Music

The Black Crowes Keep Rock ’n’ Roll Alive With A Pound of Feathers

Down and dirty. That’s what listeners get upon hearing the first riffs of “Profane Prophecy,” the opening track from A Pound of Feathers, the Black Crowes’ tenth studio album. In a world overflowing with autotune, AI, and songwriting that leave you guessing where credit begins and ends, the Crowes are...

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Zapp and Tuxedo Celebrate the Legacy of Electro-Funk at San Jose Jazz

Aug 5, 2026

The Troutman brothers built Zapp, a futuristic electro-funk group who formed in the late ’70s and whose breakthrough hit,...

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San Jose Music Promoter Thomas Ramon Aguilar Recovering After Heart Surgery

Jul 15, 2026

San Jose fixture Thomas Ramon Aguilar, also known as Chalé Brown, has helped shape the city’s musical landscape for...

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Melissa Etheridge

Melissa Etheridge Talks New Album ‘Rise’ Ahead of Mountain Winery Show

Jul 15, 2026

Melissa Etheridge is a survivor, an artist who extends the same bravery her songs often reveal. For starters, she...

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The Altons Bring East L.A. Soul Revival to San Jose

Jul 2, 2026

The Altons, a band from East LA who’s getting flowers for their easy blend of latin soul, psych, bolero,...

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DJ Platurn Keeps Vinyl Culture Alive in the Digital Age

Jun 24, 2026

A lovable curmudgeon and archivist, DJ Platurn’s musical knowledge is almost encyclopedic, which factors into his veteran position as...

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California’s Longest-Running Blues Festival Keeps the Music Alive

Jun 24, 2026

The 43rd Annual Fountain Blues & Brews Festival stands as California’s longest-running blues event, with a history dating back...

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