Joseph performs at the Fillmore in San Francisco on Oct. 20, 2019. Photos: Steve Carlson. SAN FRANCISCO — Sister trio Joseph blasted through a blistering set of rousing harmony-driven tunes to conclude the first leg of its tour supporting new album Good Luck, Kid at the Fillmore on Sunday.…

Allison Closner, Meegan Closner and Natalie Schepman of Joseph. Courtesy photo. Most bands use the time between releasing albums to recharge. But for two members of soulful Portland folk-rock sister trio Joseph, the break between 2016 sophomore breakout LP I’m Alone, No You’re Not, and the just-released Good Luck, Kid included a…

Photos: Alessio Neri Celebrating the release of its new EP El Cortez earlier that day, Los Angeles power pop band Rooney brought a party atmosphere to a sold-out show at the Independent Friday night. Frontman Robert Schwartzman and his band kicked off the show with “Blueside,” off 2007’s Calling…

Photos: Alessio Neri Alex Hwang knows from experience that it’s difficult to change others’ perspectives, even those who are more culturally exposed music fans and industry professionals. Speaking about their band indie rock band, Run River North, the two are used to concertgoers’ first reaction. Rooney, Run River North…

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers perform at BottleRock Napa Valley in Napa on May 28, 2017. NAPA — Tom Petty may have largely stuck to the hits at BottleRock Napa Valley Saturday, but the sheer quantity of those familiar songs spoke volumes about Petty’s amazing songbook. After opening with…