SF Sounds

02/08/2018

Always a highlight in SF as this tends to be the best Mardi Gras celebration west of the Mississippi! Parade starts at 5pm in Hayes Valley and then performances by Chali 2na, Jazz Mafia and much much more....NOLA cuisine will be served!

12/26/2017

Ready to push back on the fruit cake and drink something stronger than egg nog? Time to blow of the holiday cheer and get back to what SF does best - which is great music and better parties! Here is what you need to see/...

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07/06/2017

Many artists have honored the late great Purple One with tribute shows over the last year since his untimely passing. The Revolution were all handpicked by Prince in 1979 to be his backing band. This is no ordinary tribute show, this is the real deal! Coming to The Fillmore in SF for two nights on July 11th & July 12th, these shows are not to be missed!

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The Revolution (of Prince) Tuesday, July 11 Wednesday, July 12 The Fillmore 1805 Geary Street San Francisco, CA thefillmore.com Many artists have honored the late great Purple One with tribute shows over the last year since his untimely passing. The Revolution were all handpicked by Prince in 1979 t...

06/29/2017

SHOW SPOTLIGHT: THE MELVINS
Monday, July 10 at Great American Music Hall
After decades of touring, The Melvins continue to produce new music and with their new album “A Walk With Love & Death,” the trio of Buzz Osborne, Dale Crover and Steve McDonald showcase two distinct sides of the band’s music: “Death,” a proper Melvins release, and “Love,” the score to the Jesse Nieminen-directed, self-produced short also titled “A Walk With Love & Death.”

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The Melvins Monday, July 10 Great American Music Hall 859 O’Farrell Street San Francisco, CA slimspresents.com/great-american-music-hall/ After decades of touring, The Melvins continue to produce new music and with their new album “A Walk With Love & Death,” the trio of Buzz Osborne, Dale Crover and...

06/26/2017

BROKE-ASS STUART : SUMMER IN SF
"Yes, San Francisco is cold in the summer time. But that’s part of its charm. For those of us who’ve lived here for a long time it’s like a badge of honor"

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A few years ago there was this trend called Flavor Tripping. You’d eat this thing called miracle fruit and all of a sudden your taste buds would get all weird on you for a short amount of time. Among other things, lemons would taste like lemonade, vinegar would taste like apple juice, and cheese wou...

06/24/2017

FOOD & DRINK: MEDIA NOCHE
"In the myriad cultural influences on cuisine in the Bay Area, I’ve always wondered about the seeming lack of one rich culinary tradition in particular – Cuban cuisine."

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06/22/2017

SF PRIDE WEEKEND: MUSIC PREVIEWS
"From dance-y club performers to variety shows a la Kat Robichaud's Misfit Cabaret, there’ll be no shortage of q***r DJ collectives and sugary sweet dance pop princesses."

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Image courtesy of Idolator.com. We get it — San Francisco Pride is just around the corner, which means you’re probably busy getting rainbow tutus next-day delivered. We made it easy for you to take a minute out of your bedazzling schedule to check out some of the incredible artists featured this yea...

06/21/2017

"The SF Coalition on Homelessness’s Executive Director looked back at me with kind eyes. I sat down on the worn leather couch and tried to peek into this woman’s world, which is so different than many of ours."

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The bright red sign somewhat illuminated Turk Street’s sidewalk below. I rang the intercom, and just as I was heading up the stairs to the offices above, a young woman grabbed the closing door and gently pushed her way through the tight hallway (made even tighter by a large baby stroller parked at t...

06/16/2017

WHO KNEW THAT JUNE 17TH WAS THE BIGGEST FESTIVAL DAY IN SF? SF Sounds KNOWS!
1) Juneteenth: http://bit.ly/sfjuneteenth
2) Northern California Soy & Tofu Festival : http://bit.ly/NoCalTofu
3) Presidio Kite Festival : http://bit.ly/sfkitefestival
4) North Beach Festival (also 18th) : http://bit.ly/NorthBeachFest
5) Black Film Festival (16th-18th) : http://bit.ly/SFBlackFilmFest

06/15/2017

"There’s a certain energy that comes with SF summers, that pushes us locals out of our respective neighborhoods and pulls us toward new adventures yet to be had — usually in very expensive bars, brunch spots, and venues."

New issue of SF Sounds out today! Look for it in your local cafe, bar or green news box!

Few out-of-staters realize that San Francisco summers are a strange (yet wonderful) cl*******ck of fleece, fog, and frantic searches for bus cash. In the summer, more than any other season, I feel the lightness of my pockets, free of spare change, and become a bit too comfortable letting my bank acc...

06/13/2017

Local Review : the Mountain Goats at The Fillmore
"...The band brought a unique show to their diverse array of audience members, including those who have been listening to John Darnielle’s haunting lyrics since his solo beginnings in 1991..."
By SF Sounds Staff Writer: Brittany Ladin

On June 1st, American indie folk group “the Mountain Goats” came to The Fillmore. The band brought a unique show to their diverse array of audience members, including those who have been listening to John Darnielle’s haunting lyrics since his solo beginnings in 1991, and others — fans of their newer...

06/11/2017

How long have lived in SF? Have you ever been to any of these unique spots?
1. The Wave Organ: http://bit.ly/2r7tvlO
2. Peephole Cinema : http://bit.ly/2saJvXx
3. The Two O'clock T***y : http://bit.ly/2saJvXx
4. Audium : http://bit.ly/2sax8uO