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Live Shots: Lamb of God took the Masonic ‘Into Oblivion’

Virginia heavy metal legends' full-throttle show transformed venue onto vortex of cathartic aggression.
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A decade in, the Back Room still holds space for intimate musical encounters

Berkeley mainstay hosts 10-day concert series marking 10 years of diverse, all-ages, BYOB, communal gigs.
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Record Store Day 2026 brings a ‘1983’ treat

Annual brick-and-mortar booster re-releases Flying Lotus vinyl classic (among many others) to tempt you inside on April 18.
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Under the Stars: Stoked for Stern Grove and SF Bay Popfest lineups, ‘lesbian doom folk’

Ulrika Spacek, Slake, Little Hill Lounge, Mortified, Vinyl Williams, Radio Sofia—so much great music.
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What’s up at the Black Cat? Great jazz, for one

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The TL joint treads in the giant steps of the legendary Blackhawk venue, as Veotis Latchinson's D'Angelo tribute made clear.
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Under the Stars: Welcome to the Womack Sisters era

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A stunning musical legacy comes through. Plus: Rediscovering Rocketship, Jesse Appelman's 'newgrass,' RIP Bob Power, more
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Live Shots

Live Shots: Hoops, wands, fans flew fabulously at ‘The Flow Show’

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At Dance Mission Theater, movement acts ranged from dramatic to sexy. Yes, there were rollerskates.
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Win tickets to Wallice, skaiwater, HEALTH & Carpenter Brut

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Femmes rock fiercely at Doll Fest

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With two dozen bands, Maria Chaos's weekend-long festival bucks men-only lineups and calls all girls to the front.
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Under the Stars: Welcome to the vibe edition

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Buckle up for the je ne sais quoi, with GENA, Cuzco, Mild Universe, Octo Octa, Space Ghost, Outside Lands, more.
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On supergroup 1Umbrella’s debut, Bay Area hip-hop reigns

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Sonic fingerprints of Visitacion Valley, Oakland, and the Fillmore audible in album's hard trap and smooth R&B.
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Win tickets to see Monaleo, Aries, The Maine, Carly Cosgrove

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After brutal tragedy, Lynn Breedlove made a luminous album of memory and men

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Punk legend's new band Trust Me's 'Why I Like Dead Guys' came in the aftermath of the murder of his father and stepmother.
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Under the Stars: We could all use some funky Detroit grooves about now

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Plus: New music from Slope114 and The Reds, Pinks, and Purples; classic prog-rock from Brian Auger, Sessa at Rickshaw, more
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Live Shots: Gogol Bordello showed the Warfield ‘We Mean It, Man!’

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Folk-punk legends returned to SF with new album and plenty of their classic frenzied energy.
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Lucrecia Dalt: ‘How lucky are we to land at the core of this vibration?’

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Colombian sound artist's new 'A Danger to Ourselves' limns the miracle of love, with help from a New Wave legend.
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Party Radar: Foghorns, ToonTown, tagging—celebrating SF house wizard DJ Buck

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Local legend brought 'The Bells of San Francisco" to global dance floors, and helped introduce the City to rave.
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Under the Stars: Thank you and goodbye, Sr. Willie Colón

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Plus: March gigs from The Kitchenettes and Maria BC, Satya bids adieu, John Tejada's latest interlocking rhythms.
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Can you keep up with The Living Earth Show?

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With Roar Shack venue, multiple bands, new LP, and performances galore, contemporary duo continues to push boundaries.
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