans waited for Amber Run to take the stage
- [Dinosaur Jr. Sells Out Slim's, Of Course](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/dinosaur-jr-sells-out-slims-of-course/) - Dinosaur Jr. Slim’s October 30, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner People stood shoulder to shoulder to watch Dinosaur Jr. play some nostalgic goodies. The noisy guitar band is a 90s favorite and drew a sold-out crowd for a three-night residency at Slims in San Francisco. You could spot frontman J Masics’ long grey locks and
- [The Adicts Punk Up August Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-adicts-punk-up-august-hall/) - The Adicts August Hall October 28, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner British punk stalwarts The Adicts recently tore their way up and down the west coast, playing eight shows in eight days during the week leading up to Halloween. The band stopped off at the August Hall in San Francisco as part of that run
- [Hangtown Music Festival Powers Through Its 9th Year](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/hangtown-music-festival-powers-through-its-9th-year/) - Hangtown Festival Placerville October 24-27, 2019 Photos by Paul Piazza As the weekend of the 9th Annual Hangtown Music Festival was fast approaching, there were some unprecedented challenges looming on the horizon. Power was highly likely to be shut off preemptively by PG&E on Saturday due to high winds that were expected in the Placerville
- [Gwar Shakes and Sprays the Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/gwar-shakes-and-sprays-the-regency/) - GWAR Regency Ballroom October 17, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Earlier this year intergalactic metallers GWAR announced they are headlining the Use Your Collusion tour, with Sacred Reich, Toxic Holocaust, and Against the Graincoming along for support. The 47-date tour recently stopped off at San Francisco's Regency Ballroom, soaking their die-hard fans gore. Kicking off
- [Finneas Opens the Blood Harmony Tour With a Bang](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/finneas-opens-the-blood-harmony-tour-with-a-bang/) - Finneas August Hall October 15, 2019 Photos by Kylie McCormick Finneas is no stranger to a stage, in fact he has graced some of the most iconic stages around the world touring with famous friends and family. But tonight is special, a touch of electric excitement fills the room because tonight is Finneas’ first stop
- [Amon Amarth Leads a Swedish Metal Invasion of the Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/amon-amarth-leads-a-swedish-metal-invasion-of-the-warfield/) - Amon Amarth Metal Arch Enemy At The Gates Swedish Metal
- [Take Him or Leave Him – Morrissey Charges Through the Civic](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/take-him-or-leave-him-morrissey-charges-through-the-civic/) - Morrissey Bill Graham Civic Auditorium October 3, 2019 If I were to ask you who would prompt fans to stand in line over night in anticipation of seeing a performance the next evening, artists such as Taylor Swift, or the Rolling Stones, or Justin Timberlake would immediately come to mind. The odds are that you
- [Thom Yorke Finishes Intoxicating Set with Radiohead Classic at The Greek](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/thom-yorke-finishes-intoxicating-set-with-radiohead-classic-at-the-greek/) - Thom Yorke Greek Theater, Berkeley October 18, 2019 Photos by Nicole Baptista Spastically swirling across the stage, Thom Yorke’s lime green socks peeked out from white Velcro shoes. Like a tiny cyclone, his feet impulsively tapped as his arms swam through the air. Mouth wide and eyes closed, his hands curved and reached for the
- [Rock The Ship Rocks Alameda](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/rock-the-ship-rocks-alameda/) - Rock The Ship USS Hornet, Alameda October 19, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner The seminal East Bay-based punk rock record label Pirates Press Records recently celebrated their 15-year anniversary by hosting a four-day, too-many-bands-to-mention run of shows. Highlighted by the Saturday six-band bill on the flight deck of the USS Hornet, the entire event was
- [Jónsi & Alex Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Riceboy Sleeps at Golden Gate Theatre](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/jonsi-alex-celebrate-10th-aanniversary-of-riceboy-sleeps-at-golden-gate-theater/) - Jónsi & Alex Golden Gate Theatre October 14, 2019 Photos by Nicole Baptista The audience sat in absolute silence. Gold light haloed the Wordless Music Orchestra and Choir. A giant ethereal harp shone through the darkness. Musicians straddled cellos, bowed violins, and fingered pianos, as an army of vocalists beautifully harmonized. Composer Robert Ames faced
- [The Who Shake the Foundations of Chase Center](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-who-shake-the-foundations-of-chase-center/) - The Who Chase Center Oct 9, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Amidst some serious uncertainty as to whether or not front man Roger Daltrey would be able to perform, The Who invaded the state-of-the-art Chase Center, becoming the latest in a parade of top shelf superstars to help indoctrinate the pristine new bayside venue. Playing
- [Stu Larsen Electrifies at The Independent](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/stu-larsen-electrifies-at-the-independent/) - Stu Larsen The Independent October 8, 2019 Photos by Kylie McCormick Outside of The Independent is a black and grey bus; tightly parked it almost blends into the evening street. As fans line up their excited chatter floats around the crisp air, suddenly their heads turn in a synchronized fashion as the bus door opens.
- [Obituary and Abbath Shake the Foundations at The UC Theatre](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/shake-the-foundations-obituary-and-abbath/) - Obituary and Abbath UC Theatre, Berkeley October 5, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Earlier this year Florida death metal heavyweights Obituary announced a 24-date run of fall shows, bringing along Abbath for direct support. Joined by black metallers Midnight, the tour recently pulled up to UC Theatre in Berkeley, steamrolling the nearly sold-out crowd with
- [Babymetal’s Pop Metal Lights Up The Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/babymetals-pop-metal-lights-up-the-warfield/) - Babymetal The Warfield 10/4/19 Photos by Marc Fong While on paper the idea of combining cute Japanese girl-group pop with hyper-speed metal might not seem possible, Babymetal demonstrated on Friday night at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco that the two types of music are actually totally perfect for each. The band has been wowing
- [Greta Van Fleet Pave Their Own Way at Bill Graham Civic](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/greta-van-fleet-pave-their-own-way-at-bill-graham-civic/) - Greta van Fleet Bill Graham Civic Auditorium October 2, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Rock wunderkinds Greta Van Fleet (GVF) returned to San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic just a bit more than a year after initially playing the City with the mantle of ‘rock and roll saviors’ squarely thrust upon their slight shoulders. However, this
- [Gary Clark Jr and Fantastic Negrito: A Night To Remember at The Greek](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/gary-clark-jr-and-fantastic-negrito-a-night-to-remember-at-the-greek/) - Gary Clark Jr. w/ Fantastic Negrito Greek Theater, Berkeley September 28, 2019 Photos by Paul Piazza Gary Clark Jr and his band played the Greek Theatre recently on autumn’s first cool Saturday night. The weather was just about right for Clark who has a somewhat aloof stage presence and prefers communicating with his guitar over
- [Post Malone Connects At Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/post-malone-connects-at-sacramentos-golden-1-center/) - Post Malone Golden 1 Center September 17, 2019 Photos by Paul Piazza The day before Post Malone played his first ever headlining show at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, the chart-topping rapper from Texas spent his day hanging around in the area surrounding the arena. Countless locals posted selfies with the young rap superstar, known
- [Brandi Carlile Mesmerizes Sold-out Crowd at the Greek](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/brandicarlilemesmerizes/) - Brandi Carlile Greek Theatre, Berkeley September 21, 2019 Photos by Nicole Baptista Elegant stage drapes backed Berkeley’s Greek Theatre—bright light morphed the color from blue to purple to red. There wasn’t a speck of grass at the top of the outdoor stone coliseum and chairs filled the floor. Looking back, a sea of eager faces
- [Of Monsters and Men Bring Fever Dreams to the Fox](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/of-monsters-and-men-bring-fever-dreams-to-the-fox/) - Of Monsters and Men Fox Theater, Oakland September 24, 2019 Photos by Nicole Baptista Icelandic powerhouse Of Monsters and Men crashed onto the scene in 2011 with their mega popular 2011 album, My Head is An Animal. Dominating the airwaves, their unique blend of rock, indie, pop, and electro fuzz lured listeners into fandom. After
- [Revivalists Rock the Greek](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/revivalists-rock-the-greek/) - Revivalists Greek Theatre, Berkeley September 13, 2019 Photos by Paul Piazza The Revivalists have been on a tear over the last few years. After slugging it out on the Gulf Coast club circuit during the early part of this decade, they have steadily gained a rep as a must-see group with their fiery blend of
- [Sunn O))) Glorifies The Heavy In a Foggy Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/sunn-o-glorifies-the-heavy-in-a-foggy-fillmore/) - Sunn O))) The Fillmore September 9, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner After releasing the acclaimed Life Metal record earlier this year, drone metal masters Sunn O))) have spent the good part of September out on the in the US before heading to Europe for a string of dates on the Let There Be Drone (Multiple
- [Album Review: Shaped by Fire by As I Lay Dying](https://sfsonic.com/new-releases/album-review-shaped-by-fire-by-as-i-lay-dying/) - Shaped by Fire As I Lay Dying Nuclear Blast In one of the most miraculous comebacks in recent memory, metalcore titans As I Lay Dying are back with a new album, Shaped by Fire. After the fallout resulting from lead singer Tim Lambesis’ arrest and incarceration for attempting to hire a hitman to kill his
- [Melvins and Redd Kross Steamroll The Cornerstone](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/melvins-and-redd-kross-steamroll-the-cornerstone/) - Melvins The Cornerstone, Berkeley September 8, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner The Melvins kicked off a huge ten-week, fifty-plus show tour earlier this month, and recently stopped off at Cornerstone Craft Beer and Live Music in Berkeley, for a show that sold out months in advance. With tour-mates Redd Kross supporting them, the evening proved
- [Pumpkins Smashing at Shoreline](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/pumpkins-smashing-at-shoreline/) - Smashing Pumpkins Shoreline Amphitheater, Mt. View August 31, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Purveyors of the 90s, and especially fans of the music and movement that ultimately became labeled as ‘grunge,’ got an early trick or treat as the Smashing Pumpkins closed out a busy August at the Shoreline Amphitheater by dialing back the clock
- [Korn and Alice in Chains Fill Shoreline](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/korn-and-alice-in-chains-fill-shoreline/) - Korn and Alice in Chains Shoreline Amphitheatre September 4, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Devoted is an understatement—nearly 20,000 cheering fans packed Shoreline Amphitheatre for a lineup straight out of 1999. Nu metal icons Korn paired perfectly with grunge legends Alice in Chains, even if you couldn’t picture the pair touring together in their heyday.
- [Metallica Amplifies New Chase Center with the San Francisco Symphony](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/metallica-amplifies-new-chase-center-with-the-san-francisco-symphony/) - Metallica Chase Center, San Francisco September 6, 2019 Photos by Brett Murray Fans from all over the world flooded into the brand new state of the art arena for a delightful grand opening of the Chase Center featuring round two of Metallica with the San Francisco Symphony (SFS). This whimsical collaboration came about from a
- [Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Goodbye Kiss at Concord Pavilion](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/lynyrd-skynyrds-goodbye-kiss-at-concord-pavilion/) - Lynyrd Skynyrd Concord Pavilion August 24, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Lynyrd Skynyrd has been out on the road on the Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour Presented by Sirius XM 2+ Year Farewell Tour and recently stopped off at the Concord Pavilion for a summer evening of southern-fried rock that had their longtime
- [Album Review - Fear Inoculum by Tool](https://sfsonic.com/new-releases/album-review-fear-inoculum-by-tool/) - Tool Fear Inoculum There has been perhaps no album in music history as eagerly anticipated as the newest Tool record, Fear Inoculum. For the past 13 years, fans have been waiting for the ever-mysterious band to release a new album. While the band was active during this time, going on plenty of massive tours that
- [Ceremony Rips Up August Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/ceremony-rips-up-august-hall/) - Ceremony August Hall August 23, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner On the same day as the release of their sixth studio record In The Spirit World Now (which is also their debut on Relapse Records) Rohnert Park-based post-punk band Ceremony celebrated by hosting their record release party at August Hall in San Francisco, and proceeded to
- [Young the Giant and Fitz & the Tantrums Bring the Heat to the Greek Theater](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/young-the-giant-and-fitz-the-tantrums-bring-the-heat-to-the-greek-theater/) - Young the Giant and Fitz and the Tantrums Greek Theater, Berkeley August 15, 2019 Photos by Marc Fong One of the biggest indie tours of the summer came through the Bay Area on Thursday night as Fitz & the Tantrums and Young the Giant both delivered powerful sets on a warm day at UC Berkeley’s
- [311 and Dirty Heads Hit Sacramento Like a Delta Breeze](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/311-and-dirty-heads-hit-sacramento-like-a-delta-breeze/) - 311 and Dirty Heads Papa Murphy’s Park, Sacramento August 16, 2019 Photos by Paul Piazza 311 and Dirty Heads, two of the nation’s most successful reggae rock acts, played in Sacramento recently at the end of an August week that saw the region’s hottest temperatures of the summer. The pairing, which celebrated 29 years of
- [Lights Electrifies August Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/lights-electrifies-august-hall/) - Lights August Hall August 13, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner While Lights has been known more for her bouncy electro-pop, she is also equally capable of reimagining her songs in acoustic format. This was the case as Lights and her backing band came to August Hall on a Tuesday night to perform a packed set
- [Bush Brings the 90s Back to the Concord Pavilion](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/bush-brings-the-90s-back-to-the-concord-pavilion/) - Bush Concord Pavilion, Concord August 7, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner. Although it was only for one night, the 1990s returned to the Concord Pavilion last week, as Bush, Live, and Our Lady Peace brought the Altimate Tour to a packed house on a balmy Wednesday evening. They also brought some of the biggest MTV
- [The Alarm Wakes Up San Francisco](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-alarm-wakes-up-san-francisco/) - The Alarm Regency Ballroom August 2, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Having just released their seventeenth studio album, titled Sigma, long-time influential Welsh band The Alarm recently kicked off their Sigma LXXXV tour, bringing along fellow 80's stalwarts Modern English and Jay Aston's Gene Loves Jezebel for an evening of some of the most well-known songs
- [Interview - Con Brio Vocalist Ziek McCarter](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/interview-con-brio-vocalist-ziek-mccarter/) - Ziek McCarter is the lead vocalist for Con Brio. Since arriving in the Bay Area from Texas almost nine years ago, he has gained a reputation as a frontman who is a tremendous vocalist with incendiary dance moves and astonishing agility as he often defies gravity on the stage. In his time with the band,
- [Flipper Brings SF Punk Home To GAMH](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/flipper-brings-sf-punk-home-to-gamh/) - Flipper Great American Music Hall July 13, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Iconic San Francisco punk rock band Flipper is currently out on the road on a North American tour while celebrating forty years together as a band. They recently played a hometown show at San Francisco's Great American Music Hall, and with fellow San
- [Wu-Tang Clan Bring Da Ruckus at Shoreline](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/wu-tang-clan-bring-da-ruckus-at-shoreline/) - Wu-Tang Clan Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View June 22, 2019 Photos by Paige Parsons “Wu-Tang Clan ain’t nuthin to fuck wit!!” they said it, and they proved it….tigah style. If you were at the Shoreline to see the Wu re-enter the 36 Chambers you know exactly what I am talking about. If not, you are probably
- [Burger Boogaloo Celebrates Ten Years in Oakland](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/burger-boogaloo-celebrates-ten-years-in-oakland/) - Burger Boogaloo Mosswood Park, Oakland July 6-7, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner and Jill Gerstenberger. All hail The Pope of Trash. Burger Boogaloo may be the only festival where fans are just as excited to see its host—cult director and author John Waters—as any band on the bill. The counterculture icon’s slender frame stood behind
- [Slash Shreds, Kicks Off World Tour at the Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/slash-shreds-kicks-off-world-tour-at-the-warfield/) - Slash Warfield Theater July 15, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Tilting her head back, she rocked side-to-side, bent her knees, clapped, and screamed. Her friend jumped up and joined her. Soon, they swayed together—their shrieks echoed throughout the balcony. The only thing louder was Slash’s 12-minute solo to “Wicked Stone.” The duo was on their
- [Third Eye Blind and Jimmy Eat World Light Up the Bill Graham Civic](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/third-eye-blind-and-jimmy-eat-world-light-up-the-bill-graham-civic/) - Third Eye Blind Bill Graham Civic Center June 15, 2019 One of the most anticipated concert tours came to the Bill Graham Civic on Saturday night as Jimmy Eat World and Third Eye Blind (TEB) came through on their Summer Gods tour with both bands playing high-energy sets to a raucous and supportive crowd. For
- [Santana Goes Supernatural at Shoreline](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/santana-goes-supernatural-at-shoreline/) - Santana Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mt. View June 26, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Celebrating not only the 20th anniversary one of their biggest albums ever, Supernatural, but also the 50th anniversary of their now legendary appearance at Woodstock, Santana brought their Supernatural Now tour to the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View recently, playing a career spanning
- [High Sierra Music Festival Continues Unique, Collaborative Ways](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/high-sierra-music-festival-continues-unique-collaborative-ways/) - High Sierra Music Festival Quincy July 4 – 7, 2019 Photos by Paul Piazza The 29th annual High Sierra Music Festival took place in Quincy recently and was a four-day musical extravaganza. The campout festival happens over the Fourth of July weekend and has become an annual tradition for many who flock to the Plumas-Sierra
- [Clusterfest’s Third Year Brings Impressive, Diverse Talent Despite Organizational Hang-Ups](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/clusterfests-third-year-brings-impressive-diverse-talent-despite-organizational-hang-ups/) - Clusterfest Bill Graham Civic Auditorium June 21-21, 2019 Photos by Dana Jacobs Clusterfest, San Francisco’s hometown comedy festival, recently wrapped up its third year taking over Civic Center Plaza and the Bill Graham Auditorium. After two years of powerhouse lineups, the first-of-its-kind festival certainly had some big shoes to fill. With the likes of Amy
- [Judas Priest Bring the Firepower to the Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/judas-priest-bring-the-firepower-to-the-warfield/) - Judas Priest The Warfield June 25, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner The unstoppable metal machine that is Judas Priest rolled into the Warfield for a two-night stand, with the legendary band ripping through some of the most inspired performances of their 50-year career. Tuesday night’s performance was the best of the bunch, with Priest ripping
- [Empire of the Sun Celebrate 10 Years of Walking on a Dream](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/title-empire-of-the-sun-celebrate-10-years-of-walking-on-a-dream/) - Empire of the Sun Regency Ballroom June 24, 2019 Photos by Paul Piazza Empire of the Sun recently celebrated the tenth anniversary of their album Walking on a Dream with a three-night residency at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco. The Australian electronic music group, which is the love child of Luke Steele and Nick
- [A Revival of Heavy Music at the Mystic Theater in Petaluma](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/a-revival-of-heavy-music-at-the-mystic-theater-in-petaluma/) - Electric Funeral, Hellbender, Profits of Doom Mystic Theater, Petaluma June 6, 2019 Photos by Pollen Heath The historic Mystic Theater has been hosting live music since 1992, and was an early adopter of inviting local alternative, punk, and metal to their stage. Since then, the Mystic has evolved into a premier night club that reflects
- [DuffMcKagan and Shooter Jennings Bring Some Country to GAMH](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/duffmckagan-and-shooter-jennings-bring-some-country-to-gamh/) - Duff McKagan Great American Music Hall June 14, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Having just released his second solo album entitled Tenderness, Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan has recently been out on the road with outlaw country giant Shooter Jennings in support, with Jennings' band backing him up during his set. The pair recently
- [Santigold Turns 10 Years Golder](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/santigold-turns-10-years-golder/) - Santigold Masonic Theater May 18, 2019 Photos by Ashleigh Castro Concluding the 10 Years Golder tour at the Masonic Theater in San Francisco, Santigold shined bright as she performed in celebration of her self-titled album having reached its decade anniversary. San Francisco is her favorite city tour stop by far. “I’m not one of those
- [The Cult, Still On Top At The Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-cult-still-on-top-at-the-regency/) - The Cult June 12, 2019 Regency Ballroom Photos by Raymond Ahner With the re-issue of their multi-platinum album Sonic Temple coming soon, The Cult recently performed a handful of dates in both North America and the UK, with a setlist that was highlighted by not only some of the most well-known songs from the album,
- [Buckcherry Brings New and Old to Slim’s](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/buckcherry-brings-new-and-old-to-slims/) - Buckcherry Slim’s June 8, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Although they are most certainly known for their previous hits, Southern California's Buckcherry recently released their eighth studio album entitled Warpaint, and are currently out on the road supporting it. They recently pulled into San Francisco's Slim's, and if the crowd reaction was any indication, their
- [Album Review – Gold & Grey by Baroness](https://sfsonic.com/new-releases/album-review-gold-grey-by-baroness/) - Baroness Gold & Grey Abraxan Hymns Ever since bursting onto the metal scene with their debut record, 2007’s Red Album, Baroness have become known for their expansive sonic palette, with each ensuring album exploring different sonic territory in addition to sporting beautiful, color-themed album artwork. The band has endured plenty of lineup changes in the
- [The Record Company Rocks Sacramento’s Ace of Spades](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/the-record-company-rocks-sacramentos-ace-of-spades/) - The Record Company Ace of Spades, Sacramento June 5, 2019 Photos by Paul Piazza The Record Company recently steamrolled into Sacramento on a Wednesday night and put on a performance at the Ace of Spades that left little doubt they are one of the best up and coming heavy blues rock outfits out there. Even
- [Avatar – Music and More at The Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/avatar-music-and-more-at-the-fillmore/) - Avatar June 6, 2019 Fillmore Auditorium Photos by Raymond Ahner Swedish metalists Avatar may have just released The King Live in Paris (recorded from their set at the 2018 Download Festival in Paris) but they are also still out on the road supporting their latest studio album, Avatar Country. The band recently brought their entire
- [Helms Alee March to the Beat of Their Own Drum at GAMH](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/helms-alee-march-to-the-beat-of-their-own-drum-at-gamh/) - Helms Alee Great American Music Hall May 28, 2019 Photos by Nicole Baptista Watching Helms Alee drummer Hozoji Matheson-Margullis do her thing is hypnotizing. Sitting behind a late-‘60s black Rogers kit—the same one her dad bought her when she was fifteen years old—Matheson-Margullis covered lead and backing locals while playing over rapidly shifting arrangements. Positioned
- [Hip Hop Legends Cypress Hill Go Old School at the UC Theatre](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/hip-hop-legends-cypress-hill-go-old-school-at-the-uc-theatre/) - Cypress Hill UC Theatre, Berkeley May 24, 2019 Photos by Jodi Lyon Clouds of thick smoke filled Berkeley’s UC Theatre. Lighters clicked, blazing the tips of blunts and spliffs everywhere. A giant psychedelic elephant lit up the stage — its colors slowly morphed from purple to green. And then, darkness. Opaque blue light shone upon
- [Snow Patrol Light up the Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/snow-patrol-light-up-the-warfield/) - Snow Patrol The Warfield May 20, 2019 Photos by Pollen Heath For the first time in seven years, Snow Patrol came to the Bay Area as a headlining act, playing a powerful 17-song set to a packed crowed at the Warfield Theater on a Monday night. Snow Patrol specializes in a soaring and cinematic sound
- [Killing Joke Packs The Chapel](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/killing-joke-packs-the-chapel/) - Killing Joke The Chapel May 20, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner After a successful tour of the States in 2018, seminal post-punk stalwarts Killing Joke have returned to US soil to play just a handful of shows, and recently stopped off at The Chapel in San Francisco for a sold-out evening of classics. And judging
- [Eels Electrify the Regency](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/eels-electrify-the-regency/) - Eels Regency Ballroom May 13, 2019 Photos by Nicole Baptista Life is hard, and so am I. You better give me something, so I don’t die. It’s been 23 years since “Novocaine for the Soul” plunged its way into Eels fans’ hearts. The song’s opening lines still relate, and their live rendition gave the classic
- [Prince 4U But Maybe Not For Everyone](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/prince-4u-but-maybe-not-for-everyone/) - Prince 4U Masonic Theater May 14, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner 4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Prince swept through the Masonic Theater in San Francisco and lived up to every bit of its name. Toting with it plenty of purple anticipation, there was definitely a feeling of celebration in the air, propped up by the
- [Sammy Hagar Brings Acoustic-4-A-Cure Benefit to The Fillmore](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/sammy-hagar-brings-acoustic-4-a-cure-benefit-to-the-fillmore/) - Acoustic-4-A-Cure Fillmore Auditorium May 15, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Now in its sixth year, the annual Sammy Hagar Acoustic-4 A-Cure once again took place at the legendary Fillmore Auditorium on May 15th, and as always, all proceeds will be donated to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital for pediatric cancer research. Just like in years past,
- [Rival Sons Explore Their Feral Roots in Sacramento](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/rival-sons-explore-their-feral-roots-in-sacramento/) - Rival Sons Ace of Spades, Sacramento May 6, 2019 Photos by Paul Piazza Monday night is a tough night to get people to go out to a gig. But when Rival Sons recently played Sacramento’s Ace of Spades at the beginning of the week, they sold-out the place. It wasn’t a big surprise because the
- [Hollywood Vampires Bring the Stars to The Warfield](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/hollywood-vampires-bring-the-stars-to-the-warfield/) - Hollywood Vampires Warfield Theater May 12, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner With the release of their second studio album Rise (Out June 21st) mega-super group Hollywood Vampires hit the road for a short seven-date West Coast tour, stopping off at The Warfield Theater recently. Opening their set with the original "I Want My Now,", the Hollywood Vampires,
- [Chicano Batman bring Psychedelic Soul to the Mystic](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/chicano-batman-bring-psychedelic-soul-to-the-mystic/) - Chicano Batman Mystic Theater, Petaluma April 26, 2019 Photos by Paul Piazza It was a Friday night to remember at the Mystic Theater in Petaluma when Chicano Batman came into the sleepy Peninsula town on the eve of one of the biggest local traditions of the year - the annual Butter and Egg Festival. The
- [Latin Music Giants Descend On UC Theatre](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/latin-music-giants-descend-on-uc-theatre/) - Aterciopelados and Los Amigos Invisibles UC Theatre, Berkeley April 27, 2019 Photos by Paul Piazza On a recent spring Saturday night, a pair of legendary Latin music groups appeared at the UC Theatre in Berkeley. Aterciopelados of Columbia and Los Amigos Invisibles of Venezuela shared a double-bill that drew a packed house of adoring Latin
- [Ministry and Wax Trax! – Big Night at Great American Music Hall](https://sfsonic.com/concerts/ministry-and-wax-trax-big-night-at-great-american-music-hall/) - Ministry Great American Music Hall April 22, 2019 Photos by Raymond Ahner Presented by Vans, industrial icons Ministry recently wrapped up a six-date run, with all shows including a screening of Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records, a documentary of the seminal Chicago-based electronic music record label. The event was recently hosted at
- [Interview - American Steel](https://sfsonic.com/interviews/interview-american-steel/) - SF Sonic had the opportunity to catch up with Oakland punk band American Steel at their Slim’s show while on tour with Hot Water Music. After nearly a decade gap, the band started playing again with two sold-out shows at the Ivy Room in December followed by releasing State of Grace, a two-song album on
- [Album Review – Mind Bahn by Jouis](https://sfsonic.com/new-releases/album-review-mind-bahn-by-jouis/) - Mind Bahn Jouis None More Records Jouis (pronounced "jew-eee"), a three-piece Brighton-based psychedelic rock band, put together a full-utility "traveling without moving" type function on their sophomore outing. Complete with the dramatic turns, zips, and vacuum cleaner sounding chord progressions that get prog heads in the mood. Mind Bahn, nine songs that trade back and forth in
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