BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Taking the stage at the Greek Theatre to a backdrop of old color television consoles broadcasting scenes of Robert Kennedy, Vietnam and the Mexico City Olympics protest, Ian Anderson and his band arrived to perform a 50th Anniversary celebration of the music of Jethro Tull Saturday night …
Read More »Angélique Kidjo rocks the Talking Heads at UC Theatre in Berkeley
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER African musician Angélique Kidjo’s electrifying interpretation of the Talking Heads iconic album “Remain in Light” was a thrilling moment for those in attendance to experience at her concert Friday night at the UC Theatre in Berkeley. Kidjo, a 57 year old three time Grammy Award winning Beninese …
Read More »Ian Anderson to celebrate 50 years of Jethro Tull in Berkeley
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull are coming to town on June 2nd as part of a 50th Anniversary celebration of the career of the Progressive Classic Rock band. Appearing at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, Anderson, a Scottish born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist best known as the lead …
Read More »Jefferson Starship to rock Cornerstone in Berkeley on July 28th
Rising from the ashes of another legendary San Francisco band, Jefferson Airplane, the members of Jefferson Starship past and present have been exploring the mysteries of music for hundred’s of years collectively. Next Friday, July 28th, the latest incarnation of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees will be …
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