"Did San Francisco seem a little bit empty last week? That's because a large chunk of the city's population made the trek to Burning Man, where our intrepid reporter Timothy Karoff braved the mud and a wet sleeping bag to send in daily dispatches via solar-powered Starlink. But here in the city, life goes on, with the normal packed social schedule of concerts, dance competitions and film screenings."
"The benefits of performing at a brewery were apparent on Monday evening as the Grammy-nominated chamber pop band Japanese Breakfast closed out the summer series Live at Lagunitas. Doors opened at 4:20 p.m., and many hands clutched a pint of ale from the beloved Petaluma brewhouse. When the band appeared, fronted by the luminous Michelle Zauner, the sunset let the musicians enjoy every beaming face among the intimate but packed crowd."
"Affection for Zauner's lyrics was on display as several enthusiasts in the front row mouthed every lyric or pantomimed guitar solos. It was a two-way mirror, with fans treated to a close-up of the band's attunement. As Peter Bradley - the lead guitarist and Zauner's husband - moved a slide over his Telecaster to produce the mellow solo during 'Kokomo, IN,' no one smiled brighter than his wife by his side."
Large numbers of San Francisco residents traveled to Burning Man, leaving parts of the city quieter while cultural life continued with concerts, dance competitions and film screenings. Japanese Breakfast closed a summer series at Lagunitas Brewing Company with a free, intimate set where doors opened at 4:20 p.m. Attendees held pints from the Petaluma brewhouse as Michelle Zauner fronted the band against a sunset. Zauner performed songs from For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women). Front-row fans mouthed lyrics and mimed solos, and lead guitarist Peter Bradley delivered a mellow Telecaster slide during 'Kokomo, IN.'
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