Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe Pushes the Good Vibe
Funky jazz saxophonist Karl Denson celebrated another birthday at San Francisco’s Fillmore, using the occasion to deliver a funky fiesta for the new year.
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Depicting the Artistic Quest in ‘Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound’
Dave Chisholm uses creative methods for his graphic non-fiction novel about Miles Davis including gorgeous artwork to illustrate the jazz icon’s artistic quest.
Hot Tuna Electrify the Fillmore for the Final Time
Hot Tuna’s Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady continue to age like fine spirits with their masterful skills as pioneering rock tone scientists.
Rising Appalachia Bring Alluring Mystique to the Mystic in Petaluma
Their affinity for blending their sonic art with grassroots activism for social justice causes has made Rising Appalachia a musical voice for a better world.
Pretty Lights Ignite at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco
Electronic dance act Pretty Lights crank up their interdimensional soundship space system with transcendent results and a dazzling psychedelic light show.
Billy & the Kids Bring “Daze of the Dead” to Halloween Fiesta
Billy & the Kids don’t aim to reproduce Grateful Dead’s sound, with the players pushing the envelope in tone and attack to give the band a more modern sound.
Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Let It Grow with the Stanford Symphony Orchestra
Bob Weir premieres his symphony project that adds orchestral backing to Grateful Dead classics, making this show a special event.
The Breeders and Belly Party Like It’s 1993 in San Francisco
The Breeders are touring for the 30-year-anniversary of their breakthrough album Last Splash, playing the alternative rock classic in its entirety each night.
Guns N’ Roses Bring Shockwaves to the Aftershock Festival
Few other bands have impacted rock like Guns N’ Roses with their incendiary sound and timeless songbook that continues to resonate 30-plus years later.
Billy Strings Fries at the Frost at Stanford
Billy Strings’ career has soared due to his transcendent talent on the guitar. But he’s also got a down-to-earth demeanor as a sincere music fanatic.
Goose Get Loose at the Fox in Oakland
Goose are one of those bands that must be seen in the live setting to “get” what they’re all about and feel the full impact of their high-level tone science.
Thievery Corporation Mix It Up at the Midway in San Francisco
Support from influential trip-hop duo Kruder& Dorfmeister brings rare air to Saturday night house party for Thievery Corporation in the City by the Bay.