The Bay Bridged Presents: The Return of The Mommyheads

Asking an independent music fan about The Mommyheads seems to provoke either frenzied enthusiasm or a blank stare. Such is the blessing and burden of being one of the great cult acts of the 1990s and a band that has been credited with pioneering an eclectic indie pop sound now heard in acts like Death Cab for Cutie and Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin (the latter of whom are devout Mommyheads fans).

While The Mommyheads began in New York, in 1990 leader Adam Elk and the group relocated to San Francisco, where they produced a series of strong works including 1995’s Bingham’s Hole, considered by some one of the decade’s best albums. After label difficulties accompanied the release of their self-titled major label debut in 1997, the band soon folded, and while several members went on to well-received solo and collaborative musical projects, that was it for The Mommyheads. Until recently, at least. [More...]

SUNDAY: The Rock Make Street Festival!!!

The countdown to this Sunday’s Rock Make Street Festival has begun! If the idea of a San Francisco street fair conjures up tired images of funnel cakes, hemp necklaces, and didgeridoos, prepare to be blown away by the FIFTY amazing independent local designers, artists and craftspeople and TWELVE great indie rock bands at this year’s inaugural Rock Make event, which will be held on Treat Street between 17th Street and 18th Street. It’s a great chance to get some sweet bargains on high-end pieces from nationally reknowned artisans while enjoying some great local music. It’s a free, all ages, totally DIY event and an excellent way to spend a warm Sunday afternoon in the heart of the Mission District!

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The Bay Bridged Presents: Geographer’s CD Release Party

Our latest Bay Bridged Presents show celebrates the release of Innocent Ghosts, the debut album from San Francisco indie pop-rock trio Geographer. Formerly known as both Parasol and The Rooftop Vigil, these guys have been winning fans around the Bay at their acclaimed live shows, and the album’s addictive, layered melodies are sure to see the band reach now reach an even bigger audience. [More...]

Announcing the 2008 Rock Make Street Festival!

Announcing the Rock Make Street Festival, a free all day local music and crafts street fair in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District

While there are many outdoor festivals and street fairs this summer, San Franciscans won’t find one that celebrates Bay Area arts and music more than the Rock Make Street Festival, a free all day block party to be held on Sunday, August 24th, 2008 on Treat Street between 17th St and 18th St in San Francisco’s Mission District. While both are flourishing in the Bay Area underground, the crafts and music worlds rarely meet, making this a unique opportunity to sample the best in new and emerging Bay Area handicrafts, visual arts, fashion and live indie rock all at one awesome event celebrating the power of artistic creativity and good old-fashioned DIY spirit.

The free six-hour party will feature an expected fifty local independent arts and crafts vendors selling their wares alongside two stages of great indie music from a dozen of the best Bay Area independent rock bands. Bands already confirmed include Tartufi, Silian Rail, Low Red Land, Rademacher, French Miami, Emily Jane White and Settler, with more to be announced shortly. Dozens of vendors including clothing designer Amanda Archer, accessories designers Beyond Wonderland, Nous Savon, Pollyanna Cowgirl and jewlers Colleen Mauer and Squishy Sushi have already been confirmed, with spaces still available at affordable prices. [More...]

The Bay Bridged Presents: 20 Minute Loop’s CD Release Party!

We hope to see you this Friday night! Continue reading to get all the details.

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The Bay Bridged Presents: The Dodos Return to the Bay & Ticket Giveaway!

Update: Although the show is now sold out, we are giving away a pair of tickets to attend the show! All you have to do is send an E-mail here by Thursday at 12pm to enter. We will randomly pick one entry and notify you via E-mail! Good luck!

The Bay Bridged is proud to announce the latest “Bay Bridged Presents” event, a terrific night of Bay Area bands that includes the first hometown headlining performance by The Dodos since they released the acclaimed Visiter earlier this year.

For years, the duo of Meric Long and Logan Kroeber have traveled the country, showcasing their dynamic performance skills and developing a winning collection of songs that incorporate elements of psych rock, folk, and indie pop. To fans of the group’s first album, Beware of the Maniacs, the new record’s blend of catchy and intense sounds is no surprise, but it’s also a wholly more ambitious and exciting work that’s had critics across the country overflowing with praise.

The June 19th show is an amazing bill from top to bottom, so get your tickets early!

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The Bay Bridged Presents: The Ian Fays’ CD Release Party

The Bay Bridged is proud to announce the latest “Bay Bridged Presents” event, a concert celebrating the release of Dylan’s Lost Days, the sophomore album by San Francisco’s The Ian Fays. If the Fays’ debut established them as one of the most promising groups in the Bay Area, their newest work places the band’s signature heartfelt and intimate storytelling into a more mature musical framework. The hushed tones and layered melodic pop are still there, but in place of a lo-fi feel, the band has now fully embraced bold, confident rock.

It’s really a great show from top to bottom:

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Bay Area Takeover Update

A little over a month ago, we announced our involvement in The Bay Area Takeover, a partnership with Tricycle Records and Three Ring Records to bring the great Bay Area indie rock scene to South by Southwest this March in Austin, Texas.

We recently launched the event’s web site, which you can find here. At the site, you can RSVP to make sure you get in, check out a ton of free music, get info about set times and more. As a reminder, the show is Thursday, March 13th, from 12-6pm at The Beauty Bar, located at 617 E 7th Street in Austin.

In addition to the music, there will be giveaways, free beer, coffee and tamales (while supplies last)!

Since our last update, we’ve finalized the lineup, adding the amazing Two Gallants and 60 Watt Kid to the bill. That makes the final lineup:

Elise from SomaFM will also be broadcasting her acclaimed radio show, Indie Pop Rocks, from the party as well!

For those of you who won’t be able to make it into Austin this year, Justin.tv will be broadcasting the event live over the web! You will be able to watch on our website as well as theirs!

Also, be sure to check us out on MySpace. We’re continuing to line up sponsors, so if you’re are a business interested in the event, drop us a line here. It should be a great party!

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