Out and About
Traveling Through: Pet Symmetry

We’re spoiled. We have at least 30 traditional music venues in the core of the Bay without getting into moderately concealed DIY spots, bars that just legally have a stage that fits a four piece, and the festival scene. That
Traveling Through: Friko

We’re spoiled. We have at least 30 traditional music venues in the core of the Bay without getting into moderately concealed DIY spots, bars that just legally have a stage that fits a four piece, and the festival scene. That
KALX Co-Announce: Jazz Mafia at Music City SF

In the year 2000, trombonist, bassist, composer, arranger, and producer Adam Theis co-founded Jazz Mafia – an eclectic artist collective of forward-thinking and accomplished players in Electro, Hip-Hop, World, Classical, and Jazz. Twenty years in the making, Jazz Mafia is
KALX Co-Announce: The Linda Lindas at The UC Theatre

The Linda Lindas are back in the Bay! Were you at the Giants' ballpark when they opened for Green Day in '24, their show at the Regency in '23, their high voltage Mosswood Meltdown set in '22? Whether yes or
Traveling Through: Bear Hands

We’re spoiled. We have at least 30 traditional music venues in the core of the Bay without getting into semi public DIY spots, bars that sometimes throw an awkward event, and the festival scene. That said, I declare you still
KALX Co-Announce: The Lemon Twigs at The Chapel

Night 1: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 [Tickets] Night 2: Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 [Tickets] If you have ever wanted to experience a kaleidoscope of sound that dances between pop, rock, and something just a little weird and wonderful, KALX invites
Traveling Through: Lime Garden

We’re spoiled. We have at least 30 traditional music venues in the core of the Bay without getting into semi public DIY spots, bars that sometimes throw an awkward event, and the festival scene. That said, I declare you still
KALX hosts a screening of 35,000 Watts: The Story of College Radio

We are hosting a screening of 35,000 Watts: The Story of College Radio and you're invited. Join us on Sunday, October 27th, at 7pm - UC Berkeley, Dwinelle Hall, Room 155. Following the film, we'll be joined by the film’s
A Weekend at Portola 2024

For the last weekend of September, The Portola Festival once again drew ravers from far and wide to Pier 80 in San Francisco for performances from electronic music legends ranging from hard Industrial powerhouses like Gesaffelstein to full vinyl RnB
Cal Performances Student Reception for SLAM!

On Saturday, October 5th, Cal Performances will host a reception for UC Berkeley students attending Ex Machina & Cirque FLIP Fabrique's "SLAM!". You can enjoy free food and beverages, and mingle with other performing arts-loving Cal students in the mezzanine
KALX Co-Presents: Lyrics Born at Triple Rock Brewing

On Friday, September 6th, KALX and Triple Rock Brewing welcome the Bay Area's Lyrics Born, in an event called "Berkeley Born & Brewed". With roots in Berkeley, Lyrics Born became nationally known in the hip-hop duo Latyrx with 1997's The
KALX Co-Presents: Giuda at Bottom of the Hill

On Tuesday, August 20th, KALX and Bottom of the Hill welcome punkshop glam rockers Giuda from Rome, Italy back to the Bay Area. Giuda bring their no-nonsense, punk-meets-glitter, air-punching rock AND roll, recalling the likes of Cock Sparrer with equal
KALX Co-Presents: Chris Cohen at The Chapel

On Thursday, July 25th, hang out with KALX as we welcome Chris Cohen and his sonically dynamic and titillating pop music at The Chapel in San Francisco. Throughout his career, Chris Cohen held stints in Deerhoof and as a lead
KALX Co-Announce: Oakland Weekender at the Stork Club >> Thursday-Saturday June 6-8

This three-day indie-pop fest will feature both local and international acts like All Girl Summer Fun Band, Pound Sign, Lunchbox, Neutrals, The Smashing Times, Mo Dotti, and many more. More info can be found here.
KALX Co-Announce: Mosswood Meltdown at Mosswood Park >> Saturday-Sunday July 6 & 7

Oakland’s beloved weekend festival will feature sets from The B-52s, Hunx and His Punx, Big Freedia, Redd Kross, Pure Hell, Gibby Haynes and the Paul Green Rock Academy, Bush Tetras, and many more. Director John Waters will be celebrating his 10th year as host.
KALX Co-Announce: Steel Pole Bath Tub @ Great American Music Hall Friday February 16th

Join KALX at Great American Music Hall for a night of enigmatic, sample-laden noise rock. Seminal art noise rock band Steel Pole Bath Tub return for their first live appearance in the Bay Area in over 20 years. The original line up—Dale Flattum,
Kalx presents Cecile McLorin Salvant with Cal Performances

Cal Performances, the world-class performing arts presenter at UC Berkeley, is hosting a post-performance reception—exclusively for Cal students—immediately following the concert by jazz singer Cecile McLorin Salvant on Thursday, January 25. Enjoy free food and beverages, and mingle with other
Ora Cogan Captivates Thee Stork Club 12/14/23

Review and photos by Hannah Rohret. Vancouver Island artist, Ora Cogan, took the stage just after 10pm Thursday night at Oakland’s Thee Stork Club after a performance by San Francisco Bay Area-based Asha Wells, whose intimate set drew concert-goers in
Small Crush’s Homecoming

Review by Mia Call, photo courtesy of Amelia Zehnder. Few feelings are better than a homecoming. For touring bands, this translates into amazing hometown shows: think the Who at University of Leeds, The Replacements playing grungy Minnesota house parties, or
Zum 25th Anniversary at Thee Stork Club

On Saturday, December 2nd, KALX and Talent Moat are pleased to present the 25th anniversary party of the record label Zum at Thee Stork Club in Oakland. Started as a fanzine in the mid-'90s by siblings George (of Common Eider,