It was a quick drive out to Hopmonk Novato in Novato California to catch the latest KC Turner show. The date was February 14, 2026, Valentines day, and it was fantastic. The show featured Particle Kid with opener Milo Gonzalez and it was awesome. Milo Gonzalez was up first. Playing an acoustic set, he showedContinueContinue reading “Particle Kid plays an amazing acoustic set at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California February 14 2026”
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Big Brother and the Holding Company have a ball celebrating Janis Joplins birthday at the Hopmonk Novato in Novato California January 18 2026
On January 18, 2026, I headed over to the Hopmonk Novato in Novato, California. The event that night was indeed special. KC Turner Presents put on Big Brother and the Holding Company, and they were there to celebrate Janis Joplin’s birthday for the fourth year in a row. The show was sold out, which madeContinueContinue reading “Big Brother and the Holding Company have a ball celebrating Janis Joplins birthday at the Hopmonk Novato in Novato California January 18 2026”
The Beat Farmers play the Hopmonk Sebastopol in Sebastopol California on December 12 2025 and killed it
On Friday, December 12, 2025 I headed off to Sebastopol California and Hopmonk Sebastopol. The event was the Beat Farmers with support from the Gill Brothers band. What a fabulous show it was! The Gill Brothers band always delivers an incredible performance. From the very beginning, they were on fire, jamming out their tunes andContinueContinue reading “The Beat Farmers play the Hopmonk Sebastopol in Sebastopol California on December 12 2025 and killed it”
We all had a blast at the Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco California with Deke Dickerson December 5 2025
On December 5, 2025, I left work early to head to San Francisco, California. My destination was the Bottom of the Hill for the epic Deke Dickerson with special guests, The Neverland Ranch Davidians and Th’ Losin’ Streaks. What a time was had! The Neverland Ranch Davidians arrived about 10 minutes late, but it wasContinueContinue reading “We all had a blast at the Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco California with Deke Dickerson December 5 2025”
Murder By Death puts on a stunning performance at the UC Theater in Berkeley California October 28 2025
On Tuesday October 28, 2025, I headed out to Berkeley, California to the UC Theater. The event was Murder By Death’s final tour featuring AJJ opening. This was a not to be missed event. AJJ opened the show with an incredible energy. They kicked off with “A Big Day for Grimley”, a solid choice thatContinueContinue reading “Murder By Death puts on a stunning performance at the UC Theater in Berkeley California October 28 2025”
The Cult put on an amazing show at the Warfield theater in San Francisco California October 27 2025
On Monday, October 27, 2025 I headed to San Francisco California to attend an event at the Warfield theater. The event was a special one. It was the Death Cult / The Cult with openers Patriarchy opening. This one was special because you don’t get to hear Death Cult songs very often and this wasContinueContinue reading “The Cult put on an amazing show at the Warfield theater in San Francisco California October 27 2025”
Shonen Knife hits the stage at The Hopmonk Novato in Novato California on October 21 2025
On Tuesday October 21, 2025 I headed over to the Hopmonk Novato in Novato, California. The event of the night was a repeat of the Shonen Knife, Everyone Happy US tour with The Pack A.D. Almost. Shonen Knife played a slightly different set from the other night and things were fabulous. The Pack A.D. wereContinueContinue reading “Shonen Knife hits the stage at The Hopmonk Novato in Novato California on October 21 2025”
Shonen Knife brings the party to the Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco California October 19 2025
On Sunday, October 19, 2025, I traveled to San Francisco, California, to attend a concert at Bottom of the Hill. The main event that evening was a performance by Shonen Knife, accompanied by The Pack A.D., as part of the Everyone Happy US tour. It was an incredible show, and when I checked in, thereContinueContinue reading “Shonen Knife brings the party to the Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco California October 19 2025”
The Dandy Warhols play a rocking set at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco California October 8 2025
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, I traveled to San Francisco, California, to attend a concert at the Regency Ballroom. The headliners for the evening were The Dandy Warhols, with Kula Shaker opening for them as part of Psyched! Fest 2025. The show was fantastic, and the energy of the crowd was incredible. When Kula ShakerContinueContinue reading “The Dandy Warhols play a rocking set at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco California October 8 2025”
Stiff Little Fingers rock the Cornerstone Berkeley in Berkeley California October 6 2025
On Monday October 6, 2025 I headed down to Berkeley, California. The show dejour was the Stiff Little Fingers and opener Star 99 at the Cornerstone Berkeley. What a show it was! It was an awesome show from beginning to end. The show began with Star 99 from San Jose, California. This band brought anContinueContinue reading “Stiff Little Fingers rock the Cornerstone Berkeley in Berkeley California October 6 2025”