Greta Gaines is excited to announce that her new record, Bird Before LIght, is out today! According to Gaines, the new album, Bird Before Light, is about getting out of one’s comfort zone as a songwriter, one who typically writes alone and in solitude.” She explains, “It explores certain themes that I find myself wrestling… Continue reading GRETA GAINES RENAISSANCE WOMAN SINGER SONGWRITER & EXTREME SNOWBOARD CHAMPION RELEASES NEW ALBUM 'BIRD BEFORE LIGHT'
Today, legendary musician Thurston Moore released a special cover of The Velvet Underground’s “Temptation Inside Your Heart” in celebration of Sterling Morrison’s birthday. Featuring Deb Googe, James Sedwards, and Jem Doulton, Moore’s take on “Temptation Inside Your Heart” channels The Velvet Underground’s wry cool while pushing it into his own territory, with layers of… Continue reading Thurston Moore Releases Velvet Underground Cover for Sterling Morrison’s Birthday
Broken Robots‘ new release, The Great American Struggle, comes out September 12. On this, the band’s fourth release, a new level of maturity in songwriting and musicianship emerges, showing how much the band is growing. The songs have deep meaning, tackling the struggles and triumphs of life. Each track can stand alone as a complete… Continue reading Broken Robots Rise on ‘The Great American Struggle’
Mr. Hat Presents welcomes Marcus Rezak’s high-octane Grateful Dead tribute, Shred Is Dead, to “Grateful Monday” at the Ivy Room (860 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706). Music starts at 7:00 PM. An eminent force in modern guitar, Marcus Rezak is a true road warrior—logging 200+ headlining shows across the U.S. each year—and a dynamic… Continue reading Marcus Rezak’s Shred Is Dead Brings “Grateful Monday” to the Ivy Room
After a long-protracted debate with Universal Music Group – Dream Syndicate announced today that it has earned the right to reissue their sophomore album Medicine Show as a new, 42 song 4-CD box expanded collection featuring 29 unreleased recordings from the bands 1983-84 era via their own Down There label, distributed by Fire Records. A… Continue reading The Dream Syndicate’s 1984 Deluxe Edition Sophomore Album Medicine Show Reissue Out Oct. 17 Followed By November U.S. Tour
The 1980s witnessed a creative explosion in rock that brought new genres, loyal fanbases, mega-selling albums, and massive concert tours. Loud guitars, booming rhythms, big hair, and eye liner ruled the day. But yet, many of the bands who were catapulted to superstardom during the decade lacked one essential component — respect. In their new… Continue reading GRAMMY® Museum Mississippi Announces New Exhibit '80s Rock: The Wildest Decade in Music
Mr. Hat Presents, in collaboration with Harlan Records, invites the Bay Area to finish out the summer with SUNDAYS ARE DEAD, a free outdoor funky jam festival on Sunday, August 31, 2025, outside Harlan Records—just one block from Montgomery BART. From noon to 8:00 pm (live music from 1:00 pm), the street transforms into a… Continue reading Sundays Are Dead: Free Family-Friendly Funk and Jam Near Montgomery BART
Mr. Hat Presents brings a summer sunset celebration of Tom Petty’s music to the Penngrove Pub patio with PETTY ROCKS on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The five-piece tribute band delivers faithful, high-energy performances of Petty’s biggest hits and beloved deep cuts—plus favorites from The Traveling Wilburys—crafted for a sing-along, dance-all-night kind of evening. Expect detailed… Continue reading Mr. Hat Presents: PETTY ROCKS — A Summer Sunset Tribute to Tom Petty at Penngrove Pub LIVE PETTY OUTDOORS + TACOS + DRINKS + DANCING
In support of her recently released album Dylanology Live, acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Joan Osborne will be performing songs by Bob Dylan at Boulder Theater on October 8th (ticket info). Dylanology Live was released on April 25th via Womanly Hips Records. The recording features eight captivating performances of Bob Dylan songs chosen by the Grammy-nominated… Continue reading JOAN OSBORNE LIVE IN BOULDER AT BOULDER THEATER ON OCTOBER 8TH IN SUPPORT OF RECENTLY RELEASED ALBUM, DYLANOLOGY LIVE
Today, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, and multiple-time GRAMMY nominee John Oates releases Oates—his long-awaited new solo album—today, August 29. The self-titled LP marks a return to the soulful, groove-driven sound that helped define a generation, while introducing a vibrant new chapter in one of music’s most celebrated careers.… Continue reading John Oates Releases Oates – A Groovy + Soul-Infused Return
