Author Archives: Roman Gokhman
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INTERVIEW: Danville native Grace Bowers, 17, burning bright as guitar virtuoso
Grace Bowers, courtesy. The next generation’s star of American rock, blues and funk guitar is a 17-year-old high school junior from the East Bay town of Danville. Grace Bowers at BottleRock Napa Valley 12:30 p.m., Friday, May 24 (Festival runs May 24–26) Napa Valley Expo Tickets: Sold out. Grace…
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Obituary: Southern rock icon Dickey Betts, of Allman Brothers Band, dead at 80
Guitarist Dickey Betts performs with the Allman Brothers Band in New Haven, Conn. on Sept. 15, 1975. Photo by Fin Costello/Redferns. If it weren’t for Dickey Betts, there might be no Chris Stapleton, Black Crowes, ZZ Top or even Lynyrd Skynyrd as we know them. The singer and guitarist,…
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INTERVIEW: NorCal singer-actress Dylan Conrique ready to pull on her cowboy boots
Dylan Conrique, courtesy. Even with the allure of Hollywood calling, Dylan Conrique feels more comfortable in tiny Loomis, east of Sacramento, with her family’s animals and her friends nearby. That’s why despite having 2022 single “Birthday Cake” being certified gold, working with iconic pop producer Max Martin on her…
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REVIEW: The Sonics make one last boom in San Francisco
Dusty Watson (drums) and Rob Lind of The Sonics perform at Moore Theater in Seattle on April 2, 2015. Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images. SAN FRANCISCO — “Guess you guys aren’t ready for that yet, but your kids are gonna love it,” Marty McFly told a stunned and silent…
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System Of A Down and Deftones highlight post-Outside-Lands concert in GGP
Attendees at Outside Lands in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park watch an artist performing on the Polo Field on Oct. 30, 2021. Courtesy. Another Planet Entertainment on Tuesday announced its long-rumored Golden Gate Park event that will follow Outside Lands: A day-long concert featuring System Of A Down, Deftones,…
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Interview: Alice Merton leans into big personal questions on ‘HERON’
Alice Merton, courtesy Elias Koehler. Alice Merton never harbored dreams of superstardom. Then, “No Roots” came along and accelerated her music career in unexpected ways. But along with the success and radio airplay, it brought pressure. Fans were suddenly expecting an album, and she only had a handful of…
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REVIEW: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band full of faith at first Chase Center show
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at Chase Center in San Francisco on March 28, 2024. Photo: Nick Buckmaster. SAN FRANCISCO — “Can you feel the spirit!? Can you feel the spirit, now!?” Bruce Springsteen implored about halfway through the first of two concerts at Chase Center…
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Chase Center, SFMTA celebrating Bruce Springsteen shows with commemorative street signs
Bruce Springsteen SFMTA signs near Chase Center in San Francisco. Chase Center and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency have teamed up to install special street signs around the venue to celebrate two Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band concerts this week. The signs were installed on Warriors…
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SF Symphony responds to musicians: We’re losing millions
The SF Symphony and Chorus perform at Chase Center in San Francisco on Dec. 5, 2019. Onome Uyovbievbo/STAFF. The San Francisco Symphony on Monday told its musicians that the organizations is losing millions of dollars—a problem exacerbated by the pandemic—and is legally unable to use its $315-million-endowment to immediately…
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SF Symphony musicians call for its board to keep Esa-Pekka Salonen, reverse course on decisions
San Francisco Symphony, courtesy. Updated Friday, March 22 at 5:45 p.m. — SF Symphony musicians have gone public with their call for the organization’s board of governors to take steps to retain Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen—who has announced his departure at the end of this contract in 2025—and to reverse planned…
