Some beloved acts that San Franciscans can be proud to call the city's own include: Sly & the Family Stone, The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Santana and Vince Guaraldi (of
A Charlie Brown Christmas fame). "Sucka Free City" is also the home of Faith No More, bluesman Joe Louis Walker, '80s bands like Romeo Void and Journey ("Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely worrrrld..."), rap artists like Rappin' 4-Tay and the hip-hop DJ crews Invisibl Skratch Piklz (currently disbanded) and Triple Threat. The city boasts plenty of great unsigned talent as well. (Jimmy Aquino)
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Mama Said
Sultry blues vocals and thought-provoking lyrics by singer-songwriter Barbara Anderson.
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 The Bobbleheads
Automatic Fun
Happy fun power pop rock that shuffles about brightly.
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From the band's site: "A few years ago, three little toe-headed youngsters would drink beer together and sing harebrained songs: some original, some Neil Diamond, a few Hank Williams and Roger Miller tunes (but mostly Neil Diamond). They sure were adorable back then." |
 Capsule Queen
Moonflowers
One of San Francisco's hottest bands, Capsule Queen's sound is a luxurious electro-magnetic symphony of guitars, synths, drums, drum machines and skyrockets.
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Numero Tres
Emotional, melodic, dark and moody pop.
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A crispy, crunchy San Francisco indie-rock trio that wraps the sweat-dripping riffage of post-punk powerpop around a creamy melodic center of "oooohyeah" harmonies, all glazed over with a thick swarm-of-angry-bees-in-your-face fuzz bass and tom-tom fury. |
2003 demo
Modern jazz and standards with a percussion and pop twist.
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You Can't Keep it Down
Previously compared to "Maroon 5 with a dose of Stevie Wonder" (S.F. Examiner), Kiff comes into his own with rare songcrafting talent—made of rich chord progressions, wicked grooves and the "velvet blanket" of his soulful voice.
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Zihuatanejo
Alternative rock created by singer/songwriter frontman.
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San Francisco indie-pop rock band closing in on the so-called, transcendental "Majesty of Rock" in the wake of Queen and Bowie. |
 The Inspectors
Four's Company
Hip retro San Francisco combo playing '60s-inspired spy mod lounge jazz instrumentals.
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 Janeska
The Objective
A passionate singer-songwriter with lyrical bravado and hypnotic beats. Whether it's alt-pop or trance grooves, there's no denying her enigmatic pull.
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Along Came Lizzy
Kingstreet's musical irreverence and respective gambling problems don't tarnish their command of the almighty hook.
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Don't Tell a Soul
Power pop, with "ambitious harmonies backed by delightfully simple guitar riffs, punchy, rhyme-induced lyrics and a whole lot of ego."
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 The Lush Life Players
Siren Song
Modern and moody jazz standards with a lush lounge feel.
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Anyway
San Francisco rock band.
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Closing Time
Sultry blues vocals by T.J. Moore and blues harp playing by Little Steven Calvin.
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Subsequent Light
Fuzzy dream pop and indie rock.
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 Picnic
The Second Coming
San Francisco power pop band with catchy hooks and insightful lyrics.
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Your Worst Nightmare
East Bay hard rock band.
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Ride the Blinds
The music is an evolution from the vintage rock era that is based more on proficient skill and band chemistry than in genre type.
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On My Side
Acoustic soul.
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 She Mob
Cancel the Wedding
The female threesome (plus one lad) scribble smashingly raucous and surprisingly tender tunes in a decidedly I'm-getting-too-old-for-punk-but-I'm-still-kinda-pissed style reminscient of Scrawl and the Raincoats.
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Dexterity
A hard-hitting New Orleans-style horn band, like a mix of Tower of Power, Santana, the Blues Brothers, and a pre-80s Kool and the Gang.
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 Todd Sickafoos Group
Dogs Outside
San Francisco jazz ensemble hailed for its adventurous and imaginative modern jazz.
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Filipino-American indie band. From the band's site: "The Skyflakes are often lovingly described as 'cute and bubbly' or 'sweet and sugary.' But I know better. Just listen to their lyrics. Underneath the indie rock swirls and cuddly pop hooks are some mean words about putting bullets into yourself, dropping acid, talking $#!? about co-workers, and meatheads with body image problems..." |
Four-piece San Francisco jazz/experimental rock band. |
 Simon Stinger
Devil On My Mind
San Francisco modern rock/dance/electra-pop group with a bionic edge.
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 Keith Terry & Crosspulse
Serpentine
Eclectic and all-acoustic world music fusion from an army of San Francsisco musicians.
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 Thriving Ivory
Thriving Ivory
A refreshing twist of piano, melodic guitar and insightful lyrics.
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Composed of a jazz pianist and a bassist. This duo is perfect for an elegant dinner, a small family gathering, a cruise, or any other event. |
Sparklers and Bottlerockets
Acoustic rock.
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 UFM
crosscontagulation
One of the best original funk bands to hit the San Francisco scene in the last few years, born out of a great love for pure, raw, old school funk.
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The Subtle Revolution
Urban Warrior touches on many realms of the musical spectrum--Eastern, Latin, rock, groove, waltz, swing, techno and punk.
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 Vegas De Milo
Motel California
San Francisco "Rocktronica."
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Light Another Candle
Roots rock veering expertly between Replacements-styled smart-guy rock and classic Brit-inspired pop.
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 Matt Ward
Turn It Over
Van Morrison meets John Mellencamp in this Americana/Roots rock gem powered by San Francisco rock legends Steve Kimock and others from The Tubes, The Who, Rod Stewart, and Starship.
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self-titled CD
Singer/songwriter/pianist.
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self-titled CD
Guitar-driven improvised funk rock with a strong vocal presence and a bluesy feel.
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