On Sunday May 31, 2026 I found myself heating south to San Jose, California. The event was the Lords of Acid and their Cheeky Freaky tour. That tour included Mz Neon, Tony and The Kiki, Princess Superstar, and Dead On A Sunday at the Ritz and it was a fantastic show. Up first was Mz_Neon.Continue reading "Lords of Acid finish up their Cheeky Freaky tour at The Ritz in San Jose California May 31 2026"
The Hell and High Water tour hits the Boardwalk in Orangevale Califorina May 30 2026
On Saturday May 30, 2026, I headed to Orangevale, California. The event was the Hell and High Water tour at the Boardwalk featuring Mythnautica, Fraxures, Trachea and HELLHEART. This metal show was fantastic and all the bands rocked. First up was Mythnautica, a rock band from Chico, California. Their performance was energetic, and the musiciansContinue reading "The Hell and High Water tour hits the Boardwalk in Orangevale Califorina May 30 2026"
Pennywise keeps it real on the stage at Channel 24 in Sacramento California May 10 2026
So coming off the last show, last night. I headed in the opposite direction to Sacramento, California, to the Channel 24 venue where the West Coast 2026 tour was taking place. The event brought H2O, DFL, and The Circle Jerks all opening for Pennywise, and it was an awesome show. H2O was up first. Normally,Continue reading "Pennywise keeps it real on the stage at Channel 24 in Sacramento California May 10 2026"
Little Miss Nasty gets dirty in San Francisco California at the DNA Lounge May 9 2026
On May 9, 2026, after a busy day at work, I headed to San Francisco, California, The destination was the DNA Lounge and the event was Mimi Banks opening for Little Miss Nasty for the Deaddollz tour and what a night it was. The near sold out crowd killed it and the artists were downContinue reading "Little Miss Nasty gets dirty in San Francisco California at the DNA Lounge May 9 2026"
Robbie Fulks rocks the stage at the Hopmonk Sebastopol in Sebastopol California April 17 2026
On April 1, 2026, I left work early to head to Sebastopol, California. The event of the evening was Robbie Fulks with Jenny Scheinman and the debut of Slowstring, an awesome duet. The evening, once again hosted by KC Turner at the Hopmonk Sebastopol, was a night not to be missed. Slowstring was first up,Continue reading "Robbie Fulks rocks the stage at the Hopmonk Sebastopol in Sebastopol California April 17 2026"
Fishbone rocks August Hall in San Francisco California April 9 2026
On Thursday, April 9, 2026 I left work early and headed to San Francisco, California to August Hall. The show of the evening was Bite Me Bambi opening for Fishbone on their In Your Face tour. Man, what a night! It would seem that I missed the opening band to my dismay, but the secondContinue reading "Fishbone rocks August Hall in San Francisco California April 9 2026"
John Doe stuns the crowd for a second night at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California April 5 2026
On Saturday, April 5, 2026 I headed out to the Hopmonk Novato in Novato, California. That night's show was Tom Freund and John Doe for the second night, out on by KC Turner. What a night it was because John Doe put on a different set than the previous night. Up first was Tom Freund,Continue reading "John Doe stuns the crowd for a second night at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California April 5 2026"
John Doe stuns the sold-out crowd at Hopmonk Sebastopol April 4 2026
On April 4, 2026, I headed out of work early and went to Hopmonk Sebastopol for another KC Turner show. The show for the evening was Penelope Houston from the Avengers and John Doe of the band X. It was an amazing show! When Penelope Houston hit the stage, she said they wouldn't be playingContinue reading "John Doe stuns the sold-out crowd at Hopmonk Sebastopol April 4 2026"
The Gipsy Kings wow the Henry J Kaiser Performing Arts Center in Oakland California March 19 2026
On Thursday March 19, 2026, I headed out of work early to catch the Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo at the newly remodeled Henry J. Kaiser Performing Arts Center. It was an amazing show even though I only understood a few words. When they came out on stage, everyone in the house knew that nightContinue reading "The Gipsy Kings wow the Henry J Kaiser Performing Arts Center in Oakland California March 19 2026"
Violent Femmes slays the sold out crowd at Channel 24 in Sacramento California March 7 2026
On March 7, 2026, I headed out of work to head to Sacramento, California. The event of the evening was the Violent Femmes at Channel 24, and it was spectacular. It was a sold-out show, so it was indeed special. At the start, Gordon came out and announced that Brian Ritchie was in a bicycleContinue reading "Violent Femmes slays the sold out crowd at Channel 24 in Sacramento California March 7 2026"