Author Archives: Chloe Catajan
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Remembering Glen Campbell, his music and legacy
Courtesy Glen Campbell, legendary country singer and guitarist, died on Tuesday. His publicist, Tim Plumley, confirmed the cause as his longtime battle with Alzheimer’s. Diagnosed in 2011, Campbell did not let the music stop. Despite the disease advancing, he spoke openly about it, embarked on a 151-night farewell tour, released documentary Glen Campbell…I’ll Be Me,…
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Outside Lands 2017: 10 under-the-radar acts you shouldn’t miss
Courtesy: Andrew Jorgensen for Outside Lands Since 2008, concert-goers in the Bay Area and beyond have carefully planned out their Outside Lands itineraries. With numerous music stages, the Barbary comedy tent, wacky culinary stage, pop-up performances (that throw a wrench into everyone’s carefully sculpted, laminated schedules), not to mention…
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WIN TICKETS: The Marked Men at The Chapel on July 22
Texas punk rockers The Marked Men are performing in San Francisco July 22 and RIFF has your way into their show at The Chapel. This will be the band’s only stop in the Bay Area after a nine-year hiatus from playing together. The Marked Men, Street Eaters, Sea Blite 9 p.m., Saturday, July…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Toro Y Moi gets real with himself on Boo Boo
A funky rhythm pulses and Chaz Bear of Toro Y Moi utters, “I just want everyone to have a good time–I really do.” His voice sounds cool and suave, as if sweet-talking you to step into some dream sequence. Aptly named “Mirage,” the opening track is a surprisingly whimsical start…