Chromeo, Tipper, Vulfpeck, The Glitch Mob & more hit the beach at Lake Perris for 2022 edition of Same Same But Different
Same Same But Different // Moreno Beach - Lake Perris, CA September 9th-11th, 2022 // Does it feel like festival season in the Golden State or what? On … BAM ON
Portola Music Festival makes debut at SF’s Pier 80 this September with Flume & The Chemical Brothers headlining inaugural edition
Portola Music Festival // Pier 80 - San Francisco September 24th-25th, 2022 // Holy Portola! If you thought we were done announcing festival lineups in … BAM ON
Royal Blood make a pit stop at brand-new Ventura Music Hall on their ‘Typhoons’ tour to remind us rock ‘n’ roll is still alive & well
By Josh Herwitt // Royal Blood with cleopatrick // Ventura Music Hall - Ventura, CA May 4th, 2022 // If you're one of those people who thinks rock 'n' … BAM ON
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Royal Blood make a pit stop at brand-new Ventura Music Hall on their ‘Typhoons’ tour to remind us rock ‘n’ roll is still alive & well
SHOW REVIEW: If you’re one of those people who thinks rock ‘n’ roll is on its way out, then you probably haven’t heard of Royal Blood before.
On a wild Oscars night, Baroness deliver their own brand of theatrics in LA for a sold-out crowd at The Echo
PHOTOS: For those in LA who could give a rat’s ass about the Academy Awards or the latest drama that’s surrounding Hollywood, you could find us at The Echo getting slapped in the face by some heavy metal … compliments of Baroness.
The War on Drugs prove in Adam Granduciel’s new hometown why they deserved to win a Grammy more than four years ago
SHOW REVIEW: The War on Drugs leader may have officially moved to LA, but he continues to push the band he formed in Philadelphia more than 17 years ago to new and greater heights.
10 California music festivals you won’t want to miss in 2022
FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Who’s ready for festival season? Here are 10 California music festivals you should save your cash for this year.
Tool are finally back on the road to finish their ‘Fear Inoculum’ tour & it couldn’t come at a more fitting time
SHOW REVIEW: Taking the safe or easy route has never been an option for the prog-metal titans, and it’s why we keep coming back for more.
The Bam Team’s 5 Favorite Shows, Albums & Songs of 2021
Showbams presents The Bam Team members’ favorite shows, albums and songs from 2021.
Caribou kick off their North American tour at LA’s Greek Theatre & make the case why they’re among today’s best live-electronic acts
SHOW REVIEW: It isn’t often that you come across an electronic act as eclectic as Caribou thanks to Dan Snaith’s knack for making dance-ready tracks.
Outside Lands 2021: A return to hallowed ground
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Relaunching OSL over Halloween weekend was one of the smartest pivots Bay Area promoter Another Planet Entertainment could have made.
My Morning Jacket spotlight the long-awaited return of live music to SoCal with a powerful performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl
SHOW REVIEW: The headlining performance was as much about the Louisville-bred rockers’ new material as it was a golden opportunity to put their expansive catalog on display.
Doors Open: A Bay Area Reopening Series – Juanita MORE!
The activist, philanthropist, entrepreneur and Bay Area icon discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the LGBTQ+ nightlife scene and her fundraising efforts before this year’s Pride celebrations.
Doors Open: A Bay Area Reopening Series – Public Works
The SF venue was forced to get creative with its event space and programming in order to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doors Open: A Bay Area Reopening Series – Matt Haney
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors member sits down to discuss what he’s doing in District 6 to help keep local, independent music venues alive amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doors Open: A Bay Area Reopening Series – The Midway
The SF venue has progressively and successfully transformed over the last year in order to keep its doors open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Bam Team’s 5 Favorite Albums & Songs of 2020
Showbams presents The Bam Team members’ favorite albums and songs from 2020.
Tool show us at SAP Center that they’ve only gotten bigger & better with more time
PHOTOS: After nearly three decades, the prog-metal titans are still selling out arenas all around the world — this time in support of their fifth LP.
Our favorite performances from 2019
The 2019 BAMS List: Showbams covered many excellent bands, musicians and DJs throughout 2019 — the following are our favorite performances of the year.
The Bam Team’s 5 Favorite Shows, Albums & Songs of 2019
Showbams presents The Bam Team members’ favorite shows, albums and songs from 2019.
The prolific, often unpredictable King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard turn heavy at LA’s Greek Theatre
SHOW REVIEW: Since forming almost a decade ago, the Australian septet is certainly making a strong case as rock’s most prolific and unpredictable band right now.
Outside Lands 2019: Our top sets & festival awards
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Now that the dust has settled in Golden Gate Park, it’s time to look back at what made Outside Lands’ 12th edition such a success.
FKJ is a one-man, groove-making machine who’s full of surprises as he demonstrates at Shrine Expo Hall
SHOW REVIEW: After making his debut at Coachella this year, the multi-instrumentalist and singer looks like he’s ready to share his one-of-a-kind live show with the rest of the world.
