BARtab :: Live Music
Sandra Bernhard's Easy Listening Tour: comic legend promises a musical journey
On December 10, renaissance woman Sandra Bernhard will perform at the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley. With her "Easy Listening Tour," Bernhard invites her audience to join her on a musical journey back in time with her younger self.
One Found Sound's 'Holiday Pop Rox!' - Drag sing-alongs & more at Saint Joseph's Arts Society
Conductor-less San Francisco-based orchestra One Found Sound celebrates the start of its twelfth season of democratic music making with "Holiday Pop Rox!," a one-night-only cabaret at Saint Joseph's Arts Society December 11.
Cyndi Lauper's Farewell Tour bops at The Chase Center
It was a concert for the ages as veteran singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper performed her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour on November 26 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
Sam Harris gets happy: 'Over the Rainbow' singer overcomes setbacks
Singer Sam Harris has been a favorite of queer audiences for decades. He'll will perform his first Bay Area concert in more than five years at the Orinda Theatre on Nov. 17.
Ani, Sophie, Sukie, Madi & more - New music from longtime and new fave women artists
Our prolific music reviewer focuses on new music from nine women singer-songwriters; Ani DiFranco, Andra Day, Jana Mila, Ruth Moody and others.
Cyndi Lauper: Legendary music star takes her farewell tour on the road
As we prepare to say farewell to musical trendsetter Cyndi Lauper on the concert tour circuit, she was generous enough to make time for an interview before hitting the road. Lauper performs on Nov. 26 in San Francisco at the Chase Center.
Hello again, Betty! - Alyson Palmer, Amy Ziff, and Elizabeth Ziff on their expansive music career
A new album by a band you love, especially one that takes its time between releases, is cause for celebration. That celebration takes on special meaning when it comes to Betty, an all-female trio who've been rocking since the mid-1980s.
Queerly independent: music from Michelle Malone, Matty Frank, Pandora Boxx & more
New albums by Michelle Malone, Jim Andralis, Matty Frank, Pandora Boxx, Jeffery Straker, Beastii, and a reissue by Mutts are reviewed by our audiophile music writer.
Time between tunes: Camera Obscura, X, Kate Nash, David Gilmour & more albums reviewed
Our prolific music reviewer shares new albums by Camera Obscura, X (their final album and tour), Kate Nash, David Gilmour, Washed Out and Nada Surf.
Going Out, Oct. 10-18, 2024 arts & nightlife events
Whether you're hiding in the shade to beat the (thankfully passed) heat or daring to celebrate under the sun at events like Flagging in the Park this Saturday, we've got plenty of indoor and outdoor nightlife and arts entertainment in Going Out.
Vinyl destination: Diana Ross and The Supremes, Kate Pierson, Ruthie Foster & more
Our prolific music writer covers vinyl reissues, and new albums by Diana Ross and the Supremes, Kate Pierson, Ruthie Foster, Jerry Paper, Cassandra Jenkins, TR/ST, and Logic.
Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day is October 8
News Is Out, a collaboration of six LGBTQ+ media representing more than 250 collective years of experience covering the community, is launching the first Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 during LGBTQ History Month.
Meet Todd Ghanizadeh: new CEO of Marin Jazz has big plans for company
Todd Ghanizadeh, CEO of the newly formed Marin Jazz, has big plans. The company, which launches its inaugural season on October 4 with a concert by jazz legend Tito Puente Jr., offers a wide array of performers over the next few months.
The Aces hold all the cards: All-female Utah-native queer band at The Fox Oakland
3/4th of the all-female Utah-native band The Aces are queer. It's not four of a kind, but it's pretty good odds, regardless. The Aces' 2023 album "I've Loved You For So Long" features some of the catchiest and queerest songs you are likely to hear.