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Show Alert: alt-J and Wildcat! Wildcat! @ Bottom of the Hill 12/11 & The Fonda 12/12

We know this time of year brings you busy bodies into difficult decisions of which holiday party to attend, where to get the best Hot Toddy, and how long can you pull off your normal sweater as an “ugly” sweater — so let Rabbits Black ease some of the decision-making tension for you. Do yourself a favor, and mosey on over to Bottom of the Hill on Tuesday, December 11, or The Fonda on Wednesday, December 12 to check out alt-J.  Not convinced?  LA’s Wildcat! Wildcat! are opening.  Still no?  Okay, the 10 p.m. show in San Francisco sold out so quickly and with such minimal press that the powers that be added an early show to satiate the demand.  Now hit the jump to find out why everyone is so enamored by alt-J. (more…)

By Tiffany, ago
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Show & Sweater Alert: Every Time I Die @ Oakland Metro Operahouse 2/15 & The Roxy 2/17

Bands sure are getting cocky these days with 2013 dates.  I guess no one in the music biz thinks the world is going to end in a few weeks.  We’ll make you aware of these shows anyways, just in case.  Every Time I Die are coming back to California in 2013- on tour this time with The Acacia Strain.  It’s nice to have the band headlining this time around, and it should set up a properly festive experience.  While the shows are going to be pretty cool, I’m not sure anything can beat the awesome Christmas sweaters that ETID are releasing tomorrow and for only 48 hours.  Seriously, check these out with ticket info as well. (more…)

By Oliver, ago

Live Review: Polyrhythmics @ the Boom Boom Room SF

It has been awhile since I have had a chance to see a proper show in a small SF venue (aside from the air guitar finals, damn those guys can really throw down), so I figure it time I got out and found something funky. For any and all of you jazzed out funk heads out there, I will say this, Polyrhythmics, an afro-funk band out of Seattle Washington, is about as cool as Johnny Depp playing George Jung walking through the airport circa 1980, collar popped and shades stunnin with two suitcases full of blow… cool as a mother funker. Couple that style and a 3.5-4 hour set with a sweet little funky jazzy bluesy dance venue nestled in between Japantown and Lower Pac Heights, and you are set up for a very legit evening. (more…)

By Anthony, ago
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Show Alert: Tomahawk @ Great American Music Hall 2/15,16 & Mayan Theater 2/19

Tomahawk are returning slowly to the world of live performances.  They’ve sprinkled in some festival dates over the past year, and have a few west cost dates listed for February, 2013.  Los Angeles, we get one, San Francisco, we get two!  Tomahawk, the experimental rock band fronted by Mike Patton, will be descending on the Great American Music Hall in SF and the Mayan Theater in LA next February.  Tickets are on sale now! (more…)

By Oliver, ago
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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club announce new album and end of year shows

The hardest working band in rock n’ roll is back at it.  BRMC will be playing three very special shows in California to close the year, and are following that up with a huge 2013 that will see them release their new album in March.  The three special shows will be at Slim’s in San Francisco (12/19), The Catalyst in Santa Cruz (12/20) and The Troubadour in Los Angeles (12/21).  You can get tickets right now with the pre-sale password here. (more…)

By Oliver, ago
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Contest: Win tickets to see A Place To Bury Strangers tomorrow in San Francisco

A Place To Bury Strangers are on the west coast this week with a show tonight in Los Angeles and tomorrow in San Francisco at The Independent.  We have two tickets to the show tomorrow in San Francisco, and we are giving them away to a lucky fan.  This is the APTBS show you have been waiting for as they tour in support of their latest mind-bending album Worship.  Enter after the jump! (more…)

By Oliver, ago
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Show Alert: Red Fang with Black Tusk @ Slim’s SF 10/27 & The Troubadour LA 10/28

Finish up the Halloween party weekend with a show that combines your favorite bands named after the facial bones of prehistoric dinosaurs.  Red Fang and Black Tusk are teaming up for a club tour around the United States with stops in LA and San Francisco.  This is a heavy rock show that is worth way more than the measly $15 they are asking.  Ticket info and a few songs for your listening pleasure after the jump. (more…)

By Oliver, ago