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Robert Palmer Dies
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British rocker Robert Palmer, best known for his sharp suits and hit song "Addicted to Love," had a heart attack and passed away Friday in Paris. He was 54.
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Trailer Bride
Oct 1, Bottom of the Hill, SF
Even cowgirls get the blues, and Melissa Swingle's got 'em worse than most.
As the vocalist/multi-instrumentalist of North Carolina's Trailer Bride, (more...)
Damien Rice, Pedestrian
Oct 2, Great American Music Hall, SF
The melancholic Irish newcomer tours behind his stunning debut album, O. (more...)
Billy Idol
Oct 3, The Warfield, SF
Now that he is better known as the snarling cupid in Adam Sandler's "The Wedding Singer," it's easy to forget that Billy Idol, 46, was a primary instigator (more...)
Sharon Isbin
Oct 3, Herbst Theatre, SF
Guitarist Sharon Isbin has a remarkable breadth of repertoire, mastering the intricacies of the baroque as well as the most abstracted textures in contemporary (more...)
San Francisco Symphony
Oct 2 - Oct 4, Davies Symphony Hall, SF
The SF Symphony presents the world premiere of "Reflected Images," commissioned by Michael Tilson Thomas and the Symphony from the noted British composer (more...)
Robert Cray, John Hiatt and the Goners
Oct 3 - Oct 4, Mountain Winery, Saratoga
In the 25 years since recording his first LP, Robert Cray has traveled the road that leads from bar band to blues savior to blues survivor. On his way (more...)
Goldfrapp
Oct 4, The Fillmore, SF
With Brookville.
With his pseudo-solo project Brookville, New York's Andy Chase largely
forgoes the rather straightforward pop sophistication of Ivy (more...)
Roy Hargrove, Michael Brecker
Oct 4, Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley
Tenor sax master Michael Brecker and trumpeter Roy Hargrove team up again for a one-night stand at Cal's Zellerbach Hall. Last time around they concentrated (more...)
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Buzz Town
Gina Gershon goes Hot Rocker Chick; the Loved Ones reunite; Eli's Mile High Club returns. Beth Lisick.
RIAA Suits Settled
Over 50 of the recording industry's lawsuits for downloading settled.
Rock 'N' Roll Suicide
The band Hell on Earth promises onstage suicide in defiance of Fla. city law.
Pop Quiz
Q&A; with The Raveonettes. Buddy, yes; hippies, no. Aidin Vaziri.
Loyalty And Longevity
Kent Nagano's staying power allows for growth at Berkeley Symphony.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
Third annual festival begins this Friday with Guthrie tribute.
Tribute To Guthrie
Touring tribute shows Woody Guthrie's songs are still hitting a chord.
Music Masochist's Archives
Locally maintained Web site is dedicated to the fine art of auditory torture.
Download Suit Tossed
The RIAA has dismissed its suit against 65-year-old woman over file sharing.
Hear & Now
The Bay Area's Scott Amendola drums up success. Derk Richardson (with audio).
 
Shooting For The Stars
SF Symphony comes close to heavenly with Mahler's Fourth.
Easy Alienation
Hordes of loyal Radiohead fans stood mesmerized at Shoreline.
Cellist Tours Taverns
Matt Haimovitz draws classical recital into the 21st century.
The Dead Rise
Powerful, polished and at peace, the surviving Grateful Dead members reunite.
Haunting 'Notturno'
Symphony stuns in Richard Strauss' dark meditation.
Rendered With Beauty
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra's version of Handel tragedy is superbly poignant.
Intricate 'Sunday'
SF Symphony celebrates Ned Rorem's birthday early.
Top 50, Sort Of
Joel Selvin lists his favorite 50 albums of all time, minus two.
Pop CDs
Outkast double album is too much of a good thing.
Classical CDs
The Powers of Heaven, El Diablo Suelto, and Yo-Yo Ma.
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