Music

DJ Platurn Keeps Vinyl Culture Alive in the Digital Age

A lovable curmudgeon and archivist, DJ Platurn’s musical knowledge is almost encyclopedic, which factors into his veteran position as one of the Bay Area’s most respected DJs. Born Illugi Magnússon in the small Icelandic fishing village of Stykkishólmur, he arrived in California at age seven with his family and his...
Jake Shimabukuro

Jake Shimabukuro Finds Inspiration in Nature on New Album ‘Calm Seas’

As its title suggests, tranquility is a central element to “Calm Seas,” Jake Shimabukuro’s 15th solo studio outing. Recorded...
Carla Harvey, Lords of Acid

Carla Harvey Brings New Energy to Lords of Acid

Growing up on the outskirts of Detroit, Carla Harvey found her escape from suburban tedium through music—the classic rock...
mike hugenor, writer and musician

Mike Hugenor Chronicles Asian Man Records and South Bay Punk

Elvis Is Dead, I’m Still Alive: The Story of Asian Man Records comes out this month. It’s a colorful...
Ronnie Baker Brooks

Ronnie Baker Brooks Carries the Blues Legacy Forward

When Ronnie Baker Brooks sings “Blues in My D.N.A.,” he’s telling the truth. The four-time Chicago Blues Festival headliner...
George Benson, R&B, jazz, guitarist, vocalist

George Benson’s Enduring Jazz Legacy and His Return to the Bay Area Stage

Jazz fans have long known and appreciated the artistry of guitarist George Benson. Debuting on record in 1964, Benson...
Discos Resaca, cumbia

Discos Resaca Keeps Cumbia Evolving From East San Jose to the World

Discos Resaca approaches Cumbia as living art in constant evolution, deeply rooted in heritage. Founded in 2017 by accordionist...

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