Rancid formed from the ashes of the cult East Bay band, Operation Ivy, in the early 90s and in their 15+ years have sold millions of records. The incomparable punk band Rancid recently began recording in a studio on the California coast with long-time friend, producer and label president Brett

  Fresh off their Pacific tour, Oakland’s Trails and Ways is a band built on plurality. Their songs never shy away from personal and political heavy-lifting, while making some of the most compelling pop music we’ve heard in some time. The sound they cultivated is a fascinating mix of the melancholy of

As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on another incredible year of sharing the stories, art, culture, and nightlife that make the Bay Area so unique. BrokeAssStuart.com wouldn’t be what it is without you—our community of readers, supporters, and believers in independent media. This year, instead of asking you to join Patreon

The Academy Is… is an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2003 by William Beckett and Mike Carden. Since William and Mike first came together in 2002, The Academy Is…have paved their way with lightening speed. After adding Adam Siska on bass and a second guitarist and drummer,

Perhaps Mel Brooks put it best when he said, “Richard Lewis may just be the Franz Kafka of modern day comedy.” Lewis has taken his lifelong therapy fodder and carved it into a commanding, compelling art form. His early career as a stand-up brought him to the top of his

The Kinda Late Show is back! After taking time off while Stuart ran for mayor, we are ending the year by roasting that jackass for his birthday. Use the above photo for much ammunition. Winner receives a reserved table up close and personal for the incredible line-up! Sister Roma (Sisters of

RAD UPCOMING SF EVENTS LOCAL PRODUCE 3 FEAT. RICHIE CUNNING THU. 12/10 | 9:00PM @ ELBO ROOM San Francisco-native Richie Cunning in a DrumDealer music showcase featuring GiGiO, Goodword, DWIZ, MAZTA I, Milya brethren, S.T.A.T.I.K. Hosted by MC Infinite & the Gemstone Band. Fresh Beats by Tahaj the First. ADMISSION:

  Born to Filipino immigrant parents, Chicago-based J.Fernandez spends his days as a cartographer/map-maker. By night, Fernandez navigates his own personal world of musical endeavors, drawing on the influences of early electronic music, pop and psychedelia. J Fernandez’s debut album “Many Levels Of Laughter” will be released June 9, 2015. He

  Take a guided bus tour to see the spectacular holiday lights and movie sites in New York City with On Location Tours to see the most filmed city in the world. Relax as your tour guide, a local actor or actress entertains and informs you throughout this one-of-a-kind NYC