Posts Tagged ‘rock’
Saturday, February 13th, 2010
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.
Tags: garage, indie, psychedelic, rock, Weapons of the Future
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Saturday, February 13th, 2010
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
Tags: American Professionals, pop, rock
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Saturday, February 13th, 2010
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.
Tags: Deeper, experimental, rock
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Saturday, February 13th, 2010
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.
Tags: experimental, indie, rock, The Aimless Never Miss
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Saturday, February 13th, 2010
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.
Tags: indie, rock, The Friendly Skies
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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
Tags: Bad Friends, punk, rock
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Friday, February 12th, 2010
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]
Tags: celtic, punk, rock, The Hooks
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Friday, February 12th, 2010
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]
Tags: Filthy Thieving Bastards, folk, punk, rock
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Friday, February 12th, 2010
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.
Tags: alternative, indie, rock
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Friday, February 12th, 2010
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.
Tags: acoustic, rock, Swindlefish
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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
Tags: funk, latin, rock, Tasty
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Saturday, February 6th, 2010
A Benefit for for the Haiti Relief Effort: Live Music w/ The Yes Go’s ~ Epiphanette ~ Lucabrazzi
When: Wed Feb 10
Time: 7pm
Cost: Donation
Details: 100% of the door benefits the Haiti Relief Effort through Doctors Without Borders
The Yes Go's
The Yes-Go’s
http://www.myspace.com/theyesgos
The Yes Go’s were started by Sophie V writing music & playing songs on the guitar. In 2003, Lester Moore joined as drummer & back-up vox. With the addition of Mimi on lead vocals and Barbara on bass that summer, we became “Wednesday Night”. 5 days before our 1st gig, Mimi & Barbara (our Hungarian Hotties) were not allowed to stay in the U.S.A. (visa probs!) & we played our 1st show as a duo called Sik Suzan. In 2004, Blue Lew (Rotton Core), joined the band on bass & b.vox. We played shows off/on and had lots of fun, but we (BL. not inc.) drank too much, and we still didn’t really have an identity. Through Blue Lew’s departure in Summer 2006, it was back to a duo & the new name of The Yes Go’s fall ‘06 when the multi-facetd Djuna Gray became our bass player. It’s been balls to the walls ever since and The Yes Go’s love to play (alot) & can be found playing with many local & touring bands. We are continually amazed at the talent we see at all of S.F.’s venues. We are proud to share the bill with & be awed by such killer bands. Go out and see some shows cause we support local venues and killer music as well, cheers. [myspace]
The Epiphanette
Epiphanette
http://www.epiphanette.com
A San Francisco-based gothic blues power trio with Tiki Houseman, Mike Chase, Kelly Child. Listen to the latest, music, buzz, and events. Epiphanette sounds like a combination of PJ Harvey, the Chili Peppers, and the Pixies. Their influences come from goth, funk, blues, rock, pop and everything hip.
Lucabazzi
Lucabrazzi
http://www.myspace.com/lucabrazzi9
Tags: blues, Epiphanette, gothic, Haiti Relief Effort, industrial, Lucabrazzi, punk, rock, The Yes Go's
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
3 Leafs
Live music w/ 3 Leafs
When: Sat Feb 6
Time: 9pm
Cost: $7
Details:
3 LEAFS
http://www.myspace.com/3leafs
“This stuff is awesome. Blissed out, effects flecked krauty space rock, heavy on the drift and shimmer and meander. Strings buzz, sounds swoop and stutter backwards, the drums are simple and motorik, synths whir, flutes flutter, the group slips from full on heart of the sun space jam, to Circle-esque hypnorock, to ethereal almost ambient groove, to Eastern style ur-drone to Santana sounding Latin tinged psychedelic rock to heavy tripped out metallic sounding stoner rock freakouts to full on trippy dubbiness, all woven into one extended and nearly seamless druggy outrock sprawl.”–Aquarius Records, San Francisco, CA
Tags: 3 Leafs, experimental, psychedelic, rock
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Daniel Owens
Live music w/ Daniel Owens
When: Fri Feb 5
Time: 9pm
Cost: $5
Details:
Daniel Owens
http://myspace.com/danielowensmusic
“…tight vocal harmonies and guitar accompaniment.” “… pouring out his dreams in this recorded quest.”-Indiemusic.com
Tags: Daniel Owens, folk, indie, pop, rock
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Bloomsday Rising
Live music w/ Bloomsday Rising
When: Thu Feb 4
Time: 8pm
Cost: $7
Details:
Bloomsday Rising
http://www.myspace.com/thebloomsdayband
Wilco meets Radiohead
Tags: Bloomsday Rising, blues, rock
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Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
True Margrit
Live music w/ True Margrit
When: Fri Jan 29
Time: 9pm
Cost: $5-20
Details:
True Margrit
http://www.myspace.com/truemargrit
San Francisco’s own female-fronted piano-pop art rock trio
Tags: pop, rock, True Margrit
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Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Red Light Circuit
Live music w/ Red Light Circuit
When: Thu Jan 21
Time: 8pm
Cost: $5
Details:
Red Light Circuit
http://www.myspace.com/redlightcircuit
Red Light Circuit delivers an abrasive dose of rhythmic and melodic dance infused indie-rock, fueled by raw enthusiasm and a musical diversity embodied by groups such as Ambulance LTD, Moving Units, Arctic Monkeys and Muse.
Tags: Red Light Circuit, rock
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Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Street Light Suzie
Live music w/ Street Light Suzie (TX)
When: Thu Jan 21
Time: 8pm
Cost: $5
Details:
Street Light Suzie
http://www.myspace.com/streetlightsuzie
It’s hard to convey the power of a live show through a CD, but Street Light Suzie pulls it off with seemingly no effort. Their debut album, “Red River Revival” is a raucous jaunt through everything that makes Rock-N-Roll fun.
-Karsten Kroos, Edge Magazine
Street light Suzie is a toxic trio consisting of Wiley Ross on Guitar and Vocals, Ben Evans on the Bass and Chuy Trevino on the drums. Street light Suzie began when Wiley moved to Austin from Springfield Missouri and Ben from Denver Colorado. The first handful of bands Ben tried playin with were a bunch of tools, as was the case with Wiley. So out of frustration Ben put an add in the musician section of the Chronicle that read, “looking for other musicians to drink beer, smoke pot and Rock out…” Wiley was one of the only few who responded. They immediatelly started practicing in Ben’s shitty apt. and once they had a handfull of songs down they started looking for a drummer. They went through 24 try outs (most so excrutiating we don’t even wanna talk about it) until they found Drummer 1. But only after a small handful of shows he left the band. As was the case with drummers 2, drummer 3 and 4. But none the less they made progress playing rowdy show after rowdy show. They now have landed Chuy Trevino on the drums and play shows all the time all over the United States. [myspace]
Tags: garage, punk, rock, Street Light Suzie
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Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
The Crazies Will Destroy You
Live music w/ The Crazies Will Destroy You
When: Thu Jan 21
Time: 8pm
Cost: $5
Details:
The Crazies Will Destroy You
http://www.myspace.com/craziessf
Tina is in charge of all ass kicking, stick throwing, and drumming. Tony is the lead yeller and shredmaster extraordinaire. Jade works the low-toned instrument and provides the high-toned voice. David is the troubadour and maestro of the pedals and the pic.
Tags: indie, pop, punk, rock, The Crazies Will Destroy You
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
Wee The Band
Live music w/ Wee The Band
When: ue Jan 19
Time: 8pm
Cost: FREE
Details:
Wee The Band
http://www.myspace.com/weetheband
By the power vested in Wee… Time to be happy!
Tags: americana, rock, Wee The Band
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