In the ecosystem of jazz, the "residency" is a distinct creature, entirely separate from the touring show. A tour is a fling; a residency is a marriage. It requires commitment, reinvention, and, perhaps most crucially, a "secret sauce" that transforms a weekly slot into a cultural institution. On this Wednesday night, March 25, 2015, the legendary Yoshi’s in Oakland is betting its Jack London Square real estate on drummer Tommy Igoe and his Groove Conspiracy to manufacture exactly that kind of heat.

The Bangles are a significant part of rock music culture and gained prominence on both MTV and radio during the 1980s. Originally calling themselves The Bangs, the American all-female trio started when guitarist Susanna Hoffs answered a musician’s classified ad and connected with sisters Vicki and Debbi Peterson.