FLORENCE + THE MACHINE DEBUT NEW ALBUM IN SAN FRANCISCO

ALL CONTENT AND PHOTOS © DANIEL GLUSKOTER The late announcement of a pair of a warm-up shows by Florence + The Machine at The Masonic prior to a featured prime-time performance at Coachella was a gift to their fans, serving both as an introduction to some of their newest material in their first US shows […]

YUSUF / CAT STEVENS PERFORMS FIRST SAN FRANCISCO CONCERT IN 40 YEARS

PHOTO © DANNY CLINCH CONTENT © DANIEL GLUSKOTER   The Yusuf / Cat Stevens Peace Train rode back into the Bay Area for the first time in nearly 40 years on Friday evening for a stop at the Masonic. One of just 15 performances worldwide, only six of which were scheduled for North America,  the […]

CHRISSIE HYNDE GOES SOLO IN SAN FRANCISCO

CONTENT AND PHOTOS © DANIEL GLUSKOTER Like getting reacquainted and catching up with a best friend you haven’t seen in many years, Chrissie Hynde’s solo performance at the Masonic Tuesday night emphatically reminded everyone in attendance exactly how she earned her well deserved reputation as one of the true female pioneers of Rock ’N’ Roll […]

TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS ROCK SAN JOSE

CONTENT AND PHOTOS © DANIEL GLUSKOTER Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers return to the Bay Area before a sold out crowd at the SAP Center in San Jose was a joyous performance to observe for all as those in attendance were treated to both the crowd favorites they came to hear and a select sampling […]

RINGO’S ALL-STARR’S TURN BACK THE CLOCK

  CONTENT AND PHOTOS © DANIEL GLUSKOTER Ringo Starr’s Magical Mystery Tour made a stop at the City National Civic in San Jose Sunday night producing many trips down memory lane for the 3,000 fans in attendance. Now in the 25th year of touring with the always evolving cast of his All-Starr Band, the one […]

BOZ SCAGGS RUMBLES THRU MARIN

  CONTENT AND PHOTOS © DANIEL GLUSKOTER If Boz Scaggs’ Tuesday night concert at the Marin Center was something of a victory lap for the 69 year old singer-songwriter, the long-time Bay Area native and Napa winemaker doesn’t show any signs of slowing down or resting on his laurels. Still sporting a strong voice well […]