Dancing the night away with Cut Copy in LA
By Josh Herwitt // Cut Copy with Kauf // The Wiltern – Los Angeles September 7th, 2018 // Cut Copy are no strangers to LA. If you didn't know any … BAM ON
10,000 Maniacs evoke 90’s nostalgia at The Indy
By Ria Burman // 10,000 Maniacs // The Independent – San Francisco August 30th, 2018 // With more than three decades worth of experience, 10,000 Maniacs … BAM ON
At the age of 66, David Byrne is completely nailing one of the year’s most ambitious tours
By Tim O'Shea // David Byrne with Ibeyi // Bill Graham Civic Auditorium – San Francisco August 22nd, 2018 // "Music resonates in so many parts of the … BAM ON
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At the age of 66, David Byrne is completely nailing one of the year’s most ambitious tours
SHOW REVIEW: The former Talking Heads leader knows how to mix his mediums to absolute perfection in a way that’s not only relevant, but also completely engrossing.
Jack White proves at the Santa Barbara Bowl that a phone-free show is a better experience for us all
SHOW REVIEW: One of rock’s last remaining guitar heroes hasn’t lost his unique ability to surprise an audience at any moment, especially when we all aren’t staring at our phones.
Outside Lands 2018: A return to form in Year 11
FESTIVAL REVIEW: While this year’s lineup might not have appealed to the core demographic from its incarnation, the event still offers something for everyone.
Weezer show a sold-out crowd in their hometown that they can still be wildly entertaining
SHOW REVIEW: From costume changes to a surprise “Weird Al” cameo, Weezer made it clear why they’ve been performing second on their summer co-headlining tour with the Pixies.
Thirty-five years later, the Melvins are still rockin’ as hard & loud as they ever have
SHOW REVIEW: With a sold-out crowd on hand at SF’s Great American Music Hall, Buzz Osborne and company performed as if everything depended on it.
Arroyo Seco Weekend 2018: Ringing in summer at Goldenvoice’s chilled-out Coachella for grown-ups
FESTIVAL REVIEW: With a clear identity, Arroyo Seco Weekend stands more than a fighting chance at a time when music festivals are sadly a dime a dozen.
After 16 years, Smokin Grooves Fest makes its long-awaited return & blazes a new trail in Long Beach
FESTIVAL REVIEW: For one day only, a sold-out crowd descended upon The Queen Mary to enjoy the sounds of The Roots, Miguel, Erykah Badu and many more.
Soulwax make up for lost time with a wild LA show
SHOW REVIEW: After a hypnotic set at Coachella, the group’s performance at The Fonda Theatre only further cemented its live legacy in Southern California.
With CyHi the Prynce on the bill, Big K.R.I.T. shows fans why his moniker is much bigger than him
SHOW REVIEW: The rapper painted a picture of his royal advancement — a positive one that he explained is not only meant to be a reminder for him, but also for us.
Our 5 favorite moments from Coachella 2018
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Here are five highlights from Coachella’s 19th edition (and no, Beyoncé wasn’t one of them).
Moby might think he’s old, but his 15th and newest album doesn’t sound it at Apogee Studio
SHOW REVIEW: As one of electronic music’s, if not simply music’s, most important figures, his star continues to burn bright in 2018.
Five highlights from Shaun White’s Air + Style 2018
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Air + Style’s fourth installment in Los Angeles boasted several excellent performances over two action-packed days at Exposition Park.
Our favorite performances from 2017
The 2017 BAMS List: Showbams covered many excellent bands, musicians and DJs throughout 2017 — the following are our favorite performances of the year.
The Bam Team’s 5 Favorite Shows, Albums & Songs of 2017
Showbams presents The Bam Team members’ favorite shows, albums and songs from 2017.
Lo Moon are officially LA’s newest buzz band after their sold-out show at the Troubadour
SHOW REVIEW: This may only be the beginning for the indie-electronic trio, but these guys sure know how to shoot for the moon.
Desert Daze 2017: Another stellar year for one of California’s premier music festivals
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Led by Iggy Pop, Spiritualized and more, the sixth edition of this psych-rock and garage-rock extravaganza was quite a doozy.
Coldplay live up to their “biggest band in the world” claim in front of 60,000 strong at Levi’s Stadium
SHOW REVIEW: Chris Martin and company certainly did nothing during their electric, almost two-hour performance to dissuade that sort of thinking.
Bonobo gives his new hometown a beautiful night to remember at LA’s Greek Theatre
SHOW REVIEW: If the nearly sold-out crowd was any indication as to how far he has come, then Simon Green picked just the right place to now call home.
