Author Archives: Joaquin Cabello
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REVIEW: PVRIS sprinkles synth-pop on alt-rock base to powerful results at GAMH
PVRIS performs at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco on Sept. 7 2019. Photos: Joaquin Cabello. SAN FRANCISCO — PVRIS‘ powerful foundation of grungy guitars and thumping rhythm section was contrasted by electronic vibrations and sparkling guitar melodies at the Massachusetts band’s show at the Great American Music…
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Joaquin Cabello and Martin Lacey recap Outside Lands 2019 with photos
Twenty-One Pilots perform at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco during the Outside Lands Music Festival on Aug. 11, 2019. Photos: Joaquin Cabello and Martin Lacey. Outside Lands Music Festival lineups are always strong, but having Twenty One Pilots, Childish Gambino and Paul Simon closing each night was a…
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PHOTOS: Tycho forecasts a new ‘Weather’ at Independent album release show
Tycho performs at The Independent in San Francisco on July 16, 2019. Photos: Joaquin Cabello. SAN FRANCISCO — Tycho celebrated his new album, Weather, with an intimate show at the Independent Tuesday evening. Over the course of two sets, Scott Hansen and his bandmates evolved from a delicate solo showcase into a powerful…
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PHOTOS: Local Natives bring atmospheric soundscapes to the Fox Theater
Local Natives perform at The Fox Theater in Oakland on June 21, 2019. Photos: Joaquin Cabello OAKLAND — Local Natives brought its Spiral Choir Tour to the Fox Theater on Friday, creating an atmosphere full of ambient vibrations and airy harmonies. The Los Angeles indie rockers played mostly songs from…
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PHOTOS: Chromeo creates an electro-funk symbiosis at the Greek Theatre
Chromeo performs at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on June 15, 2019. Photos: Joaquin Cabello. SAN FRANCISCO — Chromeo had one main intention at the Greek Theatre Saturday night: to create one gigantic outdoor dance party. The Canadian electro-funk duo repeatedly demanded, “I wanna see you dancing!” David “Dave 1” Macklovitch and…
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PHOTOS: Alexisonfire reconnects at Los Angeles reunion show
Alexisonfire performs at Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles on June 12 2019. Photos: Joaquin Cabello. LOS ANGELES — Alexisonfire, one of the most important bands from the 2000s post-hardcore scene, returned to the spotlight with a series of shows in both their homeland, Canada, and in the United States. The…
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PHOTOS: Billie Eilish wide awake at Bill Graham Civic tour opener
Billie Eilish performs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on May 29, 2019. Photos: Joaquin Cabello. SAN FRANCISCO — For Billie Eilish, the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium seemed to be the ideal place to start the North American leg of her “When We All Fall Asleep” tour.…
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PHOTOS: Picture This show a sort of homecoming at Slim’s
Picture This performs at Slim’s in San Francisco on May 15, 2019. Photos: Joaquin Cabello. SAN FRANCISCO — After selling out five consecutive nights at Dublin’s 3Arena, almost any show would be considered an intimate affair. Going from more than 13,000 cheering fans per night to 500 at Slim’s…
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PHOTOS: American Football projects introspective tone at GAMH
American Football performs at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco on May 13 2019. Photos: Joaquin Cabello. SAN FRANCISCO — Midwest emo rockers American Football presented the dazzling sounds of their new album to a packed Great American Music Hall on Monday. The sold-out show was full of reverb…
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PHOTOS: La Dispute impacts with intensity and full-throated screams at August Hall
La Dispute performs at August Hall in San Francisco on May 3, 2019. Photos: Joaquin Cabello. SAN FRANCISCO — Post-hardcore rockers La Dispute brought their Panorama tour to August Hall Friday night. With full intensity and cathartic screams, the Michigan band opened with “Rose Quartz,” off its latest album, Panorama. “Fulton Street…
