Author Archives: Alessio Neri
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PHOTOS: Tash Sultana relaxes her flow at the Fox in Oakland
OAKLAND — In less than two years, Australian multi-instrumentalist looping artist Tash Sultana has risen from performing at the Swedish American Music Hall to headlining consecutive nights at the Fox Theater. Over that time, she’s released one…
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PHOTOS: The Joy Formidable roars like a grizzly at the Independent
SAN FRANCISCO — The Joy Formidable returned to the Bay Area following the release of its new album, Aaarth. The Welsh trio played at The Independent to an energetic, joyful and formidable crowd. The band’s heavy…
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PHOTOS: Korn relives 1998’s ‘Follow the Leader’ at the Masonic
SAN FRANCISCO — Korn, one of the leading bands of the late ’90s nu-metal movement, brought its Follow The Leader 20th anniversary tour to the Masonic Wednesday night. The show was separated into three acts, with…
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PHOTOS: Smashing Pumpkins bring marathon rock spectacle to Oracle
OAKLAND — Nineties alt-rock superstars Smashing Pumpkins brought their Shiny Oh So Bright quasi-reunion tour to the Oracle Arena on Monday, with a marathon three-hour setlist that mined the band’s hits, deeps cuts and frontman Billy…
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PHOTOS: Gang of Youths bust out at Bottom of the Hill
SAN FRANCISCO — The Bottom of the Hill stage was too small for Australian rockers Gang of Youths Tuesday. The quintet, led by enigmatic Dave Leaupepe, blasted off from the very first notes of their packed…
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PHOTOS: A Perfect Circle nearly perfect in San Jose
SAN JOSE — A Perfect Circle performed Wednesday at San Jose State University, promoting the band’s forthcoming album, Eat the Elephant. It may be no coincidence that the band’s long-overdue fourth album (it has been 14 years…
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PHOTOS: Pale Waves take fans back to the prom at The Chapel
SAN FRANCISCO — During a firework of a headlining set that lasted just 39 minutes, Manchester’s Pale Waves ignited a nostalgic reverie at The Chapel. Singer-guitarist Heather Baron-Gracie, drummer Ciara Doran, bassist Charlie Wood and guitarist Hugo…
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PHOTOS: Noel Gallagher flies high with his birds at the Fox
OAKLAND — Noel Gallagher brought his band, the High Flying Birds, the the Fox Theater Saturday. The former Oasis lead guitarist recently released his latest album, Who Built The Moon. Kicking things off with the first four songs from…
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Noise Pop PHOTOS: Ty Dolla $ign dumps Trump at the UC Theatre
BERKELEY — Ty Dolla $ign brought his “Don’t Judge Me” tour at The UC Theatre on the penultimate night of the 2018 Noise Pop Music and Arts Festival. The Angeleno rapper (real name Tyrone William Griffin Jr.) kicked…
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PHOTOS: Lumineers, Vance Joy start Live 105’s Not So Silent Night in folky style
OAKLAND — Live 105’s Not So Silent Night started Friday at the Oracle Arena with performances by Welshly Arms, Manchester Orchestra, Vance Joy, Portugal. The Man and The Lumineers. Not So Silent Night: The Killers, Weezer, Foster the People,…
