Concert Reviews
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REVIEW: Amber Liu lets the past go at self-affirming Warfield show
Amber Liu performs at the Warfield in San Francisco on Jan. 18, 2020. Onome Uyovbievbo/Staff. SAN FRANCISCO — Los-Angeles-born singer-songwriter Amber Liu, formerly of successful K-Pop group f(x), was all smiles at The Warfield on Saturday, the second night of her second tour as a solo artist. Liu, who…
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REVIEW: Rex Orange County revels in pop delight at the Masonic
Rex Orange County performs at The Masonic in San Francisco on Jan. 16, 2020. Onome Uyovbievbo/Staff. SAN FRANCISCO — In a year when cynicism is widely available, and often quite convincing, a pop star’s optimism invokes a healthy skepticism. On record, Rex Orange County wavers at times from tween-pop…
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REVIEW: Ty Segall bares it all in acoustic set at Starline Social Club in Oakland
Ty Segall performs at Starline Social Club in Oakland on Jan. 14, 2020. Photos: Karen Goldman. OAKLAND — Loud distortion on an electric guitar can blur away imperfections in a performance, hiding mistakes and in some cases lack of ability. Ty Segall, known for his extensive use of guitar…
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REVIEW: Ramblin’ Jack Elliott entertains with folk standards at The Chapel
Ramblin’ Jack Elliot performs at The Chapel in San Francisco on Jan. 12, 2020. Photos: Onome Uyovbievbo. SAN FRANCISCO — Fans of folk and Americana got a rare opportunity Sunday to witness one of the early progenitors of the style. Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, a contemporary of Woody Guthrie and…
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REVIEW: Blackalicious wows with relentless raps at Yoshi’s
Blackalicious performs at Yoshi’s in Oakland on Jan. 9, 2020. Photos: Sean Liming. OAKLAND — Yoshi’s hosted the connoisseur’s choice in hip-hop Thursday as celebrated duo Blackalicious returned to Oakland. Performing a career-spanning set in just over an hour, the energetic team thrived in the friendly atmosphere of the 310-seat…
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REVIEW: Willie Nelson blazes through hot set at the Fillmore
Willie Nelson performs at the Fillmore on Jan. 8, 2020. Photo: Nick Buckmaster. SAN FRANCISCO — An eclectic audience turned up at the Fillmore Wednesday to witness country superstar Willie Nelson perform the second of three sold-out nights in the City. Willie Nelson and Family Tennessee Jet 8 p.m.,…
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REVIEW: Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Lakou Mizik ring in 2020 at the Fillmore
SAN FRANCISCO — “You must have really good taste in music,” said Preservation Hall Jazz Band bassist and tuba player Ben Jaffe shortly before midnight as the group and the remaining members of a second line parade that had just marched through the Fillmore to the stage synched up…
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REVIEW: Dead & Company put on a one-of-a-kind show at Chase Center
Dead & Company perform at Chase Center in San Francisco on Dec. 30, 2019. Photos: Gary Chancer. SAN FRANCISCO — Dead & Company’s Dec. 30 show at Chase Center was both a Grateful Dead concert and, at the same time, not a Grateful Dead concert. Dead & Company 8…
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REVIEW: The Joy Formidable moans once more at The Chapel
The Joy Formidable performs at The Chapel in San Francisco on Dec. 20, 2019. Onome Uyovbievbo/Staff. SAN FRANCISCO — It’s become accepted with so-called record anniversary tours that the album being performed—usually in full and beginning to end—is getting a victory lap, with the attendees marveling at in all…
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REVIEW: Thurston Moore Group refines audacious noise at The Chapel
Thurston Moore Group performs at The Chapel in San Francisco on Dec. 16, 2019. Onome Uyovbievbo/Staff. SAN FRANCISCO — The Chapel hosted Thurston Moore Group Monday for an arty and unusual experience. Alternative rock icon Thurston Moore led a formidable assemblage of credentialed bohemians, including My Bloody Valentine bassist…
