SF Shows of the Week // GO4FREE to Treasure Island Music Festival night shows

October 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Treasure Island Music Festival 2016 - night showsWritten by Josh Herwitt & Molly Kish //

Treasure Island Music Festival //
Treasure Island – San Francisco
October 15th-16th, 2016 //

This weekend, Treasure Island Music Festival celebrates its 10-year anniversary with some of the biggest names in rock, hip-hop, electronic and experimental music all performing on the island, including headliners Ice Cube and Sigur Rós.

The two-day event has become known for its groundbreaking lineups, picturesque location, ideal layout/production and incredible after-hours entertainment during the nights leading up to the festival as well as after each day of TIMF.

Win a pair of free tickets to a TIMF night show by entering your name and email below.



Dan Deacon: October 13th (THUR) @ California Academy of Sciences // BUY TICKETS

Avant-garde trailblazer and digital mastermind/composer Dan Deacon brings his interactive show (read what some had to say about his show in SF earlier this year here) to the California Academy of Sciences on Thursday night before the festival officially kicks off a little less than two days later.

Contest ends this Thursday at 3 p.m.



BUKU: October 15th (SAT) @ The Independent // BUY TICKETS

Pittsburgh native and Music Technology graduate BUKU (born Robert Balotsky) brings his expertise in sound design and music theory to The Independent after the first day of TIMF with support from Stylust Beats and BOGL.

Contest ends this Friday at 3 p.m.



Deerhunter: October 15th (SAT) @ Mezzanine // BUY TICKETS

Fronted by the compellingly weird Bradford Cox, Atlanta four-piece Deerhunter performed at TIMF last year (read our review here), so while the experimental noise rockers won’t be hitting the island this year, you can be sure to catch them upon your return to the City on Saturday.

Contest ends this Friday at 3 p.m.



Stwo: October 15th (SAT) @ Secret Downtown SF Location (TBA) // BUY TICKETS

After amassing 10 million streams online with his debut single “Lovin U”, 24-year-old French producer Stwo will occupy a secret warehouse (address and information will be emailed only to ticket buyers 24 hours before the event) for this late-night affair.

Contest ends this Friday at 3 p.m.



Kero Kero Bonito: October 16th (SUN) @ Swedish American Hall // BUY TICKETS

Wrap up your TIMF weekend on Sunday night with Kero Kero Bonito at the Swedish American Hall as the British casio-electro trio are sure to perform songs from their forthcoming debut LP Bonito Generation before its release next week.

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:

• She Wants Revenge: October 13th (WED) at Mezzanine
• Malaa & REZZ: October 13th (THUR) at The UC Theatre
• Polyrhythmics: October 14th (FRI) at Brick & Mortar Music Hall
• Temples: October 15th (SAT) at Great American Music Hall
• Andre Nickatina: October 15th (SAT) at Slim’s
• The Sonics: October 15th (SAT) at The New Parish

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SF Show of the Week // GO4FREE to MSTRKRFT at The Independent 6/10 (FRI)

June 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment

MSTRKRFTWritten by Brett Ruffenach //

MSTRKRFT with Io Echo //
The Independent – San Francisco
June 10th, 2016 //

Born out of the raw, fist-clenching dance-punk coming from Toronto duo Death from Above 1979, MSTRKRFT (pronounced “Master-craft”) are a gritty, electronic side project composed of DFA 1979 bassist/keyboardist Jesse F. Keeler and producer Al-P (Alex Puodziukas). Formed in 2005, MSTRKFT bring the grit of DFA 1979 as well as the uplifting rhythms and synth melodies of artists like Daft Punk and Ratatat to the stage.

Now, MSTRKFT are returning to the stage with an entirely new live production. This year in an interview with VICE, the duo discussed the challenge of producing electronic music in a live setting — that computers and backing tracks are too safe, minimizing the potential to make any mistakes. Foregoing the offerings of Ableton and other beat-making software, the group has created its own setup that’s basically one big mess of cables, synthesizers and drums.

“We’re trying to make a setup that can fuck up,” Keeler explained candidly. “One that can have grand, massive errors. That’s sort of the fun of being in a band onstage. I mean it sucks in the moment, but that’s how you know when you’re seeing something real. It’s like why people watch NASCAR — they’re waiting for an epic car crash. Well, that’s why I watch it.”

This Friday, MSTRKRFT returns to the Bay for a live performance at The Independent with support from Los Angeles indie-rock band Io Echo, who will open the show up with a DJ set. Tickets are available for $25, 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:

• Mirah & Jherek Bischoff: June 9th (THUR) @ Swedish American Hall
• Andre Nickatina: June 10th (FRI) @ Slim’s
• Funk Fellowship: June 10th (FRI) @ The New Parish
• DVSN: June 10th (FRI) @ 1015 Folsom
• Lyrics Born: June 11th (SAT) @ The Independent
• Lila Rose: June 11th (SAT) @ Slim’s
• Mac Sabbath: June 12th (SUN) @ Slim’s
• Kaki King: June 12th (SUN) @ Swedish American Hall
• Israel Nash: June 12th (SUN) @ The Chapel

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WIN TICKETS: Z-Trip • Andre Nickatina • Rin Tin Tiger

August 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Free-Shows

Ready to witness live music at it’s best this weekend in San Francisco?

WIN FREE TICKETS to these kick-ass shows:

  • Z-Trip @ Mezzanine – Friday 8/30
  • Andre Nickatina @ Slim’s – Saturday 8/31
  • Rin Tin Tiger & French Cassettes @ Great American Music Hall – Saturday 8/31

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Check out our show previews below.

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Enter to win tickets to these shows by submitting your full name, email address & by choosing the show you would like to attend in the dropdown. All contests end Friday, August 30 at Noon. Winners will be notified via email Friday. Enter as many contests as you would like (Click “Go Back” and try for a different show after you enter once).

Z-Trip
Mezzanine ~ Friday, 8/30

Z-Trip is one of the best DJs in the world, focusing on the art of turntablism. Historically, Zach Sciacca is known as the Godfather of the mashup movement — he blazed this trail in the early aughts before Girl Talk got hyperactive. Z-Trip has worked with Dan the Automator, Kasabian, LL Cool J, Talib Kweli & MSTRKRFT amongst others. Get to Mezzanine early Friday — there is a HOSTED Russian Standard Vodka bar from 9-10PM (that means free vodka while suplies last).

For fans of: A-Trak, Backyard Bangers, DJ QBert

Andre Nickatina
Slim’s ~ Saturday, 8/31

Born and raised in the Fillmore District of San Francisco, Andre Nickatina has been a Hip-Hop/Rap luminary since the release of his critically acclaimed debut, The New Jim Jones. He changed his name from Dre Dog to Andre Nickatina in 1996, transforming his career to a plateau that allowed him to create and develop a loyal fanbase, most notably with hip hop fans who love idealizing cocaine.

For fans of: Mac Dre, Equipto, The Luniz

Rin Tin Tiger
Great American Music Hall ~ 8/31

Rin Tin Tiger is an alternative folk rock trio from San Francisco, who exude high energy, lyric heavy, acoustic guitar-led songs about life in contemporary society. They have shared the stage with Young the Giant, Manchester Orchestra, The Lumineers, Rogue Wave, and many more along the West Coast. Another luminous indie act French Cassettes are the featured act — and this show Saturday at Great American is serving as a double album release party for both Rin Tin TIger & French Cassettes.

For fans of: Bob Dylan, Violent Femmes, Tupac Shakur

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