Music & Nightlife
Hard to define, easy to enjoy
More than 25 bands are slated to perform at this year's SF Popfest. Here are five lesser-known acts you shouldn't miss »
Band is going National
The Brooklyn-based rock band the National is no longer under the radar after their album, "High Violet," debuted at No. 3.
Perfectionists or just lazy?
Massive Attack's Daddy G and 3D take their time between albums, but the results are always worth the wait.
Surf-rock rolls in to S.F.
We're high on Nodzzz's rattled surf-rock. Sans bass guitar, this S.F. trio's music has a bouncy, hopscotch sound that'll keep you skipping.
Your summer concert guide
There are plenty of reasons to hit the arenas and amphitheaters for some live music this summer. Here are some of the best »
Icon on the rebound
Garage-rock legend Roky Erickson and members of Okkervil River have teamed up for a new album.
Music man give cues
Dick Bright, who either fronts or manages six working bands, talks about being a novelty item, his favorite local hangout and more.
A tentative return
Even though she has spent the past few years focused on Tibetan Buddhism, k.d. lang's golden voice can still melt hearts.
Joining forces
Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton's latest project, Broken Bells, is a collaboration with Shins front man James Mercer.
A kinetic force
Michael Tilson Thomas scores with "Daphnis" — it's ballet music that doesn't need dancers to move.'Whatever turns you on'
As concert music, the rewards of Adolphe Adam's music for the ballet "Giselle" are thin at best.
Wunderkind bewilders
In appearances presented by the S.F. Symphony, Gustavo Dudamel and his band offered up a head-spinning mass of puzzlements.
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'American Idol' finale
Idols past and present, music stars and fans turned out for the season finale, as well as Simon Cowell's swan song.
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Piatti Ristorante & Bar, Mill Valley
On a nice day, it's hard to beat the bar scene at this Marin fixture, which serves a selection of unique house cocktails.
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