Review: Wiretap Anniversary at Thee Parkside Oct. 19
October 23, 2008
This was an all-day affair at Thee Parkside, an old-hat venue for some of you, I’d imagine. I like a good and greasy dink, tho, and whenever a performer busts out the Mitre, you know it’s gonna go off
faithfully, like a skypiece from a tonsured Monk. [More...]
Tour Blog: Michael Zapruder - Part 1
October 20, 2008
As local indie rocker Michael Zapruder and his band tour around the country promoting their upcoming record Dragon Chinese Cocktail Horoscope, he’ll be blogging from the road via The Bay Bridged. We hope this will be the first of many tour blogs from local musicians. Enjoy!
Tuesday 10.14.08 - Day one.
We’re moving down California’s spine, down the 5 to Bakersfield. We’ll be away for weeks.
Bakersfield is big music town, but will they dig our peculiar brand of negative capability? One of the coolest things about this is landing somewhere and seeing how your music plays to strangers. It’s very liberating. [More...]
Exotic Erotic Ball Ticket Giveaway!
October 17, 2008
Most of us have seen the signs around town, heard the stories from past ball attendees, and maybe even considered going once or twice to the infamous San Francisco Exotic Erotic Ball. This year, The Bay Bridged is pleased to partner with the 29th Annual Exotic Erotic Ball and Expo to giveaway a pair of VIP tickets to the Ball which will be taking place on Treasure Island (yes, it will be indoor) next Saturday, October 25th from 8pm - 2am.
This years event is packed featuring music from both local and out of town acts including Scissors for Lefty (SF), LadyFOX (LA), and Tone Loc joined by Dirt Nasty. Outside of the music, visitors can also expect several renowned burlesque artists, win up to $20,000 in cash and prizes for best costume, and there is even a human petting zoo. Now you’re intrigued, right? [More...]
Review: The Porchsteps, The Mumlers, and Or, the Whale - Friday Sep 26, 2008, at the Starry Plough
October 3, 2008
Are you ready for Round 2 of Jake Butler checking out a show at the Starry Plough on behalf of The Bay Bridged? I sure as hell was last Friday and this train is leaving town, so jump on board! [More...]
Ticket Giveaway: The Morning Benders’ Homecoming Show at the Rickshaw Stop
October 1, 2008
Few Bay Area bands have had the year that The Morning Benders have had. To sum it up: the release of Talking Through Tin Cans (out on +1 Records) and resulting critical love, the eclectic and excellent The Bedroom Covers release, performances at the Treasure Island and Monolith festivals, and seemingly neverending touring alongside some of the buzziest of indie bands.
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The Morning Benders - “Crosseyed”
Our New Artist-in-Residence, Katrina McHugh
October 1, 2008
We are thrilled to add another great new artist to our Artist-in-Residence family. For the next two months the artwork of Katrina McHugh will be gracing the main banner of The Bay Bridged. Born in San Francisco and raised in Santa Rosa, Katrina is a true Bay Area native. After heading down to UC Santa Barbara for college where she studied Book Arts at the College of Creative Studies, Katrina now resides in Petaluma where she continues her passion for all things letterpress printed while currently working for Dauphine Press. [More...]
Interview: Matt Bauer
September 24, 2008
It doesn’t seem like it has been two years since Matt Bauer moved to New York. I don’t mean that the two years seem like less, I mean it feels like Matt Bauer never really left San Francisco. In truth, the past never really leaves Matt Bauer—we’re just lucky enough to have shared a collective history with him. Last week we chatted in anticipation of his Thursday night gig at the Swedish American Hall opening for Adam Stephens of Two Gallants.
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Matt Bauer - “As She Came Out of the Water” - from Hinah Session
Photos: Treasure Island Music Festival - Day 2
September 23, 2008
Whew! Our hands and eyes are sore, but we’ve finally put together the photos from Day 2 of the Treasure Island Music Festival! Featuring some stellar local acts paired with incredible national acts, Day 2 was definitely a highlight for most of us over here.
Once again our beloved and soon to be departing photographer, Muhammad Asranur, captured all of the action from the festival on Sunday! You can view his photos from Day 1 here as well as our live blog coverage of both Saturday and Sunday to get the play by play of each day. [More...]
