The last day of Outside Lands was a cold one. It went from 85 degrees the day before to around 60. Brrrr…… I thought I was early again, but walking up to the giant crowd at the Twin Peaks stage proved me wrong. The crowd had come early for buzz band Cage the Elephant, from […]
Read MoreI said I wouldn’t go. I absolutely hated last year’s festival. I didn’t care for any of the headliners this year, but they kept adding ‘my’ bands to the supporting roster…and then I decided to try my luck at getting a press pass, and I scored. A festival is much easier for me to cope […]
Read MoreThe last time I saw Manson at The Warfield, it was epic affair. In the past 2 months, I’ve somehow managed to see Manson 4 times. Since this fourth show fell in between my final NIN shows, I had been referring to it as a Manson sandwich; to which everyone collectively replied “ewww!”. But, hey, […]
Read MoreI rolled out of the apartment at 10:30p…that should be enough time to catch half of the middle act and headliner of a 3 band billing that starts at 9pm, right? WRONG. HRC fail, Annie’s Social Club– or as I like to call it, the Anti-Social Club- fail- they switched the order of the bands. […]
Read MoreCarl Restivo might think I’m stalking him. First, I saw him play in Satellite Party. Then, The Justice Tour. And then, I went to one or two or six NIN/JA(SSSC) shows. And then there’s Outside Lands this weekend…. Carl was gracious enough to take time out of his busy schedule to let me ask him […]
Read MoreLast night, the unthinkable happened. When Trent Reznor told us that there would be special guests and surprises on this final mini-tour, I don’t think any of us guessed this. I’ve been hearing Bowie rumors, making rare song wishlists….but The Downward Spiral in it’s entirety??? It’s as if TR reads what we guess and goes […]
Read MoreI decided to approach this show like I was going to see any other band. I went to dinner, and went to the show shortly after the doors opened. It felt weird to not wait in line all day, but it was one of the best decisions I’ve made in a while. I just wanted […]
Read More1992: I’m twelve years old, and I’m sneaking MTV late at night. My parents did not like me watching MTV- not because it was ‘the devil’- they aren’t religious freaks- but because it was part of the liberal media machine. Maybe it was Headbanger’s Ball…I can’t remember, but the video for ‘Wish’ came on. I […]
Read MoreWhen I say I’m a live music addict, I’m not fucking around. So when my friend asked me if I wanted to go check out this band at the Eagle Tavern yesterday, of course I said yes! Plus, this little writeup in SF Weekly intrigued me. I had never been to the Eagle Tavern before…it’s […]
Read MoreThe Rickshaw is an out of sight, out of mind venue for me. I’ve seen some phenomenal shows here: M.I.A., Goblin Cock….but it’s generally the epicenter for the hip young crowd where scene is first and music is second. Which means HRC only goes there for must see shows. I walk in to the venue […]
Read MoreName: Sylosis From: Reading, UK Shares DNA With: Metallica, Lamb of God, Meshuggah, Pantera Feels Like: A bunch of my favorite metal bands put in a blender and made into something extra delish. Key to Success: Well crafted songs + well produced = WIN. Plus I’ve heard they are excellent live. And accents. HRC loves […]
Read MoreBottom of the Hill. The venue oozes with offbeat charm, which is promptly eaten up by it’s hipster frequenters. Tonight, the hooded, skinny-jeaned, purposefully unkempt tastemakers greet me at the corner with their too-cool-for-school clan stares. I snarl in return and go inside. Mi Ami, locals who attract this type, are onstage. Their electro rock […]
Read MoreI couldn’t resist. I was going back home to Texas for a wedding, and I *happened* to see that Mayhem would be in San Antonio while I’m there. So even though I’d seen the show twice already, I tried my luck and was able to get set up to photograph and review the festival. I […]
Read MoreToday was a weird fucking day. One major show canceled; another major one confirmed. And my new hairstylist called me the ‘G’ word. Luckily Umlaut reminded me of a metal show at Thee Parkside, which is now walking distance from my home. Metal therapy! When Thee Parkside uses the tagline ‘San Francisco’s Premier Dive Venue’, […]
Read MoreI was recently reminded of a song featuring my real name. I got to thinking, it’s odd that there are songs talking about girls with my name since it’s generally a boy’s name- I get mail addressed to ‘Mr.’ all the time. So I decided to compile them into a Top 5 list. Vanity. My […]
Read MoreIt’s my second night in a row at The Independent. It would be wildly different than the night before. It still took me only 15 minutes to park (yay!) and I was surprised that my guestlist spot came with a VIP wristband…but was very glad it did because I was one of the only girls […]
Read MoreIt was ‘Recession Proof Party’ night at The Independent- a free show with local bands. First, I have to share my excitement for spending only 5 minutes finding parking in this neighborhood- seriously, it’s usually a 30 minute endeavor filled with frustration and cursing. I walked in right before LSD and the Search for God […]
Read MoreFriday @ 10am: Mastoklok Tour (or Dethtodon, Mastocalypse..) Sunday @ 10am: Bob Dylan @ The Greek, 10/11/09 Daniel Johnston @ The Regency, 10/22/09
Read MoreFriday / August 7: *FREE SHOW** Leather Feather, LSD and the Search for God @ The Independent Saturday / August 8: Sunn O))), The Accused @ The Independent Sunday / August 9: i got nothing Monday / August 10: Heaven and Hell @ The Warfield Tuesday / August 11: Book of Black Earth @ Thee […]
Read MoreIt’s no secret that I’ve been on a black and death metal kick lately: Enslaved… Behemoth… Mayhem…I mean, I’ve always liked it, but I’ve been REALLY into it lately. So, I was excited to see this pop up on The Roxie’s calendar. Tonight, I took myself on a hot date to see it, and emerged […]
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