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
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,
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.”
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
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
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.
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,
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
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,