Concerts

Concerts

+LIVE+ and Counting Crows bring the summer fun out on their “25 Years and Counting Tour”

July 7, 2018

  It was a sweltering day in Mountain View as the fans braved the heat for a night of great music. It was a celebration of 25 years of music with Counting Crows and LIVE. The night kicked off with an entertaining set by folk/rockers Boom Forest. They got the crowd warmed up and ready to rock! Next up the crowd went wild as LIVE took the stage. They started it off with the crowd favorite All Over You. The crowd was singing along and rekindling their love for this incredible band. The energy of the newly reunited band was ferocious and captivated the audience from start to finish! Check out some photos of their set: LIVE recently released a video for their new song, Love Lounge and you can check that out here: The energy of the crowd continued on as Counting Crows took the stage. Celebrating 25 years of music and selling more than 20 million albums worldwide, Counting Crows once again delivered a set that rivals many touring bands. Their high energy [Read More]

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Greta Van Fleet; like a pair of shock paddles resuscitating the life of Rock n Roll

June 26, 2018

  Within the last decade,  we have seen many bands deliver some good blips on the heartline of the rock and roll, but none as huge as the spike that Greta Van Fleet is making.  They are bringing a full on resuscitation to ROCK ‘N ROLL so get ready, hang on and enjoy the ride. We recently caught Greta Van Fleet perform at the beautiful intimate outdoor venue of John Anson Ford Amphitheater in Hollywood. The venue is situated in the rugged beauty of an LA County regional park. The setting was superb and as the bands took the stage, the sound was spot on. The crowd was greeted with a high energy gritty alt-rock set from SlothRust, LA/Brooklyn based three piece band. Their music is a great blend of 90’s grunge, garage punk, and alternative rock. The crowd grew to capacity as Greta Van Fleet were to take the stage. The excitement raced through the crowd as the lights dimmed and the band entered. From the first note to the last, the energy was [Read More]

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Fuzzy Knight’s Blowin Smoke Rhythm & Blues band packs Harvelle’s with fun

June 26, 2018

  Patrick O’Heffernan (Santa Monica, CA) If you like blues, dancing, and having fun there is no better band for you than Fuzzy Knight’s Blowin’ Smoke Rhythm & Blues Band with the Smokettes, and there is no better place to see them than at Harvelle’s in Santa Monica where I saw him Saturday night.  Knight grew up in St. Louis and witnessed almost all of the great R&B touring revues like Ray Charles, Ike Turner & the Kings of Rhythm, James Brown, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, and so many more. That experience taught him lessons in the blues and in pleasing crowds that he uses every minute he is on stage. He was on stage Saturday night at Harvelle’s Saturday night for a lot of minutes with his full band a four piece horn section plus the fabulous Smokettes (and they ae fabulous – any one of these ladies could have been the lead singer).  Knight led the band from the back corner, in the groove with seasoned baselines and throaty vocals while drummer Carl [Read More]

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PHOTO GALLERY: Charlotte Lawrence at Cafe DuNord in San Francisco – June 20, 2018

June 26, 2018

The pop rising songstress Charlotte Lawrence made a stop in San Francisco for a performance at Cafe Du Nord last week. Charlotte recently debuted her EP Young on the 22nd and she has continued to rack up streams with her songs. She was also chosen to be part of Spotify’s Louder Together campaign which features strong young women of indie music. Check out photos from her set by Sean Liming:   You can check out her track Young and Restless off her new EP here:   You can visit her website for a list of all upcoming tour dates. Make sure to visit her social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: https://charlottelawrence.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharlotteSLawrence/ Music: https://charlottelawrence.lnk.to/waitup Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlottelawr   ~ Photography by: Sean Liming Photography Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeanLimingPhotography/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.liming/

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Blue October at August Hall in SF; a true transcendent performance for the books

June 15, 2018

tran·scend·ent ˌtran(t)ˈsend(ə)nt/   adjective beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience. “the search for a transcendent level of knowledge” surpassing the ordinary; exceptional. “the Blue October concert  was described as a “transcendent experience.””   Last night we ventured to San Francisco for the return of Blue October. They are currently out on tour as they prepare to release their ninth studio album, I Hope You’re Happy on August 17th via Up/Down-Brando Records. We have been anticipating this show as the music of Blue October has been the soundtrack of our lives for nearly the past 20 years. It was there for the good times, the bad times, the laughs, the tears, the triumphs, the losses and everything in between. We all have music that gets us through those times, but not often is it by the same artist/band. Most recently through our loss of the business and our home in the Santa Rosa fires, the music of Blue October was there as our staunch friend. Amid all the loss and struggle, we couldn’t help [Read More]

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Kitten shines at the August Hall in San Francisco

June 15, 2018

We always encourage fans to get to shows early so you can catch the opening bands. You never know, because you may just find your new favorite band. Last night, is a perfect example. We were in San Francisco for the return of Blue October show at August Hall. The show was absolutely amazing. Check out review here. We had heard of Kitten and their impressive performances at several festivals, and we were excited to see them for the first time. Well, it will definitely be the first of many times we see them! They were incredible and have left a lasting impression on us.  They are an indie rock band from Los Angeles that brings to life a style of free fun loving alternative rock that was straight from the ’90s but with a fresh paint of energy and style. They reminded me of my all-time favorite band of the 80s’ & 90’s The Divinyls. They have an infectious charismatic energy that radiates from each one. Their stage presence was captivating and mesmerizing and [Read More]

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Our Top Ten Pink Floyd songs as we get ready for the upcoming Empty Spaces show at House of Rock

June 5, 2018

We are getting excited for the upcoming show of Empty Spaces at the Rockstar University House of Rock. The Live Pink Floyd Tribute show is set for June 16th.  You will be able to experience the sights and sound of a live Pink Floyd rock concert complete with a state of the art laser light show. “Our unique talent and dedication to this project brings us together to celebrate the music of Pink Floyd. Each member is passionate about re-creating the music of Pink Floyd as accurately as possible and producing a spectacular event every Pink Floyd fan should experience. We love music and love Pink Floyd! “ You can pick up tickets for the show by heading over to House of Rock website or click here. Tickets are only $20 and you can select table seating, reserved bench seating or General Admission.  One thing is certain every seat is a VIP seat at the House of Rock. To  get you ready for this great show we wanted to bring you our Top Ten Pink Floyd [Read More]