10/8/2011 El Rio 33rd Anniversary Party!!

Posted on October 1, 2011 by barback

Doors open @ 3!!
1/2 price drinks from 3-5pm!!!
FREE BBQ from 4-7pm with Food Carts to follow!!!
Band on the Patio from 3-9:30pm!!!
DJ in the Front + Back from 10-2am!!!
GAMES! PRIZES! HUGS! KISSES!
What more doest thou wanteth?
Come out and Party with Us!!!

Live on the Patio:

3:30 – Tartufi
http://www.tartufirock.net/
http://www.myspace.com/tartufi
4:30 – Los Trainwreck
http://www.facebook.com/lostrainwreck
5:30 – Pangea
http://www.myspace.com/pangeasf
6:30 – Judea Eden Band
http://judeaedenband.com/JudeaMeet_the_band.html
7:30 – Sistahs in the Pit
http://www.myspace.com/sistasinthepit
http://www.sistasinthepit.com/
8:15 – Burlesque by Dottie Lux
http://dottielux.com/
http://www.myspace.com/dottielux
http://www.redhotsburlesque.com/
8:30 – Night Call
9:30 – Work Buddies (30 min set) – El Rio’s All-Star Staff Cover Band!!!!!!

DJ Schedule -Front
10:00 – DJ Ron
11:30 – DJ Aaron Lindell

DJ Schedule – Back
10:00 – DJ Carnita + Brown Amy (from Hard French)
12:00 – DJ Pablo

10/22/2010 Live music w/ The Lynn Bobby Band Video Release Party

Posted on October 20, 2010 by barback

Live music w/ The Lynn Bobby Band **Video Release Party**
When: Fri, October 22
Time: 9pm door; 10pm show
Cost: $5
Details:

The Lynn Bobby Band • Photo by Robert Altman

The Lynn Bobby Band
http://www.lynnbobby.com
Lynn Bobby moved to San Francisco and started performing in 1988, right out of college. So, it’s no surprise she calls San Francisco her hometown. Although she has admittedly played under far too many band names, such as DMQ, My So Called Band, Coyote Blue, and Electric Eggplant, and on and on and on… the name she prefers and intends to stick with is Lynn Bobby and/or The Lynn Bobby Band. Her band mates, Howard Vatcher (lead guitar), twin brother Don Vatcher (bass guitar) and Kenny Susan (drums), tend to agree with her.

All three boys in the band got their musical start in Humboldt County, California, and bring their rich, inspired, organic liveliness to the band weaving it together in a beautiful and intense tapestry of all original rock music, with Lynn Bobby at the helm.
“Attempting to explain Lynn Bobby’s music is quite a challenge. Groundbreaking, original, surprising and impossible to categorize . . . that’s a start. A friend tried and said, ..She can rock as hard as anyone and then create the most tender ballads imaginable. She’s hard to figure out… Lynn’s songs draw you in. Her lyrics are, at once, smooth and flowing, then take a quick turn with surprising twists. Lynn’s band turns in one inspiring performance after another on these tracks. There is a creative energy at work here that is a revelation. This music is about bitter truths and sweet longings. Cold realities and warm hopes. Lynn is backed by inspired musicians like Howard Vatcher on electric guitar adding unique layers and textures that make these songs soar. Satin and steel. Silk and sandpaper. It’s wind whipped in the hot sand.. and the most relaxing, deepest breath you’ve ever known. That’s a start. But I still can’t explain Lynn Bobby. I’ll always enjoy trying, but sometimes the pleasure is in the indefinable mystery . . .”~Paul Severino

10/20/2010 Live music w/ Company Car ~ Pebble Theory ~ Farewell Typewriter (Indie)

Posted on October 20, 2010 by barback

Live music w/ Company Car ~ Pebble Theory ~ Farewell Typewriter (Indie)
When: Thu, October 21
Time: 9pm
Cost: $6
Details:

Company Car • Photo by Nonzon

Company Car
http://www.companycarmusic.com
“Company Car’s songs don’t sound like tiresome philosophy lectures, even if the bandmates can discuss who kicks more ass, Alexander Pope or John Locke. Rather, the San Francisco quartet makes a thunderous noize that churns faster than an Amish kid on trucker speed, harkening back to groups like Fugazi, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Braid. We’re talking about players who are equally attuned to the worlds of metal and classical, with just enough pop in their veins.” – Noise Pop [website]

Pebble Theory

http://www.pebbletheory.com
Pebble Theory emerges from the eclectic San Francisco scene to offer a music style firmly rooted in pre-subgenre rock. Passionate, intelligent and compelling, Pebble Theory provides a sound that is both thought provoking and truly enjoyable to listen to.

Eros Resmini (vocalist, rhythm guitar), Tim Pryde (lead guitar), Drew U’Ren (percussion) and Nick Massaro (bass) successfully adapt their diverse instrumental styles into a smooth transformation of past influence and individual musicianship.

Pebble Theory Released their 3rd Album “Something Better” in June 2009. “Something Better” offers a mature, inventive, and groove-enticing sound; focused on a reflective and innovative compositional style.

They support original music and musicians who persevere to actively pursue its
continual growth. [website]

Farewell Typewriter

Farewell Typewriter
http://www.farewelltypewriter.com
Farewell Typewriter is Grant Shellen [vocals, guitar], Jason Countryman [bass, vocals], Audie Roldan [guitar, keyboards, percussion], and Steve Slater [drums, vocals]. Together, they have rocked many of the great indie stages and have played great clubs such as Cafe du Nord, Red Devil Lounge, Bottom of the Hill, Hotel Utah and The Uptown Club, always to great reaction from fans & strangers alike. Their songs are influenced by music that spans several genres, but contains several key elements: solid melodies, interesting arrangements and memorable sounds. [website]

10/9/2010 – El Rio’s ANNIVERSARY PARTY: Celebrating 32 Fabulous Years!!!

Posted on October 2, 2010 by barback

El Rio’s ANNIVERSARY PARTY: Celebrating 32 Fabulous Years!!!
When: Sat, October 9,
Time: 3pm
Cost: FREE
Details:
Fabulous Bands, Tasty CockTails, Scrumptious BBQ, Dangerous Dancing and Scantily Dressed Ladies- 3p-2am/ no cover Happy Hour 3-5p All Drinks 1/2 OFF House BBQ/Dinner 5 and 9p
The lineup:
4p JACK O’ THE CLOCK- American Folk/Experimental
http://www.myspace.com/jackotheclock/
http://www.jackotheclock.com

Jack O’The Clock brings a quietly giddy sort of energy to the possibilities that spring up where American folk songwriting meets experimental music. The group’s sound, a jangly mix of concert-hall agility, acoustic rock drive, and junk shop scouring, is characterized by innovative arrangements for combinations of instruments you are not likely to have heard elsewhere made possible by the vastly varied musical experience and multi-instrumentalism of its five members, who have played everything from new music to art metal to fingerstyle folk to free improvisation, sometimes in the same concert. Jack O’ The Clock’s recordings go beyond the group’s live sound to incorporate bits of on-location percussion, found sounds, clandestinely recorded monologues, citynoise, and all manner of insects and birds, as well as a number of guest musicians and singers.

445 MARIA MACHETES

The Mighty Slim Pickins

515 MIGHTY SLIM PICKENS (a special performance w Dottie Luz)- Rockabilly / Country / Showtunes)
http://www.myspace.com/mightyslimpickins
The Mighty Slim Pickins are a San Francisco based self-proclaimed “what-the-fuck-abilly” band. Blending vintage country, rockabilly and punk, this all-female all-queer outfit is a little bit heartache, a little bit hardcore and a whole lotta camp. With a healthy dose of power chords and a dash of musical theater, they put on a heart-pounding, knee-slapping show and they always look fantastic! [myspace]

The Judea Eden Band

6 THE JUDEA EDEN BAND- Rock/Folk Rock/Pop
http://www.myspace.com/thejudeaedenband
“Infectious Funky Rock-n-Roll!!” From the funky to the rock solid, this band has it all. Claiming roots in good old fashioned rock and adding bits of country, funk, soul and pop to their style, this band will get you out of your seat and on your feet dancing and swaying to groove they create. Lead singer Judea Eden (the namesake of the band) is a cross between Jeanette Napolitano, Etta James, Wynona Judd and Sheryl Crow. Growing up on Country Music, and listening to 70s Disco Funk and classic rock has made its mark on the Judea Eden Band and the end result is catchy tunes you cant stop singing long after the show is over.

Makrú

645 Makrú (World/Flamenco)
http://www.myspace.com/makrumusic
Landing in San Francisco from different parts of the world, various characters got together for different motives, goals and because it had to be that way, at the end of 2008 the became Makrú, a musical tool to express their points of view, ideals and support the causes they believe in, chasing equality and unifying people along the way . With influences of anything that can shake it Soul, Makrú sounds like smashing the earth and play it on a record player.

730 DIAMOND DAGGERS

Tartufi

745 TARTUFI- Pure Brilliance

http://www.myspace.com/tartufi

From UNDER YOUR BED!!! The BEST BAND from SCARY LAND!!

TARTUFI is Brian Gorman and Lynne Angel. They are friends. They are Koko and kitten. They are tar and feather. They are thunder and lightning. They are Salt N Pepa (sans Spinderella).

Dottie Lux

830 DOTTIE LUX (Red Hots Burlesque)- What your Mother warned you about
http://www.dottielux.com/
http://luxie-loo.livejournal.com/
Just like The City By The Bay, Dottie is known for her dizzying hills and dangerous curves. Well, hello San Francisco! She’s here. Hailing from New York City, where she’s known to cause a rucus with a horn, shake it up and bring bawdy brouhaha to well known stages like Coney Island Side Show, The Supper Club and Bowery Poetry Club. Also an educator, she has performed and lectured at NYU and Bard University. New Orleans, Boston, Baltimore, Washington DC, Los Angeles and Seattle have all got a taste of Dottie’s chuckles, bumps and grinds.

“The New Burlesque is equal parts feminism and dada (this was probably true of the best of the old as well). Jo Boobs, Lady Ace, Dottie Lux, are a few performers that I think embody what I’m talking about. Ortgeist

8:45 WEED WOLF (Jenny Hoyston)
WeedWolf- Electro-theatric outfit Weed Wolf formed in 1997 when two wild animals decided to turn their difficulties adjusting to city life into a musical. Mr. Bear (Rob Spector – Bronze, F*ckwolf) plays the organ, Wolfie (Jenny Hoyston – Erase Errata) sings and they are occasionally joined on stage by Racoon Cop (Jarrett Mitchell) on back-up vocals, Kitty Cat on bass and The Raven on analog synths.

930 WORK BUDDIES

1030 THE EX BOYFRIENDS- PopPunk/Indie/Rock
http://www.myspace.com/exboyfriends
“Ex-Boyfriends stay true to their word and produce music that is layered, catchy, and more addictive with each listen. The group maintains the same themes and sounds, yet continues to succeed in discovering ways to make tracks different and interesting.” – Popmatters

1130 BRONZE and our rockin house dj’s!!!

10/5/2010 – Live music w/ Drew Boles ~ Chineke (Avant Pop / Indie)

Posted on October 2, 2010 by barback

Live music w/ Drew Boles ~ Chineke (Avant Pop / Indie)
When: Tue, October 5
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: FREE
Details:

Drew Boles

Drew Boles
http://www.drewboles.com
Born in Springfield, Missouri, Drew Boles began classical piano study at the age of seven. Soon after moving to Tampa, Florida in 1993, Drew took up the acoustic guitar and began composing. He spent the following six years as a singer/songwriter/folksinger in pursuit of a recording and touring career; this pursuit culminated with his first album, Freak O’ Nature, which he co-produced and later released on his own record label, Scheisspie Records…[website]

Chineke
http://www.myspace.com/chinekemusic
http://chineke.bandcamp.com/

10/3/2010 – Live music w/ AIDS Wolf ~ Zulus ~ No Babies ~ Boys IV Men (Experimental / Rock)

Posted on October 2, 2010 by barback

Live music w/ AIDS Wolf ~ Zulus ~ No Babies ~ Boys IV Men (Experimental / Rock)
When: Sun, October 3
Time: 8pm
Cost: $8
Details:

AIDS Wolf

AIDS Wolf
http://www.myspace.com/aidswolf
http://aidswolf.net/
AIDS Wolf was birthed into the heady days of Montreal’s millennial music scene. Yannick Desranleau (aka Hiroshima Thunder) and Chloe Lum began the band as a 4 piece in 2003. Unlike most of the local units finding fame out in the world beyond Quebec, AIDS Wolf pushed an abrasive, unforgiving and rather unwieldy sound around North America in a battered van. Alexander Moskos (aka the Kozz) joined in 2008. Desranleau, Lum, and Moskos ditched the more typical rock quartet format to work in a novel trio format (drums, guitar through two amps and voice) augmented with (erstwhile forsaken) guitar effects and voice synthesis.

AIDS Wolf has formalized its sound over its years into a tight construction relying on intentional dissonance, polyrhythms and disjunctive compositional forms. The band takes its cues from “classic” New York No Wave, 90’s Midwestern No Wave, vegan cooking, 70’s proto-punk, Beefheartian modes, Ville-Marie school of white elephant architecture, Literature, www.crwflags.com, post-war continental modern composition and their unrivaled network of friends and acquaintances the world over.

Zulus
http://www.facebook.com/pages/ZULUS/290349464143
http://www.myspace.com/zulusnyc

No Babies

No Babies
http://www.myspace.com/nobabies
“No Babies, is without question one of the most important bands in the bay area. This six piece punk band spew songs at you with incredible energy. Fueled by female vocals, two drummers, two guitarists, and an assortment of reed instruments. This 7″ is their vinyl debut and contains five songs that are some of their best work yet.” – Folktale Records [myspace]

Boys IV Men
http://www.myspace.com/boyz4m

10/3/2010 – Salsa Sunday with RAY MARTINEZ & AZABACHE!

Posted on October 2, 2010 by barback

Salsa Sunday with RAY MARTINEZ & AZABACHE! – Free dance class and bbq
When: Sun, October 3
Time: 3pm (door); 4pm (show)
Cost: $8
Details:
Join us for sun, fun, margaritas, and good people! Come early for the free salsa class every Sunday with Salsa Instructors Rosa & David! All levels! Don’t be shy…! Doors open at 3pm, salsa class at 3:15, showtime is 4pm. Grab some free BBQ from 5pm til it runs out.

10/2/2010 – Live music w/ CCR ~ Dadfag ~ The Whines ~ Royal Baths (Indie)

Posted on October 2, 2010 by barback

Live music w/ CCR ~ Dadfag ~ The Whines ~ Royal Baths (Indie)
When: Sat, October 2
Time: 9pm
Cost: $5
Details:

The Whines
http://www.myspace.com/thewhines

CCR Headcleaner

CCR Headcleaner
http://www.myspace.com/ccrheadcleaner

CCR Headcleaner may not have fallen on your radar yet, but these three long-time friends, with the new addition of bassist Mark Trisey, are no strangers to making the thrashy, noisy, spazzy jams San Francisco seems to love. Having been in the Hospitals, Long Legged Woman, and numerous other punk-influenced projects, these guys are pros at creating loud, fierce walls of sound. Their sonic output is also reflective of their distinct characters. One could describe both their music and the producers of it as disheveled, nonchalant, erratic and unpredictable, while also mirthful, sweet, and remarkably genuine. [SF Weekly]

Dadfag

Dadfag
http://www.myspace.com/dadfag
Dadfag are a blistering young San Francisco three-piece that has been kicking the West Coast’s ass for a couple of years at house parties, warehouses, and clubs. The band members–two girls on vocals, a boy on drums–fled from the South, sweaty, bored, and sick of explaining themselves. The trio started practicing as Dadfag shortly thereafter in a borrowed practice space in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill neighborhood. One year, 30 songs and 17,000 shows later, Eva Hannan, Alan Miknis, and Danielle Benson are still playing with dildos, baking pies, and making people uncomfortable.[Midheaven]

Royal Baths

Royal Baths
http://www.myspace.com/baths
“Though the garage rock four piece may be part of the continuing lo-fi trend, their swampy production doesn’t disguise their catchy pop songs. There’s a very Velvet Underground-via-Jesus and Mary Chain feel to it, without the spazz in the guitars but with all of the eeriness that makes you feel a bit wrong for enjoying it so much.” [Brunswick]