Live Music
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
The Enchanting Dark Kabaret Returns
The highly anticipated Dark Kabaret is back on November 17th for a brief two-weekend run this month, and it’s an event you won’t want to miss. This variety show promises a circus-like experience with performances ranging from magic and comedy to erotic entertainment. The diverse lineup includes Pink Puma, Maxim
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
Finding Your Family at a Festival: Riot Fest Edition
Whether biological or logical, born or found, those who we hold onto and those we meet that we can genuinely call family is a beautiful, and sometimes, zany thing. New family, old family, family near, and far – finding the humans and creatures that get you, uplift you, and love
SF’s Longest Running Musical Show is in This North Beach Cafe
In its 52nd year, the Caffe Trieste free Saturday Afternoon Concert Series might be telling the truth when they claim to be “The Longest Running Musical Show in San Francisco”.
The Local Music Series Revitalizing the SF Music Scene and Businesses
San Francisco is once again hitting the high notes as its music scene experiences a much-anticipated revival with the launch of the Summer of Music concert series starting June 17th, 2-5pm. A collaboration between Noise Pop, the city’s renowned music promoter, and Civic Joy Fund, a newly-formed nonprofit organization, this massive citywide event aims to drive economic activity, support local businesses, and provide paid performance opportunities for talented Bay Area musicians and performers.
Legendary Hyde Street Studios Launches New Music Showcase
This article was made possible by the fine folks at Hyde Street Studios. Get ready, San Francisco! This Friday, December 2nd, Bottom of The Hill will see the launch of the Studio Snapshot series – a sneak peek into the halls of the legendary Hyde Street Studios. Each show will
Musician You Should Know: Saint Solitude & Dup Crosson
Saint Solitude is an Oakland-based band that describes their music as “bittersweet fuzz” – or in my own words, indie with a unique mix of beats, synth, and lyrics that will carry your heart away with them. Creator and lead musician, Dup Crosson, believes that Saint Solitude has always been
City Officials are Stepping in to Try to Save Club Deluxe
The closing of Club Deluxe has rattled everyone this past couple of weeks. The closure has felt absolutely devastating for all of us. The loss of this club will forever change The Haight and The City. Now that we’re past the shock of the announcement, we’re learning that there is