Cobi: Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco, CA

July 28, 2016

I had a chance to sit and chat with Cobi prior to the night’s performance, and do a little lighthearted interview which he actually didn’t know was scheduled, but humbly endured...

What I found out was that the Minnesota born singer, Cobi is very modest, he didn’t gloat during the interview about winning a MTV Video Music Award (with his former band Gentlemen Hall) or how he just came off the road as a guest singer with the huge progressive trance group Above & Beyond, playing some of the world’s best venues such as Sydney Opera House and Royal Albert Hall…

Check out more of the review, interview and performance on BAM Magazine.

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Metallica Day: ATT Park SF

July 17, 2016

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Royal Jelly Jive: live at The Independent SF

June 24, 2016

Royal Jelly Jive came out Swingin' at SF's Independent! The day was a special one for this fantastic group, (if you haven't caught these guys.. you must!), not only were they just featured at Bottle Rock 2016 but their latest album "Stand Up" also dropped today! I was onsite to witness the magic these fine musicians bring to the stage and got an exclusive interview as well. Check out more coverage on BAM Magazine.

With support by Growwler & Kendra McKinley... this was a night to feel the music and dance!

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Buzzcocks Celebrate 40! Live at Slim's SF

May 25, 2016

The Buzzcocks.. 40yrs into it and still rocking the stage... live at Slim's SF!

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The All Time Highs: Bottom of the Hill, SF...BAM Magazine Review

May 18, 2016

All Time Highs, not just another San Francisco Rock band... well they are locals but definitely a power house of performers... fronted by singer, Mark Osegueda (Death Angel), rolled through the famed Bottom of the Hill SF last week....

Check out the review and photos up on BAM Magazine.

Here's a few shots from the night:

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Violent Femmes, "We Can Do Anything Tour": The Fillmore SF

May 18, 2016

I had the pleasure to cover the Violent Femmes on May 10, 2016, night 1 of 2 Sold Out dates at San Francisco's Fillmore on their We Can Do Anything tour! And what a night this was... from the first verse, bass riff to the last drum hit, the Femmes entertained us off our happy nostalgic feet!

Check out more photo coverage and my review on BAM Magazine:

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Candlebox, Disappearing In Airports 2016 Tour: Slim's SF

May 17, 2016

Candlebox and a packed house found themselves at Slim's SF on April 16, 2016 for a night of the beauty & misery of grunge, (cuz we all know that that juxtaposition is the sweet, sweet spot) that lured us all into that little box of Pandora's... and Thank Goodness we opened it with welcoming arms! Kevin Martin (vox), brought a timeless performance, with spot on vocals. Check out the night's review on BAM Magazine from Walter Morgan.

Below are a few visual highlights from the night:

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Filter "Make America Hate Again Tour" 2016: Slim's SF

May 17, 2016

Filter kicks off their Make America Hate Again tour and lands, kicking and keeping the crowd fervently screaming at Sim's SF; this all on the cusp of the launch of their newest album release, Crazy Eyes. With nationwide and later European stops, with support from Orgy, Vampires Everywhere and Death Valley High, Filter dropped in and pounded us into a frenzy for yet another taste of what makes them a band to still take time out to see. More coverage from the night on BAM Magazine.

Below is a little bit from the night:

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Fleetwood Mask: Yoshi's Oakland, CA

May 17, 2016

The Bay Area's own...and one of America's best Fleetwood Mac tribute bands...(hell they are even endorsed by Fleetwood Mac themselves); Fleetwood Mask took the stage and did something that does not happen at the world famous Yoshi's... They sold out the night!

Claudette Rodriquez captures Stevie as close as they come...bringing her spirit, essence and vocal styling to the stage along with a band of talented musicians and this is Fleetwood Mask. The photos only give you a glimpse, so do yourself a favor.. find a show they are playing and get yourself there.. promise you will not be disappointed.

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Anti-Flag live at DNA Lounge

March 11, 2016

Anti-Flag For more than 20 years the spirited Pittsburgh punksAnti-Flag have worked tirelessly to make their music count for something more thank cheap thrills and mindless rebellion ~ DNA Lounge
More show coverage on DNA Lounge

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FleshGod Apocalypse: DNA Lounge SF

March 6, 2016

FleshGod Apocalypse live at DNA Lounge SF...

More coverage on DNA Lounge

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CBS Radio's The Night Before featuring Metallica & Cage the Elephant: ATT Park, SF

February 6, 2016

What a night!!! My seventeen year old self had an ear to ear smile Saturday night while I got to shoot one of my favorite bands.. Metallica at CBS Radio's The Night Before at ATT Park SF!!

Metallica Set List

Creeping Death
For Whom The Bell Tolls
Fuel
King Nothing
Ride The Lightning
The Unforgiven
The Memory Remains
Sanitarium
Sad But True
Wherever They May Roam
One
Master of Puppets
Battery
Fade To Black
Seek and Destroy
Whisky In The Jar
Nothing Else Matters
Enter Sandman

Cage The Elephant opened the evening with an energy driven set...

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The Uptown Grand Re-Opening...with Hubba Hubba Revue NYE

December 31, 2015

One of my favorite venues The Uptown-Oakland and The Bay Areas longstanding Burelesque/Vaudeville favorites Hubba Hubba Revue joined forces for -NYE and the Grand Re-opening of The Uptown!!! Party-goers were thrilled and tantalized by the sexy Hubba Hubba performers all the way til the balloons dropped as guests danced into the new year.. accompanied by a stellar performance from Lee Presson and the Nails.. this NYE was where you should have been...

Patti Smith: The Fillmore SF

December 29, 2015

The Legendary Patti Smith and her band kicked off a series of shows on Dec 29th at The Fillmore SF.

More coverage up on SFweekly
& read the review

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That 1 Guy/The Great Crazy 80 Tour: DNA Lounge SF

December 11, 2015

That 1 Guy... experimental "earthshaking future funk" from the future maybe...

More coverage up on DNA Lounge

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AFK Presents: Mark Redito- DNA Lounge SF

December 10, 2015

Dec 10th 2015: Mark Redito, Masayoshi Iimori, Seimei, Grimecraft, Guy Akimoto &Tdoyle by AFK Presents, brought us a night of beats with their great line up!

more coverage at DNA Lounge

Mark Redito: AKA Spazzkid was born in Manila and lives in Los Angeles. Spazzkid has been making waves over the last few years with his lush, glistening brand of synth-heavy arrangements, quickly scooping up a following after the release of his wonderful 2014 debut. Since then he's gifted fans with the EP Promise, as well as a number of remixes and a nation-wide tour along like-minded beat-maker, Giraffage, showcasing his energetic live set. Spazzkid has given word of a new shift in his repertoire as an artist-he's changing his name. That's right, Spazzkid is no more. But don't worry kids, the music isn't going anywhere! It has simply taken on a more personal tone that is more direct and approachable! ~DNA Lounge

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Reverend Horton Heat, The Bellrays & The Lords Of Altamont: DNA Lounge SF

December 6, 2015

Reverend Horton Heat burned up the stage at DNA Lounge, with support from The Bellrays & The Lords of Altamont... Special guest appearance by Jello of The Dead Kennedys
More coverage up on DNA Lounge

The Bellrays

The Lords of Altamont

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The Phenomenauts, Flexx Bronco, Slime Girls & Lost Ritual: DNA Lounge SF

November 27, 2015

The Phenomenauts took us through space and time with a stellar performance!!!
More coverage up on DNA Lounge

Flexx Bronco battered the stage and brought us their release of Volume 3

Slime Girls

Lost Ritual

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The Ann Wilson Thing: Yoshi's Oakland CA

November 23, 2015

Ann Wilson, better known as the sultry, strong and everlasting voice of HEART, presented her intimate, solo work named The Ann Wilson Project which she calls her "Passion Project" to the famous Yoshi's Oakland CA! Also know as TAWT, showcases a few members of HEART, Craig Bartok (Guitar), Ben Smith (Drums), along with other great artists, Chris Joyner (Keys), Andy Stolle r (Bass) and of course Ann Wilson! What a privilege it was to get to shoot this icon on her first Bay Area tour!!!