Trey Anastasio Sings Out for Something More in the City of Angels
Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio's return to the prestigious Walt Disney Concert Hall on his solo acoustic tour hits all the right notes.
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Neko Case Defies Convention in Oakland
Neko Case's recent show at Oakland's Fox Theater highlights her dynamic album, Hell-On, in compelling fashion.
Ryan Bingham Dazzles with Troubadour Charm at the Sweetwater
Solo acoustic "Songs & Stories" format proves a winning formula for Ryan Bingham, the Texas-raised singer/songwriter with California charisma.
Spafford Delivers Hot Jams to Help San Francisco Rise Above
Jamrock quartet Spafford rocks the Great American Music Hall to provide the Bay Area with a sonic oasis for escape from dystopian air quality problems in the wake of the latest wildfires.
Willie Nelson and Phil Lesh Lead an Outlaw Music Festival of Resistance at the Hollywood Bowl
Outlaw Music Festival shows that America's musicians remain one our nation's best cultural weapons against the ever cunning forces of avarice and tyranny.
Bob Weir and Wolf Bros Rock the Zeitgeist in Santa Barbara
There's a certain sonic gravitas in hearing Bob Weir's guitar in the trio format, and when he sings, "you can buy a whole god damn government today", he's reporting more truth than any corporate news media outlet dares.
Kamasi Washington Brings Truth and Harmony to San Francisco
It's inspiring to witness Kamasi Washington and his cohorts carrying the torch for San Francisco's socio-cultural musical revolution of the 1960s here some 50 years later.
Dead Sara Delivers Rock Revival in San Francisco
Dead Sara has followed up their first two albums with 2018's Temporary Things Taking Up Space, a six-song EP that stands as one of the year's best releases in rock.
Greta Van Fleet Rocks the Masonic to Recruit for Their Peaceful Army
Rock 'n' roll's latest buzz band Greta Van Fleet delivers a triumphant show in San Francisco while setting course for a promising future with their impending LP, Anthem of the Peaceful Army.
Phish Rebounds From Curveball to Burn Down Denver
The fluidly connected jamming on "Set Your Soul Free" reveals how innovative Phish can still be in 2018, exploring a multi-dimensional sonic landscape that takes the audience on an uplifting journey to a realm where anything seems possible.
Magic in the Other Reach for the Sky with ‘What We Know Is Possible’
Bay Area trio Magic in the Other's debut album shows off their dynamic instrumental skills and bold zeitgeist songwriting.
The Smashing Pumpkins Take Oakland on Alt-Rock Roller Coaster Ride
A huge three-hour set features its share of ups and downs, but there are few bands in modern rock that can rival the sonic power of the Smashing Pumpkins