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The last day of Treasure Island closes with sets from Joanna Newsom, Best Coast, M83, and the return of The xx.
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Concert Review: SafetySuit Live at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco, CA, 09/29/2012
Pop rock band SafetySuit brought down the house during their recent show at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco.
Read More »Concert Review: The New York Philharmonic with Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes (NYC, 9/19/2012)
Alan Gilbert and the Philharmonic showed mastery of rhythm, dynamics, and tone in their first performance together of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.
Read More »Theater/Concert Review (NYC): ‘The Anderson Twins Play the Fabulous Dorseys’
A concept-concert featuring the phenomenally talented Anderson brothers pays tribute to Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey.
Read More »Concert Review: Kitten Live at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco, CA, 06/13/2012
Kitten roars during opening gig at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco.
Read More »Concert Review: Ten Grands – Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA – 05/12/2012
The fundraising benefit for the Snowman Foundation was a fantastic display of piano mastery.
Read More »Concert Review: Martin Sexton – Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, GA – 04/06/2012
An amazing genre-mixing performer who takes musical improvisation in a unique direction.
Read More »Concert Review: fun. Live at The Independent in San Francisco, CA 03/28/2012
Fun.’s Nate Ruess, Jack Antonoff, and Andrew Dost brought their latest record Some Nights to life in front of a sold out San Francisco audience.
Read More »Concert Review: Laurence Juber – Anchor Pub, Everett, WA – 03/23/2012
An amazing display of acoustic guitar mastery, performed by a Grammy winning artist.
Read More »Concert Review: Crystal Fighters at the Mezzanine in San Francisco, CA 3/22/12
Crystal Fighters electrify Kitsuné Club Night at the Mezzanine.
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