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WIN TICKETS: Eliot Lipp at The Mint 7/23 (WED)

July 21, 2014 by The Bam Team 1 Comment

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Eliot Lipp with The Dead Men and Kaw //
The Mint – Los Angeles
July 23rd, 2014 (Wednesday) //

Brooklyn-based producer Eliot Lipp has been hypnotizing dance floors across the globe for more than 10 years with his unique brand of electro funk, combining elements of hip-hop, jazz and techno all into one larger-than-life sound. Hailing originally from Tacoma, Wash., Lipp isn’t afraid to take risks when it comes to crafting never-been-heard-before beats and breaks — and it’s certainly paid big dividends for him. Last year, he was named one of Vibe magazine’s “Top 10 Fast-Rising DJs of Summer 2013” while earning praise from a host of other major music outlets. The analogue synthesizer enthusiast has released seven full-length albums to date, including 2012’s Shark Wolf Rabbit Snake on Pretty Lights Music. Playing his first LA show in more than two years, Lipp makes his debut at The Mint with support from The Dead Men and Kaw. -Josh Herwitt

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WIN TICKETS: Jimmy Cliff at The Fillmore 7/19

July 18, 2014 by The Bam Team Leave a Comment

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Jimmy Cliff //
The Fillmore – San Francisco
July 19th, 2014 (Saturday) //

The multi-talented reggae legend, political activist, singer-songwriter, actor and OM recipient, Jimmy Cliff will be gracing The Fillmore’s stage this Saturday night. A Grammy winner and 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Cliff’s impact on music and pop culture spans influentially throughout the globe. Penning his first hit at the age of 14, Cliff’s career sprouted into a legacy that has indefinitely shaped the modern state of music, art and pop culture — even to this day. With an ever-growing body of work consisting of over 30 full-length albums and equal the amount of compilations, live albums and limitless singles and remixes, Cliff’s work has directly influenced top names within the industry for 50-plus years. Collaborations throughout his tenure as an archetypal figure in reggae music include his work with Alex Spyropolous, Patrick Cambell-Lyons, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello, Joe Strummer, Annie Lennox, Sting and most recently Tim Armstrong on the 2011 Grammy-nominated Rebirth. Kicking off his summer tour with a live-streamed NPR Music session on LA radio station KCRW, Cliff brings his incredible live show to the Bay Area for one night only this Saturday at The Fillmore. -Molly Kish

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WIN TICKETS: Natural Child with Cool Ghouls at Brick & Mortar Music Hall 7/18 (FRI)

July 16, 2014 by The Bam Team Leave a Comment

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Natural Child with Cool Ghouls, The Abigails, Midnight Sons, DJ Al Lover //
Brick & Mortar Music Hall — San Francisco
July 18th, 2014 (Friday) //

Fiery rockers Natural Child roll through Brick & Mortar on Friday — and you should be there. Now fleshed out to a five-piece, their sound is thicker with Southern rock charm than ever, as shown by their latest work Dancin’ With Wolves. These guys lay down massive grooves to keep the crowd boogieing, so it’s sure to be a solid way to spend your Friday night.

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WIN TICKETS: The Polyphonic Spree at Slim’s 7/16 (WED)

July 15, 2014 by The Bam Team 3 Comments

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The Polyphonic Spree with Sarah Jaffe //
Slim’s — San Francisco
July 16th, 2014 (Wednesday) //

Celebrating 14 years as a band/collective/pseudo-religious experience, The Polyphonic Spree will be anointing the sacred ground of Slim’s this Wednesday night with support from Sarah Jaffe. Twenty-two members strong, the band’s current lineup is in the middle of its Summer Tour 2014 and on the verge of releasing a remix EP, following its completion. Originally formed in July 2000 as the product of lead singer Tim DeLaughter’s vision to reproduce a “sound he dreamt about”, the band’s unique take on choral rock and theatrical performance art hit the ground running rather quickly. Its sound, featuring multiple levels of instrumentation between flute, trumpet, French horn, trombone, violin, viola, cello, percussion, piano, guitars, bass, drums, electronic keyboards, EWI and a full choir, is one that has inspired nearly every ensemble act over the past decade. With five full-length albums, three EPs, several film scores, as well as countless festival appearances and world tours, the Polyphonic Spree are an inimitable tour de force, a bucket-list band whose live show is truly inspiring. With this being the only Bay Area stop on the West Coast leg of its tour, it’s not a show worth missing. -Molly Kish

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WIN TICKETS: Hot Chip (DJ set) at Mezzanine 7/11 (FRI)

July 10, 2014 by The Bam Team Leave a Comment

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Hot Chip with The Juan Maclean, Richie Panic, Sleazemore, Bathhouse //
Mezzanine — San Francisco
July 11th, 2014 (Friday) //

This Friday at Mezzanine, Lights Down Low presents an exclusive, sold-out set by Domino Records legends Hot Chip and DFA’s own The Juan Maclean. UK’s dance floor dynamos, Hot Chip have been integrally involved in the electronic music scene since the early 2000’s. Self-recording years of material leading up to their full-length debut Coming on Strong in 2004, they ultimately solidified their formation as Hot Chip and signed to DFA Records/EMI, releasing the album for U.S. consumption in 2005. Gaining mainstream attention with a string of hits and an award-winning video off its second album The Warning, the band didn’t slow down, appearing on several UK and American television programs and gaining a nomination for “Best Dance Recording” at the 2008 Grammy Awards. World tours, festival-headlining sets and five albums later, and the members of Hot Chip have graced stages and clubs throughout the globe, influencing artists over the past 15 years with their infectious “zap”-laden beats and uniquely encapsulating live show.

Taking a break from promoting his recently released solo debut, Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor will be joined by bandmate Felix Martin and long-time collaborators, friends and former labelmates Nancy Wang (LCD Soundsystem) and Juan Maclean to bring down the house after support from local club favorites Richie Panic, Sleazemore and Bathhouse. -Molly Kish

This show is and has been sold out for a while now, with limited tickets available through bottle service reservations at bottleservice@mezzaninesf.com.

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WIN TICKETS: Blue Sky Black Death, Real Magic at The Independent 7/11 (FRI)

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Blue Sky Black Death, Real Magic with ChaunceyCC //
The Independent – San Francisco
July 11th, 2014 (Friday) //

The Independent presents another evening of futuristic production from one of the West Coast’s finest in avant-garde music making. Blue Sky Black Death push boundaries far out there with its no-holds-barred process of sampling, layering and generally going deep into space in composition. Having worked its way up the local circuit, it’s now time for BSBD to take center stage for what is sure to be a banner show for the pair. Similarly left-leaning act in nature, Real Magic will offer direct support while touting a similar resume of critical praise from all the major music outlets (i.e. Stereogum, Pitchfork and The FADER). ChaunceyCC rounds out a superb bill, and we got a few lucky readers covered. -Kevin Quandt

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WIN TICKETS: Kill Paris at Mezzanine 7/4 (FRI)

July 2, 2014 by The Bam Team Leave a Comment

#FUTUREFRIDAYS FOURTH OF JULY featuring Kill Paris with TastyTreat, Tech Minds //
Mezzanine – San Francisco
Friday, July 4th 2014 //

The Mezzanine and EyeHeartSF present a Fourth of July installment of #FUTUREFRIDAYS this week with Kill Paris! The Florida-bred “Future Funk” ambassador brought his classical training in guitar with him to Nashville, Tenn., as a country producer, only to eventually be wooed by the dance music scene to his current residence of Los Angeles. It was in LA where he began to gain traction as an electronic music entity via the online communities of Dubstep.Net and ThisSongIsSick.com amongst other EDM blog sites.

Spending the majority of 2012 and 2013 touring venues and festivals nationwide, Kill Paris released a nine-track EP on dubstep juggernaut Skrillex’s record label OWSLA, remixed and individually released tracks by Nelly Furtado, No Doubt and Rudimental, and charted No. 1 on both Beatport’s Top 100 GlitchHop tracks as well as their Top 100 overall tracks for all genres. Supported this Friday by Tech Minds, TastyTreat and a Hosted Yacht Club Vodka bar from 9-10 p.m., what better way to get patriotic this holiday? ‘Murica!

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WIN TICKETS: S. Carey at The Independent 7/5 (SAT)

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S. Carey with The Pines //
The Independent – San Francisco
July 5th, 2014 (Saturday) //

S. Carey creates music that sparkles in wondrous minimalism, comfortable in setting a meditative state of mind that morphs into pure inspiration. Add IN the song-long slow motion crescendos, and it’s no surprise to learn Carey is the drummer, pianist and band director for Bon Iver.

In a recent article exploring Justin Vernon’s influence on contemporary music, I wrote “He’s an integral part of the group [Bon Iver], and he’s reemerged on his own this year with his new record, Range of Light. But for fans of Bon Iver, look toward “Fire-scene” to get a sense of what S. Carey has to offer.” When listening to this song, it becomes quite apparent how integral Carey is to the indie behemoth’s deep, layered sound.

The perfect show for a Fourth of July recovery, consider this show for some life-affirming beauty. -Mike Frash

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WIN TICKETS: EMA at The Independent 7/2 (WED)

July 1, 2014 by The Bam Team 1 Comment

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EMA with Mas Ysa, Safeword //
The Independent – San Francisco
July 2nd, 2014 (Wednesday) //

The pervasive affective resonance of EMA’s music is intensity. Slow-tempoed, ominous drone is another characteristic that signifies Erika M. Anderson’s sound. It’s there in her career-making single “California” from her 2011 record Past Life Martyred Saints. This concept is continued with “Satellites”, the first track off of EMA’s new record The Future’s Void, but this time the brooding aura is set between vacillating white noise and deep bass. And just when you think you’ve got Anderson’s artistic direction pinned down, “So Blonde” wipes the board clean with a more traditional number. This one-two contrast to start EMA’s latest album shows an artist willing to shake things up and surprise your ears, something that should never be taken for granted. -Mike Frash

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WIN TICKETS: Deafheaven at Great American 7/2 (WED)

June 30, 2014 by The Bam Team Leave a Comment

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Deafheaven with Wreck & Reference //
Great American Music Hall — San Francisco
July 2nd, 2014 (Wednesday) //

All hail the post-metal gods as Deafheaven return to their home city for what is sure to be a banner night of progressive noise in the City. Deafheaven have had their ups and downs in the past year, but are now set on a clear course to dominate the new-school of metal fans that have flocked to this act. 2013’s acclaimed album Sunbather truly put this band on the map, and after some personnel issues, they have tightened up the band and have embarked on a sizable spring/summer jaunt.

The complex interplay between the melodic and abrasive is a key theme for Deafheaven who have elevated black metal to a more palpable space. Some may frown on this, but a new audience has risen to appreciate the dark beauty that acts like Deafheaven deliver. We implore you to take a chance with these local, heavy heat-seekers this Wednesday at the legendary Great American Music Hall as they play alongside Wreck & Reference.

-Kevin Quandt

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WIN TICKETS: Sharon Van Etten at The Independent 6/30 (MON)

June 26, 2014 by The Bam Team Leave a Comment

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Sharon Van Etten with Jana Hunter //
The Independent – San Francisco
June 30th, 2014 (Monday) //

Sharon Van Etten has a knack for speaking directly to you, inviting the listener into her state of mind. The American songstress received plenty of attention for her 2012 LP, Tramp, with its self-assuredness and upbeat nature. Conversely, with her breathtaking new record Are We There, Van Etten wallows beautifully in languid acceptance. With lyrics relating to the ups and downs of relationships and repetitive self-destruction, a surface level reading of the new effort projects an image of an artist mid-depression, refusing to budge for the better. In essence, Are We There is a Siren’s call for help.

But transcendent moments are achieved throughout by channeling obvious pain and confusion into cathartic understanding and renewal. The album begins with a hopeful look to the future, lending an echo that lasts throughout, when Van Etten proclaims, “I can’t wait ’til we’re afraid of nothing.” Van Etten’s voice consistently shifts between standard singing and using her voice as an impactful instrument, often within the same word. For example in “Your Love is Killing Me”, Van Etten delivers the line “You like it when I let you walk over me” as if she’s standing up to a hurricane and compelling it to change course. It’s that powerful. She’s sonically more strong than ever, something that’s intriguing when juxtaposed with such self-depreciating words.

With a record that deserves to appear on many top 10 lists come years’ end, it’s not a time to sleep on seeing Sharon Van Etten live. Her show this Sunday at The Independent in SF is already sold out, but tickets are still available for Monday’s concert.

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WIN TICKETS: Fuck Buttons at The Independent 6/27 (FRI)

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Fuck Buttons with Total Life //
The Independent – San Francisco
June 27th, 2014 (FRI) //

Fans of all things progressive have got to check out this Bristol, UK duo which lovingly goes by the name of Fuck Buttons. For nearly a decade now, the pairing of Andrew Hung and Benjamin John Power have produced some seriously left-leaning electronic masterpieces, relying on the collective knowledge and power that each member brings to the table (they literally play off a missive table which is loaded with wired contraptions). The ‘post-everything’ approach they bring has delighted critics for over a decade, and their 2013 release, Slow Focus, received praise across the board. In fact, it was ATP (All Tomorrow’s Parties) Records’ first release to break the top 40 charts in their home of Great Britain.

Sure, it’s a Friday night and ya may have plans. Yes, it doesn’t have a 4-on-the-floor beat. However, you’ll be experiencing something fully unique and mesmerizing in one of our favorite rooms in the City.

Total Life is set to open on this evening. This project is a solo offshoot by Kevin Doria, popularly known from 00’s drone band, Growing. 2013’s show at the Indy was pretty stellar, so we suggest making moves on this one. -Kevin Quandt

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WIN TICKETS: Dean Wareham at The Chapel 6/20 (FRI)

June 19, 2014 by The Bam Team Leave a Comment

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Dean Wareham with Hott Mt //
The Chapel — San Francisco
June 20th, 2014 (Friday) //

This Friday night The Chapel and (((folkYEAH!))) present American indie legend Dean Wareham! Emerging in the early East Coast scene, Wareham took Boston by storm with his first project Galaxie 500 in 1988. Looked back upon as “the ultimate cult group,” the band laid the groundwork for the contemporary indie rock scene, inspiring the work (and modern day covers) of artists such as Beck, Ryan Adams and Joanna Gruesome. Dean’s career further progressed into several other seminal projects within the genre, including bands Luna and Dean & Britta with his wife and fellow bandmates.

Wareham’s side interests have also earned critical acclaim from NME, Rolling Stone Magazine, Pitchfork and more for his accomplishments in writing, acting and composing the film score for Noam Baumbach’s 2006 film, The Squid and the Whale. Currently touring with a four-piece band in support of his first solo LP, a self-titled effort produced and recorded alongside Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Wareham takes the stage this Friday night with help from the experimental post-pop collective HOTT MT from Los Angeles. Playing his brand new material along with songs spanning his entire career and various band catalogues, this show promises to be an intimate evening with an indie rock great. -Molly Kish

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WIN TICKETS: Allah-Las at Great American Music Hall 6/22 (SUN)

June 19, 2014 by The Bam Team Leave a Comment

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Allah-Las with Dream Boys, Old Testament //
Great American Music Hall — San Francisco
June 22nd, 2014 (Sunday) //

What better way to celebrate the USA’s win over Portugal in the World Cup (it’s gonna happen) than by spending Sunday evening jamming out to the surfed-out, garage-rock sounds of the Allah-Las at the Great American Music Hall. This Los Angeles-based band have pumped out some massively catchy singles off their debut LP from a few years back – a self-titled release on Innovative Leisure Records. Recently, these throwback psych-rockers announced the release of their sophomore effort, set to release in September. Fans are sure to hear a handful of these fresh tracks while they are joined by Dream Boys and Old Testament. -Kevin Quandt

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WIN TICKETS: NVO at The Independent 6/20 (FRI)

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NVO with Nym & Spherelet, Deep City Culture, DJ Phleck, Live visuals and projection mapping by AllofitNow!, Lighting by Creative Precision //
The Independent – San Francisco
June 20th, 2014 (FRI) //

Professional party-starters NVO return to the Independent in San Francisco this Friday with a brand new stage show and loads of special guests. The SF-based live electronic outfit got the year started right with a healthy dose of fun. Showbams reported:

It would be foolhardy to label NVO simply as ‘jamtronica’ — certainly shades of STS9 and Big Gigantic come to mind as the group is instrumental in nature, building beats to euphoric plateaus. But included in the sonic equation are obscure sci-fi movie samples, remixes like Talking Heads’ “Once in a Lifetime”, turntable scratching and a fresh auditory dance aesthetic reminiscent of Paper Diamond or Burial.

And did we mention the light show by Creative Precision and AllofitNow!? The visuals not only enhance NVO’s live performance, but it immediately elevates them to the next level. Check out photos from the January show at the Indy — and plan on seeing it for yourselves on Friday.

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WIN TICKETS: Waka Flocka Flame at Mezzanine 6/22 (SUN)

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Waka Flocka Flame with Chanel West Coast, DJ Sean G //
Mezzanine — San Francisco
Sunday June 22nd, 2014 //

Juaquin Malphurs, aka Waka Flocka Flame, is all about progression and transformation these days. Raised in Georgia, this high profile rapper has recently worked with T.I. (on the hit single “50K”), as well as Britney Spears, Lil Wayne and The Cataracts. All of this on the verge of the greatly anticipated new album, Flockaveli II, which features collaborations with the likes of French Montana, Swizz Beatz and Busta Rhymes. With a new label and a new management team, Waka is ready and in position to bring you everything he’s got. Watch him perform this Sunday at the Mezzanine with Chanel West Coast and DJ Sean G. -Krystal Beez

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WIN TICKETS: Jessica Lea Mayfield at The Independent 6/19 (THUR)

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Jessica Lea Mayfield with Israel Nash, Jon Gunton //
The Independent — San Francisco
June 19th, 2014 (Thursday) //

Jessica Lea Mayfield has taken a new direction for her fourth album, Make My Head Sing…, which saw the light of day in April of this year. Known for a minimalist and sorrowful approach to songwriting and production, Mayfield is now getting in touch with her raw rock & roll side with a strong dash of blistering electric guitar and emphatic drumming, as seen with the first song off the new album, “Oblivious” (listen below). This song sounds a bit like a Black Keys ballad, which isn’t a surprise, as Dan Auerbach helped discover the Ohio native in the mid-aughts. And you may recognize her backup vocals from the Black Keys’ slow burner “Things Ain’t What They Used to Be.” But all that’s old news, so plan on scoping out Jessica Lea Mayfield in person this Thursday in SF at the Indy. Israel Nash & Jon Gunton will get the proceedings started in the 8 o’clock hour, so get there early!

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WIN TICKETS: Chad VanGaalen at The New Parish 6/19 (THUR)

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Chad VanGaalen with Cousins, Blood Sister //
The New Parish — San Francisco
June 19th, 2014 (Thursday) //

Chad VanGaalen stops by The New Parish on Thursday in support of his new album Shrink Dust, a fine piece of jangly atmospheric emotional pop. VanGaalen’s music is exceedingly dark, yet still manages to keep its pop sentiment like a ray of light through an apocalyptic storm. Dealing with the death of a dear friend and dog Lila (a love song by this name pays tribute on the album), it’s easy to hear a sense of melancholy and grappling with life’s twists and turns on the album. Enter the contest or just go ahead and buy your tickets now! -Steve Wandrey

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WIN TICKETS: ADULT. with Pictureplane at Mezzanine 6/13 (FRI)

June 12, 2014 by The Bam Team Leave a Comment

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ADULT. with Pictureplane, White Ring, Tamara Sky, 120 Minutes DJ’s Chauncey_CC & S4NtA_MU3rTE //
Mezzanine – San Francisco
Friday June 13th, 2014 //

The Detroit electro-punk pioneers and creatively versatile duo of Adam Lee Miller and Nicola Kuperus, otherwise known as ADULT., will be headlining this Friday night at Mezzanine! On tour promoting the release of their brand new album The Way Things Fall, ADULT. makes their valiant return to the SF stage after a six year hiatus filled with multi-dimensional audio/video side projects and a full house remolding. After admittingly “burning out” after the relentless tour schedule behind 2007’s Why Bother, the pair had been investing their talents in nearly every art form aside from music.

Re-entering the studio in the fall of 2012, they spent a year composing what initially was planned to be enough material for their official return to the live stage at the Detroit Museum of Contemporary Art, which instead evolved into their 5th and most ambitious studio album to date. Taking on a new focus as result of putting in the time to “exorcise all of their demons through past records,” the husband and wife partnership rings through on this record. Miller describes the material as “mutant pop songs” touching upon both “personal and universal” textures, playing predominately to the analogue soundscape, notably absent of bass guitar.

As much as a performance art show as it is an audio experience, ADULT. live performance is not one to miss. With support from Pictureplane (Lovepump United), White Ring and Dj’s Tamara Sky, Chauncey_CC and S4NtA_MU3rTE this show is going to be an electronic sensory overload. Win tix here via Showbams. -Molly Kish

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WIN TICKETS: Incan Abraham, Mahgeetah at Neck of the Woods 6/3 (TUE)

June 2, 2014 by The Bam Team Leave a Comment

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Incan Abraham, Mahgeetah with Jordan Klassen //
Neck of the Woods — San Francisco
Tuesday, June 3rd //

Hey, no plans on Tuesday night? Well, Showbams has a recommendation(and tickets) to see a double bill of exciting California indie-rock bands, holding court in the Richmond District at Neck of the Woods. San Francisco’s own Mahgeetah are playing alongside Los Angeles upstarts, Incan Abraham; a reunion for this pairing, but in the Bay Area instead of down south.

Mahgeetah have been diligently working on a fresh batch of tunes, many which are likely to be debuted on this evening. Tracks off of their stellar 2012 release, Heavy Baby, are sure to be represented, as well. Their take on modernized, 21st Century blues-rock is both powerful and engaging as Ryan Fisher’s strong vocals cut through to the core. Incan Abraham are hitting the road in support of their latest release, Tolerance, a slice of soaring tunes borrowing influence from a smattering of today’s great acts, while not compromising their artistic integrity.

Jordan Klassen rounds out the bill for the evening; one which is sure to break you from your mid-week drudgery, so make the pilgrimage to the Neck of the Woods. -Kevin Quandt

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