Reconsidering Pearl Jam’s ‘Yield’ 25 Years On
Pearl Jam’s Yield is a rare album resonating as an instant classic from its first spin, with memorable and diverse songs demanding full listening.
Greg M. Schwartz
Umphrey’s McGee Get into the Mystic in Petaluma
Any band that can keep it together for 25 years is to be commended, and Umphrey’s McGee have largely done it the old-fashioned way.
Lettuce Double Down at the Fillmore to Funkify San Francisco
Lettuce tour with Unify, a timely collection utilizing tone sciences and some socially conscious lyrics to urge humanity to unite as one nation under the groove.
Ghost Light Electrify California and Look Toward a New Era
There’s a vivid sense that Ghost Light are one of the most talented rock ‘n’ roll bands these days and why don’t more people get it?
Lucius Rock San Francisco with Heavenly Harmonies
It’s like Lucius’ voices are the honey on the biscuit of the audience’s collective soul and the effect is truly uplifting. Their songs shimmered at the Fillmore.
Bob Weir & Wolf Bros. Celebrate 75 Circles Around the Sun in San Francisco
Grateful Dead icon Bob Weir celebrates his 75th birthday with three jam-packed nights at the Warfield Theater with his cosmic cowboy band the Wolf Bros.
Ghost Light Shine Bright on ‘The Healing’
Ghost Light’s guitar-driven ’70s rock sound on The Healing dazzles the senses, thanks to extra psychedelia. The creative electricity is evident in each song.
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Destroy the Berkeley Greek
At the end of the show, fans are left in a pleasant daze. King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have metaphysically destroyed Berkeley, California’s Greek Theater.
Park City Song Summit Spotlights the Artist’s Journey Up the Mountain
Park City Song Summit is a cross between a mountain retreat for music fans and a SXSW-style event with insightful talks followed by live performances at night.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Rock the Bay and It Feels So Good
Funky alt-rock stalwarts Red Hot Chili Peppers have ace guitarist John Frusciante back for his third tour of duty, an exciting development for longtime fans.
Khruangbin Light Up the Night at the Berkeley Greek Theater
Blending wide-ranging global influences and psychedelic effects, Khruangbin have pulled off the rare feat of developing a truly fresh sound.
The Torch Burns on at the High Sierra Music Festival
Four straight days of at least 13 hours of live music per day pushes even the hardiest festivarian to the limit, but the festival’s 30th annual edition demands nothing less.