3/26/2011 Live music w/ Blue Roan Filly ~ Pie Crust Promises ~ Steel Hotcakes (Rock)

Pie Crust Promises

Pie Crust Promises

Live music w/ Blue Roan Filly ~ Pie Crust Promises ~ Steel Hotcakes (Rock)
When: Sat, March 26
Time: 9pm
Cost: $7
Details:
Blue Roan Filly – A San Francisco based acoustic rock trio

 

Pie Crust Promises – A San Francisco based, high energy rock band
http://www.myspace.com/piecrustband
http://www.facebook.com/piecrustband
http://www.piecrustband.com
Pie Crust Promises is a San Francisco-based rock band. Defying simple categories, the band plays music with energy and spirit. The band’s only criteria is for the music to be quality, world class rock

Steel Hotcakes – A Bay Area rock/alt-coutnry trio -
http://www.myspace.com/karenstackpole
http://www.reverbnation.com/audreyhoward

3/25/2011 Live music w/ The Bruises ~ Hold Me Luke Allen ~ Eighteen Individual Eyes (Indie / Shoegaze)

The Bruises

The Bruises

Live music w/ The Bruises ~ Hold Me Luke Allen ~ Eighteen Individual Eyes (Indie / Shoegaze)
When: Fri, March 25
Time: 9pm
Cost: $5
Details:
The Bruises
http://www.myspace.com/thebruises
http://www.thebruises.com
Balancing the tightrope between indie and mainstream rock, THE BRUISES embrace incredibly catchy choruses, dueling female vocal harmonies, and a serrated double guitar attack. Tipping their hats to acts such as Lush, that dog., and Sleater-Kinney, the band has forged a sound that is both unique and timeless. …. “We just make music we like, without trying to be a part of any fad or musical trend,” says guitarist/singer Jen Black. “I’d like to think that someone 10 or 20 years from now could enjoy our songs the same way they do at this moment.”

 

Eighteen Individual Eyes

Eighteen Individual Eyes

Hold Me Luke Allen
http://www.myspace.com/holdmelukeallen
http://www.holdmelukeallen.com/
In late 2009 a bass player, another bass player, and a drummer stepped out of the rhythm section shadows and into the spotlight to realize a vision that combines musical influences ranging from trip-hop and electronica to grunge and punk. With a limited songwriting history, a load of production knowledge, a vision, and a lot of patience, Hold Me Luke Allen has found their rhythm — errr..voice. The trio has not entirely abandoned their respective instruments, but have added guitar, soft synths, vocals, sampling, and sequencers to the mix in what can readily be described as nu gaze (a genre combining elements of shoegaze and new wave/electronica)

Eighteen Individual Eyes
http://www.myspace.com/eighteenindividualeyes
http://www.eighteenindividualeyes.com

 

3/24/2011 Live music w/ Dispirit ~ Atriarch (Portland) ~ Alaric (Metal)

Atriarch

Atriarch

Live music w/ Dispirit ~ Atriarch (Portland) ~ Alaric (Metal)
When: Thu, March 24
Time: 8pm
Cost: $8
Details:
Dispirit
http://dispirit.org/

Atriarch (Portland)
http://www.myspace.com/atriarchmetal

Alaric

Alaric

Alaric
http://www.myspace.com/alaricalaricAlaric began in 2008 when 3 friends with similar interests decided to start a band which would thoroughly investigate the textures, energies and vibrations of dark, guitar-driven electric music influenced by the Post-Punk and Death Rock that they loved so much. These visionaries brought a lot of experience to the table. Drummer Jason Willer had been touring, recording and touring some more with British Punk legends the U.K. Subs from 2001 through 2006. Bassist and songwriter Rick Jacobus, childhood friend of Jason’s and former bassist in the two’s first band The Enemies began writing new material and soon approached their singer and lyricist of choice Shane Baker who spent several years touring the world in the infamous Oakland band Dead and Gone to fill the vocal position and fortunately he agreed. A few months and several unsuccessful guitar auditions later they convinced guitarist and fellow Death Rock freak Russ Kent to come and check it out and from the first chords they struck it was clear that the line up was now complete.

 

3/7/2011 Live music w/ Disasteroid ~ Jared Mess and the Grown Children ~ Slow Trucks (Indie / Rock)

Disasteroid

Disasteroid

Live music w/ Disasteroid ~ Jared Mess and the Grown Children ~ Slow Trucks (Indie / Rock)
When: Mon, March 7
Time: 7pm
Cost: $6
Details:
Disastroid
http://myspace.com/disastroid
…Fucking awesome. The perfect mix of Harvey Milk, Jesus Lizard, Melvins, Nomeansno, and Danzig while tuning it to their own unique sound. It was everything good about rock music and what is good about rock music now. I highly recommend these guys and it was nice to be blown away by an opening band I had never heard a note from before.”.. – ..Speed Glue and Music

Jared Mees & The Grown Children
http://jaredmeesandthegrownchildren.com
Pairing sometimes dark lyrical matter with uptempo major-chord progressions, the newest album from Portland, Oregon’s Jared Mees and the Grown Children examines the give-and-take inherent in struggles for self-fulfillment while walking a tightrope between naive exuberance and cynical skepticism. This balancing act results in a sound that is joyful yet introspective; a rollicking Americana tale of modern life, be it hellish or heavenly. [website]

Slow Trucks

Slow Trucks

Slow Trucks
http://www.myspace.com/slowtrucksband
Energetic, uncomplicated and infectious, Slow Trucks are musical comfort food, perfect for those of us who still occasionally break out that Treepeople CD or fantasize about an Archers of Loaf reunion. [myspace]

3/6/2011 SALSA SUNDAYS Return with LOS RUMBEROS!

SALSA SUNDAYS Return with LOS RUMBEROS!
When: Sun, March 6
Time: 4-8pm
Cost: $8
Details:
Come one, come all, back to the best and longest-running all-inclusive Salsa Sunday in the Bay Area! That’s right, it’s back so get your dancing shoes on….. Help us welcome back local artist Tom Bertetta and his orquesta LOS RUMBEROS for a swingin’ good time.

3/5/2011 La-ni’s Birthday Bashup w/ Girls With Guns ~ The Go Going Gone Girls ~ Mermaid Bones (Rock / Pop)

Mermaid Bones

Mermaid Bones

LA-NI’S BIRHTDAY BASHUP!!! w/ Girls With Guns ~ The Go Going Gone Girls ~ Mermaid Bones (Rock / Pop)

When: Sat, March 5
Time: 9pm
Cost: $7
Details:
Mermaid Bones
http://mermaidbones.bandcamp.com

Review by SF GATE of The San Francisco Chronicle:Off the Record, the skinny on the San Francisco Bay Area music scene. 9/17/10:”One Latina mermaid will shake her sexy hips and knock you out with her sultry voice. The band plays bluesy rock numbers while Sophia Anita Reyes, the lead singer, teases the audience in her sexy underwear and stockings.

Girls With Guns – Hott leather surf punk
http://www.myspace.com/girlswithgunsrock

Girls With Guns

Go Going Gone Girls

Go Going Gone Girls!
http://www.gogoinggonegirls.com/
Backed by an all-star four-piece lineup, the girls deliver a dexterous and distinctive blend of 60s go-go, soul, bubblegum, girl-group, and garage. Hear them sing, wail, scream, harmonize, plead, beg, and shout from atop their totemic pedestals. See them shimmy, shake, twist, dog, monkey, duck, bird, funky chicken, and pony like their ancestors of yore.

3/5/2011 Hard French – Happy Birthday Party

Courtney Trouble

Courtney Trouble

Hard French – Happy Birthday Party
When: Sat, March 5
Time: 3-8pm
Cost: $7
Details:
HARD FRENCH a Saturday afternoon soul music dance party Happy Birthday Hard French! Come celebrate 1 year of daytime outdoor soul music debauchery. Dancing and cruising* 3pm – 4pm: $1 beers 3pm – 5pm • free BBQ • DJ Carnita & DJ Brown Amy playing the 60s girl groups, early ’70s soulful funk, boogaloo, garage & Northern Soul stompers • Hard French Jiggalicious Dance Club Babes shakin it down and making you move • Hard French Photo Booth Hosted by Courtney Trouble

2/13/2011 Live music w/ Bare Wires ~ Dirty Cupcakes ~ Baby Talk (Indie)

Bare Wires

Bare Wires

Live music w/ Bare Wires ~ Dirty Cupcakes ~ Baby Talk (Indie)
When: Sun, February 13
Time: 6pm
Cost: $6
Details:
Bare Wires
http://www.myspace.com/thebarewires
..”A power trio that looks like it stepped out of a time warp from the 1970s, Bare Wires is rapidly perfecting its crisp, no-bull garage punk, reminiscent of the Stooges on too much caffeine and other stimulants. The crisp rhythm section creates a solid backbone for guitarist-vocalist Matthew Melton’s licks and machine-gun solos, as well as his earnest respect for melody.”.. .. .. – San Francisco Bay Guardian

Dirty Cupcakes

Dirty Cupcakes

Dirty Cupcakes
http://www.myspace.com/dirtycupcakesband
.. “Unless its baker has decided to go the Voodoo route and inject his or her delectables with cough syrup, there’s really nothing dirty about a cupcake. That is, until you hear the spiky, sweet punk-pop tunes of Oakland’s Dirty Cupcakes, an all-female trio that covers the Stones’ “Get Off of My Cloud” and sounds like Shonen Knife and the Vivian Girls. They’re cute on the outside, but looks can be deceiving.” -Willamette Week

Baby Talk
http://www.myspace.com/babytalkbabytalkbabytalk

2/12/2011 Live music w/ DRUNK HORSE ~ HOT LUNCH ~ CARLTON MELTON (ROCK)

Drunk Horse

Drunk Horse

Live music w/ DRUNK HORSE ~ HOT LUNCH ~ CARLTON MELTON (ROCK)
When: Sat, February 12
Time: 9pm
Cost: $8
Details:
Drunk Horse (on Tee Pee Records) – Headliner
http://www.myspace.com/drunkhorse
Drunk Horse emphasizes the interpenetration of what are usually called “mind” and “body”. According to this idea, people’s deeply-held thoughts make them ill or at least create the preconditions for disease and psychological problems. We work to remove deeply held resentments, to release unexpressed emotions, to assuage buried terror (all of which, in this view, are caused by deeply held thoughts), in order to build self-confidence and to plant in people a positive and hopeful view of their path through life. ..

Hot Lunch

Hot Lunch

Hot Lunch
http://www.myspace.com/hotlunchrules
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hot-Lunch/116240715101900
FOLLOWING the sudden implosion of Parchman Farm, singer Eric Shea knew that he had only two options; start a Firefall tribute band named High On Firefall or build a heavy punk ‘n’ roll quartet by sandwiching members from his favorite San Francisco bands. Following his gut, he pursued the sandwich. [facebook]

Carlton Melton

Carlton Melton

Carlton Melton (new split release 12″ on Mid-to-Late Records)
http://www.myspace.com/carltonmelton
http://carltonmeltonmusic.com/
The band CARLTON MELTON formed along the Mendocino County coastline in Northern California on the weekend of July 17th, 2008. The idea to play live, loud, improvised, experimental, instrumental, psychedelic music in a geodesic dome had been discussed for many years prior to this date. The opportunity came to fruition after the dome was completely rebuilt and the acoustic sounds inside were fully realized.

2/12/2011 Live music w/ Beth Longwell ~ Nicolas Kouzouyan (Acoustic / Uruguayan)

Beth Longwell

Beth Longwell

Live music w/ Beth Longwell ~ Nicolas Kouzouyan (Acoustic / Uruguayan)
When: Sat, February 12
Time: 6pm
Cost: FREE
Details:
Beth Longwell
http://www.bethlongwell.com
Beth Longwell is not your average songwriter, due to one simple fact: she is not afraid to bare it all in her music, and still somehow leaves her listeners wanting more.

Using ear-catching melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, Beth sings in four minutes what many struggle to say in a lifetime. Her songs span a vast range of subjects and there’s not a person out there who can’t relate to some of Beth’s lyrics. Go ahead, see her live and find out for yourself.

Look deeper into Beth’s life, and you’ll find that dynamic songwriting is just one component that makes up this very musical person. Beth spends her days as a music therapist at a veteran’s hospital, bringing the healing and transformative power of music to veterans on inpatient psychiatric and hospice units. She knows how much music has changed her life; now she is using it to facilitate change in the lives of others in need. Whether through songwriting, drumming, lyric discussion, reminiscing through music, or improvising on instruments, Beth is sure to bring joy and healing wherever she goes. [website]

Nicolas Kouzouyan
http://myspace.com/kouzouyan
From Uruguay, South America – bringing the uruguayan sound with him.

2/10/2011 Live music w/ Instrumental Dynamic Duo Mental 99

Joe Gore

Joe Gore

Live music w/ Instrumental Dynamic Duo Mental 99
When: Thu, February 10
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: FREE
Details:
Mental 99 is an explosive instrumental duo featuring guitarist Joe Gore (PJ Harvey, Tom Waits, Tracy Chapman) and drummer Dawn Richardson (Dolorata, Tracy Chapman, 4 Non Blondes).

Dawn Richardson

Dawn Richardson

The pair spins wild sonic tapestries ranging from eerie spacerock to pithy pop covers. It’s realtime sound design from two master musicians. No cover – contributions for the continuance and support of Mental 99 will be accepted gratefully.
http://www.joegore.com
http://www.dawnrichardson.com

2/8/2011 Live music w/ All-Star Jam with Los Train Wreck

Los Train Wreck

Los Train Wreck

Live music w/ All-Star Jam with Los Train Wreck
When: Tue, February 8
Time: 8pm
Cost:
Details:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Los-Train-Wreck/126376537401286
All-Star Jam with Los Train Wreck–We make YOU sound good! To participate in the jams, show up and sign up. We have a wonderful band waiting to make YOU sound good. Bring in easy, familiar songs (we discourage originals, at least until we get to know you). We know lots of songs, but a chord chart always helps. And of course, bring your instrument and a patch cord if you’ll need one. We have drums, PA, amps, and keyboard there already. This is what you wished your parents were doin instead of drinkin vodka and orange and playing cards all night. 8pm/no$$/front room This is one of our favorite monthly events!

2/7/2011 – Live music w/ The Whitney Myer Band ~ Aaron Blyth ~ The Ps and Qs (Pop / Rock)

Live music w/ The Whitney Myer Band ~ Aaron Blyth ~ The Ps and Qs (Pop / Rock)
When: Mon, February 7
Time: 7pm
Cost: $5
Details:

The Whitney Myer Band

The Whitney Myer Band

The Whitney Myer Band
http://www.myspace.com/thewhitneymyerband
http://whitneymyerband.com/
The Whitney Myer Band is a family affair, with vocalist Whitney Myer backed by father Scott Myer on guitar and uncle Fred Myer on drums. And Bassist Gia Torcaso from Nevada’s, fertile music scene — rounds out the ambitious quartet.The music bug first bit hard in the Myer clan when Scott and Fred started jamming with neighborhood kids in the East San Francisco Bay. The twins ended up with full-fledged careers, backing nationally touring acts such as Dave Mason and Commander Cody. The 1990s found Scott and Fred in The Mudsharks, a Reno-based ska band that shared bills with acts such as No Doubt and Sublime…. [http://www.reverbnation.com/show/3696650#!/thewhitneymyerband]

Aaron Blyth

Aaron Blyth

Aaron Blyth
Raised on the beaches of Hawaii and in the Mountains of the Pacific Northwest, Aaron Blyth’s music is as diverse and eclectic as his background. Pulling from strong influences of Folk, Rock, Blues and Funk, this singer/songwriter blends his favorite flavors into a uniquely energetic sound. From his days of playing Tom Petty covers at bonfire parties in high school, to playing with his band Soul Plain in college, Aaron is now spreading his music around California to any ears that wanna listen…. [http://www.reverbnation.com/show/3696650#!/aaronblyth]

Ps & Qs

P's & Q's

The Ps and Qs
http://www.myspace.com/psqsimonit
“I was raised different”. Getting babysit in penthouses, Cartoons on Big screens, Driving home in stretch limos. “Jewelry and Jordan’s”, “the life huh”… before funerals and prison visits. Food stamps and section 8’s, “nothing to brag about just something to laugh about”. It’s always two sides to a story. Born and raised in “Motown, Motor City, Hitsville”, “I got my game from Michigan. Growing up in the neighborhoods with corner stores and hooping on milk crates.”It made me want more”. Spent summers in Atlanta, gotta chance to actually see what a studio looks like and what it takes to create music. Moved to Columbus, Ohio; a opportunity to go to the next level. I linked up with a entertainment companying 2003 learned the business and been in the game ever since. [myspace]

1/23/2011 Live music w/ La Veda ~ Epiphany Castro ~ Eric De Arantanha (Soul)

Eric Mogli DeArathanha

Eric "Mogli" DeArathanha

La Veda ~ Epiphany Castro ~ Eric De Arantanha (Soul)
When: Sun, January 23
Time: 6pm
Cost: $8
Details:
Eric “Mogli” DeAratanha
http://www.myspace.com/mogliloop
http://www.soundcloud.com/dearatanha
Mogli is an acoustic multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter musician/composer with a knack for high tech sound gadgets. An organic synergy of acoustic instruments and electronic music technology carves vast spaces to open your mind and spirit. Some have called Mogli’s sets acoustic dreamtime journey music. Using instruments such as guitar, mandolin, banjo, kalimba, ethnic percussion, children’s toys and an cornucopia of bells and whistles (literally), beautiful found sound landscapes are created to make you smile and dance.
Good Feeling, uplifting, acoustic dreamtime journey music.

Epiphany Castro

Epiphany Castro

8pm-9pm
Epiphany Castro

http://www.Facebook/epiphany.castro

http://www.epiphanyshouse.net

Epiphany Castro; was born and raised in Berkeley, California, she grew up in a rich environment which has its roots traceable to New Orleans. Surrounded by family members who were knowledgeable of music fundamentals, she began singing and performing at age 5 years of age in church. Epiphany began dancing and acting at age 7 in various schools. She studied theater arts at San Francisco state and began singing in local bands in the bay area. In 1985 thru 1988 she performed with the band, Shy Hand, whose most noted member was Dwayne Higgins of Toni Tonee Tony. From 1988 to 1994, she performed with the band, Riot Going On. Epiphany also performed as a session singer for various studios like David Bryson’s critically acclaimed Dancing Dog Studios. Writing Music mostly, she did a short stint in London appearing at many venues. After returning to the United States, she embraced the stage once again, playing local gigs in the Frisco Bay area until starting a family and concentrating on a teaching career.

“Soul flower” her first solo project, has become a favorite among avid fans of spoken word. In “Soul Flower”, she demonstrates her many influences like Billie Holiday, Lewis Taylor, and the legendary group; Earth, Wind and Fire. Her voice rings with truth and confidence, as the melodic lyrics entices the senses with a passion unique and eloquent.

This mother, loving wife, animal lover, child advocate, and teacher, express her emotional content in all her creations. Regardless of where the expansions of her talents and creations may take one, you will never feel alone with Epiphany’s cd “Soul Flower”….
“My eyes speak volumes of truth, as my voice speaks for all those who are miz-understood”…

La Veda

La Veda • Photo by Israel

9pm-10pm
La Veda
http://www.myspace.com/lavedamusic
La Veda was born and raised in Miami, FL. She is a singer/songwriter/producer who just released her first CD “Sticky/Foreplay” on Harlem Station Recordings. Her sound could be summed up as Underground/Soul/ Lounge, with hints of Jazz. Her lyrics are sultry and enticing with memorable hooks to keep you humming well after listening,, La Veda has recorded with Tricky, Dana Byrd, Kimani Wilson, Charles Dockins, The Undah-Dub, CJ Burken,Trevor Goodchilde,N’Dinga Gaba, TheVision and Element for Titanz Entertainment, Cudda Brown, Line Noise, 418, Daniel Pinks, and Kenny”The Human Orchestra” Muhammad. Although new to the Bay area, the tastemakers are lending their ears to her sound.

1/22/2011 Live music w/ Josh Klipp ~ Joe Stephens ~ Alex Davis ~ Storm Florez ~ Eli Conley (Singer/Songwriter)

Joshua Klipp

Joshua Klipp

Josh Klipp ~ Joe Stephens ~ Alex Davis ~ Storm Florez ~ Eli Conley (Singer/Songwriter)
When: Sat, January 22
Time: 6pm
Cost: FREE
Details:
Josh Klipp (host)
http://www.joshuaklipp.com
Josh is a local jazz singer/hip hop dancer who’s work has been featured on the Tyra Banks Show, MTV LOGO, The L Word, and the Billboard Charts. He’s thrilled to produce and host the 4th generation of this event.

Joe Stevens

Joe Stevens

Joe Stevens
http://www.coyotegrace.com
Joe Stevens is half of the nationally touring folkroots duo Coyote Grace, currently based out of Sonoma County. They have shared the stage with Melissa Ferrick, Girlyman, Chris Pureka and more. 2010 has brought their third tour with the Indigo Girls, as well as the release of their fourth album, with another one on the way.

Alex Davis

Alex Davis

Alex Davis
http://www.luckyalex.com
Singer, songwriter, Alex Davis has been hailed as one of “the top 5 up and coming solo artists” by Music Connection Magazine. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he has been writing music and performing since childhood. A new regular on the LA music scene, Alex performs at such noteworthy venues as The Key Club, The Knitting Factory, and Highways Performance Space.

Storm Florez

Storm Florez

Storm Florez
http://www.stormflorez.com
In June 2010, Bay Area artist StormMiguel released his solo project, Long Lost Sun, through his label, Bad Flower Music. Featuring StormMiguel’s unique and haunting vocals and Americana-folk guitar style, Long Lost Sun takes the listener through a journey of “love, vulnerability, and complete & utter faith”.

Eli Conley (special guest) has a country choirboy voice and a singer/songwriter’s sincerity all wrapped up in a package that’s as queer as f—. He crafts songs that ride the rail between folk, country and indie rock from the raw material of his life as a gay transgender man with Virginia roots.

1/21/2011 Live music w/ SASSY!!! ~ Witchburn ~ Diemond (Power Pop)

Sassy!!!

Sassy!!!

SASSY!!! ~ Witchburn ~ Diemond (Power Pop)
When: Fri, January 21
Time: 9pm
Cost: $5
Details:
SASSY!!!
http://www.myspace.com/sassytheband
.. Trixie Delicious aka Lynda Mandolyn (Fabulous Disaster) and Kitty Largewood aka Christa DiBiase (Girlband / Browntown West) decided to team up and create a garage rock / harmony extravaganza! Lynda, sick of the “pop punk” scene, was looking for a drummer who could harmonize with her, enjoyed long walks on the beach and cranked Andrew Sisters and Laura Lee tunes instead of the Sex Pistols. They both enjoy binge drinking, fake eyelashes and shopping at Wet Seal. In the short time they have been together they have shared the stage with The Donnas, The Dickies, The Slits, Dexter Romweber Duo, Von Iva, Jucifer, Donita Sparks and Nerf Herder to name a few. Sassy!!! blows doors and minds with their two-piece guitar and drum attack complete with matching stage attire. [myspace]

Witchburn

Witchburn

Witchburn
http://www.myspace.com/witchburn
Witchburn delivers passionate, moody southern metal, made even more powerful by the band’s fierce energy and considerable musical chops. The smoky grooves are deep and heavy, tapping into a classic rock vein with gritty guitar lines, seamlessly blending vintage rock influence with that of modern metal. …. Their live show pulsates with seething and sultry, sweaty energy. Bringing as much groove as brutal thunder, the music is like a hammer straight to your soul, crashing down through the sky… only you welcome its impact the moment they tear into their first song. Spilling their guts on every stage they play; they’ve opened for Slipknot, Saint Vitus, Blue Cheer, Mudvayne, Fu Manchu, 3 Inches of Blood, Trouble, Zeke and Valient Thorr to name a few. [myspace]

Diemond

1/18/2011 Live music w/ RYP ~ Carmichael and the Frijalitas (Rock/Blues)

RYP

RYP

RYP ~ Carmichael and the Frijalitas (Rock/Blues)
When: Tue, January 18
Time: 7pm
Cost: FREE
Details:
RYP
http://www.reneepadgett.com
http://www.myspace.com/ryp10
http://www.facebook.com/pages/RYP/111527968861152?v=wall
RYP’s music is a vehicle for Renee Yvan Padgett to sing about what’s on her mind and in her heart. With RYP, she has diverted from the straightforward funk approach and experiments with soul, pop and sometimes country musical styles. Her songs highlight her ability to sing very expressively in a multitude of styles. She writes the lyrics and music, records a demo at home, then works out the vocal and musical arrangements with the band. The band is made up of veteran San Francisco based musicians, including a 3 part horn section and also 3 backup singers. [myspace]

Carmichael and the Frijalitas

1/17/2011 Live music w/ Songs For Snakes ~ Time Traveling Assassins ~ Bite (Punk)

Songs for Snakes

Songs for Snakes

Live music w/ Songs For Snakes ~ Time Traveling Assasins ~ Bite (Punk)
When: Mon, January 17
Time: 7pm
Cost: $5

Details:
SONGS FOR SNAKES
http://myspace.com/songsforsnakes
http://www.reverbnation.com/songsforsnakes
“San Francisco’s post-hardcore band, Songs for Snakes, seems to be strongly influenced by artists such as Drive Like Jehu and Jawbreaker, which is evident in their guitar style. Songs for Snakes has slithered all the way up from number 28 to number 1 in the past week here at KSPC.
KSPC
“These Bay Area dudes are way into Jawbreaker. They also slowed the pace down a little. I enjoyed the faster songs alot more than most of the CD, which was full of slower songs and has a tendency to drag. Not as good as Jawbreaker, better than Jets To Brazil”
Paul Lucich – Maximum Rock N Roll

Time Traveling Assassins

Time Traveling Assassins

TIME TRAVELING ASSASSINS
http://myspace.com/timetravelingassassins

Bite

Bite

BITE
http://myspace.com/bitesf
We’re about playin’ fast, loud, sexy, trashy down and dirty punk and roll. We’ve had some kickass players in this band and the current lineup is no exception. We’ve all been around the block and back so this shit ain’t about jumpin’ on some trendy bandwagon. This is our lives people, and along the way we’ve met and played with some amazing people, you know who you are. A couple of shows that stand out are gigs with Texas Terri, The Lewd And Dee Dee Ramone a year before he died. Yeah that’s the reason we do this, that and we have to, what else is there people besides REAL RAW ROCK AND FUCKIN’ ROLL?! We see no alternative, so if you like it fierce and fearless, check it out.

1/30/2011 Go Deep: Burlesque and Meatballs!!

Go Deep!

Go Deep!

Red Hots Burlesque, El Rio & Chef Gino Present
Go Deep!
Sunday January 30th @ 5pm | El Rio, 3158 Mission St 415-282-3325| FREE! | As sports fans all over the country fluff their foam fingers and pull out the big TV, Red Hots Burlesque ask you not to forget the most important aspects of The Super Bowl: titties and treats! Kick off the countdown to the Kick-Off with Gino’s balls and Dottie’s babes! El Rio, home of the happiest hour in the bay hosts this party for jocks, people who think jocks are sexy, drinkers, eaters, hecklers, proponents of the shimmy and shake, smarty pants and know-it-alls.

Burlesque by: Bitter Waitress, AJ Molecular, Lola Dean, Dottie Lux & more
DJ- Ruby White (Panty Raid, Web of Sound, Sugar Shack SF)
The Menu- Gino’s Famous Meatballs, Enormous Salad – vegetarian (with peanut butter balsamic dressing, Gorgonzola cheese), Garlic Hawaiian Bread – vegetarian (for optional sliders)

This event was inspired by the realization that El Rio has never had a Super Bowl Party, Dottie has never enjoyed a Super Bowl and everybody loves Gino’s Balls. This is the launch party! Tailgating done right: twist and shout to the best of 60’s pop, soul, garage rock and girl groups, feast your eyes on the best bump and grind and gobble up some of the most delicious grub, just like Nana used to make.

Be sure to come back on Feb 6th we’ll be watching the game, there will be a different menu and cast.


Red Hots Burlesque

Red Hots Burlesque

About Red Hots Burlesque:

RHB saw 6 years of successful shakes and shimmies in NYC and have made the cross country journey to bring you a show without boundaries including bizarre beauties and senseless sideshow. Red Hots have called El Rio home for San Francisco’s only weekly burlesque show for 3 years now! Their shows are not for the faint of heart or weak of humor.

Voted #1 in Nightlife by Yelp, 2010
“The City’s Best” Aol.com
Seen in New York Times, Bay Guardian, SF Weekly, Chronicle, NBC, KOFY TV, Curve Magazine and more!
www.RedHotsBurlesque.com

1/8/2011 Live music w/ WALKEN ~ THE CUTTHROATS 9 ~ MOSES (Metal)

WALKEN ~ THE CUTTHROATS 9 ~ MOSES (Metal)
When: Sat, January 8
Time: 9pm
Cost: $7
Details:

Walken

Walken

WALKEN (Headliner)
http://www.myspace.com/walken
http://walkenroll.com/
“Walken.Yeah,like Christopher Walken. San Francisco is long known for it’s spastic,experimental,genre bending cross-pollination of styles and scenes be it metal,punk,crust,post-rock,alternative or any bastardization of ‘em all, and Walken proudly sees the challenge and pisses in its face. Raging with raspy but rockin’ post-hardcore, Walken take hints from psychotics like Black Flag, B’last and pre-Melvins abusers Clown Alley and roll heads with just as many skatepunk skankin’ circle pits and humanitarian anthems as they add a progressive-punk edge to the scathing mess of progressively-thinking sub-everything-core.To not much suprise two members of Grayceon inhabit Walken’s ranks.Ugly,twitchy…catchy.” February issue of Metal Maniacs 2008

THE CUTTHROATS 9 (featuring Chris Spencer (Unsane), Will Carroll (Death Angel), and Tony (16) / on Reptilian Records)
http://www.myspace.com/thecutthroats9

Moses

Moses

MOSES (members of Strychnine / A.D.T. / Blessing the Hogs / One in the Chamber) http://www.myspace.com/moseskills