Bryan AdamsPalace of Fine ArtsDecember 2, 2008Notes by Janine KahnPhotos by Jenn "Hiku" WongBetter than: Listening to the same songs on some mellow FM station on that long LA-to-SF drive.I don't want to think about the number of children that were probably conceived with Bryan Adams crooning in the background, but my mind's in the gutter thanks to Adams himself (who informed us that "Summer of '69" is really, truly about the sexual position staple and not a time period, as most would believe) an
Phil MucciGreen Day
April 7, 2009The IndependentReview by Ross DrakeBetter Than: Standing on the sidewalk in the rain, openly pining for Green Day tickets
Arriving at the Independent quite unexpectedly for a surprise, sold-out show announced just hours beforehand, Green Day was everything you'd expect them to be - loud, punctual and exceptionally polished after a hiatus of nearly three years.
While the nearly three-hour concert was essentially a showcase for their new album, 21st Century Break