Great American Music Hall
How Dark Garden Became SF’s Corsetry Haven for 35 Years
Autumn Addame’s Dark Garden has been creating exquisite designs for 35 years, and her annual Femme-centric soiree Praise is an antidote to the heavy male aspects of Folsom Street Fair, featuring live music, local and imported performers, and even Argentine Tango dancers.
Get Ready to Dance: ESG is Playing Great American Music Hall!
by Nico Simonian There are two kinds of people: those who love ESG, and those who have not yet heard ESG. The band’s particular blend of funk, post-punk, and dance music sparks immediate and infectious joy to everyone who hears it. And whether you know them or not, you now
This New Literary Magazine is a Gift to the People of San Francisco
I’ve got some awesome news! We received a grant from the Civic Joy Fund to put out a literary magazine celebrating SF and acting to counter the stupid “Doom Loop” narrative. It’s a gift to the people of San Francisco. And after months of working on this project it’s now available
John Waters on The Year of FILTH, Punk, & Christmas
“I just made bad taste 1% more respectable and…Trump ruined it, this is not even bad taste.”
Fred Armisen’s Comedy for Bass Players (but Everyone is Welcome)
I don’t think Fred Armisen needs an introduction, but for journalism purposes here it goes: he is one of the funniest people alive! He did SNL. Portlandia, Documentary Now!, Los Espookys and was recently on Wednesday besides many other great shows. One of my very favorites is his Netflix special:
John Waters Interview: The Pope of Trash Talks New Xmas Special & Novel
The Pope of Trash is back for Christmas lunacy throbbing in his veins. Cockeyed. Rabid. Ready to reinfect the lunatic fringe with holiday jeer.
What California, and San Francisco, Meant to Mark Lanegan
by Paolo Bicchieri Given an ultimatum by the Seattle Police Department and court system, singer -songwriter Mark Lanegan moved to Los Angeles to pursue rehab near Pasadena. His time in King County was running out, and he knew he had to leave to make a serious go of getting clean.
Burning All Night with Afghan Whigs at Great American Music Hall
Last Saturday October 8th, The Afghan Whigs and Pink Mountaintops played at The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. If you’ve ever seen the Whigs perform you know it’s going to be loud, intense, and hard to catch your breath. Bring your earplugs and take off your jacket cause
AJJ’s Heartfelt Punk had GAMH Feeling Alive
The Great American Music Hall is one of the most beautiful concert venues in San Francisco, the historic building has hosted all sorts of performances from burlesque to jazz concerts and comedy shows. It’s a classic SF venue and a great place for shows! I arrived in the middle of