Category Archives: February

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

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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)

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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)

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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

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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

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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)

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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]

2/28/2010 Live music w/ Emily Bonn

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Emily Bonn

Emily Bonn

Live music w/ Emily Bonn
When: Sun Feb 28
Time: 7pm
Cost: $5
Details:
Emily Bonn
http://myspace.com/emilybonnmusic
Emily Bonn & The Vivants perform original foot stompin’ tunes about riots, hollers and hopping train cars. Largely inspired by the energy of old-time dance tunes, honky-tonk country and western swing, The Vivants play their own brand of American roots music, shining up dusty melodies with modern arrangements.

2/28/2010 Live music w/ Chantelle Tibbs

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Chantelle Tibbs

Chantelle Tibbs

Live music w/ Chantelle Tibbs
When: Sun Feb 28
Time: 7pm
Cost: $5
Details:
Chantelle Tibbs
http://chantelletibbsmusic.com
Ambient singer songwritery folk. “She’s Got Pipes.”-SF Bay Guardian

Chantelle has played with Chris Pureka, and Andrea Gibson, . She has also gotten the chance to work with Chuck Prophet on her album “No One’s Believer.” She has been featured in CRAFT Magazine, Fluffy Co, Commonwealth Commercial, and on NBC’s “Trauma.”

When Chantelle was 12 she bought her first folk cd. It was Joan Baez Greatest Hits and she got it for “Diamonds and Rust.” She has had music in her ever since then. “I can remember my mom walking home and the package was addressed to her. I opened it knowing I would get in trouble, but when she saw me singing she just kind of let it be.”

Chantelle began to sing and started writing music. At the age of 20 she picked up the guitar. “The guitar was really the missing piece for me.” She has been playing in San Francisco, the Northwest, Los Angeles and around the country since then.

2/28/2010 Live music w/ Instrumental Dynamic Duo Crack Spackle

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Joe Gore

Joe Gore

Live music w/ Instrumental Dynamic Duo Crack Spackle

When: Sun Feb 28
Time: 7pm
Cost: FREE
Details: Crack Spackle 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 Crack Spackling will be accepted gratefully.

http://www.joegore.com
http://www.dawnrichardson.com

2/27/2010 Live music w/ Bitter Mystics

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Bitter Mystics

Bitter Mystics

Live music w/ Bitter Mystics
When: Sat Feb 27
Time: 7pm
Cost: FREE
Details:
The Bitter Mystics
http://www.bittermystics.com
The Bitter Mystics (formerly D’Tension) grew from a partnership to produce a single song. That seed has sprouted almost 30 original tunes that this talented ensemble shares at venues in San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area.

Bitter Mystics are smooth and sultry vocals backed by masterful acoustic rhythm and lead guitars, and violin energizing original songs spanning genres from bluegrass to folk, pop to swing.

2/24/2010 Live music w/ The Illness

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The Illness

The Illness

Live music w/ The Illness
When: Wed Feb 24
Time: 7pm
Cost: $5
Details:
The Illness
http://www.myspace.com/theillness
The Illness brings a new sound to the progressive rock world. The classic foundations are there; complexity, energy, and power. Fueled by the amalgamation of distinct talents the band shatters the conventional rock template. Comprised of veterans of San Francisco’s diverse music scene, the Illness creates a new sensibility in a genre that has a history of abuse. Viscous rhythms flow freely into focused streams of guitars to burn a hole in tradition and give any punk, metalhead or prog-rocker a moment of pause. Don’t worry about catching The Illness; chances are you already have it.

2/24/2010 Live music w/ Kajillion

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Kajillion

Kajillion

Live music w/ Kajillion
When: Wed Feb 24
Time: 7pm
Cost: $5
Details:
Kajillion
http://www.myspace.com/kajillion
We have spent the last several months recording all of our band practices and exploring different ideas.. What we have come up with is a large catalog of improvisational tunes ranging from soft jazz, to frenetic fusion, to rock and roll. We hope that you enjoy.. We have still be writing more of our typical mind straining, bone crushing material you have heard from us in the past, but we are also pushing our musical boundaries and exploring new territory. Please enjoy..

2/23/2010 Live music w/ Nicole Reynolds

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Nicole Reynolds

Nicole Reynolds

Live music w/ Nicole Reynolds
When: Tue, Feb 23
Time: 8pm
Cost: FREE
Details:
Nicole Reynolds
http://www.myspace.com/nicolereynoldsmusic
Nicole has toured throughout the United States, Germany, and Holland. She has performed shows with Jean Ritchie, Dan Bern, Chris Pureka, Janis Ian, Tom Paxton, Melissa Ferrick, Ellis Paul, Erin McKeown, Peter Mulvey, Edie Carey, Sarsaparilla, Jake Shimabukuro, Eleni Mandell, The Waybacks, among many others. If you combine all of their music, you’d probably end up with something that sounds kind of like Nicole.

2/23/2010 Live music w/ Red Abbey

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Red Abbey

Red Abbey

Live music w/ Red Abbey
When: Tue Feb 23
Time: 7pm
Cost: $5
Details:
Red Abbey
A New York based rock outfit with its roots in San Francisco. Comprised of two multi-cultural and multi-instrumental songwriters, these two fuse their influences into a sound that’s all their own. For lead vocalist, Thien-nga Palmer, this will be a homecoming show as well as Red Abbey’s West Coast album release.

2/23/2010 Live music w/ Buxter Hoot’n

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Buxter Hootn

Buxter Hoot'n

Live music w/ Buxter Hoot’n
When: Tue Feb 23
Time: 7pm
Cost: $5
Details:
Buxter Hoot’n
http://www.myspace.com/buxterhootn
“A glimpse into the future of San Francisco’s slightly psychedelic songwriting scene,” (SF GUARDIAN) Buxter Hoot’n is an experience not be missed. Their music is a gritty and eclectic form of rock ‘n’ roll that draws from a deep reverence for tradition and psychedelia. RELIX magazine calls them “one of the great American bands of today.”

2/22/2010 Live music w/ Daikon

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Daikon

Daikon

Live music w/ Daikon
When: Mon Feb 22
Time: 7pm
Cost: $5
Details:
Daikon
http://www.myspace.com/daikonradish
2008 – San Francisco, California. A young, married rhythm section from Half Moon Bay hears an old friend from San Jose’s songs he has recorded on his own. Phone calls and emails are exchanged. There are no first impressions to make anymore, everyone gets along fine. Amps are plugged in; an initial recording session is made. They practice for a long time. A year later, they finish recording an album and start playing shows. A terse biography is drawn up to help get more shows. So the story goes once more.