BY XAVIER JOHNSON Since its formation in 1992, Collective Soul carved out its place in rock music’s canon during the 90’s post-grunge movement that combined their weighty tones and unpredictable sound with more familiar, melodic mainstream rock sensibilities. The groundwork laid by groups like Pearl Jam, Collective Soul, and Bush …
Read More »Outside Lands announces set times for festival next weekend
The set times for the 14th Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in Golden Gate Park next weekend have been announced: (Click to Enlarge)
Read More »Howard Jones revives MTV glory days & looks towards the future
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Nearly two generations after appearing at Live Aid and becoming one of the largest stars in the MTV galaxy, British new wave pioneer Howard Jones delivered a jubilant performance highlighting his four decade career in music Wednesday night at Bimbo’s 365 Club in San Francisco. Jones, 67, …
Read More »Tori Amos delivers thrills and chills at The Paramount
BY HELEN LAME’ Piano maestro Tori Amos first Bay Area appearance in five years was a jubilant and emotional affair for many of those in attendance Friday night, reconnecting the artist with many of her fans that have seen her dozens of times over the years. Performing at the stately …
Read More »Midnight Oil blows the roof off the Fox Theater one final time
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Playing the first US date of their final North American tour, Australian rockers Midnight Oil opened their brief seven city sprint across the country with an electrifying performance at the Fox Theater in Oakland Saturday night. Returning to the Bay Area for the first time since a …
Read More »Tears for Fears bring new songs and greatest hits to Concord
BY HELEN LAME’ Riding the wave of critical acclaim for their first new studio album in 18 years, the English new wave rock band Tears for Fears delivered a lively performance Wednesday night at Concord Pavilion worthy of a group that first sought to rule the music world some four …
Read More »Single day tickets for Outside Lands now available
Outside Lands the largest independent music festival in the country taking place August 5-7, has announced the daily lineups and that Single Day tickets will be available for purchase this Wednesday, May 18 at 10 AM PT. Single Day GA ($175.00), Single Day VIP ($395.00) and Single Day Golden Gate …
Read More »Ann Wilson rocks Great America fiercely with classics, new cuts
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Appearing at the Great American Music Hall less than a week after the release of her new solo album, Ann Wilson wasted little time restating her place in rock royalty, and certainly one of the greatest female vocalists of any generation. It was an undeniable treat for …
Read More »Buckingham brings his Mac attack and more to the Palace
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Lindsey Buckingham kicked off the opening night of the third leg of his solo tour with a nearly two hour set at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco Tuesday night. Twice delayed, first by emergency open heart surgery and …
Read More »Set times announced for 2022 BottleRock Festival
The daily schedule of set times for the ninth annual BottleRock Music Festival May 27-29, 2022, at the Napa Valley Exposition has been announced as follows: Friday, May 27 JaM Cellars Stage 12:00pm – Dorothy 1:30pm – Fantastic Negrito 3:00pm – Marcus King 4:30pm – Spoon 6:00pm – Greta Van …
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