The full Lambert

"American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert showed no sign of toning things down as her performed at the Warfield. Photos

Halt! It's Tokyo Police Club

Since releasing its first album in 2006, the scrappy Ontario, Canada, indie- rock group has become a staple at big-ticket, multi-act concerts.

Combo of bands isn't out to sea

Jason Lytle of Admiral Radley says the band started making music and hanging out six years ago to combat his "antisocial" tendencies.

Bieber on the big stage

He may have sold millions of albums, but Justin Bieber's Oakland show made it clear he's still finding his way as a performer.

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Instrumental monoliths
Instrumental monoliths

Silian Rail plays with chaotic drum beats and open-tuned, finger-picked guitars, plus a handful of other instruments to form a dense sound.

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Essentials: This weekend's live music picks

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Not cowed by White's shadow

It can't be easy sharing the stage with Jack White. But Alison Mosshart is better cut out for the job than most.

Primed and ready for Primus

Shhhh ... Les Claypool and guitarist Larry LaLonde have reformed the long-running Bay Area group.

Built to last

Doug Martsch, one of rock's most unassuming front men, has kept Built to Spill on the indie-rock scene for nearly 20 years

Stories behind the songs

Paul Thorn talks about his new album, "Pimps & Preachers."

Concert Reviews

The Lil' Kim spectacle

Hip-hop sex kitten Lil' Kim played the Rrazz Room in one of her first live shows in years, and the spectacle was definitely worth the wait.

A forceful slice of Mozart

Say what you will about conductor George Cleve and the Midsummer Mozart Festival, there's no denying that they give value for the money.

Genre-buster Berlioz caps season

Some orchestra seasons end with a ban, but there's a lot to be said for the sideways approach taken by Michael Tilson Thomas.

Blowing away S.F.

Paul McCartney performs a fab three-hour show at AT&T Park, his first in S.F. since he was with the Beatles in 1966.
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CBS Showtime party

Stars from '90210,' 'Dexter' mingle with Williamn Shatner and Tom Selleck. Check out the pix!


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Oasis Food Market, Oakland

Oasis Food Market, Oakland

Inside this multicultural market you'll find a Middle Eastern restaurant with specialties from Morroco, Turkey, Iraq and Syria.

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