On June 29 2025 I headed out to another KC Turner Presents show at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California. The show was the Gill Brothers band opening for the Third Mind. This was a show I was looking forward to and they did not disappoint. The Gill Brothers band kicked off the night with “Fool’sContinueContinue reading “The Third Mind dazzles the stage at the Hopmonk Novato in Novato, California June 29 2025”
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Lords of Acid stun the crowd at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles California June 27 2025
On June 27, 2025 I left Las Vegas and headed west into Los Angeles, California. The destination was the Teragram Ballroom, the event was the Lords of Acid. Opening the show was Alley Kat, Lucia Cifarelli and Little Miss Nasty and what a show it was. Alley Kat was the first performer of the night.ContinueContinue reading “Lords of Acid stun the crowd at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles California June 27 2025”
Winona Fighter kicks butt on the Brick and Mortar stage in San Francisco California June 19 2025
On June 19 2025 I headed towards San Francisco California and the Brick and Mortar for an awesome event. The show of the evening was Winona Fighter with special guests Stratejacket and Tess and the Details, and what a show it was. Stratejacket was up first, hailing from the Bay Area. These local guys absolutelyContinueContinue reading “Winona Fighter kicks butt on the Brick and Mortar stage in San Francisco California June 19 2025”
OMD steals the show at the Fox Theatre in Oakland California June 15 2025
It was Sunday June 15 2025 when I headed down to Oakland California for a re-scheduled event from last September at the Fox Theater. The event of the night was OMD (Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark) with opener Walt Disco, a sold out show, and they killed it. Walt Disco was the first band toContinueContinue reading “OMD steals the show at the Fox Theatre in Oakland California June 15 2025”
James McMurtry plays an awesome set at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California June 13 2025
On June 13, 2025 I headed out to Novato California again. This time KC Turner Presents put on a killer show at Hopmonk Novato. The show of the night was Bettysoo opening up for James McMurtry and what a show it was. In addition the the show, I met up with Sean Reiter and DeanContinueContinue reading “James McMurtry plays an awesome set at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California June 13 2025”
Wayne – The Train – Hancock has a rockin’ time at Hopmonk Novato June 1 2025
One June 1 2025 I headed back out to the Hopmonk Novato in Novato California. This time it was for the legendary Wayne ‘The Train’ Hancock with special guests IV and the Strange Band. This was a show I was excited for ever since KC Turner advertised it and they didn’t disappoint. IV and theContinueContinue reading “Wayne – The Train – Hancock has a rockin’ time at Hopmonk Novato June 1 2025”
Lords of Acid slay the crowd at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco California May 27 2025
On May 27 2025 I headed down to San Francisco California to the DNA Lounge. The event that evening was the first Lords of Acid show with new to the band, Carla Harvey. Supporting them on this tour was Alley Kat and Little Miss Nasty. Alley Kat was up first. She is a DJ andContinueContinue reading “Lords of Acid slay the crowd at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco California May 27 2025”
Bob Schneider leaves his mark on the Hopmonk stage in Novato California May 25 2025… Hint, it was good…
On May 25, 2025 I was off to the Hopmonk Novato in Novato California for an awesome show. KC Turner was hosting the Bob Schneider band with special guests Daniel Rodriguez. That show was hot and the bands were hotter and this was the first time this year visiting the outside stage. Daniel Rodriguez wasContinueContinue reading “Bob Schneider leaves his mark on the Hopmonk stage in Novato California May 25 2025… Hint, it was good…”
Lords of Acid set out on their United States tour May 27 2025
On May 27, 2025, Lords of Acid will kick off their *Praise the Lords* tour, covering the entire United States until June 29, 2025. Joining them on this tour is Carla Harvey from the Butcher Babies, which is expected to be well received. Lords of Acid is an established band known for their Industrial, Techno,ContinueContinue reading “Lords of Acid set out on their United States tour May 27 2025”
Madness rocks the stage at Channel 24 in Sacramento California May 14 2025
On May 14 2025 I headed to Sacramento, California to the newly opened Channel 24. The event of the evening was the illustrious Madness and crowd was stoked for it. The band came out to the energetic Looney Tunes theme, instantly provoking a frenzy among the crowd that lasted for about an hour and aContinueContinue reading “Madness rocks the stage at Channel 24 in Sacramento California May 14 2025”