Shows of the Week // GO4FREE to Mac DeMarco, Panda Bear, Lord Huron or PHOX

April 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Mac DeMarco, Panda Bear, Lord Huron & PHOXWritten by Molly Kish //

Celebrating a decade as a premiere “boutique music and events curator”, (((folkYeah!))) is presenting a concert series that highlights several of the largest names on the 2015 festival circuit at some of Northern California’s most idyllic venues.

Over the past 10 years, the (((folkYeah!))) brand has become synonymous with several once-in-a-lifetime performances, stunning locations and unique concert experiences reciprocally exchanged between the artists and their intimate crowds. With their decade milestone upon them, these Bay Area tastemakers made sure to properly ring in their double digits with back-to-back performances from Lord Huron, PHOX, Mac DeMarco and Panda Bear.

All proceeds from the series benefit The Big Sur Educational Council “to create a vibrant community that stewards the land and mentors its youth to be leaders.”

Win a pair of free tickets to one of our Shows of the Week by entering your name and email below.



Lord Huron: April 14th (TUE) @ Cocoanut Grove Ballroom (Santa Cruz, CA) // BUY TICKETS

Contest ends Tuesday, April 14th at 3 p.m.



PHOX: April 14th (TUE) @ Great American Music Hall (San Francisco) // BUY TICKETS

Contest ends Tuesday, April 14th at 3 p.m.



Mac DeMarco: April 15th (WED) @ Loma Vista Gardens (Big Sur, CA) // BUY TICKETS

Contest ends Wednesday, April 15th at 3 p.m.



Panda Bear: April 15th (WED) @ Cocoanut Grove Ballroom (Santa Cruz, CA) // BUY TICKETS

Contest ends Wednesday, April 15th at 3 p.m.

Follow Showbams on Twitter for more contest giveaways throughout the week. Be the first to respond to our contest tweets to GO4FREE to these shows:

• JOY: April 14th (TUE) at Brick & Mortar Music Hall
• Tuatara: April 16th (THUR) at Slim’s
• Moving Units: April 16th (THUR) at The Chapel
• Fantastic Negrito: April 17th (FRI) at The New Parish
• MOM DJs: April 17th (FRI) at The Independent
• Dangermaker: April 18th (SAT) at Brick & Mortar Music Hall
• Agent Orange: April 18th (SAT) at Leo’s Music Club
• Tourist: April 19th (SUN) at The Independent

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GO4FREE Bay Area // What So Not, Cashmere Cat, Squarepusher or Cloud Nothings

April 7, 2015 by 12 Comments
CAPTION THIS to win a pair of free tickets to Fauxchella shows in the Bay Area this week.

CAPTION THIS to win a pair of free tickets to Fauxchella shows in the Bay Area this week.

Photo by Pedro Paredes // Written by Mike Frash //

Hey, we can’t all go to Coachella. And there are some music heads in the Bay Area that would much rather take on Fauxchella — the runoff of incredible shows in Northern California during these next two weeks.

This week we have four top notch Bay Area shows for you from artists that will also be in the desert this weekend:

What So Not: April 10th (FRI) @ Mezzanine // BUY TICKETS
Squarepusher: April 11th (SAT) @ Mezzanine // BUY TICKETS
Cloud Nothings: April 12th (SUN) @ The Independent // BUY TICKETS
Cashmere Cat: April 12th (SUN) at The New Parish // BUY TICKETS

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WIN TWO (2) FREE TICKETS TO ONE (1) OF THESE SHOWS BY SHOWING US YOUR CREATIVE SIDE:
1. Caption the above photo from our recent of Montreal story in the comments below.
2. After your caption, include the shows you would like to attend, with your top choice first.
3. Include your real email in the email field! This is how we’ll let you know you’ve won.
4. The caption comments with the most UpVotes by 5pm on Thursday, April 9th will win top commenters two free tickets to the shows indicated (if your choice is still available).

***Not good at captions? Comment with a link to your favorite song by one of these artists or tell us something interesting.

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4/7 The Preatures at The Independent
4/8 Lilly Wood and The Prick at Mezzanine
4/9 Little Wings at The Chapel
4/9 Young Moon at Brick & Mortar
4/9 Yelle at Mezzanine
4/10 Lakes at Great American Music Hall
4/10 Afrofunk Experience with the Broun Fellinis at The Chapel
4/10 Haunted Summer at Leo’s
4/11 The Lovemakers at Leo’s
4/11 Black Milk at Brick & Mortar

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Shows of the Week // GO4FREE to Widespread Panic THUR, FRI or SAT at Fox Theater Oakland

March 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Widespread PanicPhoto by Sterling Munksgard // Written by Molly Kish //

Widespread Panic //
Fox Theater Oakland – Oakland
March 19th-21st, 2015 //

Blues-rock legends and masters of jazz improvisation, Widespread Panic are bringing their spring 2015 tour to the Fox Theater Oakland for three consecutive nights this Thursday-Saturday. Kicking off the tour this month on the West Coast, the Athens, Ga., band’s current lineup of John Bell, John “JoJo” Hermann, Jimmy Herring, Todd Nance, Domingo “Sunny” Ortiz and Dave Schools has taken the time to explore new territories in both sound and songwriting technique following their 2012 hiatus. Beyond finding a rejuvenated sense of purpose as musicians, the sextet has completely reworked their live show to include innovations in both its recorded audio and live portions. Never knowing what type of show you’re going to get, Panic continues to revel in the element of surprise. Whether it’s their ever-changing setlists, expansive jam sessions or creative outlook, they take you on a musical journey with their artistic spontaneity each time they hit the stage.

Contest ends Thursday at Noon for Thursday 3/19 show, Friday at Noon for Friday 3/20 & Saturday 3/21 shows.

Follow Showbams on Twitter for more contest giveaways throughout the week. Be the first to respond to our contest tweets to GO4FREE to these shows:

Andre Nickatina: March 19th (THUR) @ The New Parish
Everyone Is Dirty: March 20th (FRI) @ Leo’s Music Club
Afrolicious: March 20th (FRI) @ Great American Music Hall
Joe Pug: March 20th (FRI) @ The Independent
This Will Destroy You: March 21st (SAT) @ Great American Music Hall
Mod Sun: March 22nd (SUN) @ Slim’s

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SF Show of the Week // GO4FREE to James Murphy 3/12 (THUR)

March 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment

James MurphyWritten by Molly Kish //

James Murphy (DJ set) with Eug (FACE) //
Public Works – San Francisco
March 12th, 2015 //

World-renowned musician, producer, DJ, filmmaker, composer, actor and Blue Bottle Coffee espresso muse James Murphy returns to Public Works this Thursday night for a rare DJ set with Eug (FACE) serving as support. Known as the electro-punk archetype from his seminal career as the frontman for LCD Soundsystem, Murphy has played a key role in the evolution of modern-day dance music over the past two decades.

Forming his own record label (DFA Records) in 2001 with co-founders Jonathan Galkin and Tim Goldsworthy, Murphy provided a home for prolifically like-minded artists as well as a launching pad for some of today’s hottest touring acts: Hot Chip, Holy Ghost!, Factory Floor, Yacht, The Juan Maclean and more. After LCD played their last show ever at Madison Square Garden in 2011, Murphy continued branching out as a hands-on producer, getting involved in both Arcade Fire’s 2014 hit album Reflektor as well as several other creative projects including Despacio, remixing sound samples from the 2014 US Open, directing a short film for Canon’s Project Imagination and collaborating with the co-owner of Blue Bottle Coffee to inspire his own blend of espresso.

Contest ends Thursday, March 12th at 3 p.m.

Follow Showbams on Twitter for more contest giveaways throughout the week. Be the first to respond to our contest tweets to GO4FREE to these shows:

Hucci: March 12th (THUR) @ Mezzanine
Howlin Rain: March 13th (FRI) @ Leo’s Music Club
The Sam Chase: March 14th (SAT) @ Slim’s
Electric Six: March 14th (SAT) @ The Independent

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SF Show of the Week // GO4FREE to ‘United States of Bass’ featuring Big Freedia 3/6 (FRI)

March 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Big FreediaWritten by Molly Kish //

Red Bull Music Academy Radio Pop Up presents “United States of Bass” featuring Big Freedia (Live), Arabian Prince, DJ Sliink, DJ Assault, DJ’s Spinn & Taso, DJ Deeon, Scottie B and special guests Kingdom & L-Vis 1990
1015 Folsom – San Francisco
March 6th, 2015 //

Celebrating its 10-year broadcasting anniversary, Red Bull Music Academy Radio has announced the re-launch of rbmaradio.com with a two-week, live residency at a pop-up studio in the heart of the Mission District. Running from February 25th-March 11th, the program includes various interviews, discussions, live sets and shows from both inside the actual broadcast location at Dijital Fix on Valencia St. as well as various city-wide venues over the two-week course.

This Friday, 1015 Folsom is proud to host the “United States of Bass” featuring a live, headlining set from New Orleans bounce queen diva Big Freedia, hip-hop Legend Arabian Prince, DJ Assault, Chi-town footwork pioneers Spinn and Taso, DJ Deeon, Scottie B. and special guests Kingdom & L-Vis. Highlighting sets from the pioneers of this nation’s most influential regional styles of bass music, this night is equal parts a history lesson and a house party that’s guaranteed to get that booty bouncing and your feet on the floor.

Contest ends Friday, March 6th at 3 p.m.

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Follow Showbams on Twitter for more contest giveaways throughout the week. Be the first to respond to our contest tweets to GO4FREE to these shows:

The Districts: March 6th (FRI) @ The Independent
Marco Benevento: March 7th (SAT) @ The Independent
The Stone Foxes: March 7th (SAT) @ Leo’s Music Club
Hey Rosetta!: March 8th @ (SUN) Slim’s

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SF Shows of the Week // GO4FREE to TV Girl, Les Sins, Mystery Skulls or Kindness at Noise Pop 2015

February 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment

TV Girl, Le Sins, Mystery Skulls & KindessWritten by Molly Kish //

We got your tickets to six of the top featured shows at Noise Pop 2015.

But first, make sure to read our festival guide so you get the most out of San Francisco’s essential 12-day indie fest.

Win a pair of free tickets to one of our Shows of the Week by entering your name and email below.

Contests for all weekday shows end at 3 p.m. on the day of show. Contests for all weekend shows end at 3 p.m. this Friday.



The Black Ryder: February 24th (TUE) @ Rickshaw Stop // BUY TICKETS
Celebrating the release of their brand-new album The Door Behind the Door, Australian “rhinestone drone” outfit The Black Ryder make their only Bay Area tour stop during Noise Pop 2015. Detailing their recent break-up and writing process throughout the record, Aimee Nash and Scott Von Ryper bring their psychedelic ocean of hypnotic noise to Rickshaw Stop on Tuesday night.

Contest ends this Tuesday at 3 p.m.



TV Girl: February 25th (WED) @ Brick & Mortar Music Hall // BUY TICKETS
Trung Ngo and Brad Petering first called attention to themselves as TV Girl in 2010 after the release of their critically-acclaimed single “If You Want It” featuring a Todd Rundgren sample, which got them into a small copywrite debacle with Warner Music Group. Taking the high road, the twosome went on to release their material independently and absent of much Internet presence, managed to book several tour dates, including one at South by Southwest, and produce various EPs, a mixtape and a full studio album entitled French Exit.

Contest ends this Tuesday at 3 p.m.



Eleanor Friedberger: February 26th (THUR) @ Brick & Mortar Music Hall // BUY TICKETS
Frontwoman of the Fiery Furnaces and acclaimed singer-songwriter, Eleanor Friedburger brings her Personal Record to Brick & Mortar Music Hall on Thursday night. Channeling the golden age of California rock ‘n’ roll, Freidburger draws influence from her 70’s idols, dictating a narrative that is both personal and universally relate-able. Paying tribute to the sun-tinged pop aesthetics of timeless classics penned by her predecessors, she brings a modern flare to the classic rock formula, creating a sound that is romantically vibrant, unequivocally defined and truly her own.

Contest ends this Wednesday at 3 p.m.



Les Sins: February 26th (THUR) @ The New Parish // BUY TICKETS
Side project of chillwave ambassador and Toro Y Moi frontman Chaz Bundick, Les Sins was born from a series of 12” records Bundwick released on independent record labels Carpark and Jiaolong as “just another way to make weirder music without alienating TYM fans”. Offering a creative outlet for Bundick to experiment electronically, Les Sins spawned further obscure productions in addition to several alternate monikers, a tour CD-R, singles, collaborative interactive albums and a full length entitled Michael released on Bundick’s very own Company Records in November. Here is your chance to check out this talented renaissance man “work” it out at The New Parish.

Contest ends this Wednesday at 3 p.m.



Mystery Skulls: February 26th (THUR) @ Mezzanine // BUY TICKETS
Dallas native Luis Dubuc formed Mystery Skulls in 2011 after departing former project The Secret Handshake, packing up his belongings and officially setting up shop in Los Angeles. There, he refined his synthpop sound, released his four-song, self-titled EP and has been operating full steam ahead under his new moniker ever since. Opening for Flume and working alongside Chromeo, Avicii and Yeasayer at sold-out venues and festivals throughout Southern California, Mystery Skulls caught the attention of Warner Bros., signing a record deal with them, and in the meantime, is now working with Nile Rogers and Chic on their upcoming album while also producing his own full-length debut. Don’t miss him Thursday at Mezzanine with Blackbird Blackbird opening.

Contest ends this Thursday at 3 p.m.



Kindness: February 28th (SAT) @ Mezzanine // BUY TICKETS
Solo project of singer Adam Bainbridge, Kindness has become synonymous with a type of musical exploration focused on found work, sound sources and collaborations, all meant to branch out from atypical pop music into various mediums and creative fields. Winner of the Eric James Johnson Memorial Fellowship award while attending the Philadephia Institute for Advanced Study, Bainbridge credits his work to the “natural and verifiable magic”, of real interactions with fellow artists and contributors to his work. Playing a unique live show this Friday at Mezzanine, he’ll be performing with a full band usually saved for his festival dates and special one-off tour stops. You’ll want to catch this rare and extremely exceptional festival highlight.

Contest ends this Friday at 3 p.m.

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SF Shows of the Week // GO4FREE to Etienne De Crécy or The Gaslamp Killer

February 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment

GO4FREE - Gaslamp Killer // Etienne de CrecyWritten by Molly Kish //

Win a pair of free tickets to one of our SF Shows of the Week by entering your name and email below.

• Etienne De Crécy: February 20th (FRI) @ Mezzanine
• The Gaslamp Killer: February 21st (SAT) @ The New Parish



Etienne De Crécy: February 20th (FRI) @ Mezzanine // BUY TICKETS
With a 20-year legacy under his belt that includes over 30 EPs, an iconic touring stage show and 40-plus remixes of artists such as Kraftwerk, Morcheeba, Air, Moby and more, it would be only fair to say that Etienne De Crécy is a highly-influential player in the international EDM game. Most notably recognized for his Super Discount project that launched in 1997 and then was revived as Super Discount 2 in 2004, De Crécy helped coin the genre of electro-techno, bringing it to major rock and electronic festivals throughout Europe, Australia and Brazil. Aesthetically, De Crécy was also an innovator in paving the way of the future with one of the most archetypal touring set designs of the mid-2000’s for the Beats’n’Cubes series. Enter here to win a pair of tickets to catch this electro legend hit the decks with support from MPHD, Nora Gray and Laura Lisbona.

Contest ends Friday, February 20th at 3 p.m.



The Gaslamp Killer: February 21st (SAT) @ The New Parish // BUY TICKETS
San Diego native, obsessed music lover, discophile, Dj, promoter and producer are several ways that you can describe William Bensussen aka The Gaslamp Killer, yet nothing truly speaks for the type of person/performer he is until you have seen his live show. A true character, the man exudes an unparallelled energy and commitment to his trade that even the most passionate of artists lack. Self-characterized as instrumental psychedelic, Bensussen’s unique brand has led him to work with artists such as Prefuse 73 and Flying Lotus while developing a catalog of experimental, solo material that included a “Best New Track” award from Pitchfork Media in 2012. For your chance to check out this caliber of a performance in such an intimate venue is an opportunity worth applying for, and you’ll be sure to thank us post-show when you’re gathering what’s left of your blown mind/melted face.

Contest ends Friday, February 20th at 3 p.m.

Follow Showbams on Twitter for more contest giveaways throughout the week. Be the first to respond to our contest tweets to GO4FREE to these shows:

The Trims: February 20th (FRI) @ The Great American Music Hall
Dead Winter Carpenters: February 20th (FRI) @ The Independent
Sonny & the Sunsets: February 21st (SAT) @ The Chapel
Extra Classic: February 21st (SAT) @ The Great American Music Hall

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SF Shows of the Week // GO4FREE to Breakbot or Hundred Waters

February 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Hundred Waters & BreakbotWritten by Molly Kish //

Win a pair of free tickets to one of our SF Shows of the Week by entering your name and email below.

• Breakbot: February 13th (FRI) @ Mezzanine
• Hundred Waters: February 14th (SAT) @ Great American Music Hall



Breakbot: February 13th (FRI) @ Mezzanine // SOLD OUT
French producer, DJ and member of the Ed Banger Records family, Breakbot has officially sold out Mezzanine this Friday night, and we’ve got our hands on guest list spots courtesy of Beautiful Buzzz. Most recognized for his nu-disco remixes, Breakbot has infused hits from Royksopp, Digitalism, Chromeo and more with his signature French house flare, gaining him notoriety amongst large-scale producers and artists across the electronic stratosphere with many clamoring for the opportunity to have him rework their material. With Friday’s show marking Breakbot’s last tour stop before he takes to the high seas in Miami on Holy Ship! 2015, this will be the last chance he has to perfect a set before performing at one of the most highly-anticipated EDM events of the year. In other words, this will be a raging warm-up and a proper sold-out send-off in the hardest-partying city by the bay.

Contest ends Friday, February 13th at Noon.



Hundred Waters: February 14th (SAT) @ Great American Music Hall // BUY TICKETS
OWSLA recording artists Hundred Waters bring their experimental, indie-rock flavored electronica to the Great American Music Hall this Saturday night. Fresh off their performance on the “Late Show With David Letterman”, the group continues their spring tour across North America in support of its second album The Moon Rang Like a Bell, with the LP’s lead single “Show Me Love” appearing in Coca-Cola’s Super Bowl ad earlier this month. Kicking off what is shaping up to be a packed tour schedule leading into the upcoming festival months, the band shows no sign of slowing down, riding off the critical acclaim and success they’ve garnered since forming three years ago. Be sure to catch them now while you’re still able to experience their “must-see live performance” in an intimate venue like the GAMH.

Contest ends Friday, February 13th at Noon.

Follow Showbams on Twitter for more contest giveaways throughout the week. Be the first to respond to our contest tweets to GO4FREE to these shows:

• Kate Voegele: February 12th (THUR) @ Slim’s
• Brownout Presents Brown Sabbath: February 12th (THUR) @ The Independent
• Dengue Fever: February 13th (FRI) @ The Independent
• Papa: February 13th (FRI) @ The Chapel
• Saints of Valory: February 15th (SUN) @ The Independent

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SF Shows of the Week // GO4FREE to Sage Francis or Rainbow Girls

January 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Sage Francis & Rainbow GirlsWritten by Josh Herwitt //

Win a pair of free tickets to one of our SF Shows of the Week by entering your name and email below.

• Sage Francis: January 30th (FRI) @ Mezzanine
• Rainbow Girls: January 31st (SAT) @ The Fillmore



Sage Francis: January 30th (FRI) @ Mezzanine // BUY TICKETS
Rhode Island rapper and spoken word poet Sage Francis returns to the City this Friday night after delivering positive vibes among politically-charged rhymes at The Independent back in June. Francis, who is a member of the contemporary spoken word movement, has been touring the world in support of his fifth and newest studio album Copper Gone, which he released last year on his very own label Strange Famous Records. Backing up Francis at Mezzanine will be Brooklyn underground hip-hop duo Metermaids, also on Strange Famous Records, and Oakland alternative hip-hop MC/producer and Anticon record label co-founder Jeffrey James Logan, better known by his stage name Jel.

Contest ends Friday, January 30th at Noon.



Rainbow Girls: January 31st (SAT) @ The Fillmore // BUY TICKETS
Bay Area ladies, this one is just for you. This Saturday night, The Fillmore welcomes Rainbow Girls, The Hot Toddies, The She’s and Kendra McKinley for its first-ever all-female show. Hailing from Santa Barbara and Sebastopol, the five gals who make up Rainbow Girls offer a gypsy-inspired mix of stomp folk, rock ‘n’ roll and Americana all rolled up into one sound. Just a few weeks ago, the band released its new song “Step Down From the Mountain,” and fans should get to hear plenty from its debut album The Sound of Light. The Bay Area will also be well-represented at the show, as Oakland indie/surf-pop outfit The Hot Toddies, which is celebrating their 10-year anniversary as a band, SF dream/surf-pop act The She’s and SF singer-songwriter Kendra McKinley will open things up.

Contest ends Friday, January 30th at Noon.

Follow Showbams on Twitter for more contest giveaways throughout the week. Be the first to respond to our contest tweets to GO4FREE to these shows:

• Jukebox the Ghost: January 30th (FRI) @ Slim’s
• Chuck Prophet: January 31st (SAT) @ Great American Music Hall
• Afrolicious: January 31st (SAT) @ The Chapel

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Showbams Presents: The Soft White Sixties, Mahgeetah & Coo Coo Birds at Brick & Mortar 1/28 (WED)

January 26, 2015 by 1 Comment

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Showbams Presents: The Soft White Sixties, Mahgeetah, Coo Coo Birds //
Brick & Mortar Music Hall – San Francisco
January 28th, 2015 //

We’re presenting our first show this Wednesday at Brick & Mortar Music Hall in San Francisco, and we want you to join us. Some of our favorite local SF acts will be blowing the venue doors right off their hinges, so enter below for your chance to GO4FREE.

BUY TICKETS if you know you want to go.

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The Soft White Sixties have hit the bricks hard the past couple of years promoting their debut LP Get Right. while introducing “Working Class Soul” to live music fans across the US. Covering the group’s album release show, we wrote, “Octavio Genera commands a crowd like a champion – His enthusiasm is evident, and this bolsters the sound created by his talented band.” In reviewing the group’s Noise Pop show last year, we proclaimed, “This band excels at hard-driving rock, which they delivered in a big way many times throughout the night with well-placed lighter songs to bring things back to earth once in a while. In essence, The Soft White Sixties curate a well-paced show.”

If you’re a fan of music from The Black Keys, Pickwick or Delta Spirit, then head toward the Mission this Wednesday evening for the last show on The Soft White Sixties’ concert calendar.

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One of our favorite indie acts from the Bay Area, Mahgeetah, will be teeing up TSWS’ final night of their residency, which has us pretty excited. Take a peep at what we said about Mahgeetah’s live show last summer: “All hail Mahgeetah as they continue to be an important piece in the local music scene. “Creature of Habit” was passionately belted out by guitarist JJ Mellon, a standout on the their LP that has become a treat on stage. Longtime favorite tune, “Long Shot”, was another highlight as the slow build from Fisher and band burst with energy and groove comparable to White Denim. The rhythm section, featuring Tim Tyson on bass and Alex Swain on percussion, has always been a strong suit for this San Francisco act, and tonight showed no exception.”

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Grimy psych-rock with a savage, spiritual narrative will be getting our asses into Brick & Mortar plenty early this Wednesday to see Coo Coo Birds. Let’s let the guys from Coo Coo Birds set the stage themselves: “Noted for causing spiritual awakening in the members of their congregation; the band’s live performances are considered by many- even by those outside of the occult- to be a religious experience. Abandoning modern conveniences for a more corporal connection with the Divine, the group is rumored to have recorded their prayers using ancient methods; including magnetic tapes, and primitive amplification.” Sounds good. We’re in.

Win-2-Tickets

Join us this Wednesday for free (if you’re lucky) by entering your name and email below. Contest ends Tuesday at 2 p.m. We’ll notify you by mid-day Wednesday if you are going for free.

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SF Shows of the Week // GO4FREE to The Coup or WATERS

January 21, 2015 by 1 Comment

The Coup & WATERSWritten by Molly Kish //

Win a pair of free tickets to one of our SF Shows of the Week by entering your name and email below.

• The Coup: January 23rd (FRI) @ The Independent
• WATERS: January 24th (SAT) @ The Independent



The Coup: January 23rd (FRI) @ The Independent // BUY TICKETS
Celebrating their critically-acclaimed full length Sorry to Bother You and the release of their 2014 EP La Grande Boutique, The Coup kick off the U.S. leg of their tour this Friday night at The Independent. The six-member Oakland collective, fronted by the enigmatic Boots Riley, has been rocking stages worldwide with their revolutionary shows and politically-charged, funk-infused punk, disco and hip-hop for nearly 15 years. This artistic tour de force has released six full-length albums, two EPs, several compilations and numerous music videos directed by some of the most progressive talent within the Bay Area film industry. The band’s latest album, featuring collaborations with Killer Mike, Das Racist, Japanther, Anti-Flag and Vernon Reid amongst others, has marked some of its most innovative and combustible material to date. Don’t miss your chance to check out the explosive opening night of The Coup’s 2015 world tour.

Contest ends Friday, January 23rd at Noon.



WATERS: January 24th (SAT) @ The Independent // BUY TICKETS
Originally formed in Norway by frontman Van Pierszalowski, WATERS’ critical success is one based in bi-continental configurations and audible wanderlust. With only one full-length album and an EP released on Vagrant Records this past year, Pierszalowski has captured the attention of audiences worldwide with his contagious brand of thrash pop and exciting live shows. After releasing their debut album in 2011 and their follow-up EP It Might All Be Okay (produced by Grouplove’s Ryan Radin) in 2014, WATERS skyrocketed into becoming a buzz-worthy name on the indie-rock circuit. Landing a feature in Nylon, being named one of Rolling Stone’s “10 Artists You Need to Know” and touring in support of some of the largest names in the industry, the five-piece have continued their rise to fame with no signs of slowing down. WATERS will be kicking off the West Coast leg of their 2015 winter tour this Saturday night at The Independent.

Contest ends Friday, January 23rd at Noon.

Follow Showbams on Twitter for more contest giveaways throughout the week. Be the first to respond to our contest tweets to GO4FREE to these shows:

• The Donkeys: January 21st (WED) @ The Chapel
• Mad Caddies: January 23rd (FRI) @ Slim’s
• Shannon and the Clams: January 23rd (FRI) @ The Chapel
• Eyes on the Shore: January 24th (SAT) @ Slim’s
• La Gente: January 24th (SAT) @ Great American Music Hall

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SF Shows of the Week // GO4FREE to Rustie or The Fresh & Onlys

January 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Rustie // The Fresh & OnlysWritten by Molly Kish & Josh Herwitt //

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• Rustie: January 14th (WED) @ The Independent
• The Fresh & Onlys: January 15th (THUR) @ Great American Music Hall



Rustie: January 14th (WED) @ The Independent // BUY TICKETS
Scottish producer and electronic innovator Russell Whyte, otherwise known as Rustie, brings his “Green Language World Tour” to The Independent this Wednesday. Releasing his Sunburst EP and Glass Swords LP on Warp Records between the years 2007-11, Rustie’s name rose quickly in the UK dance scene with “some of the freshest, most exciting electronic dance music,” as Dusted Magazine pronounced. His tracks from Glass Swords were even used in a British advertisement for adidas and the Square Enix video game “Sleeping Dogs.” Furthermore, the record went on to win The Guardian’s prestigious “First Album” award. Touring behind his follow-up album Green Language that dropped in August, the 13-track effort has already received critical praise in the states, with Pitchfork naming his tracks “Raptor” and “Attak” (featuring Danny Brown) as two of 2014’s best. Debuting a stunning new stage setup for his largest tour to date, Rustie will be displaying immersive 3D visuals (provided by A-Rock), along with several extravagant effects. Don’t miss this larger-than-life set in one of SF’s most intimate venues.

Contest ends Wednesday, January 14th at Noon.



The Fresh & Onlys: January 15th (THUR) @ Great American Music Hall // BUY TICKETS
The Fresh & Onlys have remained a key cog in SF’s “new garage rock” movement, but the quartet led by Tim Cohen of Black Fiction offers more than just driving, heavily-distorted guitar riffs. Cohen and his three sidekicks — bassist Shayde Sartin, guitarist Wymond Miles and drummer Kyle Gibson — also dabble in psychedelia, new wave, acid folk and 80’s jangle pop. With their catalog spread across multiple record labels, they’ve found a more permanent home in Brooklyn’s own Mexican Summer, which released their 2012 LP Long Slow Dance, 2013 EP Soothsayer and latest full-length album House of Spirits last year. Headlining their 10-year anniversary show at the Great American Music Hall on a Thursday night with support from Cool Ghouls, Mr. Elevator & the Brain Hotel and Fine Points, this local foursome will be ready to give the hometown crowd a night it won’t forget.

Contest ends Wednesday, January 14th at Noon.

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• Battlehooch: January 17th (SAT) @ The Chapel
• Gabrielle Walter-Clay: January 17th (SAT) @ Slim’s

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SF Shows of the Week // GO4FREE to Anti-Flag, STRFKR or Allah-Las

December 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Anti-Flag & STRFKRWritten by Josh Herwitt & Molly Kish //

With the final days of 2014 approaching, the Bay Area music scene saved some of its best shows for last. As a holiday bonus, we here at Showbams are having a ticket blowout for several of the hottest year-end celebrations taking place.

Win a pair of free tickets to one of our SF Shows of the Week by entering your name and email below.

• STRFKR: December 29th (MON) & 30th (TUE) @ The Independent
• Allah-Las: December 30th (TUE) @ The Chapel
• Anti‐Flag: January 2nd (FRI) @ Slim’s



STRFKR: December 29th (MON) & 30th (TUE) @ The Independent // BUY TICKETS (Dec. 29)
Tuesday’s show (December 30th) is already sold out, and special guest Blackbird Blackbird, hailing from Honolulu, will be opening both nights for these Portlanders.

Contest ends Monday, December 29th at Noon.

STRFKR



Allah-Las: December 30th (TUE) @ The Chapel // BUY TICKETS
This will be Night 1 of the LA band’s New Years residency with surf/psych/pop rock outfit They Tyde and homegrown act Light Fantastic opening things up.

Contest ends Monday, December 29th at Noon.

Allah-Las



Anti‐Flag: January 2nd (FRI) @ Slim’s // BUY TICKETS
Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their seminal album The Terror State, these Pittsburgh punk rockers will be playing the 2003 LP in full on this night.

Contest ends Thursday, January 1st at Noon.

Anti-Flag

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SF Shows of the Week // GO4FREE to The Hood Internet or Laura Jane Grace

December 23, 2014 by 1 Comment

Hood-Grace

Written by Molly Kish //

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• The Hood Internet: December 27th (SAT) @ Mezzanine
• Laura Jane Grace: December 28th (SUN) @ Slim’s



The Hood Internet: December 27th (SAT) @ Mezzanine // BUY TICKETS

Chi-town mashup giants Aaron Brink and Steve Reidell, aka The Hood Internet, bring their legendary remixes to the Mezzanine this Saturday with support from MPHD, Sad Andy and Nanosaur. Former bandmates-turned-producers inspired by the innovative stylings of Girl Talk and Them Jeans, Aaron Brink and Steve Reidell met in college and self-released their debut tracks as The Hood Internet on their self-titled music blog, starting in 2007. Gaining near immediate traction, New York picked up on their Midwest mixtapes and helped further promote the duo’s unique blend of indie-rock and hip-hop samples into the mainstream, ranking on media year-end “Best of” and Top 10 lists nationwide. Beyond dominating the first decade of the 2000’s mashup game, The Hood Internet also landed corporate sponsorship from the prolific N.Y. streetwear brand Mishka and released a studio album on the Decon Label in 2012. A guaranteed dance party, setting off the evening with a Hosted Russian Standard Vodka Bar from 9-10 p.m., this night will be a perfect warm-up for NYE festivities and one surely not to miss. Enter below to win tix below via Showbams.

Contest ends Friday, December 26th at Noon.



Laura Jane Grace: December 28th (SUN) @ Slim’s // BUY TICKETS

Lead singer of Florida-based punk outfit Against Me! and revolutionary crusader in the movement for transgender equality, Laura Jane Grace brings her limited date, solo tour to the stage of Slim’s in SF this Sunday night. Successfully carving her out her place in punk history formerly as Tom Gabel, the frontman and founder of Against Me! stunned the music world with her openly publicized gender transition and campaign for awareness, detailing her journey throughout. Against Me! delivered one of the most highly anticipated and critically acclaimed punk albums of the past decade this year with Transgender Dysphoria Blues, and Grace also has released a solo album of her own work as well. Sharing her story on the pages of several magazines and media publications, Grace recently debuted an original documentary series on AOL, has been honored with several LGBT awards and accolades and is currently penning the finishing points on a highly anticipated memoir to be released within the next year. This Sunday night will be one of only three dates on her solo tour and promises the presence of several special guests amongst other surprises. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to catch this amazing performer in such an intimate setting, you won’t want to pass up this show. Enter below for a chance at tix.

Contest ends Friday, December 26th at Noon.

Follow Showbams on Twitter for more contest giveaways throughout the week. Be the first to respond to our contest tweets to GO4FREE to these shows:

• Reignwolf: December 26th (FRI) at The Independent
• Blind Melon: December 27th (SAT) at Great American Music Hall
• The First Ever Another Death Angel Christmas Show: December 27th (SAT) at Slim’s

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SF Show of the Week // GO4FREE to Talib Kweli at The Independent 12/21 (SUN)

December 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment

talib-kweli_postWritten by Molly Kish //

Talib Kweli with Niko, K’Valentine //
The Independent – San Francisco
December 21, 2014 //

Brooklyn-born emcee, lyricist, activist and politically charged hip-hop legend Talib Kweli is bringing his powerful flow back to the Bay. Promoting global consciousness that are assisted by genre-defining beats, he has been a staple in the rap game for more than the past 20 years.

Kweli’s work has served as thought-provoking dialogue between industry heads, government figures, community advocates and fans alike. Touring behind his most recent release of live cuts, P.O.C. Live!, he reflects on his legacy, shifting his creative vision and the inspiration he gets from his peers and collaborators.

This Sunday at The Independent, attendees can expect to hear plenty of tracks off of Kweli’s 2013 album Prisoner of Conscious, which he says he spent more time working on than any of his other records. But they can also expect to hear a career-spanning set of hits, none other than the Kanye West-produced single “Get By” from his 2002 debut LP Quality.

This is an iconic performance NOT to be missed. Tickets are available for $35, or you could win a pair of tickets by submitting your full name and email below.

Contest ends this Friday at 3 p.m.

Follow Showbams on Twitter for more contest giveaways throughout the week. Be the first to respond to our contest tweets to GO4FREE to these shows:

• Goldroom: December 20th (SAT) at Mezzanine
• The California Honeydrops: December 20th (SAT) at The New Parish

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SF Show of the Week // GO4FREE to My Brightest Diamond at Great American Music Hall 12/10 (WED)

December 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment

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My Brightest Diamond //
Great American Music Hall – San Francisco
December 10th, 2014 //

Are you a fan of The Decemberists and Sufjan Stevens? Then consider heading toward the Great American Music Hall on Wednesday to catch Shara Worden perform as My Brightest Diamond. Worden toured and recorded in essential roles with these singular indie acts earlier in her career, but since then her siren’s call and technical chops have beckoned out on thier own. With a new long player and EP released this year, there’s plenty of fresh material to take in from this sorely underrated artist. Expect breathtaking, theatrical music without superfluous pomp and circumstance.

The dinner + show option is sold out, so get on this one before it’s too late.

Contest ends this Wednesday at 3 p.m.

Follow Showbams on Twitter for more contest giveaways throughout the week. Be the first to respond to our contest tweets to GO4FREE to these shows:

Meiko – Thursday, December 11th at Brick & Mortar Music Hall
The White Buffalo – Friday, December 12th at Slim’s
Fmlybnd – Friday, December 12th at Brick & Mortar Music Hall
Monophonics – Friday, December 12th at The New Parish
Fool’s Gold – Sunday, Decmeber 14th at Leo’s

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SF Shows of the Week // GO4FREE to Ghostface Killah, EOTO or Dream Police

December 4, 2014 by 1 Comment

EOTO & Ghostface KillahWritten by Josh Herwitt & Scotland Miller //

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• EOTO: December 5th (FRI) @ The Independent
• Dream Police: December 6th (SAT) @ Brick and Mortar Music Hall & December 7th (SUN) @ Leo’s Music Club
• Ghostface Killah: December 7th (SUN) @ The Independent



EOTO: December 5th (FRI) @ The Independent // BUY TICKETS
The livetronic side project made up of two String Cheese Incident members — multi-instrumentalist Michael Travis and drummer/percussionist Jason Hann — returns to The Independent for a Friday night headlining slot as part of their nine-date “Outer Orbit” mini-tour during a busy two-week stretch. Travis, who incorporates keyboards, bass, guitar and vocals into EOTO’s songs, and Hann haven’t actually released a studio album in five years, but they’ve come to be known as two serious road warriors, having gone on to play more than 100 shows a year since forming in 2006. If you want to groove your way into the weekend, The Independent is where you’ll want to spend your Friday night this week. -JH

Contest ends Friday, December 5th at Noon.



Dream Police: December 6th (SAT) @ Brick and Mortar Music Hall and December 7th (SUN) @ Leo’s Music Club // BUY TICKETS (Brick and Mortar show) // BUY TICKETS (Leo’s show)
Dream Police will be on patrol for this weekend in the Bay Area starting on Saturday night at Brick and Mortar in SF and then at Leo’s Music Club in Oakland on Sunday. Serving as a cauldron of sonic leftovers from their main project The Men, Nick Chiericozzi and Mark Perro released an LP earlier this year by the name of Hypnotized. Care to bounce around to some psychedelic electro-dance rock? -SM

Contest ends Friday, December 5th at Noon.



Ghostface Killah: December 7th (SUN) @ The Independent // BUY TICKETS
OG member of The Wu-Tang Clan Dennis Cole, aka Ghostface Killah, aka Tony Starks, aka Starky Love, aka Ghostdini, aka The Wallabee Kingpin is out on tour in support of his new album (and accompanying comic?!) entitled 36 Seasons. It is an exciting time for fans of the Wu, as they are preparing to once again deliver an undoubtedly masterful album called A Better Tomorrow. Drop by The Independent and get your lean on with the Bam Fam on Sunday night. -SM

Contest ends Friday, December 5th at Noon.

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SF Shows of the Week // GO4FREE to Sky Ferreira at The Indy, Hot Chip (DJ) & The 2 Bears at Mezzanine

November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment

11.24.14_Show-Of-the-Week_coverWritten by Mike Frash //

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• Sky Ferreira: November 25th (TUE) @ The Independent
• Hot Chip (DJ) with The 2 Bears: November 28th (FRI) @ Mezzanine



Sky Ferreira: November 25th (TUE) @ The Independent // BUY TICKETS
When an artist can take on a three-night run at a room like The Independent, you take notice. The buzz has been at a consistent hum for a good while now on Sky Ferreira. The pop starlette-in-the-making has an EP and a critically acclaimed long player under her belt that she’s been touring on for many moons, and in some ways, her celebrity status, social media following and scandals have preceded her innovative pop songs. Ferreira’s music holds up to the spectacle, and her third and final show at The Independent on Tuesday night (also her last of the tour) ends months of playing festival and a string of appearances opening for Miley Cyrus. Here’s your third and final chance — tickets are still available for the Tuesday night show, or you might be able to go for free if you enter below.

Contest ends Tuesday, November 25th at 1 p.m.



Hot Chip (DJ) with The 2 Bears: November 28th (FRI) @ Mezzanine // BUY TICKETS
It’s going to be a night of four-on-the-floor excitement, infused with a double dose of familiar indie-dance brethren this holiday weekend at Mezzanine. The 2 Bears, a dance-duo offshoot led by Hot Chip co-founder Joe Goddard and his compadre Raf Rundell, are currently on the circuit promoting their new LP The Night Is Young. Their signature sound skewers toward playful house disco, but the unit dabble in two-step, hip hop and soul as well. The other co-founder and frontman of Hot Chip, Alexis Taylor, will hold down headlining duties. One thing seems certain — we should see some cross pollinating between the two acts throughout the evening.

Contest ends Wednesday, November 26th at Noon.

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SF Shows of the Week // GO4FREE to Deerhoof, Cold War Kids, Fred Falke or Chris Robinson Brotherhood

November 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment

11.17_Show-of-the-Week_postWritten by Molly Kish //

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• Deerhoof: November 18th (TUE) @ Great American Music Hall
• Cold War Kids with Avid Dancer: November 21st (FRI) @ Fox Theater Oakland
• Fred Falke with Midnight Magic: November 22nd (SAT) @ Mezzanine
• The Chris Robinson Brotherhood: November 23rd (SUN) Great American Music Hall



Deerhoof: November 18th (TUE) @ Great American Music Hall // BUY TICKETS

Bay Area noise staples Deerhoof headline the Great American Music Hall on Tuesday night alongside the indie rock supergroup Crystal Skulls and Oakland’s own GO DARK. Promoting their twelfth studio album released on Polyvinyl Records at the beginning of this month, the punk rock veterans kick of the Western span of their tour making their only hometown stop at the Great American. With the current band members working on projects in several locations around the world, this tour marks an extremely rare chance to catch the band’s explosive live show in such an intimate venue and hear the new material from La Isla Bonita firsthand.

Contest ends Tuesday, November 18th at 1PM.



Cold War Kids with Avid Dancer: November 21st (FRI) @ Fox Theater Oakland // BUY TICKETS

Tapping into the gritty nature of the human experience, through the pervasive dialogue of rhythm and blues, Cold War Kids bring their modern interpretation of roots rock to the stage this Friday night at The Fox. Celebrating the release of their fifth studio album Hold My Home, the Fullerton, Calif., natives headline an impressive lineup that features ex-Marine, former fundamentalist Christian and percussionist extraordinaire Jacob Dillan, otherwise known as Avid Dancer. Fresh off the release of his debut EP I Want to See You Dance, which has been recognized as a meeting ground between “laid back synth and super cool scuzz”, Dillan’s sound evokes influences from Hot Chip, The Dandy Warhols and Elliot Smith. Be sure to arrive early to catch his distinctly-individual performance that’s sure to be gracing the stages of similar venues as headlining material very soon.

Contest ends Friday, November 21st at Noon.



Fred Falke with Midnight Magic: November 22nd (SAT) @ Mezzanine // BUY TICKETS

French DJ and producer Fred Falke closes out the final date of his 2014 Fall tour this weekend at Mezzanine in SF with the cosmic disco ensemble Midnight Magic (live)! Most noted for his collaborations with Alex Braxe and Kris Menace, Falke has remixed the work of artists such as Röyksopp, Justice, U2, Lykke Li and more. Paired with the live electronic dance party fronted by Midnight Magic’s fiery vocalist Tiffany Roth, Saturday night will be raging in the SOMA, and we’ve got your chance at tickets right here.

Contest ends Friday, November 21st at Noon.



The Chris Robinson Brotherhood: November 23rd (SUN) Great American Music Hall // BUY TICKETS

Formed as a side project by The Black Crowes lead singer Chris Robinson, CRB developed as an attempt to configure a California based house band, touring leisurely throughout the state simply “to have a good time and see where the music takes (them).” Three years later with a trio of albums under their belt, they return as Chris Robinson’s primary band to the Great American Music Hall this Thursday for a four night residency. Following up their 2013 five night stay at the venue, this weekend’s CRB run holds the high possibility of guest appearances from their immense repertoire of friends, family and Bay Area music legends.

Contest ends Friday, November 21st at Noon.

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SF Show of the Week // GO4FREE to The Presets at The Warfield 11/13 (THUR)

November 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment

The-Presets

Written by Mike Frash //

The Presets with Antwon, Chela, Franki Chan, Marco De La Vega & Chauncey //
The Warfield – San Francisco
Thursday, November 13th 2014 //

Win a pair of free tickets to one of our SF Shows of the Week by entering your name and email below. Contest ends Wednesday, November 12th at Noon.

The Presets last full length, Pacifica, was one of our top 10 albums of 2012, and lucky for us the captivating Aussie duo return to SF this Thursday at The Warfield.

We were there for their return to touring at The Independent, when they blew minds sub-headlining at Treasure Island Music Festival, along with their appearance last year at Fox Theater Oakland, so we can promise one thing: you will dance.

And if you don’t find yourself dancing while taking in The Presets, perhaps it’s time to check yourself.

This couldn’t be more true than right now as The Presets wrap up the Check Yo Ponytail tour, where the party-starting electro-house outfit have joined forces with a dynamic group of dance and rap upstarts that includes Le1f, Antwon, Chela and Frankie Chan.

The Presets are busy at work on their fourth LP, but that didn’t stop Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes from releasing two excellent singles this year.

First came “Goodbye Future”, a tech-house blaster that slightly signals a return to a song structure reminiscent of “This Boy’s in Love”.

“No Fun” balances a wonky breakbeat with a four-on-the-floor chugger, until it blasts off into a refrain that crescendos into the euphoric stratosphere.

The Presets are one of our favorite dance acts that incorporate live instrumentation and singing, and you can win big by seeing them for free courtesy of Showbams. Enter your name below.

Buy tickets if you know you want to go.



Recommended Shows in SF this week:
*We’ll be giving away free tickets to all shows marked in italics below. Follow us on Twitter to be the first in line to win tickets to these events.

Mac DeMarco on Tuesday, 11/11 at The Fillmore
Hiss Golden Messenger on Tuesday, 11/11 at The Independent
Slayer on Tuesday & Wednesday, 11/11 & 11/12 at Fox Theater Oakland
Shakey Graves on Wednesday, 11/12 at The Independent
First Aid Kit on Thursday, 11/13 at Fox Theater Oakland
Les Sins (Toro y Moi) on Thursday, 11/13 at 1015 Folsom
Generationals on Thursday, 11/13 at The Chapel
Run The Jewels on Friday, 11/14 at Mezzanine
*Jacques Greene on Friday, 11/14 at Rickshaw Stop
*The Sam Chase on Friday, 11/14 at The Chapel
Greensky Bluegrass on Friday & Saturday, 11/14 & 11/15 at The Fillmore
Tame Impala with Delicate Steve on Saturday & Sunday, 11/15 & 11/16 at Fox Theater Oakland
SOHN on Saturday, 11/15 at Mezzanine
The Stone Foxes on Saturday, 11/15 at The Chapel
RAC on Saturday, 11/15 at The Warfield
*Los Straitjackets on Sunday, 11/16 at The Chapel
Field Report on Sunday, 11/16 at Brick & Mortar Music Hall

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