Category Archives: Events

Scratch Acid, Fillmore, SF CA 12.14.2011

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Max Sidman

Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer … Click here to see these photos all big and bright.

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The Blind Shake Will Melt Your Face

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Max Sidman

I love The Blind Shake. Back in August of 2009, Ovipositor (my former band) played at Thee Parkside in SF with the Minneapolis trio — Dave on drums, Jim on Guitar / vocals and Mike on baritone guitar / vocals … Continue reading →

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SLEEP, Regency Ballroom, SF CA, September 2010

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Max Sidman

In the pantheon of stoner rock, SLEEP reigns supreme. Anyone fortunate enough to witness their live performance, especially on this month’s brief reunion tour (with Neurosis’ Jason Roeder sitting on drums in place of Chris Hakius), surely stands in agreement…if … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Know Me But You Don’t Like Me: The Imps at Duffy’s Tavern, Chico, CA, Sept. 3rd 2010

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Max Sidman

I don’t get out of town on my own much these days unless it’s for work, but last Friday I went to Chico, CA (where I went to school and subsequently began a career) to see the annual reunion show … Continue reading →

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Generalissimo Album Release, Hemlock Tavern, SF CA, July 2010

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Max Sidman

Ovipositor played the Hemlock Tavern in SF last night, to celebrate the release of Western Medicine, the new album by our friends Generalissimo. The show was great, the Generals killed it, and Cartographer, which featured a special guest General on bass, were awesome as … Continue reading →

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ISIS Live, Great American Music Hall, SF CA 6.04.10

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Max Sidman

I was about half way through a long-winded write up about how absolutely amazing this show was, how it was the last time ISIS will play in SF — they’re breaking up after their current tour wraps — and how … Continue reading →

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Red Fang, Tuesday May 18, Oakland Metro

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Max Sidman

Oakland’s One In The Chamber will also be playing. So just shut up and go. Good lookin’ out by Thuggy Fresh on this one.

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Long Overdue SXSW 2010 Wrapup

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Max Sidman

I went to Austin, TX last month for the famed SXSW Interactive and Music conference. I put in a lot of work, had a lot of fun, ate a lot of pizza slices, drank a river a beer and didn’t … Continue reading →

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Omens Of Awe at The Stork Club, Oakland, March 23, 2010

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Max Sidman

The night after I got back from SXSW, I got a text message from High On Fire bass player Jeff Matz — who I was fortunate to hang out with in Austin a few weeks ago, before their SXSW show … Continue reading →

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Them Crooked Vultures, Fox Theater, Oakland CA 11.19.09

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Max Sidman

I generally approach any manifestation of the so-called supergroup with a raised eyebrow. The formula usually boils down to a group of has-been rock stars who pool what’s left of their collective fame and make a last-ditch run at the … Continue reading →

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