Show of the Week // GO4FREE to Tedeschi Trucks Band and Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings 6/6 (SAT)

June 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Tedeschi Trucks Band with Sharon JonesWritten by Molly Kish //

Tedeschi Trucks Band with Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Doyle Bramhall II //
Greek Theatre – U.C. Berkeley
June 6th, 2015 //

A supergroup lineup of epic proportions graces the gorgeous stage of the Greek Theater at U.C. Berkeley this Saturday for one night only. Embarking on the second night of their 35-city “Wheels of Soul Summer Tour 2015,” Tedeschi Trucks Band partners with Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings and guitarist Doyle Bramhall II to perform over four and a half hours of original, collaborative and improvised music. A seamlessly crafted bill of talent covering a musical range of Memphis soul, R&B, electric blues and classic funk, all three acts revive these deeply rooted genres with contemporary flare in a stunningly cohesive manner. With this tour charging full steam ahead, this show is bound to deliver what undoubtedly will be the most “shimmy worthy” lineup in the Greek Theater’s summer concert series. For your chance at a pair of tickets, share this post via Facebook or Twitter and enter below.

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EOTO take live improvisation to next level with special guests

December 8, 2014 by 1 Comment

EOTOBy Benjamin Wallen //

EOTO featuring special guests Tea Leaf Green and Leftover Salmon //
The Independent – San Francisco
December 5th, 2014 //

EOTO came back to the Bay Area with their 100-percent improvised show following a full set of super chill, downtempo music from Bluetech at The Independent. This duo of drummers, also from the percussion section of The String Cheese Incident, make up EOTO.

While their sound has evolved over the years by fiddling with many genres of electronic music, hard-hitting beats, high energy and lots of dancing always come in hot for Michael Travis and Jason Hann.

This night brought special guests from Bay Area favorite Tea Leaf Green and friends from Colorado jam band Leftover Salmon. Leftover Salmon was in town for the Rex Foundation’s “Standing on the Moon” dinner and performance the next night at The Fillmore, but EOTO fans got to taste some of that magical talent a night earlier with almost three sets of music — and to say the least, the vibe and sounds were spectacular.

Accompanied by an amazing light and laser show, it was a night not to be missed, reminding everyone out there the true talent of real musicians, the evolving nature of what we like to call “instruments” and the never-ending evolution of influence and style.

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Tea Leaf Green jam on at The Independent 11/30

December 5, 2013 by 1 Comment

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Photos by Sterling Munksgard //

Tea Leaf Green with The Loyal Scam //
The Independent – San Francisco
November 30th, 2013 //

The City’s premier progressive rock band played to its local faithful at a totally-packed Independent, performing new material with plenty of special guests on hand. Sterling Munksgard was on the scene capturing moments from both Tea Leaf Green and opener The Loyal Scam.

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Tea Leaf Green leave The New Parish in its wake

July 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment

tea-leaf-green-new-parishBy Kevin Raos //

Tea Leaf Green //
The New Parish – Oakland
July 20th, 2013 //

Jam veterans Tea Leaf Green returned to The New Parish last Saturday, delighting the hometown crowd with a heavy dose of new material. As Bay Area natives, Tea Leaf Green have been making a name for themselves in and around San Francisco since the late 90’s, and despite a long career and a loyal fan base, they proved that they aren’t afraid to play on their own terms.

Formed in 1996, Tea Leaf Green have been a staple on the jam scene for ages. Their face-melting guitar and hypnotic keyboards have been a cornerstone to their sound, but it was the addition of bassist Reed Mathis in 2007 that has propelled the act to new heights.

The new direction of Tea Leaf Green was on full display as they ripped through tunes primarily selected from their previous three albums, including their most recent offering, In the Wake. It was no surprise the band showcased tracks from In The Wake, playing nearly the entire new album. However, it was surprising that the band broke into almost no older material for the hometown crowd. Only two songs performed were not from a Reed Mathis album, “Baseball Jam” and “Flowers and the Devil”.

Fans expecting to hear classic Tea Leaf Green songs such as “The Garden” and “Pansperdemic De-Evolution” may have been a tad disappointed with the song selections. However, take one listen to this band and any of those thoughts will be quickly thrown out the window. It is clear Tea Leaf Green is creating some of the best music of their career and they are not afraid to put it on display with ferocity. New tracks such as “Space Hero”, “Penny Saved” and “We Aren’t Done” have become instant crowd pleasers, and they demonstrate that they don’t need to reach for deep cuts to satisfy their fans. If the dancing of the crowd was any indication, the new tracks were incredibly well-received.

If there was anything to learn from this show or the general state of Tea Leaf Green, I think it is safe to say that the impact of Reed Mathis on Tea Leaf Green is creating waves, leaving the old Tea Leaf Green in their wake (see what I did there?). Yes, Josh Clark is a beast on guitar, and Trevor Garrod will always be the main voice of the band, but it is Reed Mathis’s presence on bass that takes Tea Leaf Green’s dynamic to the next level. At any moment, Reed is apt to go on a musical interlude, leading the band through an improvisational tangent. This is something Tea Leaf Green never did prior to Mathis joining. Founding bassist Ben “Milky” Chambers left the band in late 2007 to “pursue some of life’s other passions.” Chambers will always be an integral part of the group’s history, but Chambers’ departure transformed the band from a stoner jam band into a respectable improvisational rock band. Not only is a Reed a master on the bass, but he also brings a jazz element to the table and is likely to take just as many solos as Josh Clark on any given evening.

Another point of note, Tea Leaf Green did not play the traditional 2 set show that they, and many similar bands, have a tendency to do. Instead they performed one, longer set. It could have been a venue/curfew thing, but it’s noteworthy never the less.

In closing, Tea Leaf Green still has it. They’re as musically interesting as ever and still bring the heat, even when flexing their new album. They aren’t afraid to take risks and they clearly do what they love — it shows on stage.

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FREE SHOWS: Futurebirds • Tea Leaf Green • Big Black Delta • Kelly McFarling

July 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Futurebirds
The Independent ~ Thursday 7/18

Futurebirds are back in the Bay Area this Thursday following an excellent evening set at High Sierra Music Festival July 7. Born from the innovative musical hotbed that is Athens, Georgia, Futurebirds unleashed their second long player Baba Yaga April 16. Country-alt rock twisted with Southern sensibilities might be the first thing that’s noticeable when listening to their studio recordings. But upon further listens, and certainly during their live show, subtle psychedelic sounds become more obvious, adding a tasty texture layer to their already palatable brew. -Mike Frash

For fans of: Jim James, Band of Horses, The Woods Brothers, The Whigs

Tea Leaf Green
The New Parish ~ Saturday 7/20

This Saturday, Bay Area natives Tea Leaf Green return to the New Parish in Oakland for an evening of face melting guitar solos, sweet melodies and improvisational rock. These monsters of rock have been in the game for over 20 years, however it was the 2007 addition of virtuosic bassist Reed Mathis that marked a turning point for the band. Since then they have been recording and touring at an unprecedented rate. Off the heels of their latest album In the Wake, the fourth album since Reed joined the band, Tea Leaf Green is easily making the best music of their careers. -Kevin Raos

For fans of: Railroad Earth, Anders Osborne, Phish

Big Black Delta
The Independent ~ Friday 7/19

Far from the cookie cutter hipster pretense associated with Echo Park, CA, Jonathan Bates brings his experimental electronic outfit Big Black Delta to the Bay Area this week. Bates’ musical background includes a stint as a lo-fi indie rock front man in Mellowdrone and bandmate of one of the most successful breakthrough acts of 2012, M83. Jonathan took to the road this past year in support of his debut self-titled album. The record dropped this past April, he is currently in the home stretch of his North American tour, rounding out the year with dates in the UK. Headlining the Independent this Friday, Bates brings his unique brand of darkly synthesized pop rock with support from San Francisco’s own, Breakdown Valentine. -Molly Kish

For fans of: STRFKR, Twin Shadow, Matthew Dear, The Cars.

Kelly McFarling
Brick & Mortar ~ Friday 7/19

In a city she claims as her second home, soulful songstress Kelly McFarling will be celebrating the release of her second full length album, Ridgeline, this Friday at Brick and Mortar. Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia where she developed her vocal stylings in church choirs and baseball stadiums, McFarling has since traveled the world playing for sold out audiences on both local and international stages. She honed her skills as a singer, songwriter and self-taught banjo player during time spent in Bay Area recording studios and collaborating with fellow local artists. McFarling developed her sound as part of the San Francisco music community, and she was encouraged to perform on stage for the first time ever during an open mic at local venue Hotel Utah. Five years later, she’s become a staple within the folk rock scene of San Francisco and has gained the attention of national media outlets, various record labels and legions of adoring fans. -Molly Kish

For fans of: Aimee Mann, St. Vincent, Neko Case

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