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Eclectic and electric
There's a reason they call it the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival. Patti Smith, Randy Newman will be among the more than 70 acts appearing.
Outside Lands 2010
From rock and soul icons to buzz bands from here and abroad, we give you the rundown of all the acts appearing at this year's Outside Lands.
Tuned in
Piano tuner Bill Calhoun, who marks 25 years with the Newport Jazz Festival, gets 15 minutes between artists to get everything pitch-perfect.
Beat-driven punk
High Castle planned to be a pop band, but instead they churn out raw and rough stuff.
Outside Lands 2010
From rock and soul icons to buzz bands from here and abroad, we give you the rundown of all the acts appearing at this year's Outside Lands.
Therapist turns to music
William Fitzsimmons was raised by two blind parents in a house filled with music but virtually devoid of visual stimulation.
Tales of the Tenderloin
Randy Shaw envisions a museum to tell the neighborhood's story.
On his own time
Many composers come to their calling early in life, picking out tunes when they're barely out of diapers. Michael Hersch isn't one of those.
Have harp, will travel
Joanna Newsom, who is back on the road, says it takes her anywhere from 17 seconds to two weeks to write a song.
Rockers channel '80s
Wolf Parade's "Expo 86's" is designed to be played loud, taking the listener on a roller coaster ride of brambly, buzzing synth-pop.
The full Lambert
"American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert showed no sign of toning things down as her performed at the Warfield. Photos
Bieber on the big stage
He may have sold millions of albums, but Justin Bieber's Oakland show made it clear he's still finding his way as a performer.
The Lil' Kim spectacle
Lil' Kim played the Rrazz Room in one of her first live shows in years, and the spectacle was definitely worth the wait.
A forceful slice of Mozart
Say what you will about conductor George Cleve and the Midsummer Mozart Festival, there's no denying that they give value for the money.
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Roam Artisan Burgers, S.F.
This Cow Hollow burger spot strays from being a greasy spoon joint by serving eco-conscious, healthy options, without sacrificing taste.
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