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Melvoy Sex Rock Swag Pop Dance Non Stop!
San Francisco’s own, self described “Pride of Haight Street,” MELVOY have embarked on a two week Korean tour [Korea Sexy Non Stop! Club Tour]. Hand picked by Crying Nut, Korea’s #1 selling band of all time, for the supporting slot. Melvoy bring the love, fun and party spirit around with their electric live rock n roll performance and [...]
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Nick Waterhouse at Verde Club
Nick Waterhouse and the Tarots shook, rattled and rolled at the Verde Club for their record release party of their debut album Time’s All Gone. Channeling the vibes of the late 50′s, Nick and Co. brought in a sold out crowd of enthusiasts for a revivalist performance that earns a hat tipping. This may be the next big movement in [...]
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The Dandy Warhols at The Fillmore [Photo Review]
Portland’s The Dandy Warhols did their thang during their two hour performance at the Fillmore last Wednesday night in support of their eighth studio album, The Machine. Druggy, buzzy, tunes played over faded lights. The psychedelic, alt-rock, lo-fiers featuring singer Courtney Taylor, guitarist Peter Holmstrom, drummer Brent DeBoer and looking-hotter-then-ever keyboardist Zia McCabe (whom did not bear her [...]
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The Black Keys and Arctic Monkeys at HP Pavillion [Photo Review]
I love both of these bands, but in an arena–no thanks. Don’t get my wrong, the show was very good it just wasn’t my cup of tea. The Arctic Monkeys didn’t play “Fake Tales of San Francisco” which I thought was a too cool for school move. The Black Keys sound better in a bar, smaller setting where [...]
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Kasabian and Hacienda at The Fillmore [Photo Review]
Little known band and psychedelic rockers Hacienda opened for Kasabian at The Fillmore this past Monday night marking the end of their slot of their six weeks of touring. The Texans entranced the crowd with their 60′s psychedelic throw backs that prompted me to text my friends “You are missing something here.” The guitar winged and wanged and dirty rocked it. The [...]
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M. Ward at The Fillmore for Fauxchella [Photo Review]
On his way to Coachella while promoting his new album, A Wasteland Compilation, M. Ward played last night at San Francisco’s legendary venue, The Fillmore. SF Critic photographer, Victoria Smith basked in his blue rock glory. His new album is fantastic, and its first single, “Primitive Girl” higlights M Ward as a maturing and confidant vocalist. M. Ward: ”Primitive Girl”
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SXSW Film & Music 2012 Photo Recap and Story
SXSW Film and Music Festival wrapped up in Austin, Texas. It was the usual experience of too much to see with not enough time or life force to see it all. Hearing of the secret guest appearances you missed like Kenny Rogers coming on stage with Lionel Richie and Donovan performing with Eric Burdon would whittle away at [...]
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Outside Lands 2011 [Photographs]
San Francisco’s festival, Outside Lands, in its fourth year was a huge success. With all the crazy styles and amazing attractions, over the three days a total of 180k people attended. SF Critic photographer Victoria Smith took some great shots of these bands: Toro Y Moi MGMT Big Boi/ DaveChappelle the minute they came out The Shins Arctic [...]
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[Photographs] Yeasayer, Smith Westerns and Hush Hush at The Fillmore
Last week SFCritic photographer, Victoria Smith, attended indie-psych rock group, Yeasayer’s performance The Fillmore. Opening for the Brooklyn band was Smith Westerns and Hush Hush. Check out the photo gallery and a few sample tracks from the listed groups below. Yeasayer: “Madder Red” Smith Westerns: “Still New” Hush Hush: “Ooze”
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[Photos from SXSW 2011] Two Cents From a Horse’s Mouth
SXSW is a place where friends rejoice and stars are born (we heard). You don’t beat yourself up for not getting your work done. You live in the moment. Now I didn’t make it to most of the events on my itinerary. I missed Har Mar Superstar, The Bangles, Semi Precious Weapons, Old 97′s, TV on the Radio, [...]
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