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  • Blogs

    July 12, 2011

    Watch Mistah F.A.B.'s Serious New Video for "Ups and Downs"

    ​Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. exclusively debuted a new song and video yesterday on World Star Hip Hop. According to the counter on the popular urban site, "Ups and Downs" garnered more than 1.5 million views before the end of the day. Over a bed of haunting minor-key chords, F.A.B. recounts ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2011

    All Shook Down Music Fest: Featuring S.F.'s Maus Haus

    Maus Haus​ This is the part where we say, "You haven't heard Maus Haus yet?" We'd point out that this S.F. outfit is at the forefront of the local weirdo synth-dance-pysch-pop scene, but there really aren't enough groups that sound like Maus Haus to constitute a scene. These guys are pretty m ... More >>

  • Music

    June 29, 2011

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

    Maus Haus​ This is the part where we say, "You haven't heard Maus Haus yet?" We'd point out that this S.F. outfit is at the forefront of the local weirdo synth-dance-pysch-pop scene, but there really aren't enough groups that sound like Maus Haus to constitute a scene. These guys are pretty m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2011

    All Shook Down Music Fest: Featuring Oakland Rapper Mistah Fab

    The yellow bus rider, man​Hyphy is dead, sure -- but Mistah Fab is very much alive. The Oakland rapper, provocateur, former hyphy spokesman, and wordsmith has had quite the year so far, dropping two street albums, wowing an SXSW audience (and others) with his freestyles, and maintaining a Tw ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 27, 2011

    Announcing SF Weekly's All Shook Down Music Fest 2011, Featuring Crystal Castles

    Crystal Castles performing a sold-out show at the Warfield earlier this year.​ Hey, San Francisco, the All Shook Down Music Fest is returning for 2011. Different place, different vibe, same goal: To put some of the best local musicians together in one showcase, capped off with a big headliner. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2010

    New Year's Eve 2011: 10 Ways To Celebrate in S.F.

    Calibree PhotographyThey think you should make those NYE plans early​No one will fault you on New Years Eve for being too glitzy, too loud, or too boozy. It's the one time of the year we're pretty much required to celebrate to excess -- there's even a mandatory beverage (champagne) and sexual acti ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2009

    Q&A with VAMPS' Hyde and K.A.Z.

    ​VAMPS may well be the world's most unassuming supergroup. They consist of L'Arc En Ciel singer Hyde and guitarist K.A.Z, formerly of the (awesome, in my opinion) late 90s/early 2000s rockers Oblivion Dust. A superstar in Asia whose distinctive voice you'll certainly know if you're in the habit of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2009

    Last Night: Vamps at the Grand

    ​ VAMPSJuly 25, 2009Regency CenterReview by Kirsty EvansBetter Than: A weekend vampire movie marathon. It was hard to tell what to expect from VAMPS before Saturday's show, as singer/guitarist Hyde (L'Arc en Ciel) and guitarist K.A.Z (Oblivion Dust) come from such different backgrounds. Wh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2009

    Spectrum Festival Coming to the SF Regency Center

    Rave Rising: Phoenix Raves are back. They're just not called raves anymore. Just take the just-announced Spectrum Festival, which promises a "bevy of live bands, DJs, performance artists and elaborate décor transforming the Regency Center into a multi-stage, multi-environment kaleidoscope of enter ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2009

    The Regency Center Gets "Gristlized" in April

    Industrial music originators Throbbing Gristle have important historical links to San Francisco. Not only did the group's "last live performance" take place in S.F. -- at least before its 21st Century resurrection, that is -- but local friend/artist/agitator Monte Cazazza even came up with the phra ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2009

    Saturday Night: The Ninth Annual Edwardian Ball

    (Click here for a full slideshow by Gretchen Robinette)The Ninth Annual Edwardian Ball January 24, 2009 The Regency Center Review and Photos by Sam Prestianni Better Than: Being run through with an awl or trampled flat in a brawl. The annual Edwardian Ball once again staged a fitting, San Franc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 11, 2008

    Interview: Dir en grey's Shinya

    By Kirsty Evans Late on a cold November afternoon I had the opportunity to sit down with Dir en grey drummer Shinya (pictured) for a quick interview a few hours before their show at The Regency Center. Since I had been told to expect the guitar duo rather than the usually reclusive drummer the foll ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2008

    Dir en grey, Black Friday, Toys for Tots and Bazaar Bizarre: Your Monday Morning Hangover

    Weekend wrap-up by Janine KahnSorry to shake you out of tryptophan-induced slothfulness, but it's Cyber Monday, kids. And that means you're supposed to blow what's left of the shopping dough you didn't honestly have last week on marginally-cheaper memory cards and online escorts or something. It's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2008

    Last Night: Dir en grey at the Regency Center

    Dir en grey, The Rose Trims Again TourThe Regency Center's Grand BallroomNovember 30, 2008Review and photos by Kirsty EvansBetter than: Just listening to the music on CD.In all the world of music it would be hard to find a more obsessive fanbase than Dir en grey's. Attendees started lining up at 7 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2008

    Friday Night: Of Montreal at the Regency Center

    Of MontrealThe Regency Center (1290 Sutter St.)November 21, 2008Review by Ashley HarrellPhotos by Rachel Hubbard Of Montreal front man Kevin Barnes and his band of psychedelic indie poppers, who seemingly support an eternal Halloween, overheated San Francisco's Regency Grand Ballroom Friday night ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2008

    YouTube Live, No Pants Party and Of Montreal: Your Monday Morning Hangover

    Weekend recap by Janine KahnThe bad news is, it's Monday. The good news? This is bound to be one short week! All Shook Down will likely be mostly crickets and echoes this Thursday and Friday as our crew heads out to spend time with their respective clans, so we overdid it this past weekend to make i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2008

    Buckethead, YouTube Live! and Eddie Money: Your Weekend Hitlist

    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 s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2008

    Canceled: San Francisco Big Battel

    Major suckage alert: There we were, all excited to capture on camera the epic battle that was bound to ensue between intergalactic pests and rogue cans of chicken noodle soup. But no, the characters from the Kaiju Universe will not be fighting it out at the Regency Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19th, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2008

    Brave Metalheads! Saddle Thy Mighty Steeds and Ride! (Across Downtown to the Regency Center, That Is)

    Major suckage alert: There we were, all excited to capture on camera the epic battle that was bound to ensue between intergalactic pests and rogue cans of chicken noodle soup. But no, the characters from the Kaiju Universe will not be fighting it out at the Regency Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19th, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2008

    Wu-Tang Clan at Grand Ballroom in Dec., Tickets on Sale this Week

    Major suckage alert: There we were, all excited to capture on camera the epic battle that was bound to ensue between intergalactic pests and rogue cans of chicken noodle soup. But no, the characters from the Kaiju Universe will not be fighting it out at the Regency Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19th, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2008

    Last Night: Hip-Hop Live Tour at the Grand Ballroom with Talib Kweli, David Banner and Little Brother

    Major suckage alert: There we were, all excited to capture on camera the epic battle that was bound to ensue between intergalactic pests and rogue cans of chicken noodle soup. But no, the characters from the Kaiju Universe will not be fighting it out at the Regency Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19th, ... More >>

  • Music

    October 1, 2008

    Swedish Skull Crush

    Major suckage alert: There we were, all excited to capture on camera the epic battle that was bound to ensue between intergalactic pests and rogue cans of chicken noodle soup. But no, the characters from the Kaiju Universe will not be fighting it out at the Regency Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19th, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2008

    The Weekend Hitlist: Eddie Izzard, The Melvins, Zine Fest, Download

    Major suckage alert: There we were, all excited to capture on camera the epic battle that was bound to ensue between intergalactic pests and rogue cans of chicken noodle soup. But no, the characters from the Kaiju Universe will not be fighting it out at the Regency Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19th, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 9, 2008

    Rusted Root's Upcoming Show Cancelled

    Major suckage alert: There we were, all excited to capture on camera the epic battle that was bound to ensue between intergalactic pests and rogue cans of chicken noodle soup. But no, the characters from the Kaiju Universe will not be fighting it out at the Regency Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19th, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 3, 2008

    The Zombies Lurch Towards Regency Center in July

    Major suckage alert: There we were, all excited to capture on camera the epic battle that was bound to ensue between intergalactic pests and rogue cans of chicken noodle soup. But no, the characters from the Kaiju Universe will not be fighting it out at the Regency Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19th, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 11, 2008

    Night Day: Calendar Picks for 6/11

    Major suckage alert: There we were, all excited to capture on camera the epic battle that was bound to ensue between intergalactic pests and rogue cans of chicken noodle soup. But no, the characters from the Kaiju Universe will not be fighting it out at the Regency Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19th, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 11, 2008

    Hot Water Music Reunion Tix On Sale This Weekend

    Major suckage alert: There we were, all excited to capture on camera the epic battle that was bound to ensue between intergalactic pests and rogue cans of chicken noodle soup. But no, the characters from the Kaiju Universe will not be fighting it out at the Regency Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19th, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2008

    Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Go Back in the Regency Center

    Major suckage alert: There we were, all excited to capture on camera the epic battle that was bound to ensue between intergalactic pests and rogue cans of chicken noodle soup. But no, the characters from the Kaiju Universe will not be fighting it out at the Regency Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19th, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2008

    Last Night: Atmosphere at the Grand

    Major suckage alert: There we were, all excited to capture on camera the epic battle that was bound to ensue between intergalactic pests and rogue cans of chicken noodle soup. But no, the characters from the Kaiju Universe will not be fighting it out at the Regency Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19th, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2008

    DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist Bring The Hard Sell to SF in Feb., Kid Koala Opens

    Major suckage alert: There we were, all excited to capture on camera the epic battle that was bound to ensue between intergalactic pests and rogue cans of chicken noodle soup. But no, the characters from the Kaiju Universe will not be fighting it out at the Regency Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19th, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2007

    Previewing Bandwidth

    Major suckage alert: There we were, all excited to capture on camera the epic battle that was bound to ensue between intergalactic pests and rogue cans of chicken noodle soup. But no, the characters from the Kaiju Universe will not be fighting it out at the Regency Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19th, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 25, 2007

    Poets Invade S.F.

    Major suckage alert: There we were, all excited to capture on camera the epic battle that was bound to ensue between intergalactic pests and rogue cans of chicken noodle soup. But no, the characters from the Kaiju Universe will not be fighting it out at the Regency Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19th, ... More >>

  • Film

    April 19, 2006

    Repertory Film Listings

    Major suckage alert: There we were, all excited to capture on camera the epic battle that was bound to ensue between intergalactic pests and rogue cans of chicken noodle soup. But no, the characters from the Kaiju Universe will not be fighting it out at the Regency Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19th, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 16, 2005

    Hubba Hubba

    A cabaret of impressive proportions

  • Calendar

    November 9, 2005

    Walking Her Walk

    The music of cities

  • Film

    September 28, 2005

    Repertory Theaters

    The music of cities

  • Calendar

    December 29, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    The music of cities

  • Holiday

    November 24, 2004

    Holiday Gift Guide

    The music of cities

  • Calendar

    December 31, 2003

    Average Punk Band

    This bassist is Salty and sweet

  • Holiday

    February 12, 2003

    Valentine's Day

    Find Out What's Happening this Valentine's Day!

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