Show Review: A Radio Silence Tribute to Buddy Holly at Public Works, 6/16/13

Thao Nguyen & Eleaner Friedberger
Thao Nguyen & Eleaner Friedberger All Photos by Michelle Viray

Radio Silence is a local based magazine that discusses pop culture, music and literature. Imagine if Paste and The New Yorker fused together into one megamagazine. This magazine is so cool that Neko Case even serves on the board of directors! They also occasionally book live events, and as a special treat for Father’s Day, we were treated to an evening in tribute to Buddy Holly. The guests that they invited? Legendary music journalist Greil Marcus, as well as musicians Thao Nguyen, Eleanor Friedberger, and Van Pierszalowski. All to talk about one of the most influential musicians of the last 60 years.

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Spinning Platters Weekly Guide to Bay Area Concerts, 6/13/13-6/19/13

Psst: He's playing at Brick & Mortar Music Hal on Thursday. He's not hiding out in Asia.
Psst: He’s playing at Brick & Mortar Music Hal on Thursday. He’s not hiding out in Asia.

Not only do we have a ton of great shows, but if you look on Thursday, we also are giving away tickets to California Academy of Sciences’ Nightlife event this week!

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