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San Francisco greets Lindsey Buckingham with a heart-warming reception at his sold out show

October 10, 2018

You couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful night as Lindsey Buckingham returned to San Francisco for a stop on his solo tour. It was the second night of his North American Tour in support of his Solo Anthology and to catch him on his hometown show was a special treat. The show was held at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre which is the perfect venue to capture the energy and charisma that Lindsey and his band brings to the stage. The night kicked off with an entertaining set from Nairobi folk artist J.S. Ondara. He is set to release his first album and entertained the crowd with his new songs. A true highlight was when he put down his guitar and delivered a commanding acapella performance that brought cheers from the crowd. The crowd was anxiously awaiting the arrival of Lindsey Buckingham and when he hit the stage, he was greeted with a standing ovation, one of many throughout the night. The enthusiasm grew with each song as he performed a variety of his [Read More]

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]

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]

The night that changed our lives…. Tubbs Fire sweeps Santa Rosa

October 25, 2017

(Today, October 25th is the first time in 16 days that I have been able to log onto our site. I apologize for not being able to post! I appreciate all the support from everyone.) It was just another hot dry night at our home in Santa Rosa, also the home of Music Junkie Press. Brandon and Stephen were at the park playing baseball. Rockin Ryan was busy playing his guitar as I was going through mementos from my parents, separating things from their estate to be given to each of the six siblings. Reading funny birthday cards and each little note that my mother saved for over 40+ years. I would never have imagined that those precious items would soon be incinerated in a fire, just hours later. Our timeline….. October 8th 10:45 pm Power went out briefly for approximately 30-45 seconds, happened twice in 5 minutes. 11:15 pm Brandon and Stephen were sound asleep which means that Ryan and I \would stay up and take care of Music Junkie Press work, [Read More]

Blue October, The Fillmore San Francisco.

Interview with Justin of Blue October ahead of their stellar performance at The Fillmore in San Francisco

May 20, 2017

Earlier this week we headed to the legendary Fillmore as Blue October brought the Heart Go Bang Tour to San Francisco. We have impatiently waited for this date to arrive. See, Blue October was not just another band for us to cover, they are a band that had provided the playlist to my life’s ups and downs for the past 20 years. Most recently in March, during my Mother’s hospice care at home, she would lay next to me and listen to Blue October, nearly silent for days, yet show would respond and tell me she liked the songs. Her favorite during that time, The Feel Again, (Stay). What a heavy song and yet, I truly clutched to those words… Stay… selfishly I wanted more time with her. After she passed away, I could feel the dark depression setting in as it had with my Father 5 years earlier. But I turned to music and once again to Blue October. Their latest album, Home which shot up the charts to a No. 1 spot [Read More]

Greta Van Fleet Announce Rare Bowery Ballroom Performance: A Return We’ve Been Waiting For

May 20, 2026

TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR IN-PERSON PURCHASE ONLY AT VENUE, STARTING MAY 26 AT 9AM Greta Van Fleet have officially sparked excitement around the world with the announcement of their return, and now fans have something truly special to look forward to. The GRAMMY® Award-winning rock powerhouse will take over New York City’s legendary Bowery Ballroom for an intimate, one-night-only performance on May 27, 2026. The show marks a rare opportunity to experience one of modern rock’s most electrifying live bands in a much smaller setting. After recently playing to massive sold-out crowds, including Madison Square Garden in New York, seeing Greta Van Fleet in a venue as intimate and historic as Bowery Ballroom feels like the beginning of an exciting new chapter. For longtime fans like us, this announcement hits on a much deeper level. We have followed Greta Van Fleet for years, and their music has meant more than just incredible songs and unforgettable performances. Back in 2017, after losing both our business and home in the devastating Tubbs Fire, their From The Fires album [Read More]

BottleRock Napa Valley Announces the 2026 Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage Lineup

May 18, 2026

Culinary stars Emeril & EJ Lagasse, José Andrés, Curtis Stone, Andrew Zimmern, and Masaharu Morimoto, paired with musical headliners Backstreet Boys, Dave Grohl, Teddy Swims, Lil Wayne, and Ludacris, along with celebrities and sports legends including Chelsea Handler, Phil Rosenthal, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Graham, John Stamos, and Ken Griffey Jr. to headline alongside dozens of additional chefs, musicians, sports and screen stars. Situated in the heart of America’s wine and food playground, BottleRock Napa Valley has announced that some of the world’s most celebrated culinary talent, including Emeril & EJ Lagasse, José Andrés, Curtis Stone, Andrew Zimmern, and Masaharu Morimoto, paired with musical headliners Backstreet Boys, Dave Grohl, Teddy Swims, Lil Wayne, and Ludacris, along with celebrities and sports legends including Chelsea Handler, Phil Rosenthal, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Graham, John Stamos, and Ken Griffey Jr., and dozens more will appear on the crowd-pleasing Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, leading a star-studded lineup that will deliver memorable mash-up moments during the three-day festival, May 22 – 24, 2026, in historic downtown Napa. Additional 2026 culinary stars appearing include “The Pasta Queen” Nadia Caterina Munno, Evan Funke, Bryan & Michael Voltaggio, Antoni Porowski, Nyesha Arrington, Aaron May, QCP, and Belle English, plus favorite Napa [Read More]

Cryptopsy in Berkeley: A night of Rage, Stage Diving and Death Metal Fury

May 16, 2026

Cryptopsy’s night of brutality kicked off with a fierce lineup of openers that each brought their own flavor to the chaos. First up was Blood Monolith, who wasted no time setting the tone for the night with an all-out death metal assault. Their drummer was absolutely insane, unleashing relentless blast beats that felt like they might shake the room apart. From the opening moments, they came out with one mission: get the crowd fired up and ready for what was ahead. Next up was Spirit Adrift, bringing a completely different vibe to the evening. Their mix of stoner and doom metal added diversity to the lineup and gave the crowd a chance to settle into a heavier groove. The shift in style worked perfectly, creating a different energy while still keeping the momentum rolling. The audience was fully locked into their vibe and welcomed the change of pace. Necrot hit the stage next and instantly reignited the room with explosive energy.Being from Oakland, it definitely felt like hometown support was in full force. Their set [Read More]

Grace Bowers Turns the Guild into a High-Energy Celebration of Music

May 15, 2026

The first time we saw Grace Bowers was back in 2024/25 at BottleRock Napa Valley, and she completely captured our attention and impressed us with her incredible guitar skills. Ever since then, we had been waiting for the chance to see her again, making last night at The Guild Theatre feel like a full-circle moment. The evening kicked off with Mint Green delivering a fantastic set that had the crowd singing along and fully engaged from the start, their cover of Creep was killer. Recently relocated to California, Mint Green brought an infectious energy to the stage, and we’re already looking forward to catching more of their upcoming shows. As the venue continued to fill, Grace hit the stage and completely owned it from start to finish. Not only was her guitar playing absolutely jaw-dropping, but her vocals carried such a charismatic energy that you couldn’t help but get swept up in the emotion, passion, and intensity she poured into every song. Whether she was diving into a bluesy groove, channeling an angsty punk-rock vibe, or delivering a [Read More]

Savage Hands & Of Virtue Announce The Art Of Love And Power Tour

May 13, 2026

Heavy music fans are going to want to keep an eye on this one. Savage Hands and Of Virtue have officially announced their co-headlining The Art Of Love And Power Tour, and it is shaping up to be one of the hardest hitting tours of the summer. The 27-date North American run kicks off July 16th in North Carolina and wraps up August 21st in Nashville. The tour will feature both bands rotating headline spots each night, giving fans full high-energy sets from both acts. Support will come from Set For Tomorrow during the first half of the tour, while Kingdom Collapse joins the second half. Sorry X will appear on all dates. Savage Hands continue building momentum after a huge year that included signing with Oxide Music, playing to massive crowds at Louder Than Life, and touring with Attack Attack!. Their sound blends metalcore, post-hardcore, and alternative rock into something that hits hard while still carrying emotional depth. Meanwhile, Of Virtue are coming off a strong run with recent singles “Death Of The Altar” [Read More]

The Runarounds Capture Youthful Nostalgia in New Video for “Bleachers”

May 13, 2026

Indie rockers The Runarounds are continuing their big breakout year with the release of the new music video for “Bleachers,” and it perfectly captures that feeling of being young and wanting those moments to last forever. The track brings together their indie melodies with a nostalgic feeling that instantly takes you back to late night drives, sneaking out, first loves, and all those memories that stay with you as you get older and sometimes long for. It has that emotional energy that makes you want to roll the windows down and just live in the moment. One of the coolest parts about the video is that it features real fans during the performance scenes filmed at The Commodore in Charleston, South Carolina. That gives the video a genuine feeling and really shows the connection the band has with their fans. Drummer Zendé Murdock said “We had such a blast filming our latest music video! Thanks to our incredible team, we were able to find little pockets of time over a couple days on tour to film [Read More]

Tove Lo Announces New Album ESTRUS and Unleashes “I’m your girl right?”

May 13, 2026

Tove Lo is officially back with a new era. The Swedish pop icon has just announced her sixth studio album ESTRUS and it will be released on September 18th via Pretty Swede Records/Virgin Group. In addition is the release of the new single, “I’m Your Girl Right?” as well as the new music video directed by Nogari. Check out the video here: From everything revealed so far, ESTRUS sounds like it’s diving even deeper into the raw honesty and emotional chaos that’s always made Tove Lo stand out. Inspired by artists like The Knife and Robyn, the album blends electro-pop energy with themes of desire, vulnerability, identity, and emotional conflict. Tove comments on the album: “The first song and video from my new album ESTRUS are out. I know you’ve been waiting a long time and I hope it’s worth the wait. It was for me! Can’t wait to share the rest of this album with you. We shot this video in Brazil and I think it turned out so stunning. The best crew ever. [Read More]