By Melissa Baron
The sun finally came back out and with Thanksgiving on the way it's best to enjoy this weekend before inevitable family drama ensues. Here's what's going on:
Friday night Sunlandic dance explosion Of Montreal play the Regency Center Grand Ballroom. For those of you who haven't seen them before, expect dancing, sweating, bright colors and possible nudity. Tickets are $25.
There's also an incredible show in Redwood City (if you can get there): Buckethead brings his bizarre b
Gretchen RobinetteAntony and the JohnsonsTuesday, Feb. 24, 2009Nob Hill Masonic CenterBetter than: Old Nina Simone records.When it comes to Antony Hagerty live, nothing is as you'd expect it. For example, that such a powerfully feminine voice would flow out of such a large man's body. Or that a voice quivering with so much hurt in song could switch into such funny, flippant banter between songs. And that someone with so much praise at his feet (from no less than Lou Reed, among others) could sti
Joseph Schell​Ray LaMontagneNob Hill Masonic Center Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009Better Than: Breaking up then making up.Ray LaMontagne's first few chords were barely audible behind the crowd's hooting and whistling, his figure obscured by shadows under a lone, blue spotlight. By the time he approached the mic after playing three consecutive songs with no introduction, the eager crowd had mellowed under the spell of LaMontagne's signature gravelly vocals and soulful lyrics. And right when everyone had