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  • Blogs

    October 18, 2011

    Your Post-Bridge School Comedown Party: Watch a Film About the Benefit's First 25 Years

    Neil Young at Bridge School​ We already told you about the plans to release a new, three-DVD, two-CD box set celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the now-legendary Bridge School Benefit concerts. The set will feature some stunning performances from over the years by the likes of Bob Dylan, Neil ... More >>

  • Music

    September 14, 2011

    Sizzle & Fizzle: Highs and Lows from the Last Week in S.F. Music

    Neil Young at Bridge School​ We already told you about the plans to release a new, three-DVD, two-CD box set celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the now-legendary Bridge School Benefit concerts. The set will feature some stunning performances from over the years by the likes of Bob Dylan, Neil ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 6, 2011

    Bridge School Benefit 2011 Lineup: Dave Matthews, Arcade Fire, Eddie Vedder, and More

    Neil Young at the Bridge School Benefit. Photo by Christopher Victorio.​ The lineup for this year's Bridge School Benefit is out, and it's as solid as ever. No big reunions -- we got Buffalo Springfield last year, sigh -- but the acoustic shows Neil Young and his wife, Pegi, put on to benefit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2011

    Welcome to the Music Industry, 2011: Records Don't Sell, Touring Can Make Bank, and Major Labels Are (Mostly) Useless

    ​For whatever reason, today seems to be the day that the music industry reminds us that it's still in total upheaval. Soundscan tells us that relatively few people actually bought music in 2010, unless they were fans of Eminem and Katy Perry. Dave Matthews spent the last 10 years collecting $500 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2010

    Are the Grateful Dead Really the Great American Band?

    Jay BlakesbergThe essence of America?​What is the Great American Band?This was a question posed by esteemed rock writer Michael Azerrad over the past July 4th weekend. After due consideration of Fugazi, R.E.M., the Replacements (whom we're obviously fond of/indebted to), and others, Azerrad settle ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2010

    Last Night: Thom Yorke's Atoms for Peace, Flying Lotus at the Fox Theater

    Christopher Victorio​Atoms for Peace, Flying Lotus Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Fox Theater Better than: scouring the Internet for leaks of Flying Lotus' Cosmogramma. The glowing eyes of two Moorish, gold Genies peered out over the Fox Theater Wednesday night. Fans had bought the place out to ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 7, 2010

    Song Stories

    Christopher Victorio​Atoms for Peace, Flying Lotus Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Fox Theater Better than: scouring the Internet for leaks of Flying Lotus' Cosmogramma. The glowing eyes of two Moorish, gold Genies peered out over the Fox Theater Wednesday night. Fans had bought the place out to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2010

    Last Night: Gomez and Buddy at Great American Music Hall

    ​GomezBuddyWednesday, March 17, 2010Great American Music HallBetter than: What your mom told you she was doing on St. Patrick's Day. (We're pretty sure we saw her there. In 1998, the bluesy British rock quintet Gomez won the prestigious Mercury Music Prize. Critics heaped acclaim upon their rambl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2009

    Outside Lands Post-Script

    EKAphotographyVinyl Vamp: Zap Mama​ Fickle weather and last-minute headliner replacements aside, Outside Lands was a success, by most yard sticks. Here's what folks are saying about the three-day extravaganza, which drew more than 100,000 people to Golden Gate Park: Local reaction: The Chron ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2009

    Doggy Bag: Today's Odds and Ends

    ​Our favorite morsel from the food blogs. You asked for it: Grub Street New York published its Grub Report earlier this week. Think of it as a Twitpic of the state of the nation's restaurants, captured, collectively, by about a dozen critics. Anthony Bourdain, Jonathan Gold, Gael Greene, Ed L ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2009

    Outside Lands, Day 3: Tenacious D, M.I.A, Ween, The Avett Brothers

    Christopher Victorio​Outside Lands Day Three: Tenacious D, M.I.A, Ween, The Avett Brothers Golden Gate Park August 30, 2009 Better Than: Being warm.The fog that began showing up in wisps over Dave Matthews Band on Saturday night turned into a typical freezing summer in San Francisco day by Sunday ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 30, 2009

    Outside Lands Day Two: Street Sweeper Social Club, Trombone Shorty, Black Eyed Peas, The Mars Volta

    EKAphotography​Outside Lands Day 2: Street Sweeper Social Club, Trombone Shorty, Black Eyed Peas, The Mars Volta, & more, Saturday, August 20, 2009.Better Than: sitting in the park, waiting for you.The first day of Outside Lands was a huge freakin' success, especially if you stayed at the Twin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2009

    Last Night: Deer Tick at The Independent

    Joseph SchellDeer TickJuly 1, 2009The IndependentBetter Than: Karaoke. Last night, Deer Tick started its mellow set with a slow crescendo that climaxed in a stage dive. "We're doing things a little differently tonight," declared handlebar mustachioed lead singer John McCauley, before launching into ... More >>

  • Music

    April 1, 2009

    CD ripping services put record collections in the 21st century

    Joseph SchellDeer TickJuly 1, 2009The IndependentBetter Than: Karaoke. Last night, Deer Tick started its mellow set with a slow crescendo that climaxed in a stage dive. "We're doing things a little differently tonight," declared handlebar mustachioed lead singer John McCauley, before launching into ... More >>

  • Music

    March 25, 2009

    An open letter to would-be Twitticians

    Joseph SchellDeer TickJuly 1, 2009The IndependentBetter Than: Karaoke. Last night, Deer Tick started its mellow set with a slow crescendo that climaxed in a stage dive. "We're doing things a little differently tonight," declared handlebar mustachioed lead singer John McCauley, before launching into ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 3, 2008

    Lake City

    Joseph SchellDeer TickJuly 1, 2009The IndependentBetter Than: Karaoke. Last night, Deer Tick started its mellow set with a slow crescendo that climaxed in a stage dive. "We're doing things a little differently tonight," declared handlebar mustachioed lead singer John McCauley, before launching into ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2008

    Brett Dennen Visits SF in March

    If you like your guitars wistful and your lyrics introspective, then Brett Dennen is your dude. The Central California singer/songwriter has contributed his moody music to moody television shows like Grey's Anatomy and House, and Rolling Stone says he's a cross between Jack Johnson and Dave Matthe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2008

    The Dude Abides for Chocolate, Peace and Sarah Silverman - The Weekend Hitlist

    If you like your guitars wistful and your lyrics introspective, then Brett Dennen is your dude. The Central California singer/songwriter has contributed his moody music to moody television shows like Grey's Anatomy and House, and Rolling Stone says he's a cross between Jack Johnson and Dave Matthe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 28, 2008

    Sharon Jones, Dave Matthews Band to Play Three Nights at Greek Theatre

    If you like your guitars wistful and your lyrics introspective, then Brett Dennen is your dude. The Central California singer/songwriter has contributed his moody music to moody television shows like Grey's Anatomy and House, and Rolling Stone says he's a cross between Jack Johnson and Dave Matthe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2008

    Liz Phair taking 'Exile' in S.F.

    If you like your guitars wistful and your lyrics introspective, then Brett Dennen is your dude. The Central California singer/songwriter has contributed his moody music to moody television shows like Grey's Anatomy and House, and Rolling Stone says he's a cross between Jack Johnson and Dave Matthe ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 7, 2008

    Land Ho!

    If you like your guitars wistful and your lyrics introspective, then Brett Dennen is your dude. The Central California singer/songwriter has contributed his moody music to moody television shows like Grey's Anatomy and House, and Rolling Stone says he's a cross between Jack Johnson and Dave Matthe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 27, 2007

    Net Radio Royalty EXTRA -- UPDATES: David Byrne, Cover feature

    If you like your guitars wistful and your lyrics introspective, then Brett Dennen is your dude. The Central California singer/songwriter has contributed his moody music to moody television shows like Grey's Anatomy and House, and Rolling Stone says he's a cross between Jack Johnson and Dave Matthe ... More >>

  • Music

    August 16, 2006

    Birds of a Feather

    Meric Long and Logan Kroeber break the singer/songwriter barrier

  • News

    June 7, 2006

    No Administrator Left Behind

    The University of California system is embroiled in a scandal over perks and compensation for some of its highest-paid employees. Are they worth it? Find out where you stand!

  • Music

    May 24, 2006

    Stealing riffs and loser beats

    The University of California system is embroiled in a scandal over perks and compensation for some of its highest-paid employees. Are they worth it? Find out where you stand!

  • Music

    April 5, 2006

    Mixing an ElixIr with med students

    The University of California system is embroiled in a scandal over perks and compensation for some of its highest-paid employees. Are they worth it? Find out where you stand!

  • Music

    November 9, 2005

    A to Z

    My Morning Jacket's stunning new album marks a step forward for the atmospheric country band

  • Summer Guide

    June 29, 2005

    Hipster San Diego

    It's not all surf and silicone in America's Finest City

  • Film

    February 16, 2005

    Pooch Kicks

    As kid-book adaptations go, Because of Winn-Dixie's no dog

  • Music

    January 5, 2005

    From Mountains to Music Criticism

    How does a month spent alone in the Sierra Nevadas stack up to spending a night with four local bands?

  • Year End

    December 15, 2004

    Trend-Spotting

    In a scandal-ridden election year, the year's top ten music stories were all about winning the popular vote.

  • Music

    September 8, 2004

    Hear This

    The monsters of instrumental hip hop (and Dave Matthews) invade S.F.

  • Music

    June 2, 2004

    BeatBox

    The monsters of instrumental hip hop (and Dave Matthews) invade S.F.

  • Calendar

    March 17, 2004

    Creep Week

    Seven nights of frightening films

  • Listen Up

    March 17, 2004

    Band Directory

    Seven nights of frightening films

  • Calendar

    September 17, 2003

    Fanning the Flames

    In-your-face flamenco

  • Music

    September 10, 2003

    Prick

    In-your-face flamenco

  • Music

    May 28, 2003

    Coat Tales

    My Morning Jacket may have a big new label, but its haunting brand of country remains as comfortable as ever

  • Music

    January 15, 2003

    Survival of the Phat-est

    Pianist Jacob Aginsky fosters the new jazz evolution by embracing electronica and other musics

  • Music

    October 16, 2002

    Themselves

    The No Music (Anticon)

  • Music

    October 16, 2002

    SF Weekly Music Awards 2002

    A galaxy-spanning journey through space and sound!

  • Music

    April 3, 2002

    Don Lennon

    Downtown (Secretly Canadian)

  • Culture

    December 5, 2001

    Hunger Strike

    Can a non-9/11 benefit album make any noise?

  • Culture

    November 7, 2001

    A New Tune

    After September 11, some new songs just don't sound the same

  • Music

    October 28, 1998

    Melding Pot

    Kronos Quartet blends history, cultures, and classical music

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