Posts Tagged ‘San Francisco’

Hidden Track has brought to my attention that Warren Haynes and the San Francisco Symphony have announced plans to honor the 71st birthday of the late, great Jerry Garcia with two special “Symphonic Celebration” performances on Thursday August 1 and Friday August 2 at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, California. Pre-sale tickets will be available beginning today (2/5/13) beginning at 12:00 PM PST through http://www.warrenhaynes.musictoday.com. Be on the lookout for public on-sale information, which should be announced shortly.

Genre-bending rockers Living Colour will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of their seminal album Vivid by embarking on a tour of Europe and North America and performing the album in its entirety at each stop. The tour starts in Europe on March 7th before heading to North America beginning on March 27 in San Francisco. From there, Corey GloverVernon ReidWill Calhoun, and Doug Wimbish will play Los Angeles, Boston, New York and more, ending on April 13 in Toronto. More dates are expected to be announced soon.

The current confirmed tour dates are as follows:

03/07/13 – The Garage in Glasgow, UK
03/10/13 – ECI Cultuurfabriek in Roermond, NL
03/11/13 – Melkweg in Amsterdam, NL
03/13/13 – New Morning in Paris, France
03/15/13 – Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland
03/17/13 – Komma in Worgl, Austria
03/20/13 – Huxleys Neue Welt in Berlin, Germany
03/27/13 – Fillmore in San Francisco, CA
03/29/13 – Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, CA
03/30/13 – El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, CA
04/04/13 – Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA
04/05/13 – Paradise Rock Club in Boston, MA
04/06/13 – Irving Plaza in New York, NY
04/11/13 – Park West in Chicago, IL
04/12/13 – The Magic Bag in Ferndale, MI
04/13/13 – The Opera House in Toronto, ON

I am hoping to make it to the San Francisco show at the Fillmore to hear them play this classic album. Hope to see you there to rock out to this awesome tune:

The North Mississippi Allstars have announced that they will hit the road for a three-week tour in February. Their trek includes the first West Coast dates in nearly a year, along with dates in Omaha, Kansas City, Tulsa and more. Lightnin’ Malcolm will substitute for Chris Chew on bass since Chris is still recovering after being hospitalized for a serious medical condition earlier this Summer. Click here for tickets to these shows.

The current North Mississippi Allstars tour dates are as follows:

01/30/13 – Brewsky’s in Hattiesburg, MS
01/31/13 – Varsity Theatre in Baton Rouge, LA
02/01/13 – Last Concert Cafe in Houston, TX
02/02/13 – The Parish in Austin, TX
02/05/13 – Rhythm Room in Phoenix, AZ
02/06/13 – Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, CA
02/07/13 – The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, CA
02/08/13 – The Independent in San Francisco, CA
02/09/13 – The Independent in San Francisco, CA
02/11/13 – WOW Hall in Eugene, OR
02/12/13 – Doug Fir in Portland, OR
02/13/13 – Tractor Tavern in Seattle, WA
02/14/13 – Knitting Factory Concert House in Spokane, WA
02/15/13 – UC Ballroom in Missoula, MT
02/16/13 – The Filling Station in Bozeman, MT
02/19/13 – Bourbon Theatre in Lincoln, NE
02/20/13 – The Waiting Room Lounge in Omaha, NE
02/21/13 – Knuckleheads Saloon in Kansas City, MO
02/22/13 – Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, OK
02/23/13 – Revolution Music Room in Little Rock, AR

NOFX have premiered the music video for their new Christmas tune, “Xmas Has Been X’ed.” The  song comes from the group’s “double A side” Holiday single, which will be available digitally on Christmas Day, with a physical copy shipping in January. The video was filmed Saturday, December 15th in San Francisco and Walnut Creek, CA. In the day, the boys donned Santa garb and attended Santacon in San Francisco. They then went on to play a benefit fundraiser show for Tony Sly‘s family at the Vice Ultra Lounge in Walnut Creek. The show was a great time, albeit under sad pretenses. I was lucky enough to obtain tickets and attend the show with a bunch of friends. More videos and pics from that evening coming soon. Stay tuned!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Looking down the Blue Devils drumline at the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco on 10/14/12 as they motivate runners to complete their distance through Golden Gate Park.

The Blue Devils motivate runners during the Nike Women’s Marathon at the entrance to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA on 10/14/12.

Particle will return to one of San Francisco’s premier after hours venues, the Mezzanine, on Saturday, 12/29 for a special late night set spanning from midnight to 4am. Particle’s psychedelic, funktronic rock will be matched with live video projections, lasers, and a full light show in the multimedia venue. Mezzanine is located just off 6th St., between Market and Mission, and is just a short walk from Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.

Keyboardist Steve Molitz shared the following:

“With so many great bands playing early shows in San Francisco over the holiday weekend (Further at Bill Graham Civic, Karl D/Robert Randolph at The Regency, Trombone Shorty at The Fillmore, etc.), we wanted to create a unique and immersive atmosphere for people who want keep the late night dance party rolling…”

Tickets are only $15, and Particle’s most recent show at Mezzanine sold out in advance, so be sure to get your tickets early here.

The Concord Blue Devils get warmed up as the first runners start passing by during the Nike Womens’ Marathon in San Francisco, CA on 10/14/12.

Furthur will kick off the new year with a four-night Colorado run this Winter. The tour will begin on February 21 at the Ogden Theatre in Denver, followed up by three nights at 1stBank Center in Broomfield on February 22 through February 24. As previously announced, the band will ring in 2013 with a three-night run at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco.

Furthur tour dates are as follows:

12/29/12 – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, CA
12/30/12 – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, CA
12/31/12 – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, CA
02/21/13 – Ogden Theatre in Denver, CO
02/22/13 – 1stBank Center in Broomfield, CO
02/23/13 – 1stBank Center in Broomfield, CO
02/24/13 – 1stBank Center in Broomfield, CO

Afrobeat kings Antibalas have booked a run of shows in December, starting on December 6 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Then, it’s on to Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Philly, and finally New York. They will be opening for My Morning Jacket in the middle of their three-night New Year’s Eve run at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY. Check out all the dates below, along with the first installment of a new video series by Daptone Records called “Live From The House of Soul.”

12/06/12 – Biltmore Cabaret in Vancouver, BC
12/07/12 – The Crocodile in Seattle, WA
12/08/12 – Hawthorne Theatre in Portland, OR
12/10/12 – Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, CA
12/13/12 – Union Transfer in Philadelphia, PA
12/14/12 – Brooklyn Masonic Temple in Brooklyn, NY
12/28/12 – The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY