Originally from Hillsborough, NJ, sketch comedian Black has co-created, wrote and starred in such seminal television programs as “The State,” “Viva Variety,” “Stella” and “Michael and Michael Have Issues.”. Other TV credits include his role as the quirky bowling alley manager “Phil” on the network series “Ed,” and his witty commentary on cable’s “I

Formed by Vast Aire and Vordul Mega in Harlem, New York, Cannibal Ox is one of the most revered independent groups in hip-hop history. Their 2001 debut, The Cold Vein, is widely regarded as one of the best and most innovative hip-hop albums of all-time. Saturday, October 5, 2015 @

Sweet madre hey-sus, I love me some Zach Condon. Beirut’s music merges a variety of genres with a Balkan beat underlining. Their energetic performances have got everybody talking all across the globe, most noticeably from their appearance on the BBC program, later with Jools Holland in 2010. Beirut like to keep

Rad Upcoming SF Events Vintage Trouble THU. 09/24 | 6:00PM @ AMOEBA MUSIC SF Since the release of their debut album, The Bomb Shelter Sessions, Vintage Trouble has gone from playing intimate hometown clubs to opening for The Rolling Stones in London’s Hyde Park, touring North America and Europe with The Who and playing sold-out

Garbage is an alternative rock band hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, USA who formed in 1993. The band broke into the mainstream with their self-titled debut album which was released in 1995, and have sold upwards of 17 million records since then, becoming alternative rock icons in the process. Wednesday, October

I can’t imagine anyone not knowing who Thievery Corporation is by now. They’re a Washington, D.C. based recording artist and DJ collective. Their music style mixes elements of dub, acid jazz, reggae, Indian classical, Middle Eastern, hip hop, electronica and Brazilian. Wednesday, September 30, 2015 @ 8PM | Fox Theatre

Brought to you by the people of SF Indiefest, Broken Strings is an exploration of folk punk, a loosely-defined underground genre combining the energy of punk rock with the personal, stripped-down appeal of folk music. The festival will feature approximately two dozen acts from across the U.S. Festival attendees can camp, swim in