Cool Ghouls, a local SF band gaining popularity, sit down for an afternoon chat after a rad set at Phono del Sol.
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Concert Review: The Last Summer on Earth Tour 2013 with Guster, Ben Folds Five, and Barenaked Ladies in Alpharetta, GA 7/26/13
This show was everything a summer outdoor concert should be.
Read More »Music Review: Roomful of Blues – ’45 Live’
At the ripe age of 45, a live show from this jumpin' blues band celebrates even older American musical traditions.
Read More »Concert Review: Cool Ghouls at Brick & Mortar Music Hall, San Francisco, CA 7/18/13
Rising SF local band Cool Ghouls show the Brick & Mortar audience a couple tricks off their sleeves - and why they're making a name in the city's music scene.
Read More »Music Review: Etran Finatawa – ‘The Sahara Sessions’
You may not understand the lyrics but you can still appreciate the passion and the sound of this inspirational music.
Read More »Music Review: George Thorogood and The Destroyers – `George Thorogood and The Destroyers’ and `Move It On Over’ [Remastered]
The re-issues of the first two albums from George Thorogood and the Destroyers are a mixed bag of stripped-down blues rock.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘Roll and Go: Chanteys and Sailor Songs From Grenada’
A fascinating collection of songs which gives a glimpse into a way of life possibly dating back to colonial times.
Read More »Music Review: Lou Caimano and Eric Olsen – ‘Dyad Plays Puccini’
Dyad's disc of jazz reinterpretations of Giacomo Puccini's classic melodies is a winner.
Read More »Music Review: Patty Duke – ‘Don’t Just Stand There’/’Patty’ and ‘Sings Songs from Valley of the Dolls’/’Sings Folk Songs’
The mid-1960s teen idol's four studio albums have been resurrected, but one of them is seeing public release for the first time.
Read More »Music Review: Bobby Messano with Deanna Bogart – ‘Welcome to Deltaville’
Modern blues does not get better than this new CD by Messano, his band and some celebrity friends.
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