STS9 Lift Up California with Transcendent Shows
STS9 conjure pure mana for the soul with their wizardly sonic alchemy. The livetronica tone scientists continue to play at a very high level.
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On Tour with King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard at the End of Days
PopMatters hits the road for five shows in six days with psychedelic rock eco-rebels King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard who have taken the US by storm.
David Gilmour Shines in Halloween Finale at the Hollywood Bowl
David Gilmour visits 1973 early in the set with a crowd-pleasing trio of “Speak to Me”, “Breath (In the Air)”, and “Time” from The Dark Side of the Moon.
The Black Angels Testify with Mesmerizing Psychedelia
The West Coast tour finds the Black Angels on a path to return home to Austin to headline this year’s Levitation on Halloween, which makes it feel like a treat.
Greensky Bluegrass and Holly Bowling Crush the Fillmore
Greensky Bluegrass’ magical jam factor is elevated to the next dimension when Holly Bowling is on board with her unique sonic alchemy.
Jack White Blasts the North Bay with Blues Rock Power
Standing up to Trump continues to win solidarity for Jack White in utilizing his pop culture platform to speak out against the fascist MAGA movement.
Isaiah Collier & the Chosen Few Ignite in San Francisco
Isaiah Collier imparts the aura of an old soul with music conjuring visions of jazz greats like John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Wayne Shorter, and Sun Ra.
Incubus Slay the Bay in Morning View XXIII Tour Finale
Incubus ride high on tour supporting Morning View XXIII released in the spring, a re-recorded version of their 2001 classic that propelled them to stardom.
Billy Strings Takes Over Berkeley’s Greek Theater
Guitar virtuoso Billy Strings has been on quite a roll over the past few years, winning widespread acclaim for his energetic live performances.
STS9 Dazzle the Senses on ‘Chromalight’
Chromalight keeps a long winning streak going as STS9 continue pushing boundaries with their genre-blending sonic alchemy and collective improvisations.
The Greyboy Allstars, New Monsoon, ALO, and Moonalice Rock Petaluma
Jazzy electric boogaloo funk masters, the Greyboy Allstars, headline Petaluma with strong support from regional Bay Area rockers New Monsoon and ALO.
Phil Lesh & Friends Keep Terrapin Vibe Alive at Sunday Daydream
The beach park provides balmy breezes making the setting feel like a genuine paradise and even more so with Phil Lesh still crushing it like a man half his age.