New Release

Watch 1986 Faith No More performance at SF’s I-Beam and pick up Remastered We Care A Lot (Deluxe Band Edition)

August 25, 2016

Let me take you back to a hot and sweaty show at San Francisco’s I-Beam Nightclub. The nightclub once located at 1748 Haight Street was quite eclectic and has quite a rich history of party nights. It was well known for it’s dance and DJ nights but in the 80’s the venue would feature live bands nearly four days a week. One of those nights, a Monday in January Faith No More would deliver their high energy set. You can check out a video of that full performance here: Audio from two of the songs performed that January 13 evening, “The Jungle” and “New Beginnings,” are included on the reissue. The original 10-song album, which has been re-mastered by Maor Appelbaum via the original reels Bill Gould unearthed in his basement, is enhanced with nine bonus tracks including demo versions (taken from the original 8-track tapes) of “Greed,” “Mark Bowen,” “Arabian Disco” and “Intro,” live versions of “The Jungle” and “New Beginnings” and new mixes, via Matt Wallace, of “We Care A Lot,” “Pills for [Read More]

rock

GUNS N’ ROSES ADD THE STRUTS TO SAN FRANCISCO DATE FOR ‘NOT IN THIS LIFETIME TOUR’

August 5, 2016

The biggest show in San Francisco just got even bigger. Guns N Roses have added The Struts to the “San Francisco date for Not In This Lifetime Tour“. Guns N Roses announced today that The Struts will join the San Francisco date on their historic Not In This Lifetime Tour. One of the hottest new rock bands to come out of the U.K., The Struts will join previously announced artists who have or will join Guns N’ Roses on tour Lenny Kravitz, Chris Stapleton, Skrillex, The Cult, Billy Talent, Zakk Wylde,  Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown and The Pink Slips. The tour has been hailed as a stellar success and continues to garner high praise as the MUST-SEE event of the year.  We have received rave reviews of the tour as it delivers a full on ROCK show, something that tends to go missing these days in the music scene. The stage show has been nothing but spectacular and the sound unrivaled. These legendary rockers prove that their energy is timeless as they continue to wow the [Read More]

Feed your Soul

Michael Franti & Spearhead release a new video for powerful track, Same As It Ever Was

July 22, 2016

  Back in 2014, Michael Franti & Spearhead released a police and community themed video for their powerful track, Same As It Ever Was (It Starts Today) and the lyrics called for a change and better understanding between the police and communities. As events have accelerated and tragic outcomes here in the US, Michael Franti & Spearhead have released a new version of the video, adding the lyrics onscreen as it calls fur an urgency for change. Watch the new video here: Michael Franti & Spearhead are currently on tour in support of their ninth album, SOULROCKER.  Head over to iTunes or Amazon to order. You can also catch Michael Franti & Spearhead out on tour: DATE                         CITY                                       VENUE ~~Fri 7/22 Nashville, TN War Memorial Auditorium ~~Sat 7/23 Louisville, KY Iroquois Amphitheater ~~Sun 7/24 Columbus, OH Express Live! ~~Tue 7/26 Birmingham, AL Avondale Brewing Company ~~Wed 7/27 Mobile, AL Saenger Theatre Fri 7/29 Kaslo, BC Kaslo Jazz Festival *Wed 8/3 Costa Mesa, CA Pacific Amphitheatre Thu 8/4 Mammoth Lakes, CA Mammoth Festival **Fri 8/5 Flagstaff, [Read More]

Entertainment

Skye | Ross new album is set to take you on a kaleidescopic journey of silky and smooth music to feed your soul.

July 19, 2016

Sometimes I can find myself drowning in the fast paced world of today. Of course, when I do feel overwhelmed, I always turn to music to get me through. The music of Skye|Ross is definitely the cure all for those moments when you need to step back and breathe in new life. Skye|Ross which features Morcheeba vocalist Skye Edwards and multi-instrumentalist Ross Godfrey. They have enlisted members of their families to join in and together they have created their album, Skye & Ross. The album is set for a September 2nd release on Cooking Vinyl and it features music that will feed your soul. Imagine if you will, standing in the center divide of the freeway, with cars whirling by on both sides, and becoming overcome with the challenges of life; bills, mortgages, kids, time, health concerns or whatever stressors they may be. For that moment, you might feel numb or disconnected. When you take a listen to the velvety smooth music of Skye|Ross, it all seems to disappear.  You can be standing in the [Read More]

Entertainment

This Thursday: Boz Scaggs with special guest The Robert Cray Band in Rohnert Park

July 12, 2016

This Thursday, July 14th Boz Scaggs will be performing at the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. Also performing will be special guest The Robert Cray Band. Show starts at 7:30 and you can get all the details by heading over to: http://gmc.sonoma.edu/event/3139447-boz-scaggs-. Boz Scaggs, with his unmistakable sly drawl has captivated audiences worldwide with hits including “Lowdown” and “Lido Shuffle”. Together with blues-rock guitar powerhouse Robert Cray and his band, they are sure to rock the stage in this dynamite double bill of two masterful bluesman. Boz released his released his album A Fool To Care last year and has continued to garner high praise for his soulful voice and compelling tracks. You can pick up the album by heading over to iTunes here.   Upcoming tour dates: JULY 16 – Lake Tahoe, NV – MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa – Tickets 17 – Grass Valley, CA – Nevada County Fairgrounds – Tickets 19 – Salt Lake City, UT – Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre – Tickets 20 – Beaver Creek, CO [Read More]

Band

The Ready Set deliver high energy set at historic Fillmore in San Francisco

June 15, 2016

  The Ready Set have been quite busy out on their spring tour with EMBLEM3. The North American Tour kicked off in May and last night it made a stop in San Francisco at the historic Fillmore. The electro pop act are currently out on tour in support of their recently released album, I Will Be Nothing Without Your Love! The night kicked off with sets by Dyllan Murray and Megan Nicole and ended with Emblem3 The crowd went wild as The Ready Set hit the stage. They delivered a high energy set that got the crowd off their feet and singing to every song. The music was on point and the sound filled the historic Fillmore with infectious upbeat songs. Jordan’s energy was boundless as he criss crossed the stage making sure everyone in that crowd was having the time of their life. You couldn’t help but be drawn into the feel good pop music of The Ready Set. Check out some photos by our Rockin Ryan:   Check out the video for the title track here: [Read More]

Festival

Chicago Open Air will include Rammstein, Disturbed And Slipknot and many more!

June 9, 2016

Chicago Open Air Festival will be awesome as it brings music, craft beer, and gourmet man food together for three days in July. Headliners will include Rammstein, Disturbed And Slipknot, Will Be Joined By Chevelle, Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, Ministry, Breaking Benjamin, Marilyn Manson, Of Mice & Men And Many More. Check out the news below: Additional onsite experiences, as well the official pre-party, an Inaugural Kickoff Dinner at Chicago’s Goose & Fox, and after-show events have been announced for the first annualChicago Open Air. The three-day music, craft beer and Gourmet Man Food festival held July 15, 16 and 17 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, IL, just outside Chicago will feature aspectacular music lineup. Overall, Chicago Open Air will feature performances by more than 40 bands, including Rammstein (the group’s only 2016 U.S. performance and first Chicago show since 2012),Chicago’s own Disturbed (who recently returned from a 4-year hiatus with their #1 album Immortalized), global rock juggernauts Slipknot, Chevelle, Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, Ministry, Breaking Benjamin, Marilyn Manson, Of Mice & Men, and many more. [Read More]