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Bay Area Music Scene

Country Legend Hits The Road Again

Tireless Texas troubadour Willie Nelson and his longtime backing group deliver tunes from his massive songbook of outlaw country tunes during a marathon run of shows at the Fillmore in San Francisco. Full Story ››

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Country Legend Hits The Road Again

Cosmic Rock Outfit Lands In SF

Jazz Piano Giant Plays Yoshi's

Pioneering Punks Headline SF Club

Power-Pop Band Goes Acoustic At Cafe Du Nord

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Local Live Featured Artist

Jeffrey Luck Lucas

This San Francisco songwriter has been creating his narcotic, lushly orchestrated Gothic Americana for the better part of the last decade, making him one of the Mission District's best-loved troubadours. Full Story ››
Jeffrey Luck Lucas plays the Make-Out Room Sunday, January 18, 7 p.m. $7

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Artist Interviews

Raphael Saadiq Finally Comfortable In Spotlight

It took 20 years, two groups and two solo albums, but Oakland-based soul singer Raphael Saadiq finally feels completely comfortable in the spotlight. Full Story ››

KTVU.com Talks To Soul Singer Nikka Costa

A funk-soul siren who in many ways blazed the trail for the current wave of British R&B divas like Amy Winehouse and Duffy, Nikka Costa talks to KTVU.com about her influences and her latest album 'Pebble to a Pearl' in this interview. Full Story ››

Power-Pop Giant Matthew Sweet Talks To KTVU.com

In an in-depth interview, Matthew Sweet discusses his new album, the craft of songwriting, the status of The Thorns and gives us a glimpse into his next 'Under The Covers' project with former Bangles guitarist/singer Susannah Hoffs. Full Story ››

Read A Review Of Matthew Sweet's New Album 'Sunshine Lies'

KTVU.com Talks To Country Artist Jimmie Dale Gilmore

Rock Journalist Michael Azerrad Talks To KTVU.com

KTVU.com Talks To Judas Priest Singer Rob Halford

KTVU.com Interviews U.K. Rock Hero Fish

CD Reviews

West's 'Heartbreak' Skews Midas Touch To Suit Dark Mood

Listen to Kanye West's new album and it's obvious that the fabulous life of being a hip-hop superstar has apparently lost most of its bling-bling luster. Full Story ››

Soundbytes's Top Albums Of 2008

The year 2008 was an incredibly diverse year for great music although that sense of distinctiveness didn't carry over when examining many music critics' best albums of the year lists. Full Story ››

Second Spears Comeback Almost As Good As The First

Often troubled pop star Britney Spears seems ready for a rebirth, so it's fitting that "Circus" -- her sixth studio album -- makes its debut as she celebrates her 27th birthday. Full Story ››

Singer Weiland Is 'Happy In Galoshes'

DVDs Celebrate Holidays With Johnny Cash

Guns 'n' Roses Album Finally Sees Light Of Day

TV On The Radio Tuned In To Funkier Channels

Metallica's Latest Flashes Back To Thrash Roots

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Concert Slideshows

SLIDESHOW: Psych Hero Roky Erickson Rips Up GAMH

Psychedelic rock innovator Roger Kynard "Roky" Erickson, backed by indie psych rockers the Black Angels, tore into the Great American Music Hall and reminded audience members of why he is considered so influential to rock music. Full Story ››

SLIDESHOW: Bluegrass Fest Wraps Up In Style

The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival enjoyed another closing day filled with sunshine and great sounds as luminaries like Elvis Costello, Earl Scruggs and Emmylou Harris shared stages with energetic upstarts like global gypsy punks Gogol Bordello for a fantastic afternoon of music. Full Story ››

SLIDESHOW: Rock Legend Dazzles In GG Park

TURN THIS MUTHA OUT! MC Hammer Entertains Kids In GG Park

STRICTLY HAMMER: Local MC Kicks Off Bluegrass Fest

SLIDESHOW: Treasure Island Music Festival

SLIDESHOW: Highlights From Outside Lands Festival

SLIDESHOW: Metal Masters Rock Shoreline

SLIDESHOW: Goth-Rock Pioneers The Cure Rock SJ

SLIDESHOW: Concord Screams For Iron Maiden

Music News

Run-DMC, Metallica Lead List Of 2009 Rock Hall

Two groups that made pioneering strides for their respective musical genres during the 1980s got their due Wednesday as hip-hop giants Run-DMC and Bay Area metal band Metallica were announced as Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Full Story ››

Beyonce, Wonder, Springsteen At Inaugural Event

Beyonce, U2, Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Usher, Shakira, Sheryl Crow, Josh Groban and James Taylor are among the musicians scheduled to perform during inaugural celebration for Barack Obama at the Lincoln Memorial this Sunday afternoon. Full Story ››

Lawyer: Winehouse's Husband To File For Divorce

A lawyer for Amy Winehouse's jailed husband said Monday his client will be seeking a divorce on the grounds of the soul diva's alleged infidelity. Full Story ››

R. Kelly No Longer Trapped In Marriage

Merle Haggard Sues Environmental Group

2 Arrested In Allman Brothers Burglary

Surviving Members Of Grateful Dead Announce Tour Plans

Rapper DMX Pleads Guilty To Drug, Theft Charges