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SF Show of the Week (TIMF edition) // GO4FREE to YACHT at The Independent 10/17 (SAT)

October 14, 2015 by The Bam Team Leave a Comment

YACHT with Sage Caswell //
The Independent – San Francisco
October 17th, 2015 //

There exists a band, belief system and business coordinated by Jona Bechtolt and Claire L. Evans under the acronym YACHT. Named after, but not affiliated with, an educational program in Portland, YACHT stands for “Young Americans Challenging High Technology”. The movement, which Bechtolt and Evans have dubbed “The YACHT Trust,” suggests the creation of an idea into form provides a spiritual high attainable by anyone willing to try.

Bechtolt began transmitting YACHT’s belief system into music and PowerPoint presentations in 2002 as a solo project before Evans joined in 2008. After Evans came on board, the dance-punk/electropop duo continued developing its personal philosophy and embodied the result in 2009’s See Mystery Lights and an ebook entitled The Secret Teachings of the Mystery Lights: A Handbook on Overcoming Humanity and Becoming Your Own God. The album, which was released on NYC label DFA Records, received rave reviews from critics, including a “Critic’s Choice” honor from The New York Times.

With support from Los Angeles solo artist Sage Caswell, The YACHT Trust will lead its community through another experience of discovery this Saturday at The Independent in what will serve as a late-night show for this weekend’s Treasure Island Music Festival. You can buy tickets for $22, 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:

• Hinds: October 14th (WED) at Slim’s
• The Districts: October 14th (WED) at Great American Music Hall
• El Ten Eleven: October 15th (THUR) at Great American Music Hall
• Guy Fox: October 15th (THUR) at Brick & Mortar Music Hall
• Gang of Four: October 16th (FRI) at The New Parish
• Deafheaven with Tribulation: October 17th (SAT) at The Fillmore

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CONTEST CLOSED.

Filed Under: Contests Tagged With: Brick & Mortar Music Hall, Deafheaven, El Ten Eleven, Gang of Four, Great American Music Hall, Guy Fox, Hinds, Sage Caswell, Slims, The Districts, The Fillmore, The Independent, The New Parish, Tribulation, YACHT

SF Show of the Week (TIMF edition) // GO4FREE to Albert Hammond, Jr. at The Independent 10/16 (FRI)

October 13, 2015 by The Bam Team Leave a Comment

Written by Nik Crossman //

Albert Hammond, Jr. with Day Wave //
The Independent – San Francisco
October 16th, 2015 //

Citing The Beach Boys, John Lenon, Buddy Holly and The Velvet Underground as some of his major influences, Albert Hammond, Jr. has made a name for himself beyond playing guitar and keyboard in the indie-rock goliath The Strokes. Releasing his debut album Yours to Keep in 2006 launched Hammond’s solo career with much support from his fellow bandmates — lead singer of The Strokes Julian Casablancas, in fact, even played bass and sang backup vocals on the track “Scared”.

After years of living the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle, Hammond opened up about his life in an exclusive interview with Rolling Stone in 2013, explaining why he put himself in rehab and subsequently dove into the making of his first solo EP AHJ. With the release of his latest full-length album Momentary Masters this past July, Hammond continues to balance life as a double agent, refusing to blend the sound of his solo career with that of The Strokes.

This Friday hours before Treasure Island Music Festival gets underway, Hammond invites SF to share an intimate evening with him and opening act Day Wave at one of the city’s most charming venues, The Independent. You can buy tickets for $20, 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:

Enter your name (First and Last) along with your email below. If you win a contest, you’ll be notified on the day the contest ends (details above).

Like Showbams on Facebook, follow Showbams on Twitter and follow Showbams on Instagram. Subscribe to our social channels for a better chance to win!

CONTEST CLOSED.

Filed Under: Contests Tagged With: Albert Hammond Jr, Brick & Mortar Music Hall, Deafheaven, El Ten Eleven, Gang of Four, Great American Music Hall, Guy Fox, Hinds, Slims, The Districts, The Fillmore, The Independent, The New Parish, The Strokes, Tribulation

PHOTOS: Battlehooch at The Chapel 1/17

January 24, 2015 by The Bam Team 1 Comment

By Diana Cordero //

Battlehooch with Guy Fox, Ghost & the City //
The Chapel – San Francisco
January 17th, 2015 //

SF’s own Battlehooch brought their psychedelic sound to The Chapel for a Saturday night headlining spot. Dressed as priests, all six members of the band hit the stage and kicked off the night in the form of a religious mass. Led by frontman Pat Smith and the unstoppable AJ McKinley on guitar, their funny stunt made us think of The Hives, with that same level of energy and their “not giving a damn” attitude, which was picked up by the crowd, too. Oaklanders Guy Fox and Ghost & the City opened the show.

Filed Under: Featured, Photos Tagged With: Battlehooch, Ghost & the City, Guy Fox, The Chapel

PHOTOS: Guy Fox, Big Tree, The Districts at Bottom of the Hill 3/21

March 26, 2014 by BenJamin Wallen Leave a Comment

The Districts performing at Bottom of the Hill March 21st.

The Districts at Bottom of the Hill.

By Benjamin Wallen //

Guy Fox with Big Tree, The Districts, New Moon //
Bottom Of The Hill — San Francisco
Friday, March 21st 2014

Bottom of the Hill offered an eclectic showcase of musicians last Friday, including the sounds of funk/soul, indie rock & alternative folk/jazz. The Districts, hailing from Pennsylvania, pack a punch with an aggressive sound and lots of energy, though they could be soft when they wanted to. Marked with straight-edge X’s on their hands, the young group impressed. Big Tree was next, offering sweet melodies and harmonies from the singers. Headliners Guy Fox simply brought it. Bottom of the Hill was packed for their performance that connected with a sound so familiar and friendly. Their brand of indie rock has a nice, complex finish to it.