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Rewind | Lost 80’s Live ’18 at Thunder Valley Outdoor Amphitheater | Lincoln, California | 9/2/2018 (Concert Review + Photos)

September 6, 2018 by Jason DeBord

“I guess the 80’s is the best thing around…” Mike Score of A Flock of Seagulls, putting things in simple terms before the massive crowd at the joint presentation of Rewind | Lost 80’s Live ’18 concert event at Thunder Valley Outdoor Amphitheater on Sunday night.  Known for it’s rotating series of artists who made significant marks on the music scene throughout the 80’s, each year the show presents a unique concert going experience.  The line-up this time around featured A Flock of Seagulls, Mickey Thomas from Starship, Wang Chung, Dale Bozzio from Missing Persons, Animotion, Farrington and Mann from When In Rome, and Annabella Lwin from Bow Wow Wow. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Animotion, Bow Wow Wow (Annabella Lwin), Concert Reviews, Farrington And Mann: Original Members of When In Rome UK, Flock of Seagulls, Lincoln California, Live Rock Music, News, & Events, Lost 80's Live, Missing Persons (Dale Bozzio), Starship (Mickey Thomas), Thunder Valley Resort and Casino, Wang Chung, When In Rome (Clive Farrington, Original Lead Vocalist), World One Presents Tagged With: 80s, a flock of seagulls, animotion, annabella lwin, artist, bobby g, boss booking agency, bow wow wow, california, Clive Farrington, Concert, concert photography, concert photos, Concert Review, Farrington & Mann of the Original When In Rome UK, Flock of Seagulls, high resolution, iheart80s, iheartmedia, iheartradio, jefferson starship, lincoln, line-up, live, Lost 80's Live, mickey thomas, missing persons, mtv, Music, new music, new wave, performance, Photo, photograph, photography, photos, Pop, review, rewind fest, rob juarez, rock, set, set list, setlist, show, starship, thunder valley, thunder valley casino resort, tickets, tour, Wang Chung, when in rome, When In Rome UK, world one presents, worldone presents

Notes & Words 2018: Benefit For UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland at Fox Theater (feat. Dave Grohl) | Oakland, California | 5/12/2018 (Concert Review + Photos)

May 14, 2018 by Jason DeBord

Early in his rare solo acoustic headlining performance at Notes & Words 2018, Dave Grohl at once revealed his laid back humor and his insightful personal pondering on life and how it intersected with the feelings of the evening in his stream of consciousness commentary leading into one of his famous Foo Fighters songs: “As I was thinking about the setlist earlier… 15 minutes ago… [laughs] I thought that maybe that I would begin the set with this song, but then decided not to… But I think that this song is one of the ones that makes most sense tonight. I wrote this song in a period of my life where I was down… and I finally stopped and took at look at everything I had and all the things that I’d taken for granted. A wonderful home and appreciation of life, and love, and my friends. And the good things, and the good people, and the big picture and how we’re all connected in some way. I wrote this song and it’s called “Times Like These”.  Every year, there is magic all around at the Notes & Words: Benefit For UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital event, and it was off the charts again Saturday night, as per tradition.  The format remained the same – entertainment including both writers and musicians on stage – and this year featured musicians Dave Grohl with Emmett Reeed and Oakland School for the Arts, as well as writer George Saunders and, as always, writer and event host Kelly Corrigan.  The highlight of the evening for sure was watching Dave perform on stage with his two very talented daughters, Violet and Harper Grohl.  Not just the music, but the opportunity to see a loving family share with the crowd in such an amazing, candid and joyful way.  And all this good will went toward making new happy beginnings as seen with some of the real life stories shared by families who have been helped by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital.

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Filed Under: Concert Reviews, Dave Grohl, Emmett Reed, Fox Theater, Live Rock Music, News, & Events, Notes & Words, Oakland California, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Tagged With: #NotesAndWords, 2018, after party, author, charity, children's hospital oakland, children's hospital oakland research institute, concert photos, Concert Review, dave grohl, dj, emmett reed, foo fighters, Fox Theater, fox theater oakland, fundraiser, george saunders, harper grohl, hush concerts, kelly corrigan, mc hammer, Nirvana, notes & words, Oakland, oakland children's hospital, oakland school for the arts, photography, photos, set list, setlist, tickets, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, violet grohl, vip, vocal rush, writer

Dave Grohl to Headline Notes & Words 2018’s Benefit For UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland at Fox Theater on May 12th

February 21, 2018 by Jason DeBord

The annual Notes & Words: Benefit For UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland event will be held at Fox Theater Oakland on Saturday, May 12th.  As per tradition, it will feature both writers and musicians on stage, this year including musicians Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana), Emmett Reed, and the Oakland School for the Arts
and writers George Saunders and Kelly Corrigan. Notes & Words is an annual benefit concert created to support the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland; the Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland provides the highest quality medical care to children throughout California. [Read more…]

Filed Under: "On Tour" Dates & Announcements, Dave Grohl, Emmett Reed, Notes & Words, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Tagged With: #NotesAndWords, 2018, author, charity, children's hospital oakland, children's hospital oakland research institute, dave grohl, dj, emmett reed, foo fighters, Fox Theater, fox theater oakland, fundraiser, george saunders, kelly corrigan, mc hammer, Nirvana, notes & words, notes and words, Oakland, oakland children's hospital, oakland school for the arts, tickets, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, vocal rush, writer

Notes & Words 2017: Benefit For UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland (feat. Daveed Diggs) at Fox Theater | Oakland, California | 5/13/2017 (Concert Review + Photos)

May 15, 2017 by Jason DeBord

“You never know who you’re saving; you never know what future you’re making possible…”  Kelly Corrigan speaking to a packed Fox Theater in Oakland, with 1,615 people in attendance on Saturday night for the 8th annual Notes & Words: Benefit For UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital.  As per their format, entertainment included both writers and musicians on stage.  This year featured musicians Daveed Diggs, The Head and the Heart, and Vocal Rush and writers Michael Lewis, Calvin Trillin, and writer (and event host) Kelly Corrigan.  The Oakland School for the Arts Chamber Choir also performed.  Notes & Words is an annual benefit concert created to support the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland; the Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland provides the highest quality medical care to children throughout California.  An intimate show, it shared many personal stories and perspectives by way of the personalities on stage as well as video presentations offering real context by showcasing some of the patients of the Children’s Hospital.

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Filed Under: Concert Reviews, Daveed Diggs, Fox Theater, Live Rock Music, News, & Events, Notes & Words, Oakland California, The Head and the Heart, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Tagged With: #NotesAndWords, 2016, 2017, author, calvin trillin, charity, children's hospital oakland, children's hospital oakland research institute, concert photos, Concert Review, daveed diggs, dj, Fox Theater, fox theater oakland, fundraiser, hush concerts, kelly corrigan, mc hammer, michael lewis, notes & words, notes and words, Oakland, oakland children's hospital, oakland school for the arts, photography, photos, set list, setlist, the head and the heart, tickets, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, vocal rush, writer

Notes & Words: Benefit For UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland at Fox Theater on May 13th

April 14, 2017 by Jason DeBord

This year’s Notes & Words: Benefit For UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland event will be held at Fox Theater Oakland on Saturday, May 13th.  It will feature both writers and musicians on stage, this year including musicians Daveed Diggs, The Head and the Heart, and Vocal Rush and writers Michael Lewis, Calvin Trillin, and writer Kelly Corrigan.  The Oakland School for the Arts Chamber Choir will also perform.  Notes & Words is an annual benefit concert created to support the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland; the Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland provides the highest quality medical care to children throughout California. [Read more…]

Filed Under: "On Tour" Dates & Announcements, Daveed Diggs, Notes & Words, The Head and the Heart, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, Vocal Rush Tagged With: #NotesAndWords, 2017, author, calvin trillin, charity, children's hospital oakland, children's hospital oakland research institute, daveed diggs, Fox Theater, fox theater oakland, fundraiser, kelly corrigan, michael lewis, notes & words, notes and words, Oakland, oakland children's hospital, oakland school for the arts, the head and the heart, tickets, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, vocal rush, writer

Rewind Fest ’16 Presents Lost 80’s Live at Thunder Valley Outdoor Amphitheater | Lincoln, California | 9/4/2016 (Concert Review + Photos)

September 9, 2016 by Jason DeBord Leave a Comment

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“Are you ready to get your Wang’s Chung’d?  We’re going to Chung your ass’s off!” Rewind Fest‘s special edition of Lost 80s Live was a non-stop party featuring some of that decade’s best loved songs and artists, with no less than nine performances, including Wang Chung, tongue firmly planted in cheek.  A World One Presents production by way of Rob Juarez’s incredible Boss Booking Agency of over 30 top 80s artists.  The crowd was on their feet much of the show, as each of the many artists played very short sets of their top hits, making for almost a live version of listening to 80s radio back in the day.  It was a who’s who of New Wave and 80’s music featuring Mike Score from Flock of Seagulls, the aforementioned Wang Chung, Berlin featuring Terri Nunn, Farrington and Mann from The Original When In Rome UK, Martha Davis and The Motels, Nick Van Eede from Cutting Crew, Nu Shooz, Animotion, and Tommy Tutone!  Incredible, and an unforgettable evening of nostalgia and real artistry from some of the most innovative artists of the era. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Animotion, Berlin featuring Terri Nunn, Concert Reviews, Cutting Crew, Flock of Seagulls, Lincoln California, Live Rock Music, News, & Events, Lost 80's Live, Martha Davis and The Motels, Nu Shooz, Rewind Fest, Thunder Valley Resort and Casino, Tommy Tutone, Wang Chung, When In Rome (Clive Farrington, Original Lead Vocalist), World One Presents Tagged With: 2016, animotion, Berlin featuring Terri Nunn, boss booking agency, california, Clive Farrington, Concert, concert photos, Concert Review, cutting crew, Flock of Seagulls, lincoln, Lost 80's Live, martha davis, Martha Davis and The Motels, Nu Shooz, photography, photos, rewind fest, rob juarez, set list, setlist, Terri Nunn, thunder valley, thunder valley casino resort, tommy tutone, tour, Wang Chung, when in rome, When In Rome UK, world one presents, worldone presents

Notes & Words 2016: Benefit For UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland (feat. Chris Martin) at Fox Theater | Oakland, California | 4/30/2016 (Concert Review + Photos)

May 3, 2016 by Jason DeBord Leave a Comment

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“…that’s the dream, that together we can do amazing stuff for the right reasons!” Author and event organizer Kelly Corrigan was left nearly speechless on stage as she reflected back on the amazing evening that closed with Coldplay’s Chris Martin and performers from the Oakland School for the Arts covering David Bowie’s “Life On Mars?”.  All part of the annual Notes & Words: Benefit For UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland at Fox Theater on Saturday night.  The sold out crowd of sponsors, donors and attendees took in a wide ranging selection of entertainment that also included a rocking performance from The Stone Foxes and readings from B.J. Novak and Dave Eggers.  There was a lot of emotion throughout the night, though the majority of it was good humor and contagious joyfulness.

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Filed Under: Chris Martin (Coldplay), Concert Reviews, Fox Theater, Live Rock Music, News, & Events, Notes & Words, Oakland California, The Raindrops, The Stone Foxes, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Tagged With: #NotesAndWords, 2016, bj novak, charity, children's hospital oakland, children's hospital oakland research institute, chris martin, coldplay, concert photos, Concert Review, dave eggers, David Bowie, dj, Fox Theater, fox theater oakland, fundraiser, hush concerts, kelly corrigan, life on mars, mc hammer, notes & words, notes and words, Oakland, oakland children's hospital, oakland school for the arts, photography, photos, Prince, purple rain, raspberry beret, set list, setlist, the raindrops, the stone foxes, tickets, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals

Notes & Words: Benefit For UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland at Fox Theater on April 30th

April 12, 2016 by Jason DeBord Leave a Comment

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Fox Theater in Oakland will be hosting the Notes & Words: Benefit For UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland event on Saturday, April 30th.  It will showcase a number of artists including Chris Martin from Coldplay, Bay Area rock band The Stone Foxes, actor, comedian, author, screenwriter and director BJ Novak, novelist, screenwriter and publisher Dave Eggers and writer Kelly Corrigan.  Notes & Words is an annual benefit concert created to support the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland; the Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland has been providing the highest quality medical care to children throughout California. [Read more…]

Filed Under: "On Tour" Dates & Announcements, Chris Martin (Coldplay), Notes & Words, The Stone Foxes, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Tagged With: bj novak, charity, chris martin, dave eggers, Fox Theater, fundraiser, kelly corrigan, notes & words, notes and words, Oakland, oakland children's hospital, the stone foxes, tickets, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals

“Not So Silent Night 2015” by Live 105 (#LIVE105NSSN) at Oracle Arena | Oakland, California | 12/11/2015 (Concert Review + Photos)

December 14, 2015 by Jason DeBord Leave a Comment

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Not So Silent Night (NSSN) is Live 105’s “Annual Holiday Rock Show”, with 2015 bringing it back from a two-night event to a one night show.  As I’ve mentioned in the past, I tend to avoid the massive outdoor Summer-style festivals (too hot, dirty, sweaty and crowded, though I did cover Live 105’s BFD this year – see Part 1 & Part 2), so I really enjoy these indoor ones that happen in the colder weather.  With this one being an annual event, they are extremely well organized and somehow improve upon their formula year after year.  The night kicked off early at about 5:30 and ran up towards midnight, so it was a very long evening of excellent artists doing their thing (with scant 5-minute breaks in-between as the did quick stage rotations).  It was also an interesting mix of artists, with newer bands as well as some that have put in a lot more years, with Weezer topping the billing.  All in all, it was a great line-up that flowed well and all performers seemed to step up and deliver to their own fans as well as making some new ones.

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Filed Under: Bastille, Chvrches, Concert Reviews, Death Cab For Cutie, Foals, Halsey, Live 105, Live Nation, Live Rock Music, News, & Events, Not So Silent Night (NSSN), Oakland California, Oracle Arena, Silversun Pickups, Special Events, Weezer, X Ambassadors Tagged With: #LIVE105NSSN, #nssn, #nssn2015, 2015, announcement, annual, artist, bastille, christmas, Chvrches, city, Concert, Death Cab for Cutie, foals, Halsey, holiday, line-up, live, live 105, live 105 kits, live nation, news, not so silent night, Oracle Arena, pre-sale, radio, radio station, sale, Silversun Pickups, tickets, tour, weezer, X Ambassadors

LIVE 105’s Not So Silent Night 2015 (#LIVE105NSSN) To Feature Weezer, Death Cab For Cutie, Bastille, Halsey, Silversun Pickups, Chvrches, Foals, and X Ambassadors

October 27, 2015 by Jason DeBord Leave a Comment

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The line-up and date for LIVE 105’s annual Not So Silent Night concert event has been announced, with a one-night show at Oracle Arena this year on Friday, December 11th.  2015 will feature Weezer, Death Cab For Cutie, Bastille, Halsey, Silversun Pickups, Chvrches, Foals, and X-Ambassadors. [Read more…]

Filed Under: "On Tour" Dates & Announcements, Bastille, Chvrches, Death Cab For Cutie, Foals, Halsey, Not So Silent Night (NSSN), Silversun Pickups, Special Events, Weezer, X Ambassadors Tagged With: #LIVE105NSSN, #nssn, #nssn2015, 2015, announcement, annual, artist, bastille, christmas, Chvrches, city, Concert, Death Cab for Cutie, foals, Halsey, holiday, line-up, live, live 105, live 105 kits, news, not so silent night, Oracle Arena, pre-sale, radio, radio station, sale, Silversun Pickups, tickets, tour, weezer, X Ambassadors

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MØ Brings “Forever Neverland” Tour to California with Five Shows; Lizzy Plapinger Supporting as LPX

MØ is touring her awesome Forever Neverland album in the U.S., which Rock Subculture rated as one of the best albums of 2018, with some of my favorite songs of last year as well.  Lizzy Plapinger is also supporting as LPX.

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