On Thursday, April 9, 2026 I left work early and headed to San Francisco, California to August Hall. The show of the evening was Bite Me Bambi opening for Fishbone on their In Your Face tour. Man, what a night! It would seem that I missed the opening band to my dismay, but the secondContinue reading "Fishbone rocks August Hall in San Francisco California April 9 2026"
John Doe stuns the crowd for a second night at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California April 5 2026
On Saturday, April 5, 2026 I headed out to the Hopmonk Novato in Novato, California. That night's show was Tom Freund and John Doe for the second night, out on by KC Turner. What a night it was because John Doe put on a different set than the previous night. Up first was Tom Freund,Continue reading "John Doe stuns the crowd for a second night at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California April 5 2026"
John Doe stuns the sold-out crowd at Hopmonk Sebastopol April 4 2026
On April 4, 2026, I headed out of work early and went to Hopmonk Sebastopol for another KC Turner show. The show for the evening was Penelope Houston from the Avengers and John Doe of the band X. It was an amazing show! When Penelope Houston hit the stage, she said they wouldn't be playingContinue reading "John Doe stuns the sold-out crowd at Hopmonk Sebastopol April 4 2026"
The Gipsy Kings wow the Henry J Kaiser Performing Arts Center in Oakland California March 19 2026
On Thursday March 19, 2026, I headed out of work early to catch the Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo at the newly remodeled Henry J. Kaiser Performing Arts Center. It was an amazing show even though I only understood a few words. When they came out on stage, everyone in the house knew that nightContinue reading "The Gipsy Kings wow the Henry J Kaiser Performing Arts Center in Oakland California March 19 2026"
Violent Femmes slays the sold out crowd at Channel 24 in Sacramento California March 7 2026
On March 7, 2026, I headed out of work to head to Sacramento, California. The event of the evening was the Violent Femmes at Channel 24, and it was spectacular. It was a sold-out show, so it was indeed special. At the start, Gordon came out and announced that Brian Ritchie was in a bicycleContinue reading "Violent Femmes slays the sold out crowd at Channel 24 in Sacramento California March 7 2026"
Bob Schneider has a ball telling stories and playing songs at Hopmonk Sebastopol in Sebastopol California March 1 2026
It was the night of March 1, 2026 and I headed out to Hopmonk Sebastopol in Sebastopol, California. The event that evening was Connor McLaren opening for Bob Schneider, presented by KC Turner and what an evening it was. Connor is an amazing artist. He flew from his hometown in Noblesville, Indiana just to playContinue reading "Bob Schneider has a ball telling stories and playing songs at Hopmonk Sebastopol in Sebastopol California March 1 2026"
Lera Lynn leaves the crowd stunned at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California February 26 2026
It was February 26, 2026, when I headed out to the Hopmonk Novato in Novato, California, for another KC Turner Presents show. The evening's show was Peter Bradley Adams opening for Lera Lynn, and it was awesome to say the least. When Peter Bradley Adams hit the stage, the crowd was on point. He hitContinue reading "Lera Lynn leaves the crowd stunned at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California February 26 2026"
Chuck Prophet and The Make Out Quartet play at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California February 15 2026
It was February 15, 2026, the day after Valentines day and I was back to Hopmonk Novato in Novato, California. This matinee show by KC Turner was Chuck Prophet and The Make Out Quartet. It was a stunning show to say the least. When Chuck Prophet and The Make Out Quartet walked out on stage,Continue reading "Chuck Prophet and The Make Out Quartet play at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California February 15 2026"
Particle Kid plays an amazing acoustic set at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California February 14 2026
It was a quick drive out to Hopmonk Novato in Novato California to catch the latest KC Turner show. The date was February 14, 2026, Valentines day, and it was fantastic. The show featured Particle Kid with opener Milo Gonzalez and it was awesome. Milo Gonzalez was up first. Playing an acoustic set, he showedContinue reading "Particle Kid plays an amazing acoustic set at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California February 14 2026"
John 5 slays the Hopmonk Novato in Novato California January 24 2025
On January 24, 2026 I headed to the Hopmonk Novato in Novato, California. The show du jour was John 5 supported by Avi Vinocur put on by KC Turner presents. Unfortunately, KC couldn't be there that night because he was living it up in New Orleans, Louisiana. This sold out show was amazing! First upContinue reading "John 5 slays the Hopmonk Novato in Novato California January 24 2025"