Monthly Archives: November 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!
I’d like to wish each and every one of you a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday! Thank you for your readership and participation, and I look forward to many more excellent free live music events! In the meantime, here’s a … Continue reading
FYI: Holiday Events 2009
From neighborhood block parties to tree lighting ceremonies, there is no shortage of opportunities to hear free live music during San Francisco’s holiday season! Here are some free options for your consideration (listed alphabetically): 555 California Street Tree Lighting Ceremony … Continue reading
FYI: Long Thaw CD Release Party ($8 Cover)
Local band Long Thaw is having a CD release party on Tuesday, December 8th, @ 9 p.m. at the Bottom of the Hill. Please note this is NOT a free event, but the cover’s only $8. Check out the band’s … Continue reading
FYI: Blair Hansen CD Release Party (East Bay)
A quick heads-up: For those of you who are East Bay bound, The Scene has it on good authority that Blair Hansen is holding a CD release party at Caffe Trieste at their Berkeley location on Friday, Nov. 20th (tomorrow … Continue reading
Coming Up: The Mission Three (Tonight!)
Hey, gang! I know this is super last-minute, but the stars have aligned, and it looks like I’m gonna be able to hit the Mission Three show tonight at Revolution Cafe! Woo-hoo! Here are the deets: Who: The Mission Three … Continue reading
FYI: November 19th — November 22nd
Hey, gang! Here are some free live music things happening in the city this weekend that piqued my interest, and just might pique yours: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19th: Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Jam Session: 11th Anniversary Celebration (Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Jam Session) … Continue reading
Review: Sang Matiz (“Not Quite Free” for November)
The Lowdown Who: Sang Matiz When: November 11, 2009 Where: The Union Room at Biscuit and Blues Hidden Costs: As a little reminder, this was November’s “Not Quite Free” show, so there was a cover ($5). More importantly, though, you should … Continue reading
FYI: Singing Along with the Holidays
It’s that time of year again, when various singing groups and symphonies break out that oh-so-famous choral masterpiece: Handel’s “Messiah.” And, as is usually the case, you’re invited to sing along! Here’s a couple of places where you can join … Continue reading
Interview: Theresa Perez
On November 10, 2009, I sat down for a mug of tea at the Cafe International with Theresa Perez, creator and host of T-Licious Thursdays at the Duboce Park Cafe (which I will be reviewing this week). We talked about … Continue reading
FYI: Mat Kearney at Peet’s Coffee TOMORROW!
This just in from KFOG: Mat Kearney will be doing an acoustic performance and CD signing Thursday, November 5th, at the Peet’s Coffee & Tea in the San Francisco Ferry Building starting at 12:30 p.m. Just tho’t you may wanna know. … Continue reading