It was a special night at Cafe du Nord; at least that’s how the venue treated it. It was the first time I’d seen the venue set up chairs in response to a show. So as a fan Marissa’s past work and slightly impressed with her recent self titled album, I was looking forward to… Read the full article

In the mist of the Occupy Oakland debacles and the city itself being under the global microscope, I arrived in Oakland the night of the 9th of November for a different reason. Entering the Fox Theatre for no other reason than to witness a double feature Swedish performance from First Aid Kit and Lykke Li,… Read the full article

As I walked in to the Regency Ballroom on Friday October 21st, I thought to myself, “I’m going to be the only person here. Everybody is in Berkeley right now ready to watch Portishead perform live after 12+ years.” How often is DJ Shadow in Bay Area? Not too often but way more often than… Read the full article

I wasn’t really aware of the appeal of Metronomy. The band has put out some slightly impressive albums over the years and while I haven’t picked up this year’s The English Riviera, the general consensus leans to the positive. But paint me surprised that the band was able to sell out the Rickshaw Stop for… Read the full article

Day Two of Treasure Island Music Festival is always my favorite. The crowd is calmer, less drugged up, and slightly older than the previous day. Plus the music is more akin to my tastes as this is the more “rock oriented” showcase of bands. Again I did not have my DSLR, so make due with… Read the full article

Entering the Great American Music Hall early seemed like a good idea at the time, but what I wasn’t prepared for was the plethora of Girls fans camped out at the foot of the stage. I knew Girls had a loyal and much deserved fanbase, but I don’t think I knew its magnitude. This is… Read the full article