Steely Dan Vibrates Concord
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Walter Becker and Donald Fagen are touring this summer with their Steely Dan Jamalot Ever After tour across 47 cities. Although they have no new material, the set list is packed with several unique cover songs and features extended arrangements of familiar favorites.
Stephen Stills Brings Solo Tour To Yoshi’s SF
At age 69, Stephen Stills openly admits that he’s not ashamed to use a few stage tricks to get him through his shows these days. “I once got some sage advice from, of all people, Tony Bennett,” recalled Stills to the packed house at Yoshi’s. “Never be afraid to lower the key or use a teleprompter.” While his voice has become much raspier and his memory impaired enough to recall lyrics without the aid of a screen at foot level, Stephen’s fretwork still shines.
Lindsey Stirling “Shatters” SF With Two Sold-Out Shows
Lindsey Stirling’s current Shatter Me tour visited San Francisco for two sold-out shows at The Warfield (May 16/17). The show began with dramatic drum beats as the violinist bowed behind a sheer curtain that reached the ceiling. Taunting the crowd for several minutes, her wraithlike silhouette was visible on a raised platform illuminated by a large circular video screen. When the curtain finally lifted, the classically trained violinist erupted into the fitting song “Beyond the Veil.”