The two girls in this video don’t do anything particularly out of the ordinary but there’s something in the look in their eyes that makes this clip totally scandalous. It’s a quick video of a Kelly Clarkson sing-a-long at the SoMA dance club, Arrow.
Live music is happening all throughout San Francisco every night of the week. Get more info on San Francisco bands and live music venues as it’s updated on San Fran Voice and check back each Monday to see what shows are going on that SFV thinks you should know about.
Note: The big event this week is the Bay Area Rock Fest progressive metal weekend taking place at The Independent on the 4th and 5th - get more info on Wednesday, May 2 here at San Fran Voice.
You’ll also see that some of the folks playing at Coachella last week are trickling up here for shows; they include Regina Spektor, Fountains of Wayne, Arctic Monkeys, and Pop Levi.
Monday, 4/30/07
Tuesday, 5/1/07
Wednesday, 5/2/07
Thursday, 5/3/07
Friday, 5/4/07
Saturday, 5/5/07
Sunday, 5/6/07
If I missed something that’s happening this week, comment here on the page so people know about it. If you know of a band that’s playing in San Francisco next week that other people should know about, send a note and I’ll be sure to add it to the list. If you want me to review a show on San Fran Voice, get in touch.
Today’s SF-themed YouTube video is an old school clip of street mime Robert Shields acting silly on the streets of San Francisco. He was once considered to be “San Francisco’s Main Tourist Attraction“.
San Fran Voice horoscopes are brief this week but they come with a personalized video song that tells you about your sign. Visit Harvey Sid Fisher’s AstrologySongs.com to give props to the creator of ‘em.
Pisces (February 20 – March 20): Follow your whims and wishes this week even if you feel indecisive about them.
Aries (March 21 – April 20): You ARE the ram! Chant it to yourself all week long to remember how awesome you are.
Taurus (April 21 – May 21): Can you count on your lover as a friend, bully-bull-bull? If not, ditch ‘em and go solo in the city in this week.
Gemini (May 22 – June 21): So which one are you this week: the one in the action or the one who wants to watch? Figure it and then go with it to wrap up April right!
Cancer (June 22-July 22): Hey there Moonchild - tuck that heart away this week if you want to keep it safe.
Leo (July 23 – August 23): It’s just a fact that you need more than most so get on Craigslist this week and find it!
Virgo (August 22 – September 22): The city’s sunny skies have been drawing out the crowds and it’s making you antsy. Take a retreat outside of the city to get your bearings back.
Libra (September 24 – October 23): Take good care of that body this week, Libra!
Scorpio (October 24 – November 22): Oh yes, it’s you! You rule all physical fun this week so get out in the city and work your magic!
Sagittarius (November 23 – December 21): If you’re hurt, you’ll heal - I promise. Revel in the fact that you’re free to come and then go. And if that fails, head to a place where real gambling can happen.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20): Making love by the numbers is all fine and dandy but give up the routine this week, Precision Machine, and have yourself some spontaneous fun!
Aquarius (January 21 – February 19): San Francisco is perfect for you this week; you’ll have every opportunity you need to make ”friends with the fringe” you hilarious Aquarius.
David Copperfield escapes from Alcatraz. You get tidbits of interesting Alcatraz history along with the magic trick. The footage is scratchy because it’s from 1987 but it’s good enough to watch. Is David Copperfield creepy or what?
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Did you know that tomorrow is Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day? This form of photography takes us back to the basics – away from digital photos and down to the core of what photography used to be a long time ago. And since San Francisco is a creative location, we’ve got a host site for the event right here in the city.
The location is the Marketplace Gallery of the Rayko Photo Center @ 428 3rd Street in the SoMA. They’re hosting an exhibition of multiple artists from now through May 20th which kicks off an artist reception on Sunday, April 29th, from 12 – 5.
One of the featured artists to keep an eye out for if you make it to the exhibit is local artist Rick Dahlgren. Check out his website here.
If you’re living in San Francisco or the surrounding area and you’re a fan of progressive metal music, you should have tickets to the first ever soon-to-be-annual Bay Area Rock Fest taking place May 4 and 5 at The Independent.
On Friday, May 4, the headlining band will be Spocks Beard, a progressive rock quartet with an impressive discography that you can check out here. The bands that are playing before Spocks Beard on Friday are:
On Saturday, May 5, the headlining bands will be Jon Oliva’s Pain and Crimson Glory. The bands that are playing before them on Saturday are:
And if you’re so inclined, you can become the MySpace friend of Bay Area Rock Fest.
If you’ve ever taken a bus in San Francisco (and if you live here, you probably have) then you know that you’re supposed to get on the bus at the front door so you can pay your fare. You also know that if everyone did that during every trip, the buses would never get anywhere on time. This totally amusing video looks at “fare evaders” on the San Francisco MUNI system. Gotta love it. My favorite part is the one who ignores a ticket being given to him and gets away, proving my theory that if you act like you’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing, most people aren’t going to question you.
Venue: BIMBO’S 365
Address: 1025 Columbus Avenue @ Chestnut St.
Neighborhood: North Beach
Types of bands that play here: Bigger but somewhat off-the-wall names (see below)
How often there’s live music: Weekly
Points given for: Large space, big stage, great sound, interesting acts
Points taken away because: Usually pricey and with a drink minimum, shows often sell out early
Overall: Recommended by The Most Kissed Music Journalist as a place to go on special occasion dates; it’s a fabulous “once in awhile” place when bands you know and like are playing there but not a “let’s see what’s happening there this weekend ‘cuz we’re bored” types of place.
Bimbo’s 365 is one of the San Francisco live music venues that is as wonderful for the story behind it as it is for the bands that play there. It’s a place which has been a part of the San Francisco music venue scene since the 1930’s (see its history here), making it a place which contributes to the rich history of San Francisco that makes the city what it is today. Because of this, it’s a venue which has a long list of big names that have graced its stage and you really feel like you’re having a whole experience – not just a night out – when you go to this place.
Bimbo’s 365 is nicer than the average music venue in San Francisco. You can see it when you walk up to the line of dressed-up people awaiting entrance and you glance at the gold scripted “Bimbo’s” logo inscribed in the sidewalk beneath the towering marquis. You see it in the plush décor of the venue, the darkened bar which sits off to the outside of the music space and the number of tables available for those patrons who wish to sit during the event. That the place is nice is reflected in the price of the tickets that you buy to enjoy events here, but it’s also reflected in the quality of the sound and the performers themselves which grace the Bimbo’s 365 stage.
Frequently, the acts which come to Bimbo’s are those which are fairly well-known but somehow still off-the-beaten track. For example, Cake is a band which has performed at Bimbo’s – they’re a well-known band with a mainstream following but they’re also a little off-the-wall in terms of the music they produce. The Dresden Dolls, The Fab Four and Tainted Love are other acts which fall in to this same category. Because the people who perform here are practiced in the art of performing, you’re virtually always guaranteed a good show.
Check San Fran Voice on Mondays for the week’s music line-up to see if there are any shows at Bimbo’s 365 or visit the venue’s show info page for information on upcoming performances being held there.
San Francisco is a politically charged place where rallies and protests have been happening all throughout history. But it’s also a place that really loves fun and can laugh at itself with parodies and oddities. Here’s footage from the 2006 Zombie protest.
