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Temples returns to San Francisco for a stop at Great American Music Hall

June 23, 2023

Thursday night at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco had a fantastic lineup featuring Temples on their headlining tour in support of their new album, Exotico. The night kicked off with Post Animal with a spectacular psychedelic progressive rock set. You can check out our photo gallery here. Temples was up next and I glanced around the audience and it was warming to see such a diverse crowd, all there for the pure love of music. Temples delivered an eclectic and electrifying set. The confidence and precision playing of their psych-rock created a flow through their songs that held the crowd captive. Each song ended with an eruption of applause as if they were receiving a much needed dose of mental healing. The 60’s/70’s inspired vibe was infectious as you felt yourself drifting away to immerse yourself in a nostalgic realm. It was rewarding to look around the venue and see only a handful of phones in the air. You could tell the crowd wanted to fully drink in the magical elixer of a [Read More]

Post Animal bring psych-prog rock to Great American Music Hall

June 23, 2023

Last night opening for Temples at Great American Music Hall was the psychedelic progressive rockers Post Animal. They got the crowd energized as soon as they hit the stage and continued with a non stop energetic set. Their set list brought about everything from indie-alternative, progressive rock, heavy rock, psych-groove and so much more. It was engaging and spellbinding. Check out photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan: You can check out a video from their set here: In addition, we picked up some cool merch which included their cassette and a cool shirt. I can’t say it enough, when you head out to enjoy live music and love the set, pick up some merch from the them. It is the best way to support a band and you will end up with a closet full of great memories of concerts past. Make sure to visit the social media sites so you can stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: https://www.postanimal.us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/postanimal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/postanimalmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postanimal/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4iaDWP59Z3e62DW7YWDbIE

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]

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]

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]

BottleRock Napa 2023 highlight goes to Great Northern

June 19, 2023

Last year I was so excited to catch Great Northern play at BottleRock Napa. It was a return to the stage that I was so excited to witness. Great Northern was formed in 2005 by founding partners Rachel Stolte and Solon Bixler and last year they returned to the scene and I was ecstatic. Fast forward to BottleRock Napa 2023 and I am in awe to see that they are on the lineup for 23! As we wind down our BottleRock coverage, we look back at my final highlight Great Northern. It was amazing! They put on quite a show and played mostly new songs that were incredible!! Below is there song Animl which they released in May. They had such a powerful sound and when you see them live, it is unrivaled. Check out some photos of their set by our Rockin Ryan: You can watch a video from their BottleRock set: They are currently working on new music and we are in high anticipation for this next album. I am also hopeful [Read More]

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]