David Byrne Rocks San Francisco to Help Manifest an American Utopia
Still one of the boldest artists in the music world, both a new album and tour find David Byrne exploring the concept that music can influence society in a more positive direction.
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Ace Frehley Summons His Rock Soldiers to the People’s Republic of Berkeley
The inimitable Ace Frehley rocks Berkeley with the timeless classics and incendiary lead guitar that launched an army of guitar players and rock 'n' roll devotees.
The Rock ‘N’ Roll Counterculture is Alive and Well at the High Sierra Music Festival
"The best community in rock 'n' roll" comes together again for four days of musical peace and harmony that shows rock music continuing to shine a light toward a better world.
BottleRock Launches 2018 Festival Season with a Blast
BottleRock Napa Valley provides a tantalizing "first taste of summer" with three days of rock, pop, and craft booze.
Chris Robinson Soars As the Crow Flies in Oakland
There's a Gen-X revival in the air that conjures that rebellious feeling when the Black Crowes were kicking ass and taking names as rock 'n' roll upstarts with a deep background in the blues.
U2 Rocks San Jose with Pride for Social Justice and the American Dream
On the road again behind 2017's vibrant Songs of Experience album, U2 still aren't shy about using rock 'n' roll music as an outlet to sing out against injustice.
Melvin Seals and JGB Re-ignite the Flame at San Francisco’s Warfield Theater
Jerry Garcia's longtime keyboardist Melvin Seals and special guests throw down a huge three-set show to honor the historic theater's 96th anniversary.
Ghost Light Ignites for Liftoff at Terrapin Crossroads
Ghost Light isn't just another jam band, because the alt-rock vibe in some of the songwriting and Raina Mullen's powerful vocals add an extra dimension that gives Ghost Light a unique sonic flavor.
Stone Temple Pilots Set the Gearshift for 3.0 at the Fillmore
Stone Temple Pilots and their dynamic new singer rock a packed Fillmore Auditorium to help get their 2018 tour rolling.
Spafford Rises Up and Blasts Off at Terrapin Crossroads
While there are times when Spafford may recall some of the now classic jam bands that propelled the movement in the late '90s, the band has developed a propensity for using these influences as stepping stones to reach new sonic dimensions.
Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters Rock the Timeline in Oakland
When the lights go down at the Fox, a charge of electricity surges through the air from the collective excitement that comes with witnessing a genuine living legend like Robert Plant deliver music that truly transcends time and space.
Mike Gordon Helps Fans Find Destiny Unbound in Santa Cruz
Phish bassist Mike Gordon delivers crowd-pleasing jam-filled show as his touring quintet shows off their growing chemistry.