I really love Outside Lands. It’s funny because my heart genuinely lies in the world of Punk, and something this big *shouldn’t* be my thing, but I love being able to disconnect from the outside world and just take in music with strangers and friends, and the best part- strangers that became friends that I only see at this event. And, yes, a fellow writer recently referred to Outside Lands attendees as “norms” (I saw what you did there, Alan!), but, man, I had such a wonderful, blissful time, dancing with strangers, eating amazing food, enjoying nearly perfect weather, and taking in some amazing music. I honestly can’t wait for next year, and hope I’m able to keep coming to the park for many years to come. Continue reading “Outside Lands 2024: 21 Instant Gig Reviews”
Category: Features
Mosswood Meltdown – An Epic Punk Rock Festival
Warning! This article has unsponsored, unfiltered tales from the Photo Pit. I’m excited to share highlights of Mosswood Meltdown, an absolute pinnacle event. I’m ever grateful for its return each year and its host, John Waters. Continue reading “Mosswood Meltdown — An Epic Punk Rock Festival”
Outside Lands 2024: Top 10 From The Bottom Half Of The Poster
The craziest thing about this year’s Outside Lands poster is that, when it was first printed, Shaboozey was on the 4th line from the bottom. Obviously, having a worldwide #1 hit means that he’s doing just fine; here are 10 MORE acts from the bottom half of the poster for you to watch out for.
The full lineup is here, the schedule is here so you can start plotting your weekend, and limited tickets are still available: Continue reading “Outside Lands 2024: Top 10 From The Bottom Half Of The Poster”
MOSSWOOD MELTDOWN 2024 SET TIMES
Mosswood Meltdown is just over a week away, and we CAN’T WAIT!!!! I’m so excited to cross Go Sailor, Bush Tetras finally, and, of course, The B-52’s off the old bucket list. Tickets are going quickly, so buy them ASAP!
SATURDAY JULY 6TH
B-52’s 8:15pm-9:45pm
Redd Kross 6:45pm-7:30pm
Hunx & His Punx 5:30pm-6:15pm
Peaches Christ Drag Show 4pm-5pm
Pansy Division 3pm – 3:40pm
Go Sailor 2pm-2:30pm
Wifey 1:20pm-1:40pm
Trap Girl 12:30pm-1pm
Hot Laundry 11:30am-noon
SUNDAY JULY 7TH
Mummies 9:00pm-9:45pm
Pure Hell 7:45pm-8:30pm
Big Freedia 6:45pm-7:30pm
Gibby Haynes 5:30pm-6:15pm
Egyptian Lover 4:15pm-5:00pm
Bush Tetras 3:00pm-3:45pm
Die Spitz 2:00pm-2:30pm
Space Lady 1:00pm-1:30pm
Gumby’s Junk 12:00pm-12:30pm
OUTSIDE LANDS NIGHT SHOWS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED
Oh, man. It feels like 2024 is just flying by, and Outside Lands will be here before you know it. I know many of you are still trying to reconcile the fact that Tyler, The Creator, won’t be returning this year. However, who wouldn’t want to experience the literal song of the Summer in a giant field in the middle of Summer? In the meantime, Outside Lands have announced their Night Shows, which means it’s coming up soon.
And, well, things are looking pretty epic. Sturgill Simpson at The Independent?!?! Romy of The xx at 1015 Folsom?!?!?! And Corinne Bailey Rae bringing her Black Rainbows show to Bimbo’s will be magic. Outside Lands ticket holders get the first crack at tickets on 6/27 at 10 am. Tickets for night shows are here, and if you need a presale password, buy your Outside Lands passes here before they are gone! Continue reading “OUTSIDE LANDS NIGHT SHOWS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED”
OUTSIDE LANDS SINGLE DAY LINEUPS!!!
FINALLY! Single-day breakdowns are up for you all to get anxious about conflicts. Like, am I really going to have to pick between Tyler, The Creator and The Postal Service? This whole thing looks amazing, once again, and it’s really a nice, even spread of acts all three days. On top of this, they’ve also added a Latin music stage called CASA BACARDI, featuring B-Side Brujas, Chulita Vinyl Club, and MUCH MORE!
Single Day Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 30th (TOMORROW!) at 10 am! Full text of each day’s lineups below: Continue reading “OUTSIDE LANDS SINGLE DAY LINEUPS!!!”
STERN GROVE LINE UP IS LIVE!!!!
Man. Summer keeps getting busier and busier!! Stern Grove just announced its 2024 lineup, and it’s EPIC!!! Opening weekend, June 23rd, has Tegan and Sara with SP faves King Isis opening. Other highlights include Chicano Batman on the 30th, The freakin’ COMMODORES on July 17th, Alex G with another SP favorite, Fake Fruit on August 4th, Herbie Hancock gets the “competing with Outside Lands” slot of August 11th, and closing out the whole thing is a full weekend with Sylvan Esso & Poolside on August 24th and Chaka Khan on August 25th.
Tickets are FREE, but you’ve got to RSVP to get in. RSVPs open EXACTLY one month ahead of time at 2 p.m., so the June 23rd show goes up on May 23rd at 2 p.m., the June 30th show goes up on May 30th at 2 p.m., etc. You can grab those tickets and purchase a picnic table at SternGrove.org.
Full schedule:
- June 23 – Tegan and Sara, King Isis
- June 30 – Chicano Batman, Lido Pimienta
- July 7 – SF Symphony with Special Guest Jessica Vosk
- July 14 – The Commodores, The Grease Traps
- July 21 – Masego, Satya
- July 28 – Franc Moody, Drama
- August 4 – Alex G, Fake Fruit
- August 11 – Herbie Hancock, SFJAZZ Collective
- August 18 – Lucinda Williams, Jobi Riccio
- August 24 – Sylvan Esso, Poolside
- August 25 – Chaka Khan
OUTSIDE LANDS 2024 LINE UP DROP!!!!
My initial “hot take” on the Outside Lands 2024 lineup? It’s by far and away the most interesting and diverse of the 2024 “big fests.” First, the top line… Not only do we have Tyler, The Creator, one of the most intriguing acts in all of hip hop, as well as modern New Wave hitmakers, The Killers, we’ve got Sturgill Simpson, a leader of the modern Outlaw Country movement, and an all-around unexpected twist. He also hasn’t done a headlining tour since the plague broke out! Below him? Well, an All-Country set from Post Malone, a very rare performance by the legendary Grace Jones, and the folks behind SubPop’s selling record, The Postal Service. What else am I excited about? Well, there’s the Regina George herself, Renee Rapp. Shoegaze innovators Slowdive. Killer Mike. Tyla, of course, will help us remember to hydrate. Punkers Men I Trust will be there despite the fact that there aren’t any. Australian punks Amyl & The Sniffers for a little danger element. SP favorites K. Flay and Corinne Bailey Rae are both hot off the best records of their storied careers. And for those who need some UK Twee with a side of UK goth, there’s The Last Dinner Party. And, most importantly, if you need someone to throw your underwear at, Idris Elba is, indeed, DJ’ing the SOMA Stage, which has been moved outside because, for those who went last year, we really did blow the roof off the sucker.
Tickets are on sale 4/24 at 10 am for GA, GA+, VIP, and, of course, the super swank Golden Gate Club, which I SWEAR I’ll visit someday. More fest details here, and the lineup is below the jump: Continue reading “OUTSIDE LANDS 2024 LINE UP DROP!!!!”
Film Feature: 67th SFFILM Festival Preview #2
The 67th SFFilm Festival opens tomorrow, Wednesday, April 24th, and will run through Sunday, April 28th. The Festival is presenting over 45 programs featuring films from 40 countries in venues in San Francisco and Berkeley. We’ve already previewed five of the Fest’s films (two documentaries and three narratives), and below we take a look at five more narrative features:
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Film Feature: 67th SFFILM Festival Preview #1
The 67th San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM) will take place April 24-April 28 with screenings at various theaters around San Francisco and the East Bay.
For a full view of special awards, spotlights, and centerpiece films, check out the complete festival guide. Tickets can be purchased here.
Below is a preview of the festival, featuring brief looks at five films:
1.) BILLY & MOLLY: AN OTTER LOVE STORY
(UK, 2023. 78 min)
Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story is a documentary about a man and his otter friend, and the film is an absolute joy. Produced by National Geographic and directed by renowned nature photographer Charlie Hamilton-James, Billy & Molly features brilliantly photographed coastal vistas and serene sunset colors. And, of course, there’s the most adorable otter ever, Molly. She enters Billy’s life when he most needs a friend, and they end up impacting each other’s lives in profound ways. The film is heartwarmingly narrated by Billy and his wife Susan with a wry sense of humor and a deep familial awareness. Billy & Molly will make you cry, smile, laugh, and love nature (and especially otters) more than you already should.
Screenings (click here for tickets):
– Sat., April 27th, 12:15pm at the Marina Theatre Continue reading “Film Feature: 67th SFFILM Festival Preview #1”