Happy Friday,

How's your May going so far? Can you believe it's already May?!

Our photographers have covered more great shows since we last touched base. In case you missed any...

Snail Mail at The Regency Ballroom

Photos & words by Marc Fong

"What makes a Snail Mail show linger is how little Jordan relies on spectacle. She let the songs carry the night... It was a show about the terror of fleeting things and, fittingly, it already feels like something you’ll be trying to hold onto."

>> Marc's review and photos <<

King Tuff at The Chapel

Photos & words by Petyr Campos

"Kyle Thomas, the Vermont-born force of nature who records and performs as King Tuff rolled into San Francisco’s Mission District on Friday night and delivered exactly what the doctor ordered: a packed Chapel, a crackling stage presence, and music stripped down to its glorious essentials. Riff. Verse. Chorus. Repeat. Bliss."

>> Petyr's review and photos <<

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Photos & words by Jim Bennett

"Sometimes, you’re capturing photos in torrential downpour and it takes using a hair dryer for 10 minutes per shoe the next morning to dry them out somewhat. Sometimes, you forget to reapply sunscreen and get a near-sunburn on your nose. Either way, you’re gonna have a good time at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival."

>> Jim's review and photos <<

Rhye at August Hall

Photos & words by Jon Bauer

"Last night a sold out crowd at August Hall was treated to a notable night of music. Starting with a jazzy baseline, gradually adding keys and guitar, and finally vocals, Rhye offered up a soulful, sexy, superlative opening to the show."

>> Jon's review and photos <<

What's Coming Up

Fri May 8

4 Star Theater – Field Medic, Beaming 

Bottom of the Hill – Water From Your Eyes, Sour Widows (sold out)

Cafe Du Nord – Red Lotus 

The Chapel – Trauma Ray, Glixen, Keep, Money 

Ivy Room – Marrower, Snakemother, Genghis Bong (album release)

Kilowatt – Hot Laundry, Chaos Fiction, Lost Objects 

Rickshaw Stop – Mechatok, TrickyFM, dj Patrick

Sat May 9

4 Star Theater – Trinity Ace, Cowboy Beauty Queen 

Bottom of the Hill – Devil In California, Ghost Next Door, Bad Lemon 

The Chapel – Andre Cruz & The Black Diamond Rhythm Band, Oona, Shadri

Embarcadero – Om Records 30th Anniversary Day Party (FREE)

The Independent – Sports, Ally Evenson (sold out)

KQED Headquarters – Ruby Ibarra, Misa James, Aqua Pura (FREE)

Kilowatt – Vaxholes, Gen11, Jak Killed Jill

Knockout – Rachael Is Kozi, Med School, Secretary, Cilantro

Rickshaw Stop – Forrest Day, Treasures And The Crooked Stuff 

UC Theater – Pennywise, Circle Jerks, H2O, DFL

Sun May 10

Bottom of the Hill – Bad Cop Bad Cop, Fast Friends, Build A Rocket 

The Chapel – Ritt Momney 

The Independent – Archive, JoyCut 

Ivy Room – Dog House, Hazy Portraits, Intersect, Whalefall 

Kilowatt – No Animals Were Harmed, Sunwell, Doctor Doctor, Casino Kid 

Kilowatt – Small Paul, Sally Mango, Parka Parka 

Knockout – Cold Weather Venture, Magenta Wave 

Thee Stork Club – Dazzling Killmen, Rhododendron, Praying 

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