Out and About

In the year 2000, trombonist, bassist, composer, arranger, and producer Adam Theis co-founded Jazz Mafia – an eclectic artist collective of forward-thinking and accomplished players in Electro, Hip-Hop, World, Classical, and Jazz. Twenty years in the making, Jazz Mafia is

The Linda Lindas are back in the Bay! Were you at the Giants' ballpark when they opened for Green Day in '24, their show at the Regency in '23, their high voltage Mosswood Meltdown set in '22? Whether yes or

We’re spoiled. We have at least 30 traditional music venues in the core of the Bay without getting into semi public DIY spots, bars that sometimes throw an awkward event, and the festival scene. That said, I declare you still

Night 1: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 [Tickets] Night 2: Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 [Tickets] If you have ever wanted to experience a kaleidoscope of sound that dances between pop, rock, and something just a little weird and wonderful, KALX invites

We’re spoiled. We have at least 30 traditional music venues in the core of the Bay without getting into semi public DIY spots, bars that sometimes throw an awkward event, and the festival scene. That said, I declare you still

We are hosting a screening of 35,000 Watts: The Story of College Radio and you're invited. Join us on Sunday, October 27th, at 7pm - UC Berkeley, Dwinelle Hall, Room 155. Following the film, we'll be joined by the film’s

For the last weekend of September, The Portola Festival once again drew ravers from far and wide to Pier 80 in San Francisco for performances from electronic music legends ranging from hard Industrial powerhouses like Gesaffelstein to full vinyl RnB

On Saturday, October 5th, Cal Performances will host a reception for UC Berkeley students attending Ex Machina & Cirque FLIP Fabrique's "SLAM!". You can enjoy free food and beverages, and mingle with other performing arts-loving Cal students in the mezzanine

On Friday, September 6th, KALX and Triple Rock Brewing welcome the Bay Area's Lyrics Born, in an event called "Berkeley Born & Brewed". With roots in Berkeley, Lyrics Born became nationally known in the hip-hop duo Latyrx with 1997's The

On Tuesday, August 20th, KALX and Bottom of the Hill welcome punkshop glam rockers Giuda from Rome, Italy back to the Bay Area. Giuda bring their no-nonsense, punk-meets-glitter, air-punching rock AND roll, recalling the likes of Cock Sparrer with equal

On Thursday, July 25th, hang out with KALX as we welcome Chris Cohen and his sonically dynamic and titillating pop music at The Chapel in San Francisco. Throughout his career, Chris Cohen held stints in Deerhoof and as a lead

This three-day indie-pop fest will feature both local and international acts like All Girl Summer Fun Band, Pound Sign, Lunchbox, Neutrals, The Smashing Times, Mo Dotti, and many more. More info can be found here.

Oakland’s beloved weekend festival will feature sets from The B-52s, Hunx and His Punx, Big Freedia, Redd Kross, Pure Hell, Gibby Haynes and the Paul Green Rock Academy, Bush Tetras, and many more. Director John Waters will be celebrating his 10th year as host.

Join KALX at Great American Music Hall for a night of enigmatic, sample-laden noise rock. Seminal art noise rock band Steel Pole Bath Tub return for their first live appearance in the Bay Area in over 20 years. The original line up—Dale Flattum,

Cal Performances, the world-class performing arts presenter at UC Berkeley, is hosting a post-performance reception—exclusively for Cal students—immediately following the concert by jazz singer Cecile McLorin Salvant on Thursday, January 25. Enjoy free food and beverages, and mingle with other

Review and photos by Hannah Rohret. Vancouver Island artist, Ora Cogan, took the stage just after 10pm Thursday night at Oakland’s Thee Stork Club after a performance by San Francisco Bay Area-based Asha Wells, whose intimate set drew concert-goers in

Review by Mia Call, photo courtesy of Amelia Zehnder. Few feelings are better than a homecoming. For touring bands, this translates into amazing hometown shows: think the Who at University of Leeds, The Replacements playing grungy Minnesota house parties, or

On Saturday, December 2nd, KALX and Talent Moat are pleased to present the 25th anniversary party of the record label Zum at Thee Stork Club in Oakland. Started as a fanzine in the mid-'90s by siblings George (of Common Eider,

Review By Riley Saham Photos by Addie Briggs As I approached Pier 80, the site of the second-ever Portola Music Festival on Saturday, September 30th, I was struck by its expansive waterfront views contrasting with the pier’s industrial architecture. This

When you think you've seen it all, the East Bay finds a way to surprise you. After a couple of dry weeks upon returning to school, I wasn't sure exactly what to expect when signing up to cover Atlas Obscura's