The Queen of legendary Memphis juke joint Wild Bill’s, backed by SF’s funkiest Southern soul band. Created in San Francisco, Otis shows are a modern take on the Stax soul revue that roared through Europe in 1967. The band’s raw, powerful sound combines horns, B3 organ and backing vocals in support

This is the first in what will be a periodic post bringing you music that might brighten your day, could never be considered bad, and will definitely put a little soul in your bowl. The “5” Royales were a phenomenally talented and overlooked group that recorded in at least five

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

If there is one thing that we love here at Broke Ass HQ, its music. From Ashley’s post about the crushing on Natasha Khan, or the sweet, soulful sounds of Stu’s [and now my] obsession with Stax Records, we live for the music. Lucky for you, I have been working

I know all you Bay Area folks are probably out in the sun, getting down with your gayness right now and not looking at your computer.  But for those of you who do end up checking the site, there’s an awesome event Monday night. In my opinion, Stax Records was probably,