Concerts

Concerts

The Dirty Nil takeover The Independent in San Francisco for stellar performance

June 22, 2023

Tuesday night we headed to the Independent in San Francisco to catch the co-headlining tour of The Dirty Nil and Daniel Romano’s Outfit, along with opener Wander. The Dirty Nil had released their album Free Rein to Passions and San Francisco was one of the last few stops of their US/Canada tour.  We arrived early and caught the local opener Wander and they gave us a fierce instrumental rock set.  Daniel Romano’s Outfit blew us away with their fun and engaging set. The crowd was ready to rock as The Dirty Nil took the stage. The energy in the room ramped up even more as the trio kicked off their set with adrenaline blazing. They were incredible! They reminded me of another trio that was my favorite band in the 90’s Material Issue. If you know, you know.  This Canadian rock band gave it there all and then some. What I really move about them, is that you can’t place them into one single genre or style of music. They bring it all, rock, punk, pop, [Read More]

Bands

Daniel Romano’s Outfit; a breath of fresh air into the rock scene

June 22, 2023

Tuesday night The Independent for The Dirty Nil and Daniel Romano’s Outfit show. The co-headlining tour brought the bands to San Francisco and we enjoyed openers Wander. We then were treated to a non-stop rockin set by Daniel Romano’s Outfit. This was an absolutely stellar set that was truly a much needed breath of fresh air into the rock scene.  It was spellbinding in every sense and was a full on rock presentation. Their fun, energetic spirited set had the audience in awe, just as were. The music brought everything to the stage; powerful vocals, thunderous guitar, boundless energy and a vibe that raced across the venue, captivating each and every audience member. If you have watched the Amazon series Daisy Jones & The Six, there is something magical in their performances and Daniel Romano’s Outfit had that allure, if not even more. As Rockin Ryan comments, “a band you need in your life! BADASS!” Check out some photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan: You can also check out a video from their [Read More]

Concerts

Bay Area instrumental rock band Wander perform at The Independent

June 21, 2023

Tuesday night in San Francisco had us at The Indendent and it was quite a night of 3 spectacular sets!  The Dirty Nil were performing with Daniel Romano’s Outfit.  Kicking the night off was local Bay Area instrumental rock band Wander. Being an avid devotee of lyrics and vocalists, I didn’t know what to expect with an instrumental band. What a great surprise Wander turned out to be!  These guys can truly rock! They delivered a mesmerizing blend of progressive, heavy shredding rock with streaks of shoegaze and 90’s vibes.  Combined it was a winning combination that had me glued to their set. Their stage presence was full of energy and had the crowd cheering after each song. I was hooked and have now added them to some of my favorite newly discovered bands. Check out some photos of their set by our Rockin Ryan: To get a glimpse into the night, you can watch a video here from their San Francisco show:   In addition, we picked up some cool merch including a cool [Read More]

Alternative

The Voidz delivered epic sets on 4 SOLD OUT San Francisco shows!

June 18, 2023

The Voidz are back! Just last month they released their new song, Prophecy of the Dragon and it is just in time to remain a staple on your summer soundtrack. The band comments about the song, The track started with a very simple question…. what would it feel like if God whispered into your ear “you are my most magnificent creature.” What would that feeling sound like? What would its bassline be? With that Beardo blew The Voidz conch shell and we assembled where we had been summoned for previous quests. The response? From the fiery bones of eternity, the dragon’s voice, awakened after millennia in waiting, spewed forth a sonic fist of impertinence in the shape of a new pirate anthem where nothing is what it seems, nor is it otherwise – Prophecy Of The Dragon.” Check out the song here: Thursday night we were able to catch The Voidz during their 4 night SOLD OUT residency at the Great American Music Hall.  It was absolutely EPIC! The night kicked off with openers The Paranoyds and Automatic. The crowd was [Read More]

alt rock

Photo Gallery: Automatic in San Francisco with The Voidz

June 18, 2023

Another great band that was opening for The Voidz at their 4 SOLD OUT San Francisco shows, was Automatic. They brought a blend of post punk shoegaze to the stage and everyone was loving them.  Check out a photo gallery of their set by our Rockin Ryan:   Automatic features trio of Izzy Glaudini (synths, lead vocals), Lola Dompé (drums, vocals) and Halle Saxon (bass, vocals). Their second album EXCESS is currently out now and you can pick it up HERE. About the album: Automatic’s second album Excess rides the imaginary edge where the ‘70s underground met the corporate culture of the ‘80s – or, as the band puts it, “That fleeting moment when what was once cool quickly turned and became mainstream, all for the sake of consumerism.” Using this point in time as a lens through which to view the present moment, Excess takes aim at corporate culture and extravagance. The overarching themes of alienation and escapism emerged as Automatic put Excess together, taking writing retreats to flesh out the new songs before decamping to [Read More]

Alternative

The Paranoyds hit San Francisco for 2 nights with The Voidz

June 18, 2023

  This past week was crazy in San Francisco! The Voidz played  4 SOLD OUT nights at the Great American Music Hall and The Paranoyds were there opening for two nights.  They were so incredible.  They really got the crowd ready for a kick ass night of music. We were instantly hooked. Check out some photos of their set by our Rockin Ryan:   About the band: With a bond that began in preschool, Laila Hashemi (keys/vocals) and Lexi Funston (guitar/vocals) were always inseparable, so when they met  Staz Lindes (bass/vocals) in ninth grade, it felt like they had known her all along. After all, they were a “package deal.” In high school, they began making music together in a friend’s laundry room and their relationship just blossomed from there. When it came time to add in a drummer, David Ruiz, who joined the band in 2015, fit in like he had been there all along. It’s that special bond that has solidified their relationship as bandmates who connect seamlessly to one another’s energy on [Read More]

BottleRock Napa

Kenny Hoopla brought some modern punk rock to BottleRock!

June 14, 2023

With all of our BottleRock coverage, another standout artist is Kenny Hoopla.  He has such a unique sound and is amazingly talented. His music can be called modern punk rock as it brings together everything from alt to punk, creating a sound that defies genres. Check out photos from his set by our Rockin Ryan: Watch is video for You Needed a Hit: Make sure to visit the social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Wewbsite: https://www.kennyhoopla.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KennyHoopla/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kennyhoopla Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennyhoopla/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuR3olHylzVHN-m2lP4CCGg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kennyhoopla