Author Archives: Staff report
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WIN TICKETS: Syd (the Internet, Odd Future) and Malia at Regency Ballroom
The Internet and Odd Future member Sydney Loren Bennett, better known as Syd, is coming to the Regency Ballroom on Nov. 29, and she’s bringing up-and-coming R&B singer Malia along. We’ve got your tickets to the show. Syd Malia Wednesday, Nov. 29 The Regency Ballroom Tickets: $25 Malia, the opener,…
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More North Bay fire relief shows announced
San Francisco artist collective Garden Sessions Presents is producing a concert series throughout November providing financial and emotional support to people affected by the North Bay fires. “From SF with Love” is bringing together 12 bands, with all proceeds from ticket sales going to undocumented immigrants in Sonoma County via Undocufund and to the…
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SF Sketchfest returns with Ricky Gervais, tribute to Twin Peaks, much more
Courtesy: Tommy Lau Ricky Gervais, Jane Lynch, Danny McBride and the casts of Twin Peaks and Animal House are among the fresh faces headlining the 2018 incarnation of the SF Sketchfest comedy festival. Other performers will include Lewis Black, Dick Cavett, Paul F. Tompkins, Christopher Guest, Julie Benz, David Cross,…
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Napa’s Olivia O’Brien announces North Bay Fires benefit show
Platinum-selling singer-songwriter Olivia O’Brien, a former Napa resident, will headline a North Bay Fires benefit show on Dec. 11 at Gunlach Bundschu Winery in Sonoma. Olivia O’Brien 7:30 p.m., Dec. 11 Shoreline Old Red Barn at Gunlach Bundschu Winery, Sonoma Tickets: $15. O’Brien, who has written three multi-platinum songs, began a quick rise…
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UPDATED: Metallica to headline North Bay fires benefit concert at AT&T Park
Metallica will headline Band Together Bay Area, a fundraiser concert for the victims of the North Bay wildfires. The concert will take place at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Nov. 9, and tickets will go on sale Friday. Dave Matthews and Bay Area rapper G-Eazy will also perform,…
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Noise Pop drops initial 2018 festival lineup, tickets on sale
The producers of the annual Noise Pop Music Festival have announced the initial lineup for the 26th incarnation of the event. Tune-Yards, Rostam, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Parquet Courts and a live collaboration between San Fermin and the Bay Area’s Magik*Magik Orchestra will get top billing at concerts held between…
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Live 105 announces Not So Silent Night lineup, on-sales
The Killers and The Lumineers will headline radio station Live 105’s annual two-night holiday concert, Not So Silent Night. Joining the Lumineers at Oracle Arena on Dec. 8, the first night, are Portugual. The Man, Vance Joy, Manchester Orchestra and Welshly Arms. Alongside the Killers, Weezer, Foster The People, Walk The Moon and Alice Merton will perform…
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Outside Lands 2017 storified
Our team trekked many miles in Golden Gate Park last weekend for the Outside Lands Music Festival. What was easy with fresh feet and room to move around at 2 p.m. turned into a slog through seas of music fans by 6 p.m. Did you miss our moment-by-moment coverage of…
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Q&A: Eric Rachmany of reggae rockers Rebelution reflects on SF homecoming, new music
Santa Barbara reggae-rock band Rebelution released Falling Into Place, it’s sixth album in nine years, in 2016. But the band’s follow-up record is already in the works, singer-guitarist Eric Rachmany said. Rebelution will be hitting the studio sometimes this autumn. Rebelution at Outside Lands Music Festival 6:50 p.m., Sutro stage…
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Sofar Sounds to host five SF shows for refugee fundraiser
Hundreds of musicians worldwide are participating in Sofar Sounds concerts on Sept. 20 to benefit Amnesty International’s “Give a Home” campaign to protect refugees. The San Francisco branch of the secret show organization will host five concerts in the Bay Area. The fundraiser follows the same format tested by Sofar London over…