The 2016 BAMS List: Showbams covered many excellent bands, musicians and DJs throughout 2016 — the following 25 acts are our favorite live performers of the year.
Nas preaches positivity while closing out this year’s Sound in Focus series in style
July 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
SHOW REVIEW: If this was Nas’ reminder to the world that he’s still working and grinding like he always has, then a whole lot of fans got to hear that message loud and clear.
Snakehips consummate steamy sold-out set at The Indy
January 14, 2015 by 1 Comment
SHOW REVIEW: With little stage production to offer inside a jammed-packed, steam-filled room, UK production duo Snakehips kept their set focused directly on the music.
Showbams Photography 2013: A year in review
December 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BEST OF 2013: Take a look at some of the best live music photography snapped by Showbams photographers this year.
Wild Belle discuss sound development and rocking the electric kalimba
October 4, 2013 by 2 Comments
INTERVIEW: Natalie and Elliot Bergman spoke with Showbams before their first headlining set at The Independent, flashing their impeccably sunny disposition with cocktails in hand.
Wild Belle continue fast-rising ascent at The Indy
September 30, 2013 by 3 Comments
SHOW REVIEW: Natalie Bergman is an all around package of star power — from her seductive voice to her striking blonde locks, she beams on stage and is Wild Belle’s not-so-secret weapon.
Outside Lands 2013: Five Friday Favorites
August 10, 2013 by 2 Comments
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Day 1 is in the books, and glorious sets by Paul McCartney, The National, Twenty One Pilots, Wild Belle and Houndmouth were witnessed.
2013 Outside Lands schedule announced!
July 25, 2013 by 2 Comments
FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Here are 2013 Outside Lands’ biggest schedule conflicts and what you should see.
Yeasayer show mad love for SF at Mezzanine
April 16, 2013 by 15 Comments
Live Music Review: The love was reciprocal at Mezzanine in SF on Friday as Yeasayer played an intimate, performance-based set.
Coachella 2013: What you should know before you go
February 1, 2013 by 15 Comments
FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Check out our breakdown of the reunions and first-time performances, possible artist collaboration predictions and our can’t-miss sleeper acts from the bottom lines.
Coachella 2013: Predictions, wishes & rumors vs. reality
January 14, 2013 by 7 Comments
Showbams examines headliner reality & rumors, artists to see before they get big, possible EDM acts that won’t be in the Sahara Tent, and artists we hope to see at Coachella 2013.
