When the ancient Polynesians invented surfing, they often used a paddle to help them navigate. Fast-forward a few millennia, and Stand-Up Paddleboarding, or SUP, finds itself trendy again. Part of its increasing popularity is that standing upright allows surfers to spot waves more easily and thus catch more of them, multiplying the fun factor. Paddling back to the wave becomes less of a strain as well. The ability to cruise along on flat inland water, surveying the sights, is another advantage. Finally, it’s a good core workout. If you’re sold on the idea, schedule an intro SUP lesson, free with board and paddle rental, and you may find yourself riding the waves like a Polynesian king.More
Many of us remember coming home from our elementary schools with freshly glazed pinchpots, cups, or whatever else our young imaginations could conjure up. Saturday mornings at the Randall Museum can bring that memory back, or create a new one for the youngsters. Ceramics make great gifts — especially on Mothers' and Fathers' Day. Hop on board for the Randall's once-weekly class, and for $6 and two weeks to have your work fired and glazed, you'll have all the materials you need.More
December is almost over - the New Year is coming up and everyone is busy drying off from the rain or holiday shopping. Let's take a look at what's happened this month.
Just because you get to go on vacation or take a weekend in Vegas doesn't mean you have to drop your dog off at the modern-day equivalent of the orphanage.
The immortal moment came decades ago: a long-suffering fan already, at 8 years old, slumped against a rail at the ballpark for what could be the last time, defeated on the field and off of it, where the Giants were planning to possibly decamp from Candlestick Park to Florida.
Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"
Hear This Columbus no-fi noise-rockers Psychedelic Horseshit stumble into town on the heels of their debut full-length, Magic Flowers Droned, out on experimental stalwart Siltbreeze. An ear-scorching 31-minute slab of ramshackle beats, faux Julian Casablancas croons, and hilariously out-of-tune guitar…
Two years after its debut EP release, Oakland art-rock act the Death of a Party returns with its first full-length, The Rise and Fall of Scarlet City. Unfortunately, this former party band has stumbled with Rise's derivative, post-punk twitchiness and…
Siltbreeze label head Tom Lax is fucking brilliant. The man who brought you everyone from Dead C and Strapping Fieldhands to an early Guided by Voices 7-inch recently revived his hibernating, pile-of-noise record company in order to drop Times New…
The Brooklyn experimental rock scene has birthed extraordinary artists as of late, but two of the burg's most recent releases are signaling a sea change. Soft Circle and Panda Bear offer laid-back, reflective solo projects from drummers who sound to…
The patron saint of San Francisco psych pop, the Skygreen Leopards' singer/guitarist Glenn Donaldson has teamed up with fellow Skygreen-er bassist Shayde Sartin to record an album of bummer folk under the guise of the Giant Skyflower Band. Blood of…
Thanks in part to the benevolent gaze of previous tourmates My Morning Jacket, Dr. Dog 's status as Philadelphia's lo-fi-loving motley crew has been rising steadily in recent years. Last month's well-received release of We All Belong just might extract…
Los Angeles' Guns N' Bombs can be viewed as a reaction to austere minimal techno or simply as club rats seeking new ways to express surplus energy. GN'B — Johnny Love and Ima Robot's Filip Turbotito — has released the…
It's easy to get the feeling that there's no need to leave San Francisco. Between lounging in Golden Gate Park, noshing in the Mission, and catching shows all over town, one can quickly become bound within the comfortable cocoon that…
Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"
