Archive for the ‘February’ Category

2/22/2010 Live music w/ The Sprains

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
The Sprains

The Sprains

Live music w/ The Sprains
When: Mon Feb 22
Time: 7pm
Cost: $5
Details:
The Sprains
http://www.myspace.com/thesprains
Sprains are Dan, Dustin, and Jesse – three dudes who love to rock! We all have a special place in our hearts for 90′s pop punk, and when the stars aligned over San Francisco one summer night back in ’08 we decided to make it official. Less than a year later, we’ve got over a dozen tunes that we’re itchin’ to play live.

2/22/2010 Live music w/ Build Them To Break

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Build Them to Break

Build Them to Break

Live music w/ Build Them To Break
When: Mon Feb 22
Time: 7pm
Cost: $5
Details:
Build Them to Break (Pop Punk)
http://www.myspace.com/buildthemtobreak
Formed in mid 2007 after a move from the midwest to Northern California, the four members of Build Them to Break have been playing music together for a number of years. You can find them now in the heart of SF’s tenderloin district, dodging bums and bathing in choice, influential pop punk. Your little sister is the captain of this ship. LAND HO!

2/21/2010 Live music w/ Instrumental Dynamic Duo Crack Spackle

Saturday, February 20th, 2010
Joe Gore

Joe Gore

Live music w/ Instrumental Dynamic Duo Crack Spackle

When: Sun Feb 21
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

2/20/2010 Live music w/ Shovelman

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Shovelman

Shovelman

Live music w/ Shovelman
When: Sat Feb 20
Time: 7pm
Cost: FREE
Details:
Shovelman
http://www.myspace.com/isaacfrankle
“Shovelman’s music would be playing on the radio if Tom Waits and Les Claypool ever went on a road trip together… and were lost.” – Chip, ‘So Wat TV

2/20/2010 Live music w/ Weapons of the Future

Saturday, February 13th, 2010
Weapons of the Future

Weapons of the Future

Live music w/ Weapons of the Future
When: Sat Feb 20
Time: 7pm
Cost: FREE
Details:
Weapons of the Future
http://www.myspace.com/weaponsofthefuturemusic
Weapons of the Future are instruments of creation. An innovative and powerful indie rock band with a touch of sci-fi, psychedelic, and garage rock. Take Interpol, mix it with the Cramps, Sonic Youth, and Morphine and you might get an idea of the Weapons Of the Future sound. Nevertheless, playing live is where they shine the most. The moodiness of the keyboard sounds and the mysticism of the front man’s lyrics are complimented by the solid dance grooves created by the rhythm section. They go through the set captivating the audience through multiple mediums, both visual and sonic.

2/17/2010 Live music w/ American Professionals

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

The American Professional

The American Professional

Live music w/ American Professionals
When: Wed Feb 17
Time: 7pm
Cost: $5
Details:
The American Professionals
http://www.myspace.com/theamericanprofessionals
San Francisco-based The American Professionals dole out comfortably familiar powerpop in this four-track EP. You know the deal – loud, crunchy guitars and catchy melodies. So if you’re a diehard powerpop fan, you do get the heavy guitarwork (classic 70s styled) and the Beatlesque tunes, which suggests that the likes of Cheap Trick and the Raspberries might be strong influences. It’s straightforward really. Personally, I like the subtle contrasts in the title track which does suggest that the band has more in its locker than loud and heavy. Always a good sign. That said, the adrenaline-pumping, bittersweet confections of Jump This Train, Down Low and Yet Another One More Time will keep the powerpop fans smiling. In addition, check out bonus track Love is Only Sleeping, which is a gorgeous evocation of mid-60s psychedelic-garage rock.
Kevin Mathews, www.powerofpop.com

2/17/2010 Live music w/ Socialized

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Socialized

Socialized

Live music w/ Socialized
When: Wed Feb 17
Time: 7pm
Cost: $5
Details:
Socialized
http://myspace.com/socializedmusic
http://socializedmusic.com/
Socialized is a San Francisco-based pop/rock band influenced by 80’s new wave and mainstream pop/rock. The band was formed in 2006 by Eric Johnson (vocals/bass), Dave Dolinar (guitar/vocals), and Andre Sanchez (drums/vocals). The group’s name refers to the social nature of music and not to the band’s politics.

The band’s music is a mixture of 80’s new wave, rock, & experimental. All of Socialized’s music is available for free on the band’s website.

2/17/2010 Live music w/ Deeper

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Deeper

Deeper

Live music w/ Deeper
When: Wed Feb 17
Time: 7pm
Cost: $5
Details:
Deeper
http://www.myspace.com/deepermusic
Bay Area Band. Hard, Heavy, Experimental Rock.

2/16/2010 Live music w/ The Mission Three

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

The Mission Three

Live music w/ The Mission Three
When: Tue Feb 16
Time: 8pm
Cost: FREE
Details:
The Mission Three
http://www.myspace.com/themissionthree
The Mission Three consist of three San Francisco Musicians that reside in the Mission District. They tour and play with tons of local musicians but when the get together the star’s align!!

2/16/2010 Live music w/ Fleeting Trance

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Fleeting Trance

Fleeting Trance

Live music w/ Fleeting Trance
When: Tue Feb 16
Time: 8pm
Cost: FREE
Details:
Fleeting Trance
http://www.myspace.com/fleetingtrance

http://fleetingtrance.com/
Fleeting Trance is the songwriting & recording project of Manasseh Bernal. Fleeting Trance is currently based in Oakland, California and can be seen fairly often in bay area clubs and occasionally on tour. The current line-up consists of drums, bass, guitar, keyboard, pedal & lap steel guitar. Manasseh began playing guitar & writing songs in 1996 and started playing out in 1998. Fleeting Trance released it’s debut CD entitled “17″ in May of 2009 and is due to release it’s second C.D. in January 2010.

“Named for the number of tracks, 17 is classic folksy, bluesy americana. What listeners might not expect is the occasional reggae influences that show up on some songs. The addition of reggae is a nice touch, and fits well with the band’s overall sound. Lyrics are entertainly messed up.”
Kirsty Evans East Bay Express 1/20/2010

2/14/2010 Live music w/ The Aimless Never Miss

Saturday, February 13th, 2010
The Aimless Never Miss

The Aimless Never Miss

Live music w/ The Aimless Never Miss
When: Sun Feb 14
Time: 6pm
Cost: $5
Details:

The Aimless Never Miss
http://www.myspace.com/theaimlessnevermiss
http://www.theaimlessnevermiss.com
The Aimless began as a recording project for singer/songwriter Jon Latimer. The project attracted the interest of several close friends, and the band started gigging around Sonoma County in 2005. In 2006, the band relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area, and subsequently released two EPs on Tricycle Records in 2007 (“Oh, if they could fly”, “The Bright Side”). In 2008, they released their first full-length, self-titled album on Devil In The Woods Records. Rearranging themselves as a three piece in 2009, Latimer and bassist Andrew Macy tapped friend and veteran percussionist Eric Kuhn of Silian Rail to play on their latest ‘Tran EP’, now available on 500 Records.

2/14/2010 Live music w/ The Friendly Skies

Saturday, February 13th, 2010
The Friendly Skies

The Friendly Skies

Live music w/ The Friendly Skies
When: Sun Feb 14
Time: 6pm
Cost: $5
Details:
The Friendly Skies
http://myspace.com/friendlyskiesmusic
This instrumental duo captures the brooding Portland raincloud sound that so many tragic youngsters have otherwise sold their soul to (re)locate near. The Friendly Skies aren’t trying to elevate their levels of Frippery, but guitar triumphs over keyboard and the energy of the room bleeds out with some several well articulated well played refrains.

2/14/2010 Live music w/ Champions of Melancholy

Saturday, February 13th, 2010
Champions of Melancholy

Champions of Melancholy

Live music w/ Champions of Melancholy
When: Sun Feb 14
Time: 6pm
Cost: $5
Details:
Champions of Melancholy
http://myspace.com/championsofmelancholy
We are the champions of melancholy..We are three girls, and together we are an ocean of emotion….We write songs, sad songs about life, love, and reckless behaviors… We are recording soon with the other instruments.. stay tuned!

2/13/2010 Live music w/ Bad Friends

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Live music w/ Bad Friends
When: Sat Feb 13
Time: 9pm
Cost: $8
Details:
Bad Friends (Members of Dead to Me / Strike Anywhere)
http://www.myspace.com/deadtomesf

2/13/2010 Live music w/ The Hooks

Friday, February 12th, 2010
The Hooks

The Hooks

Live music w/ The Hooks
When: Sat Feb 13
Time: 9pm
Cost: $8
Details:
The Hooks
http://www.myspace.com/thehooks
http://thehooksmusic.com/
The Hooks were born in a Church Hall in Rosses Point, Co. Sligo, Ireland by the two Mulligan brothers (Nigel & Keith). Ronan muscled his way in later on while Nigel slipped out the side door…

Gigs with many musical luminaries include: The Pogues, X, The Stiff Little Fingers, The Bravery, Flogging Molly,The Corona’s, The Filthy Thieving Bastards, Me First & The Gimme Gimmes.

Vacillating between the agit-driven punk rock they are famous for interspersed with galloping Irish trad (played fast loud,and sometimes Gaelic) with a twist. The Hooks recorded two EP’s (10,000 Feet EP & Irish Punk Rock Anthems) at NOFX’s Motor Studio’s with Jamie McMann. The album tracks are in the can, it’s just a matter of mixing and mastering. [myspace]

2/13/2010 Live music w/ Filthy Thieving Bastards

Friday, February 12th, 2010
Filthy Thieving Bastards

Filthy Thieving Bastards

Live music w/ Filthy Thieving Bastards
When: Sat Feb 13
Time: 9pm
Cost: $8
Details:
FILTHY THIEVING BASTARDS (Headliner)
http://www.myspace.com/filtythievingbastards
In the last century or so, technology has greatly altered how history was passed along, through radio, television, the internet, and movies. There once was a time where storytelling came by word of mouth; from parents and grandparents, to bards that played through the villages and towns. In the era of electronic media and communication, it seems as if the art of storytelling has fallen by the wayside. Luckily, strewn through out this modern landscape are a few remaining bards who are still willing to share with us their superbly executed, original songs.

The Filthy Thieving Bastards’ songwriting duo of Johnny Bonnel and Darius Koski are two of these aforementioned bards…[myspace]

2/13/2010 Live music w/ Cody Giannotti

Friday, February 12th, 2010
Cody Giannotti

Cody Giannotti

Live music w/ Cody Giannotti
When: Sat Feb 13
Time: 7pm
Cost: FREE
Details:
Cody Giannotti
http://www.myspace.com/photonsmind
“Musicality serves as the driving force behind the work of Cody Giannotti. For Giannotti music simultaneously acts as a release from the pressures of modern society, as well as a scientific method through which to examine them. It is through the sheer harmonious joy of his lush vocal landscapes that we are able to access the deeper philosophical meaning of his work.”

2/13/2010 Live music w/ Reggie Ginn

Friday, February 12th, 2010
Reggie Ginn

Reggie Ginn

Live music w/ Reggie Ginn
When: Sat Feb 13
Time: 7pm
Cost: FREE
Details:
Reggie Ginn
http://www.myspace.com/reggieginn
Heartache, intensity, longing, and unrequited love. These are the themes that dominate my music. I have always been a vocalist. I taught myself piano senior year in high school and the rest is history. All my songs are original lyrics and ideas. And while creating and writing songs are the most amazing things to do, I find performing live is the most incredible experience I have ever had.

2/11/2010 Live music w/ Swindlefish

Friday, February 12th, 2010
Swindlefish

Swindlefish

Live music w/ Swindlefish
When: Thu Feb 11
Time: 8pm
Cost: $7
Details:
Swindlefish
http://www.myspace.com/swindlefish
Original songs and acoustic covers of some classic Deadweight tunes, David Bowie, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Charlie Daniels.

2/11/2010 Live music w/ Tasty

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Live music w/ Tasty
When: Thu Feb 11
Time: 8pm
Cost: $7
Details:
Tasty
Funk / Rock / Latin a delicious blend of soul, jazz and danceable rock