What haunts them

Montreal-based band the Stars' fifth album, "The Five Ghosts," addresses themes such as the afterlife and ghosts.

The rock star casualty list

Bono's back injury led to U2 cancelling its "360°" concert in Oakland. Here are other acts whose careers have been sidelined by onstage injuries.

Looking for an encore?

After wowing S.F. Symphony patrons two weeks ago, soprano Erin Wall is back for an encore as a soloist in Berg's "Lulu" Suite.

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Spinning honey hums
Spinning honey hums

Stephanie Finch, known for her work in husband Chuck Prophet's band, steps out front with a new album and a set with the Company Men.

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At 23 already a presence

In the new generation of keyboard wizards, probably no one has as potent a combo of eloquence and technical prowess as Yuja Wang.

Not what you think

Karen Elson, who has a new album, says people get the wrong idea about her music because she's a model and is married to Jack White.

And the beat goes

Jack DeJohnette switched to drums from piano at the urging of saxophonist Eddie Harris.

On a musical journey

Peter Apfelbaum, the wunderkind who turns 50 this summer, is one of the music's most versatile creative artists.

Outside Lands lineup

Kings of Leon, the Strokes, Cat Power and other acts will take to Golden Gate Park for the summer music fest.

Concert Reviews

Sacred and sumptuous

The men's chorus Chanticleer, in the final program of its season, sang sacred music written for the Chapel Royal through the 16th and early 17th centuries.

Gorgeous stuff

British band the XX brought its minimalist and melancholy sound to the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.

Symphony tries too hard on Berg

Michael Tilson Thomas took the stage in a nervous state of mind. You could tell by the efforts he went to in trying to warm up the audience for "Lulu."

Fantastic at 'eighty f- four'

Through a canny mix of melancholy and mirth that Cloris Leachman holds us spellbound through "Cloris: A One-Woman Show.
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Hot celebrity dads

From David Beckham to Lenny Kravitz, here's a toast to the hot pops of the celeb world, in honor of Father's Day.


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