RSSConcerts | San Francisco Travel Blog - Part 3
Ty Segall Performs at The Chapel
Ty Segall is one of California’s own. In fact, a while back you’d find him constantly playing shows with a variety of bands in the greater Bay Area. These days he’s internationally renowned, and he blends a variety of sounds ranging from psychedelic rock, glam rock, heavy metal, and more. He’s prolific playing with an almost-countless number of bands such as The Tradition Fools, Sic Alps, the Ty Segall Band, and others. Some of his most famous songs include “Tall Man Skinny Lady,” “Goodbye Bread,” “The Drag,” and many more.
SFJAZZ Summer Sessions
The SFJAZZ 2015 Summer Session runs from July 16th though August 23rd taking place at the SFJAZZ Center at 201 Franklin Street within the hall’s Miner Auditorium and Joe Henderson Lab. Alternatively, three mid-August concerts will take place nearby at the sophisticated Davies Symphony Hall.
Sunday Golden Gate Park Band Concerts
The Golden Gate Park Band, known locally as the GGPB, has been performing for Bay Area residents and visitors for over 130 years. History buffs can read about the rich legacy of this ensemble online or within the book Five Thousand Concerts In The Park by author David W. Bandy.
Death Cab for Cutie and Built to Spill To Perform at UC-Berkeley
At 8:00 PM on Saturday, July 11th, 2015, Death Cab for Cutie and Built To Spill will perform at The Greek, more formally titled The William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, which is an 8,000+ capacity venue located on Gayley Road in Berkeley, CA. The arena was built in 1903, and it’s an historic part of the University of Berkeley campus. In fact, it’s listed on the National Register of Historic places. All tickets to this event are for general admission, and they are available for $49.50.
San Francisco Must-See Concerts in May
The Bay Area has long been a hot-bed for established musicians, and up and coming artists. It is a definitive destination on nearly all artists’ concert tours, and a coveted city to play for anyone looking to make a name for themselves in the business. So, while there are always a plethora of choices for local music lovers and tourists to go see, here are some must-see concerts that may have flown under the radar.
William Elliott Whitmore Returns to San Francisco
It’s been two years since the Bay Area has been treated to a show by the unparalleled William Elliott Whitmore, but that’s about to change this May 27, 2015. The gravel-voiced man from Lee County, Iowa will grace the stage of the Great American Music Hall, 859 O’Farrell St, San Francisco, CA. The show starts at 7 p.m. and the opening act will be Esme Patterson.
San Francisco Music Venues and Amphitheaters
Amphitheaters have been the go-to venues for music for years, and for good reasons. Boasting fantastic acoustics and staggering seating capacities, amphitheaters such as the Shoreline and the Greek Theater never fail to attract thousands to their unforgettable shows and picturesque backdrops. The following venues are sure to satisfy anyone’s desire for incredible music in an unbeatable setting.
The Chapel is one of San Francisco’s Best Venues for Live Music, Great Food and Cool Ambiance
The Bay Area in general, and San Francisco in particular, are blessed with some superb venues for hearing live music. Some offer great views of the city and the Bay, others are lovingly restored vaudeville theaters, many have outstanding acoustics and others have a unique sound, style and feel all their own. One of the best examples of the latter category is The Chapel, located in San Francisco’s Mission District. This cool club opened in a historic building built in 1914 that was a mortuary for many years. The stage and main bar are located in the former sanctuary of the mortuary and the arched ceilings and intimacy of the room make this venue one of the best and most unusual places to see and hear live music in the city.
Concertgoers Stranded When Party Bus Fails to Appear After Concert
A party bus is perhaps the ultimate vehicle for concert transportation. With plenty of room, wet bars, mood lighting, stripper poles and many other amenities, there is no better way to get to and from a concert with friends and family. At least that’s what 38 Californians thought when they rented a party bus for a recent Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias concert at the Staples Center. They reserved The Super Sexy Party Bus from a local party bus provider to transport them from Thousand Oaks to downtown Los Angeles and home again so they could all concentrate on having a good time.
"They had what looked like the best party bus on the market," said passenger Bruce Barrios. "It looked like a night club on wheels."
"It had four great neon light-up stripper poles and a disco ball," said passenger Suzie Hayden.
The evening of fun, music and merriment got off to an inauspicious beginning, however, when the party bus arrived two hours late. Making matters worse, the air conditioning on the party bus was not working, and it wasn’t long before the guests were quite uncomfortable in the sweltering heat.
"I thought I was going to die," said passenger Marco Jimenez.
The lateness of the arrival of their party bus also caused the guests to miss a big chunk of the concert, which was already well underway when they arrived at the Staples Center. After the concert, the guests were outraged when they gathered at the predetermined pickup point only to find that their party bus was gone, along with the belongings they had left on board. Their calls to the party bus provider went unanswered, and the group ended up having to take cabs to get back home.
The guests complained to the Public Utilities Commission, which oversees all for-hire ground transportation companies in California and learned that, while the bus and the limousine service that owns the party bus are in compliance with CPUC regulations, the limo service has an "F" rating with the Better Business Bureau. That’s not very sexy.
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San Francisco Limousine Rentals Make a Great Gift Idea
About this time every year, we remind our readers that our San Francisco limousine rentals make excellent stocking stuffers for the upcoming holiday season, especially for the hard-to-buy-for people on your Christmas list. Everyone has someone like this on his or her list each year, and agonizing over what to get him or her can suck the joy right out of the Season of Joy. However, we believe that we have the perfect solution! Rent a Bay Area limo, and give them a gift they will never forget. Here are just a few reasons why a limo rental is a great gift idea:
- One size fits all
For intimate groups of two to larger groups of 22 or more, we have a San Francisco limo option that will seat everyone very comfortably. No matter which of our Bay Area limo rentals you choose, you can be sure that they will have a wonderful time and receive our superb customer service. - Limo rentals are more affordable than you think they are
The San Francisco limousine market is very competitive, which is good, as it keeps rental rates low. You can browse the pages of our site for current rate information, and, if you choose an off-peak day or night for the rental, you may be able to take advantage of our specials. - They go well with concert or sporting event tickets
Adding concert or sporting event tickets to the limo experience is a great way to sweeten an already very nice gift. - They are great gifts for your best clients
Many of our clients who buy limo rentals as gifts each year are businesspeople who give limousine experiences to their best clients. If you’re looking for a new way to impress a big account, give us a call at 800-339-8936 and let us take care of the rest! - This is one gift they definitely won’t return
The day after Christmas is when people return ugly sweaters, unneeded foot massagers, unwanted kitchen appliances and many other gifts that they simply don’t want. If you give a San Francisco limo rental, you can be sure that this is one gift that won’t be returned or re-gifted.
If you have one or more persons on your list that make the season of giving into the season of dreading, we believe that we have a solution to that problem. Call us at NLS Limo today at 800-339-8936 to make a San Francisco limousine reservation for them instead! If you have any questions or want to customize a limo experience, just let us know. We’ll be happy to help!
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