Sometimes, an unexpected detour leads you right where you belong. For legendary vocalist and guitarist Boz Scaggs, that journey has resulted in Detour, a captivating and deeply personal exploration of the Great American Songbook, and his first new studio album in seven years. Set for release on October 17th, Detour …
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BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Anyone who lived thru the MTV generation or remains fond of new wave likely has a place in their heart for Martha Davis and The Motels, a band that had multiple Top Ten hits and video exposure during the first half of the eighties. Davis, the lead …
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BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Rock’s original angry young man, part of the first wave of 70’s British punk, Elvis Costello delivered a hits laden performance Tuesday night at The Masonic on the fourth night of his Radio Soul! 2025 Tour, displaying the talents that have made him one of the most …
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BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER In a psychedelic, garage rock, boogie-woogie testament to their diversity, The Black Keys delivered an electrifying two hour performance to a sold out crowd at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley Sunday night. The Akron duo of lead singer/guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney presented a Meaty, …
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BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Returning to the Bay Area for the first time since their performance at Levi’s Stadium three years ago, Coldplay began the latest 17 date leg of their North American “Music of the Spheres” world tour with an even more colorful display at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto …
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BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy’s musical tribute to the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.’s Fables of the Reconstruction was a both a thrilling and highly energetic treat for those in attendance at the Fillmore in San Francisco on Tuesday night. Shannon, an American actor, is the recipient of …
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BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Bay Area singer-songwriter Chuck Prophet provided his dedicated hometown followers a joyous year end treat, performing a sold out show at the tightly packed Chapel in San Francisco Saturday night. Prophet, 61, a San Gabriel Valley native who relocated to Northern California in the early 80’s, made …
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BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Returning to Northern California two years after merely teasing his fans with a mini set opening for Howard Jones, Midge Ure took his rightful place in the spotlight with a stellar performance at Harlow‘s in Sacramento Wednesday night. Unrestrained, Ure delivered a pristine 95 minute set highlighted …
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BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Formed over 40 years ago in the garages of Southern California, seminal LA punk band X, one of the most influential bands of their era, brought their farewell tour to the Guild Theatre in Menlo Park for the first of their only two Bay Area appearances Monday …
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BY HELEN LAME’ Breakout Canadian indie-rock band Alvvays, a two time winner of the alternative album of the year in their brief career, played a fast paced electrifying set at the Fox on Friday night. The five person quintet fronted by lead singer and guitarist Molly Rankin along with guitarist …
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