Joshua Rotter
Ben Folds illuminates the music biz with ‘Lightning Bugs’
The singer and arts education advocate shares his life's 'cheap lessons' in new book and at JCC—sprinkled with hits.
It’s the time of the season for the Zombies
Fresh from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, the groundbreaking '60s act maintains its edge with celebrated classics and new material.
Charo chooses life!
'San Francisco is like a lucky charm,' says beloved performer and guitar virtuoso, who returns to perform after devastating personal tragedy.
Still obsessed with ’80s sensation Animotion
Singer Astrid Plane—she of the famous side-ponytail—talks the ups and downs of synthpop success, before the big Lost '80s Live show.
‘American Factory’ a tale of two blue collars: US and Chinese
Obamas' project for Netflix yields an eye-opening doc that shows how one innovative solution to a factory closing went awry.
A tale of 10,000 Maniacs
The folk-rock favorites return, with more jamming and their signature dreamy (and wide-ranging) sound.
Who’s up for some Drunk Drag Dizney Broadway?
Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, and Elsa walk into a SoMa party .... You won't guess what happens next in this hilarious, queered-up deconstruction.
The B-52s at 40, still dancing that mess around
Singer Fred Schneider on duct tape, disco shoplifting, phallic MTV hot dogs, and the beloved band's latest tour.
All hail the ‘Timeless’ return of Imperial Teen
Beloved SF band's members now lead lives in different cities, but they're back together with relevant queer spirit and catchy tunes.
‘The Great Hack’: They’ve got your data, and yes they’ve used it
New Netflix doc plumbs the depths of social media's political deception, examining the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica case.