The devil, the Statue of Liberty, a glamorous cowgirl, a construction worker, Joan of Arc: These are the dominant archetypes of the costume-clad at Forest Hills Stadium, all here for night two of Chappell Roan 's four-night run. Walking through the venue, I spot not one but two guys dressed as Lady Liberty whose bodies are entirely painted an ashy shade of green;
When I arrived at the Brooklyn Paramount right before doors opened for Yungblud 's headlining concert on Tuesday night (September 16th), the scene outside already said everything about what this night meant. The general admission line had completely wrapped around the block, and for the first time I'd ever seen, the VIP line stretched a couple hundred feet past the entrance.
Take Your Coffee Break Back to the Baroque! Experience live classical music as it was heard in 18th-century salons and coffeehouses-performed on period instruments using historically informed practices by members of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra. This is the first of three free Coffee Concerts in the series, held monthly at The Conservatory at One Sansome in downtown San Francisco. Come early, grab a seat, and enjoy an hour of music alongside complimentary Ritual Coffee and Semifreddi's pastries. Program:
When electronic-ambient-new age pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre was working on 1976's Oxygene, in his makeshift home studio, he often had to tape down two preset buttons of his Korg drum machine to achieve the effect he wanted. Thanks to the breakout success of that record and its winning blend of bright keyboard melodies and warped analog synths, Jarre didn't have to resort to such ad-hoc methods for long.
Yet, what made this particular Ozzy shoutout so special was that came from an indie-pop act better known for twee neo-psychedelia than hard-hitting heavy metal. And, yet, the Lips took on the legendary anti-war anthem with complete commitment, thundering through "War Pigs" in a fashion that likely would've impressed even Black Sabbath mastermind (and godfather of heavy metal) Tony Iommi himself.
Fresno-based Haunt play metal. Just metal. Not doom, black, speed, death, glam, or any of the other countless subgenres that have sprouted up. This is metal for fans of Iron Maiden, Scorpions, Tesla, and other traditional metal bands. Trevor William Church already had his band, the excellent Beastmaster to meet his doom needs, a genre that showcases his Ozzy-esque vocals. He started Haunt to get back to basics.
Hailing from San Francisco, Bululú brings a tropical, Latin vibe to the Bay Area. And this weekend, they will be playing a free show with Salinas' Flaco El Jandro y Sus Perros Callejeros (who mix punk, cumbia, and soul) and El Pecado de Juana (a Bay Area Bolero rock trio) for a celebration of Latin and Chicano music and culture.
One of the Arab world's most influential contemporary artists is coming to Campbell's Heritage Theatre on Sept. 7. Hamza Namira is an Egyptian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music rose to prominence during the 25 January revolution in 2011, a day of nonviolent protests against increasing police brutality during the last few years of Hosni Mubarak's presidency. Namira participated in the demonstrations and was considered the "Voice of the Revolution." His music is marked by sociopolitical themes.
G-Dragon, the King of K-Pop.Photo: GALAXY CORPORATION G-Dragon brought the drama, standing amongst a crowd of about 16,000 people on a pedestal wearing a golden gown and wrapped in a rose-covered jacket, with pyrotechnics shooting through the air and his talented dance team. The entire arc of his performance, featuring 20 songs, many of which were from his new album Ubermensch, along with several classic hits, was told in a dramatic sequence of colors.
Supercrush embodies a sunshiney melodic hard-rocking power pop sound reminiscent of '70s driving music, filled with catchy melodies and upbeat energy.
The Psychedelic Furs have influenced the post-punk landscape for four decades, blending rawness and romanticism with hits such as "Love My Way" and "Pretty In Pink."
Fusing iconic R&B and hip-hop, 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige, and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie will perform at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium—don't miss this monumental event!
Local boys Reptilian Arms are taking over the Caravan Lounge for a night of stomach-rotting, face-ripping and brain-invasive sludge! This isn't a regular show, this is an all-out SLUDGEFEST to celebrate the birthdays of RA's bassist and drummer, Chris and Josh.
