The legendary punk band Dropkick Murphys has announced an exciting tour featuring Bad Religion and The Mainliner. This tour, titled “The Summer of Discontent tour” promises to be the highlight of the summer. With Dropkick Murphys’ impressive discography of hit songs, the show is already set to be amazing. Adding Bad Religion to the lineupContinueContinue reading “The Dropkick Murphys head out on The Season of Discontent tour with Bad Religion in the summer of 2025”
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The Third Mind dazzles the stage at the Hopmonk Novato in Novato, California June 29 2025
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”
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”
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”
Michael Glabicki and Dirk Miller set the stage at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California May 9 2025
On May 9, 2025 I headed out to Novato, California to the Hopmonk Novato. KC Turner hosted a show by Michael Glabicki and Dirk Miller of Rusted Root, with the supporting act being Stroke 9. This was an awesome show and a great time was had. Stroke 9 was up first, and they are aContinueContinue reading “Michael Glabicki and Dirk Miller set the stage at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California May 9 2025”
Pansy Division hits their 1000th show at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco California April 19 2025
On April 19, 2025, we were invited to the Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco, California to witness Pansy Division’s 1000th show. This epic night was opened by Bev Rage and the Drinks. What an event! Bev Rage and the Drinks, hailing from Chicago, Illinois, is a gay punk band that truly knows howContinueContinue reading “Pansy Division hits their 1000th show at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco California April 19 2025”