LIVE REVIEW: Shearwater + Husky @ Bottom of the Hill, SF 7/17/12
Both Shearwater and Husky’s confident vocal mastery carried this Owl into the nether reaches of fandom.
ALBUM REVIEW: “From The Vanishing Point” by Red Wanting Blue
Even after ten years of hustling, Red Wanting Blue’s latest reminds us of a watered down Nickleback. And that ain’t good.
LIVE REVIEW: Puscifer + Carina Round @ Palace of Fine Arts, SF 12/7/11
Maynard on Puscifer: “Where my ID, ego, and anima all come together to exchange cookie recipes.” But trust us, there’s nothing small-town or quaint about their live shows.
High School Reunion: Valerie Veteto (2004-2008)
Graduating only three years ago Owl Mag writer, Valerie Veteto, shares that her music taste was exquisite even then.
LIVE REVIEW: Jack’s Mannequin @ Regency Ballroom, SF 11/7/11
On Monday night, Jack’s Mannequin played to a packed crowd of devoted, stomping, wild fans, but the clientele had changed. A lot.
LIVE REVIEW: Neil Gaiman + Amanda Palmer @ Palace of Fine Arts, 11/4/11
Amanda Palmer and Neil Gaiman onstage together is a wet dream for the nerdy/disenchanted.
ALBUM REVIEW: “Tarot Classics EP” by Surfer Blood
Tarot Classics is a rousing and adventurous teaser, set to tantalize all fans in anticipation of Surfer Blood’s impending LP.