On Friday, December 12, 2025 I headed off to Sebastopol California and Hopmonk Sebastopol. The event was the Beat Farmers with support from the Gill Brothers band. What a fabulous show it was! The Gill Brothers band always delivers an incredible performance. From the very beginning, they were on fire, jamming out their tunes andContinue reading "The Beat Farmers play the Hopmonk Sebastopol in Sebastopol California on December 12 2025 and killed it"
It was punkapolooza at the Old Ironsides in Sacramento California December 11 2025
On Thursday, December 11, 2025 I headed to Sacramento, California to the Old Ironsides bar. That night's event was The Strains, Nick Oliveri, The Frank Meyers band, and Volume. It was a punk rock explosion indeed. The Strains were up first, and they delivered a fantastic performance as they hit the stage. It was alsoContinue reading "It was punkapolooza at the Old Ironsides in Sacramento California December 11 2025"
We all had a blast at the Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco California with Deke Dickerson December 5 2025
On December 5, 2025, I left work early to head to San Francisco, California. My destination was the Bottom of the Hill for the epic Deke Dickerson with special guests, The Neverland Ranch Davidians and Th' Losin' Streaks. What a time was had! The Neverland Ranch Davidians arrived about 10 minutes late, but it wasContinue reading "We all had a blast at the Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco California with Deke Dickerson December 5 2025"
Murder By Death puts on a stunning performance at the UC Theater in Berkeley California October 28 2025
On Tuesday October 28, 2025, I headed out to Berkeley, California to the UC Theater. The event was Murder By Death's final tour featuring AJJ opening. This was a not to be missed event. AJJ opened the show with an incredible energy. They kicked off with "A Big Day for Grimley", a solid choice thatContinue reading "Murder By Death puts on a stunning performance at the UC Theater in Berkeley California October 28 2025"
The Cult put on an amazing show at the Warfield theater in San Francisco California October 27 2025
On Monday, October 27, 2025 I headed to San Francisco California to attend an event at the Warfield theater. The event was a special one. It was the Death Cult / The Cult with openers Patriarchy opening. This one was special because you don't get to hear Death Cult songs very often and this wasContinue reading "The Cult put on an amazing show at the Warfield theater in San Francisco California October 27 2025"
Shonen Knife hits the stage at The Hopmonk Novato in Novato California on October 21 2025
On Tuesday October 21, 2025 I headed over to the Hopmonk Novato in Novato, California. The event of the night was a repeat of the Shonen Knife, Everyone Happy US tour with The Pack A.D. Almost. Shonen Knife played a slightly different set from the other night and things were fabulous. The Pack A.D. wereContinue reading "Shonen Knife hits the stage at The Hopmonk Novato in Novato California on October 21 2025"
Shonen Knife brings the party to the Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco California October 19 2025
On Sunday, October 19, 2025, I traveled to San Francisco, California, to attend a concert at Bottom of the Hill. The main event that evening was a performance by Shonen Knife, accompanied by The Pack A.D., as part of the Everyone Happy US tour. It was an incredible show, and when I checked in, thereContinue reading "Shonen Knife brings the party to the Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco California October 19 2025"
The Dandy Warhols play a rocking set at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco California October 8 2025
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, I traveled to San Francisco, California, to attend a concert at the Regency Ballroom. The headliners for the evening were The Dandy Warhols, with Kula Shaker opening for them as part of Psyched! Fest 2025. The show was fantastic, and the energy of the crowd was incredible. When Kula ShakerContinue reading "The Dandy Warhols play a rocking set at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco California October 8 2025"
Stiff Little Fingers rock the Cornerstone Berkeley in Berkeley California October 6 2025
On Monday October 6, 2025 I headed down to Berkeley, California. The show dejour was the Stiff Little Fingers and opener Star 99 at the Cornerstone Berkeley. What a show it was! It was an awesome show from beginning to end. The show began with Star 99 from San Jose, California. This band brought anContinue reading "Stiff Little Fingers rock the Cornerstone Berkeley in Berkeley California October 6 2025"
The Who perform a stunning set at Shoreline Amphitheater September 21, 2025
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, I headed south to Mountain View, California, with the Shoreline Amphitheater as my destination. The event featured The Who, with Candlebox as the supporting act for The Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour. This show was on my bucket list, and honestly, I never thought I would get theContinue reading "The Who perform a stunning set at Shoreline Amphitheater September 21, 2025"