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SF Show of the Week // GO4FREE to Wave Racer at Mezzanine 3/25 (FRI)

March 23, 2016 by The Bam Team Leave a Comment

Wave Racer with Basenji //
Mezzanine – San Francisco
March 25th, 2016 //

Taking his name from the Nintendo 64 game, Wave Racer (born Tom Purcell) made waves in early 2014 with his effervescent electronic sound, quickly becoming one of the most rotated artists on Australia’s Triple J and a staple for international radio stations like BBC1 and KCRW.

Despite having only been on the scene for two years, Wave Racer has already gained attention from such electronic heavyweights as Diplo, Flume, Madeon and Skrillex for his disco-house flair and aquatic remixes.

Touring with both Disclosure and Chromeo and performing at large-scale festivals like HARD Summer, Dour, Peacock Society, Falls and Mad Decent Boat Party, Wave Racer has made his way around the globe and become well-known for mixing vocal samples with synthesized trumpets and bass-guitar slaps to elevate his soothing, sunrise melodies.

With opening support from Australian electronic producer/DJ and Future Classic labelmate Basenji, Wave Racer will stop through SF this Friday to play Mezzanine as part of his fifth U.S. tour. Tickets are available for $20 at the door, 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:

• Hot Flash Heat Wave: March 23rd (WED) at Brick & Mortar Music Hall
• Kawehi: March 23rd (WED) at The Chapel
• Phil Cook: March 24th (THUR) at The Chapel
• Vela Eyes: March 26th (SAT) at Brick & Mortar Music Hall
• Yuck: March 26th (SAT) at Great American Music Hall
• Cool Ghouls: March 28th (MON) at Brick & Mortar Music Hall
• Lissie: March 30th (WED) at Slim’s
• Earthless: March 31st (THUR) at Slim’s
• Birds of Chicago: April 2nd (SAT) at Great American Music Hall

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CONTEST CLOSED.

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SF Show of the Week // GO4FREE to Electric Six at The Independent 3/20 (SUN)

March 18, 2016 by The Bam Team Leave a Comment

Written by Nik Crossman //

Electric Six with Yip Deceiver //
The Independent – San Francisco
March 20th, 2015 //

Coming from Michigan in 1996, Electric Six (aka E6) played shows early on at The Old Miami and Gold Dollar in Detroit, two local venues that also helped promulgate The White Stripes. Infused with garage, disco, punk, new wave and metal, the amalgamation of Electric Six’s sound is best summarized by their first hit single “Danger! High Voltage”.

It’s been 20 years since Dick Valentine (born Tyler Spencer) brought this group of musical hooligans together under its original moniker The Wildbunch. With 11 full-length albums under their belt and some new band members, Electric Six are no stranger to the spotlight and as their name suggests, commands a live performance worth experiencing.

Back in 2014, the six-piece launched a Kickstarter campaign, successfully raising $65,000 to produce a two-disc compilation entitled Mimicry and Memories, which was comprised of 12 covers, a collection of outtakes and live performances from the past two decades.

With opening support from their friends and collaborators Yip Deceiver, Electric Six will stop in SF this Sunday to take The Independent through a journey of garage rock/new-wave metal. Tickets are available for $18 at the door, 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:

• Pimps of Joytime: March 19th (SAT) at The New Parish
• Poor Man’s Whiskey: March 19th (SAT) at Great American Music Hall
• Hot Flash Heat Wave: March 23rd (WED) at Brick & Mortar Music Hall
• Kawehi: March 23rd (WED) at The Chapel
• Phil Cook: March 24th (THUR) at The Chapel
• Vela Eyes: March 26th (SAT) at Brick & Mortar Music Hall
• Yuck: March 26th (SAT) at Great American Music Hall
• Cool Ghouls: March 28th (MON) at Brick & Mortar Music Hall
• Lissie: March 30th (WED) at Slim’s
• Earthless: March 31st (THUR) at Slim’s
• Birds of Chicago: April 2nd (SAT) at Great American Music Hall

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.

of Montreal consume SF fans at Slim’s with Da Vinci angels, boxing stripper dogs & an Abraham Lincoln Spiderman

March 31, 2015 by Nik Crossman Leave a Comment

Photos by Pedro Paredes // Written by Nik Crossman //

of Montreal with Yip Deceiver, Springtime Carnivore //
Slim’s – San Francisco
March 24th, 2015 //

For the last 20 years, Kevin Barnes has led of Montreal down the yellow brick road of psychedelic mischief. Their journey transcends the decades and weds the sounds of the 60’s and 70’s with modern music production, presenting a unique, can’t-help-but-move sound.

At Slim’s in SF, of Montreal continued to impress and engage the crowds with their psychedelic mix of pop, funk and electronic glam. Their stage performance matched their instrumental prowess, consuming us with Da Vinci angels, Abraham Lincoln Spiderman and boxing stripper dogs. The two-hour show led us down a journey through time and space, embracing us with loving arms along the way.

of Montreal’s latest album Aureate Gloom dropped in February and contributes to their dynamic discography. This album evolves their sound and presents a more personal side of Barnes, making it more relate-able than most.