Seasons Change: New Mixtape from Poolside
The weather’s colder, Thanksgiving is approaching, and it’s time to get into that holiday spirit, whether you like it or not. Helping you ease into that mood is a mixtape from the disco duo Poolside, consisting of Jeffrey Paradise and Filip Nikolic.
The Soft Moon Gets Primal on ‘Zeros’
“I never intended for this to even get to where it’s at now,” says Luis Vasquez, discussing his band The Soft Moon, a post-punk outfit of which he is essentially the nucleus, playing the role of frontman, sole songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and visionary.
Band of Horses Brings ‘Mirage Rock’ to Oakland
The Railroad Revival Tour never left the station, but Band of Horses managed to keep their tour itinerary intact after it was cancelled with a stop in Oakland at Fox Theater on October 28.
Lil Wayne to Perform at Civic Center Skate Contest
In addition to hundreds of skateboarders and BMX and FMX riders, Lil Wayne is scheduled to make an appearance at the Dew Tour skateboard finals Saturday at Civic Center.
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Advocate Gay Rights, Thrift Stores
Hip-hop isn’t often a genre that advocates thrift shopping and gay marriage, that’s changing quickly. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, an emcee and producer duo from Seattle, are working to change that notion.
Treasure Island Music Festival Highlights
The Treasure Island Music Festival took over the gorgeous location in the middle of the Bay, providing a unique setting to enjoy dozens of acts across many genres. Whether rocking out to Best Coast or getting hype with Public Enemy, there was no shortage of dancing throughout the event.
Twenty Awesome Treasure Island Music Festival Instagram Photos
With stunning views of the San Francisco skyline, perfect weather and epic sunsets, there was plenty of eye candy at Treasure Island Music Festival.
Just Announced: Treasure Island Festival Shuttle Location Change
The San Francisco Giants playoffs run in the NLCS is forcing a last-minute change for the pick-up and drop-off point for Treasure Island Music Festival shuttles this weekend.
Children’s Fairyland Hosts Adults With Art, Beer and Food at Magic Lantern
As if anyone needed yet another reason to head to the land of more affordable rent, delicious food and the possibility of having an actual house party go uninterrupted by police intervention—aka Oakland—enter Magic Lantern, a special one-night event showcasing Bay Area video and projection artists at Children’s Fairyland amusement park.
Win Poolside, Com Truise Tickets
We have another great ticket giveaway for one of our favorite bands of the summer, Poolside. They’ll be kicking off a tour with Com Truise and Bonde Do Role (full tour details) this Wednesday, October 10th at the Mezzanine.
Just Announced: Railroad Revival Tour Cancelled
And just like that, the Railroad Revival Tour that was scheduled to end in Oakland with Willie Nelson and Band of Horses is dead on the tracks.
Zumbi of Zion I Discusses Fatherhood and ‘Shadowboxing’
Zion I have long been a staple of the Bay Area hip hop scene. Ever since the release of 2000′s critically acclaimed debut Mind Over Matter, the duo’s adventurous sound has the Bay Area hip hop tradition of exploring new musical territory.
The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Schedule for this Weekend
Warren Hellman is pickin’ away in the afterlife, but the free Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival he founded 12 years ago is still going strong with the first edition since he passed away last year.
The Ultimate Treasure Island Music Festival Playlist
The last hurrah of the summer music festival season arrives October 13-14 at the Treasure Island Music festival, two days of dance music and indie rock with one of the best views of San Francisco.
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