Molchat Doma performs at the Echo in Los Angeles on Oct. 9, 2024. Photos: Paige K. Parsons. LOS ANGELES — There’s a unique thrill in stumbling upon a surprise show by one of your favorite bands. Belorussian post-punk band Molchat Doma, which just announced a 60-date tour in support of…

Concertgoers at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on Oct. 4, 2019. Photos: Paige K. Parsons. SAN FRANCISCO — The first weekend of October in San Francisco is synonymous with Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. The free music festival in Golden Gate Park has for 18 years…

David Byrne performs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Aug. 22, 2018. Photos: Paige K. Parsons. I don’t usually rank my top 10 shows, but this year’s best show was so far above the rest, I decided to make it clear who was at the top:…

Photos: Paige K. Parsons Photographer Paige K. Parsons is one of the most recognizable faces at concert venues throughout the Bay Area. Other photographers frequently remark about her skill of capturing the best possible shot while staying out of everyone else’s line of sight. And RIFF is lucky to…

Sufjan Stevens. Photos: Paige K. Parsons. Photographer Paige K. Parsons is one of the most recognizable faces at concert venues throughout the Bay Area. Other photographers frequently remark about her skill of capturing the best possible shot while staying out of everyone else’s line of sight. And RIFF is…

The Dead & Company created a special miracle for about 1,500 lucky fans on Monday. The band, consisting of former Grateful Dead members Bob Weir (guitar), Mickey Hart (drums) and Bill Kreutzmann (drums); along with John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge (bass),and Jeff Chimenti (keyboards), threw a free show at the historic Fillmore. They did not disappoint at the venue Jerry Garcia and co. helped make famous. Here’s…