Uncovering Radiohead's Kid A album with 10 unique San Francisco Bay Area bands.
It's the week before Noise Pop, so you might think "lemme get some rest," but no! The world of live music in the Bay Area will never let you rest. Get out there and see some shows, because the band that wrote the best song ever is playing this week, and local heroes are [...] The post Spinning Platters Weekly Guide to Bay Area Concerts, 2/21/13-2/27/13 appeared first on Spinning Platters .

Live This Month: October 2012 — an audio guide through SF concerts this month (Podcast #289) In Live This Month , we sample some of the great local and out-of-town bands performing in the coming month in the San Francisco Bay Area. Live music in the Bay Area in October means two big local music festivals in Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and Treasure Island , but smaller indoor temptations abound all month long. Chris Cohen has a resume full of involvement [...]

Battlehooch is at it again. "What is it ?" you ask? How about another new single, "Joke", the fourth in their singles series? Check out "Joke" and two remixes—by Mwahaha and Glowing Stars —right here: (If you're all like, "What? Fourth in the series?!?! I've been missing out!" - don't worry, you can still grab singles 1–3 here , here , and here .) And if a new single and two remixes aren't enough, [...]

The boys in Battlehooch done and did it again. They've just released the third in their singles series, the very catchy-but-subdued "Someone to Remind You". The song features a warm accordion intro and plenty of clarinet flourishes, but ultimately it's the solid, funky bass line that's really hard to resist. B-side "Seraphim" is a dreamy number with some great vocal harmonies and lots of flute trills. Stream 'em both in all their glory right here, or you can even buy it for one measly buck (or more): [...]

This Fourth of July, we hope you'll join us at the Seventh Annual El Rio Big Time Freedom Fest . It's going to be a terrific afternoon full of great music, including Religious Girls , Tartufi , and Battlehooch , as well as Finn Riggins (Idaho) and young SF bands Night Call and The Heart & The Hiding . Come join use at El Rio for a beer or five, because isn't that what freedom is all about? [...]
Happy Independence Day! That's why you are getting the rare list where nearly every band is from the US. And the only English band has an umlaut in it's name. Alright, enough chatter: Thursday, June 28th Everclear, Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, Lit, Marcy Playground at Mountain Winery - Saratoga When people think if the 902s, [...]

You won't find a better party on the Fourth of July than the Seventh Annual El Rio Big Time Freedom Fest . We're proud to present this afternoon show featuring some of our favorites, including Religious Girls , Tartufi , and Battlehooch , as well as Boise's terrific Finn Riggins and young SF bands Night Call and The Heart & The Hiding . It's all taking place at El Rio, which has a great patio and a great bar. Good music and good times - what more do you [...]
I like all the different people I like sticky everywhere Look around, you bet I'll be there! Hot metal in the sun Pony in the air Sooey and saints at the fair Saints alive you're saying Walk in ... squares The hid are out, out for the year It's a lot of face A lot [...]
Battlehooch has dropped the second installment of their Singles Series 2012 releases. It's called "Organic" and it's a real nifty little track, adding lots of synthy skronk to their trademark guitar, horns, and bass sound. You can get "Organic" for the low, low price of whatever the hell you want to pay, and Battlehooch will even throw in a Hall and Oates-inspired B side, "Thin Patience". What value! Organic/Thin Patience (SINGLE 2012) by Battlehooch If you're diggin it, check out the first installment of the series, the [...]

To enter any contest submit an email to contest[at]thebaybridged[dot]c om with your full name in the body and the concert you’re entering the contest for in the subject line. You may only submit your name once to only one contest. Winners for each show will be decided using the guidelines listed below. Friday, May 4th Battlehooch, White Cloud, B Hamilton @ Brick and Mortar To win a pair of tickets to the show be the THIRD person to enter! The show [...]
"Pickin' Fields" is a song from the formidable Battlehooch , newly presented here in video form. Those who watch will notice many scenes filmed within our great city of San Francisco . . . and will also spot Bill Clinton. Battlehooch also performed "Pickin' Fields" in their Desolation video series : Related Posts: Ticket Giveaway: Battlehooch, Man in Space, Ghost & the City Saturday 1/7 @ Slim's Mixtape: 2011 Rock Make Street Festival Preview [...]
It's the first "weekly show list" of the year, and this is another wonderful and eclectic week for fans of music in the bay area! Thursday, January 5th Christopher O'Riley, Matt Haimovitz at Yoshi's - SF Two of the most important movers and shakers in 21st Century classical music are playing a very, very special [...]

There's tons of excitement surrounding Battlehooch , Man in Space and Ghost & the City 's Slim's show on Saturday . First, we've got a pair of tickets to give away! E-mail contest[at]thebaybridged.com with your full name and the subject line "Battlehooch + Man in Space + Ghost & the City Giveaway" for a chance to win tickets. Third e-mail gets them! In addition, on that evening Battlehooch will premiere their newest video for "Pickin' Fields" - and [...]

It's Rock Make Street Festival's 4th annual event and what an event it'll be. Many respected local and kids’ rock bands along with over 100 local arts and crafts vendors and food from local vendors. I was a big fan of last year's show and this one has the likes of Tartufi, Battlehooch, Birds & Batteries, Bare Wires, Phantom Kicks, James and Evander, Cannons & Clouds, Sean Smith, ChuCha Santamaria Y Usted, Mist Giant, Vons De Qua and the SF Rock Project’s House Band . The event is taking place on Saturday, September [...]

This episode is sponsored by Audyssey . Mixtape: 2011 Rock Make Street Festival Preview Mix (Podcast #257) As we noted in the last episode of our podcast, we're extremely exited about our fourth annual 2011 Rock Make Street Festival , taking place at Treat Avenue at 18th Street in San Francisco on Saturday, September 17th from 12pm to 7pm ( RSVP on Facebook ). Rock Make is a free, all ages, all day event, featuring tons of [...]

The Bay Bridged , Tartufi , and Cookie and the Dude are proud to announce the lineup of local bands and artists performing at the fourth annual Rock Make Street Festival , returning to Treat Avenue at 18th Street in San Francisco on Saturday, September 17th from 12pm to 7pm ( Facebook event ). Widely celebrated as the Mission's only free, all ages, all day celebration of local independent music, arts, crafts, and food, Rock Make [...]
In order to warm up for Outside Lands, here is a list of many lengthy, multi-band shows this week that also are awesome. Thursday, August 4th Tornado Rider, Judgement Day, The Phenomenauts at Great American Music Hall Remember back in high school when the punkers and the metal kids feuded? Well, what is those [...]
Over the past few years, the Bay Area of San Francisco has been treated to a sleuth of new music festivals, including among them Outside Lands Music Festival, Treasure Island Music Festival, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival (the oldest of the bunch at 11 years), and many other festivals, including one-off festivals that are too numerous [...] Read more, get songs or stream the entire mix on Indie Rock Cafe

Battlehooch is offering up a new, limited edition live EP, entitled Casual Religious . The EP features three favorite Battlehooch tunes plus one new track, entitled "Joke." Battlehooch - "Joke" (live) During Battlehooch's " Desolation " tour of 2010, the band stopped at a venue called the Hobby Shop , a live music space that doubles as a recording studio. The live recordings were engineered by Andrew "Mud" Murdock , and later mixed at San Francisco's own Hyde Street Studios . The band [...]