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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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,