Now, more than ever, we need to brass against the machine. At least that's what founding guitar player Brad Hammonds thought during the first Trump administration.
What an honor to host Fito Paez, one of the pioneers of Argentine rock, at the Tiny Desk for the start of Latin Music Month. In 1984, Paez released his debut solo album one year after Augusto Pinochet's brutal dictatorship, joining the swell of Spanish language rock and roll that was growing in Argentina. His lyrical insight was poignant then and resonates now. In this set, his beloved storytelling is on full display as well as his connection to the audience.
The Second Wednesday of every Month, The Setup presents"A Funny Thing Happened", a night of world class storytelling. You'll be joining bestselling authors, Emmy-Award winning writers, TED speakers, stars of The Moth Radio hour, Snap Judgment and accomplished comedic voices in an intimate setting right in the heart of San Francisco. "A Funny Thing Happened" Storytelling Night Every Second Wednesday | 8 pm The Beer Basement, 222 Hyde St,
Mac DeMarco was the musical guest on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert last night (September 11), where he played "Shining" from his new album . Backed by his four-piece band, DeMarco sang and rocked from side to side as a screen played gentle footage of galloping horses. Saddle up below.
Produced by the trailblazing queer British duo Charlie Zlutz and Vascha, "Diva" transcends mere entertainment; it's a movement. The accompanying visualizer features Ivy adorned in stunning gold body paint, juxtaposed against a dark and shimmering universe that symbolises transformation, inner power, and the radiant glow that comes from embracing one's true identity. This vivid imagery captures the essence of owning who you are and shining brightly, even in the shadows.
With each subsequent tour, PUP and Jeff Rosenstock's respective scopes continue to grow. Between well-received albums and increasingly dedicated fanbases, both acts have been able to fill bigger venues just about every time they embark on a new run (and deservingly so, might we add). Fortunately, they've also managed to successfully scale their high-energy stage show with each jump, retaining a sense of intimacy even as the crowds grow more expansive.
Watch the performance below. As a song about - well, climaxing - Carpenter unsurprisingly pushed the envelope with her performance. She emerged from a manhole and soon found herself soaked in the rain. She was joined by a group of drag performers holding signs with slogans like "Dolls, Dolls, Dolls," "If You Hate You'll Never Get Laid," and "Protect Trans Rights."
We spoke of Jerry Garcia and Elton John spent plenty of time on the subject of his dear ol' pal Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys and touched upon his days working with such punk acts of X and Fear. He even mentioned that he'd read my recent interview with Robby Krieger of The Doors. Of course, he also talked a ton about Three Dog Night.
Everyone is trying to out-scream and out-diva each other at AG Cook's sold-out Brooklyn Paramount show. Midway through his Friday-night DJ set for his Britpop 25 tour, the producer and moptopped dungeon master of the hyperpop universe has put on his Von Dutch remix, a standout single from last summer's Brat invasion that brings pop princesses Charli xcx and Addison Rae together for some prima donna repartee atop a distorted, industrial production.
Known for its panoramic views of Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley, Smuggler Mountain was conveniently a couple of miles from the Aspen Ideas Festival campus. The band Lucius and our crew took a short trek up a dirt road to arrive at the historic Smugger Mine. Once inside, we walked through the cold and damp Clark Tunnel and arrived at a man-made cavern. There Lucius played "Dusty Trails," perhaps appropriate for the fossilized surroundings.
The Video Vanguard Award is presented to an artist who has shown outstanding contributions as well as a profound impact on music videos and popular culture. Previous Vanguard Award recipients include Katy Perry, Shakira, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL COOL J, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott. David Bowie, The Beatles and director Richard Lester shared the honor at the first-ever VMAs (1984).
For a weekly email blast of the best in San Francisco culture, sign up for our Fogcutter newsletter . San Francisco is on a hot streak. The past three weekends of concerts in Golden Gate Park pumped a reported $150 million into the city, and San Francisco has climbed out of last place in a ranking of office foot traffic. Plus, Treasure Island is getting a Meat Carnival in October.
Almost 10 years to the day after a show at the Troubadour that marked the release of her album "Emotion," Carly Rae Jepsen brought the 2015 LP back to the same West Hollywood club on Tuesday night for a sold-out one-off gig in which she played "Emotion" from beginning to end. The follow-up to Jepsen's un-follow-uppable 2012 smash "Call Me Maybe," "Emotion" wasn't exactly the hit the singer and her team were hoping for. Yet over time, the album - which Jepsen made with a host of hip producers and songwriters including Rostam, Ariel Rechtshaid and Blood Orange's Dev Hynes - became a cult favorite beloved for its squirmy '80s R&B grooves and its tone of unabashed yearning.
Join us for a free night of music and dancing in downtown Millbrae on August 21st from 5-8 PM. Local talent Justin & Jeremy Garcia will start at 5 PM, followed by Pride and Joy from 6-8 PM. This event invites everyone to bring friends, family, and dancing shoes for an enjoyable evening.
"I don't do what the people expect. I do what they demand to see - a great rock show," Thorogood, 75, told the Advance/SILive.com of the upcoming performance, among other things.
Newport Folk Festival featured memorable moments like Hayley Williams' surprise appearance, Geese frontman's piano performance, and collaborations among artists throughout the weekend.
Iwobi mentioned, "I'm not sure yet. I'm just not sure yet,' Iwobi says. But maybe in the near future I might start. I've done one live performance which felt a bit weird."
Buddy Guy has been a treasured figure on the musical landscape since his early albums with blues harpist Junior Wells. His fiery style influences generations of musicians.
