Reviews of albums, films, concerts, and more from the Bay Area Music and Movie Nerds
The week is the first official week of Fauxchella. There is plenty to look forward to, including a healthy dose of Coachella bands that you can see without the threat of sunburn, and only limited threat of somebody on Ecstasy deciding that you have the prettiest hair in the world and they need to pet it for 45 minutes while you watch The Cult.
Continue reading “Spinning Platters Weekly Guide to Bay Area Concerts, 4/3/14-4/9/14”
It’s Labor Day weekend, and half the editorial staff a Spinning Platters is heading up north to Bumbershoot. Because sometimes you just don’t get tired of music festivals, and word on the street is that this one is one of the best. (Sadly, both Charlie XCX and Icona Pop canceled on their sets at Bumbershoot and the Bay Area this week) We’ve got a lot of Bumbershoot bands playing the bay this week, so you won’t be missing out too much. Heck, you probably won’t need an umbrella for any of these show!
Continue reading “Spinning Platters Weekly Guide to Bay Area Concerts, 8/29/13-9/4/13”
We’ve got a really fun week for shows! Not only do you have some fine Valentine’s Day options, but you also still have two more days to enter our Hives Prize Pack contest before they play in San Jose with Pink!
Continue reading “Spinning Platters Weekly Guide to Bay Area Concerts, 2/14/13-2/20/13”
In the difficult weeks between Summer music festivals, we have a pretty epic week of shows coming up. I can guarantee you that you will find at least two acts on this list that you thought would never tour again!
Continue reading “Spinning Platters Weekly Guide to Bay Area Concerts, 7/12/12 – 7/18/12”
Well, I have returned from Texas ten pounds heavier, with several new calluses on my feet, and a slew of new bands for you to go see, and several old favorites. So, do yourself a favor and come see a few amazing bands this week.
Continue reading “Spinning Platters Weekly Guide to Bay Area Concerts, 3/22/12-3/28/12”