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Miami pop-funk band Magic City Hippies brought tropical heat to Portland’s Wonder Ballroom.
Mando takes us on a tour of Rival Console’s new album Articulation, while Zach splits his time between Oscar Jerome’s jazz fusion masterpiece Breathe Deep and the new Black Crown Initiate LP Violent Portraits of Doomed Escape.
The Independent
Sound: Excellent
Age: 21+
Food: None
Drinks: $$ - one full bar
Seating: GA standing, GA tables/benches on left and right sides of stage.
Shows: Music, comedy
Music Genres: All
Security: Bag check
Additional notes: Best venue in San Francisco. Very intimate.
Location: 628 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone: (415) 771-1421
Great American Music Hall
Sound: Excellent
Age: Varies by show
Food: None
Drinks: $$ - one full bar
Seating: GA standing
Shows: Music
Music Genres: All
Security: Bag check
Additional notes: Fucking amazing historic theatre, very intimate.
Location: 859 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone:415-885-0750
Rickshaw Stop
Sound: Excellent
Age: Varies
Food: None
Drinks: $ - one full bar
Seating: GA standing, limited GA seats on upper balcony
Shows: Music
Music Genres: All
Security: Bag check
Additional notes: Intimate, cheap drinks, self-service coat check. It gets really warm in here. Dress lightly!
Location: 155 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 861-2011
The Chapel
Sound: Excellent
Age: Varies by show
Food: None
Drinks: $$
Seating: GA standing, GA standing on upper balcony
Shows: Music, comedy
Music Genres: All
Security: Bag check
Location: 777 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 551-5157
Mezzanine
Sound: Excellent - one stage, one DJ booth
Age: 21+
Food: None
Drinks: $$$ - 3 full bars, bottle service booths
Seating: GA floor, GA and reserved booths on upper balcony
Shows: Music
Music Genres: Electronic
Security: Bag check, metal detectors
Additional notes: A historic nightclub on the brink of shutdown. Please support the Mezzanine!
Location: 444 Jessie St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 625-8880
August Hall
Sound: Excellent
Age: Varies by show.
Food: Provided by Fifth Arrow
Drinks: $$ - 3 full bars
Seating: GA floor
Shows: Music
Music Genres: All
Security: Bag check for large bags.
Additional notes: Great historic theater-turned-music venue.
Location: 420 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 872-5745
The Fillmore
Sound: Excellent
Age: All ages
Food: Yes, menu changes often
Drinks: $$
Seating: GA standing, very limited seating.
Shows: Music
Music Genres: All
Security: Bag check
Additional notes: One of the best venues in San Francisco. Make sure to grab a free poster on your way out of a sold-out show!
Location: 1805 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 346-6000
